Distal foundation augmentation enhances the "Bridge" role of single traditional growing rods in the treatment of severe early-onset scoliosis: a retrospective comparative cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dual traditional growing rod (dTGR) implantation may not always be feasible for patients with severe early-onset scoliosis (EOS). The concave single traditional growing rod (sTGR) can serve as a starting construct. Distal foundation augmentation (DFA) with four pedicle screws with a cross-link can increase the spinal control provided by a dTGR. However, DFA has yet to be used with a sTGR. This study investigated the efficiency of DFA in patients with severe EOS who underwent sTGR implantation.

Methods

From 2010 to 2021, 74 consecutive patients with severe EOS (major curve ≥80°) who underwent traditional growing rod implantation (48 sTGR and 26 dTGR) with a minimum 24-month follow-up were recruited. The sTGR cohort was further divided into two groups by whether or

SUBMITTER: Hai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10080494 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature