Growing rods can improve trunk height and the space available for lung ration in patients with scoliosis, but they do not prevent hip collapse, according to a study recently published in Spine.
Researchers examined 15 patients with spinal musculoatrophy and scoliosis who were treated using growing rods. The primary radiographic measurements showed improvement from preoperative time to the follow-up in curve angle, pelvic obliquity, space available for lung ratio and TS-S1 length.
However, rib collapse continued after treatment with growth rod in SMA, but not with infantile and juvenile idiopathic scoliosis patients. The hospital length of stay was also longer for patients with SMA.
Read the abstract about growing rod use in patients with spinal disorders.
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Researchers examined 15 patients with spinal musculoatrophy and scoliosis who were treated using growing rods. The primary radiographic measurements showed improvement from preoperative time to the follow-up in curve angle, pelvic obliquity, space available for lung ratio and TS-S1 length.
However, rib collapse continued after treatment with growth rod in SMA, but not with infantile and juvenile idiopathic scoliosis patients. The hospital length of stay was also longer for patients with SMA.
Read the abstract about growing rod use in patients with spinal disorders.
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Study Compares Human and Synthetic Vertebrae for Testing Interbody Devices
Study: MaXcess Anterior Decompression and Fusion Good for Treating Disc Herniation
Study: Increased Body Mass Associated With Higher Intensity Back Pain