Abstract
Managing spinal deformities in young children is challenging, particularly early onset scoliosis (EOS). Surgical intervention is often required if EOS has been unresponsive to conservative treatment particularly with rapidly progressive curves. An emerging treatment option for EOS is fusionless scoliosis surgery. Similar to bracing, this surgical option potentially harnesses growth, motion and function of the spine along with correcting spinal deformity. Dual growing rods are one such fusionless treatment, which aims to modulate growth of the vertebrae. The aim of this study was to ascertain the extent to which semi-constrained growing rods (Medtronic) with a telescopic sleeve component, reduce rotational constraint on the spine compared with standard rigid rods and hence potentially provide a more physiological mechanical environment for the growing spine.
Highlights
Managing spinal deformities in young children is challenging, early onset scoliosis (EOS)
Surgical intervention is often required if EOS has been unresponsive to conservative treatment with rapidly progressive curves
The aim of this study was to ascertain the extent to which semiconstrained growing rods (Medtronic) with a telescopic sleeve component, reduce rotational constraint on the spine compared with standard rigid rods and potentially provide a more physiological mechanical environment for the growing spine
Summary
Managing spinal deformities in young children is challenging, early onset scoliosis (EOS). Surgical intervention is often required if EOS has been unresponsive to conservative treatment with rapidly progressive curves. An emerging treatment option for EOS is fusionless scoliosis surgery. Similar to bracing, this surgical option potentially harnesses growth, motion and function of the spine along with correcting spinal deformity. Dual growing rods are one such fusionless treatment, which aims to modulate growth of the vertebrae. The aim of this study was to ascertain the extent to which semiconstrained growing rods (Medtronic) with a telescopic sleeve component, reduce rotational constraint on the spine compared with standard rigid rods and potentially provide a more physiological mechanical environment for the growing spine
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