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Selective fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a review of current operative strategy

verfasst von: Charla R. Fischer, Yongjung Kim

Erschienen in: European Spine Journal | Ausgabe 7/2011

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Abstract

Selective fusion of thoracic and thoracolumbar/lumbar curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a concept critically debated in the literature. While some surgeons strongly believe that a more rigid and straighter spine provides predictably excellent outcomes, some surgeons recommend a mobile and less straight spine. This topic is a crucial part of surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, particularly in young patients who will deal with the stress of the fusion mass at the proximal and distal junctions over many years. This study will review the literature on various aspects of selective fusion.

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Titel: Selective fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a review of current operative strategy
verfasst von: Charla R. Fischer
Yongjung Kim
Publikationsdatum: 01.07.2011
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: European Spine Journal / Ausgabe 7/2011
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-011-1730-9

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