Magnetically controlled growing rod treatment for early-onset scoliosis: analysis of 52 consecutive cases demonstrates improvement of coronal deformity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to report the radiographic results and complications of magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) treatment in patients with early-onset scoliosis (EOS).

Methods

Patient records and radiographs from a consecutive series of patients treated with MCGR for EOS at two Swedish institutions were reviewed retrospectively. Radiographic analysis included Cobb angle, T1-T12 height, T1-S1 height, thoracic kyphosis, and lung height. Subgroup analyses were performed on primary versus conversion cases and single versus dual rods using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and independent samples t-test.

Results

Fifty-two cases treated with MCGR (24 single rods, 28 dual rods) were included from local surgical records into this cohort s

SUBMITTER: Ellinger F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570638 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature