No Benefits in Using Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod as Temporary Internal Distraction Device in Staged Surgical Procedure for Management of Severe and Neglected Scoliosis in Adolescents

No Benefits in Using Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod as Temporary Internal Distraction Device in Staged Surgical Procedure for Management of Severe and Neglected Scoliosis in Adolescents

Background: Severe spinal curvatures (SSCs) in children and adolescents have long been treated with preoperative Halo traction, in its various variations. There are also several radical techniques available for the management of neglected SSCs, such as osteotomies; however, these can be risky. Compa...

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Main Authors: Pawel Grabala, Kelly Chamberlin, Michal Grabala, Michael A. Galgano, Ilkka J. Helenius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
severe scoliosis
Halo
HGT
MCGR
scoliosis
spinal deformity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/16/5352

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