Research Award Details

2017 - NuVasive Spine Research Grant

Recovery of Alveolar Size and Number Following Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis


Grant Recipient: Peter Sturm, MD

Co-Investigators: Brian Varisco, MD; Jason Woods, PhD

Institution:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Presentations & Publications:

Presentations:

Thomen RP, Sturm P, Jain V, Walkup L, Higano NS, Quirk J, Woods JC, Schultz L, Benken L, Krallman K, Varisco BM. Assessment of Microstructural Changes in Lung Parenchyma of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients using Proton MRI and Hyperpolarized 3He MRI. American Thoracic Society International Conference. Dallas Texas. May, 2019

 

Publications:

Following assessment of the last few 2-year diffusion scans, we are going to submit our findings for publication in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Further Funding:

POSNA and Scoliosis Research Foundation funding were obtained concomitantly.