Erschienen in:
07.09.2018 | Kasuistiken
Magnetically controlled growing rods for rigid scoliosis
An alternative to halo-gravity traction in preparing for definitive correction?
verfasst von:
R. Aldeeri, H. Almansour, Y. Kentar, S. Hemmer, W. Pepke, PD Dr. M. Akbar
Erschienen in:
Die Orthopädie
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Ausgabe 10/2018
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Abstract
The treatment concept for severe rigid idiopathic scoliosis is a short-term application of halo-gravity traction to enable maximum correction and subsequent dorsal fusion. The method has already been mentioned in the literature as an effective procedure. This case report demonstrates the use of a new treatment concept using magnetically controlled distraction rods as a possible alternative to the halo-gravity traction device. To our knowledge the use of this technique in severe rigid idiopathic scoliosis has not yet been published.