Kwadwo Poku Yankey

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The researcher has made significant contributions to the field of s coliosis treatment, focusing on developing and evaluating methods to diagnose and manage severe cases of early-onset s coliosis. Their work emphasizes the use of halo gravity traction as a novel therapy for correcting spinal deformities, particularly in children and adults. Through a series of comprehensive studies, they have explored the efficacy of this technique across diverse patient populations, including those with hyperkyphosis, complex curvature issues, and immunological complications. Their research extends to broader areas of s coliosis treatment, employing multi-pronged approaches that integrate radiology, surgery, and clinical assessments to enhance surgical outcomes and patient care.

Research Themes

All (22 Papers)

Health Sciences (20 Papers)

Life Sciences (2 Papers)

All Papers

The Use of Halo Gravity Traction in the Treatment of Severe Early Onset Spinal Deformity(2019)

Halo Gravity Traction Can Mitigate Preoperative Risk Factors and Early Surgical Complications in Complex Spine Deformity(2018)

New neurologic deficit and recovery rates in the treatment of complex pediatric spine deformities exceeding 100 degrees or treated by vertebral column resection (VCR)(2020)

A novel radiographic classification of severe spinal curvatures exceeding 100°: the Omega (Ω), gamma (γ) and alpha (α) deformities(2019)

Surgical outcomes of severe spinal deformities exceeding 100° or treated by vertebral column resection (VCR). Does implant density matter?: an observational study of deformity groupings(2022)

Characterization of complex vertebral transposition (gamma deformity) > 180 degrees: clinical and radiographic outcomes of halo gravity traction and vertebral column resection (VCR)(2020)

The Effect of Prolonged Pre-Operative Halo Gravity Traction for Severe Spinal Deformities on the Cervical Spine Radiographs(2021)

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Complex Pediatric and Adult Spine Deformity: A Retrospective Review of Consecutive Patients Treated at a Single Site in West Africa(2020)

Medical complications and health-related quality of life in complex pediatric spine deformities exceeding 100 degrees or treated by 3CO(2023)

Early-Onset Scoliosis Treatment in an Outreach Setting(2022)

Revision Spine Surgery in the Growing Child(2022)

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Complex Paediatric and Adult Spine Deformity: A Retrospective Review of Consecutive Patients Treated at SRS GOP Site in Ghana(2019)

Spinal cord and spine trauma in a large teaching hospital in Ghana(2016)

Pneumatic Reduction Of Intussusception In Children At The Komfo Anokye Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana(2009)

One-stage multiple posterior column osteotomies and fusion and pre-op halo-gravity traction may result in a comparative and safer correction of complex spine deformity than vertebral column resection(2021)

Sagittal Balance in Hyperkyphotic Patients with Growing Rods and the Effect of Preoperative Halo Gravity Traction(2018)

Surgical management of complex post-tuberculous kyphosis among African patients: clinical and radiographic outcomes for a consecutive series treated at a single institution in West Africa(2021)

Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Hyperkyphosis: Case Report of Surgical Treatment and Outcome(2017)

Neuroschistosomiasis: A Case Report and Review of Literature(2024)

Paper #16 Efficacy of Preoperative Halo Gravity Traction in Children with Severe Early Onset Scoliosis(2016)

The efficacy and safety of intraoperative acute normovolaemic haemodilution in complex spine surgery in a private surgical facility in Ghana(2021)

Bethune Round Table 2009 9th Annual Conference: Clinical Care in Context : May 22–23, 2009, the Bahen Centre, Toronto, Ont.(2009)

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