Paper #36: Multi-level Congenital Deformities in Early Onset Scoliosis: Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes in Growth Friendly Graduates.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
Treatment of complex congenital scoliosis with growth friendly instrumentation led to only modest correction of major curves, residual imbalance, minimal gain in spine and thoracic height and a high incidence of complications. It is unknown whether this treatment improves upon the natural history or early fusion.