Magnetically controlled growing rods in the management of early onset scoliosis: a systematic review

Abstract Background Early onset scoliosis (EOS) presents in patients younger than 10 years. Magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR) were developed as an outpatient distraction system for EOS, allowing to avoid multiple surgeries. This systematic review investigated the efficacy and feasibility o...

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Auteurs principaux: Filippo Migliorini, Wai On Chiu, Raffaele Scrofani, Wai Kwong Chiu, Alice Baroncini, Giorgio Iaconetta, Nicola Maffulli
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: BMC 2022-06-01
Collection:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Accès en ligne:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-03200-7