Safety and Efficacy of Growing Rod Technique for Pediatric Congenital Spinal Deformities

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Elsebai H. B., YAZICI M., Thompson G. H., Emans J. B., Skaggs D. L., Crawford A. H., ...More

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS, vol.31, no.1, pp.1-5, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 31 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2011
• Doi Number: 10.1097/bpo.0b013e318202c1f0
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1-5
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Growing rod surgery is a modern alternative treatment for young children with early onset scoliosis. This is the first study focused on its use in progressive congenital spinal deformities.