Management of severe rigid scoliosis by total awake correction utilizing differential distraction and in situ stabilization
Severe rigid scoliotic curves pose a management challenge to the spine surgeon. The aim of surgery is to achieve acceptable deformity with minimal risk of complications. Posterior only vertebral column resection carries surgical morbidity and risk of neurological deterioration whereas anterior proce...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-09-01
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Series: | Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214751920302486 |