New growth rod concept provides three dimensional correction, spinal growth, and preserved pulmonary function in early-onset scoliosis.

Simon Toftgaard SkovHaisheng LiEbbe Stender HansenKristian HøyPeter HelmigJan Duedal Rölfing Cody Bünger

Published in: International orthopaedics (2020)

The new growth rod concept provided 3D correction and spinal growth at complication rates comparable with other growth-friendly techniques for EOS, while pulmonary function was preserved. Single magnetic rod distraction was incorporated successfully, replacing surgical elongations.

Keyphrases

early onset
spinal cord
late onset