Convex Instrumented Hemiepiphysiodesis with Concave Distraction: A Preliminary Report

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ALANAY A., Dede O., YAZICI M.

CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, vol.470, no.4, pp.1144-1150, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 470 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1007/s11999-011-1878-y
• Journal Name: CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1144-1150
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The convex growth arrest (CGA) procedure has been well accepted for treatment of congenital scoliosis as it is a simpler procedure with successful results. However, unpredictability of curve behavior, slow and usually inadequate correction, and necessity of anterior surgery for completeness of the epiphysiodesis are its shortcomings.