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Kwadwo Poku Yankey
24 Publications9 Research Themes10 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus
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.
Key Research Themes (9)
Health Sciences
Blood transfusion and management
Health Sciences
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Health Sciences
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
Life Sciences
Parasites and Host Interactions
Life Sciences
Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
Health Sciences
Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Health Sciences
Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
Health Sciences
Spinal Cord Injury Research
Health Sciences
Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
Publications (24)
Intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring in posterior spinal fusion: insight from a Ghanaian patient with Brown-Séquard Syndrome
Open AccessNeuroschistosomiasis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Open AccessMedical complications and health-related quality of life in complex pediatric spine deformities exceeding 100 degrees or treated by 3CO
Medical complications and health-related quality of life in complex pediatric spine deformities exceeding 100 degrees or treated by 3CO
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
Revision Spine Surgery in the Growing Child
Early-Onset Scoliosis Treatment in an Outreach Setting
The efficacy and safety of intraoperative acute normovolaemic haemodilution in complex spine surgery in a private surgical facility in Ghana
Open AccessThe Effect of Prolonged Pre-Operative Halo Gravity Traction for Severe Spinal Deformities on the Cervical Spine Radiographs
Open AccessOne-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
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
Characterization of complex vertebral transposition (gamma deformity) > 180 degrees: clinical and radiographic outcomes of halo gravity traction and vertebral column resection (VCR)
New neurologic deficit and recovery rates in the treatment of complex pediatric spine deformities exceeding 100 degrees or treated by vertebral column resection (VCR)
Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Complex Pediatric and Adult Spine Deformity: A Retrospective Review of Consecutive Patients Treated at a Single Site in West Africa
Open AccessPostoperative Pulmonary Complications in Complex Paediatric and Adult Spine Deformity: A Retrospective Review of Consecutive Patients Treated at SRS GOP Site in Ghana
Open AccessA novel radiographic classification of severe spinal curvatures exceeding 100°: the Omega (Ω), gamma (γ) and alpha (α) deformities
Open AccessThe Use of Halo Gravity Traction in the Treatment of Severe Early Onset Spinal Deformity
Sagittal Balance in Hyperkyphotic Patients with Growing Rods and the Effect of Preoperative Halo Gravity Traction
Halo Gravity Traction Can Mitigate Preoperative Risk Factors and Early Surgical Complications in Complex Spine Deformity
Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Hyperkyphosis: Case Report of Surgical Treatment and Outcome
Open AccessPaper #16 Efficacy of Preoperative Halo Gravity Traction in Children with Severe Early Onset Scoliosis
Spinal cord and spine trauma in a large teaching hospital in Ghana
Open AccessBethune Round Table 2009 9th Annual Conference: Clinical Care in Context : May 22–23, 2009, the Bahen Centre, Toronto, Ont.
2009Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Pneumatic Reduction Of Intussusception In Children At The Komfo Anokye Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
Open AccessAcademic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Anatomy
Total Publications24
Research Themes9
Open Access Papers10
Department of Anatomy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology