Fusion mass to pelvis internal distraction technique using multiple-hook fixation for scoliosis correction: illustrative case
J. Manuel Sarmiento,
Christina C Rymond,
Abdulbaki Kozan
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Internal distraction rods have been described as an alternative to halo gravity traction for the treatment of severe scoliosis. Distraction rods can be challenging to use in patients with existing fusion masses. The authors report an internal distraction, construct-to-construct rod technique using multiple-hook fixation in a patient with a sharply angulated cervicothoracic scoliosis fusion mass.
OBSERVATIONS
A 12-year-old female with previously diagnosed congenital scoliosis who had undergone cerv… Show more
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