Instrumentation for correction and fixation of scoliosis in fibrous dysplasia of the thoracolumbar spine.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case report is presented in which correction of a thoracolumbar scoliosis, due to extensive fibrous dysplasia, is achieved using segmental spinal instrumentation with a 6-year follow-up. Pseudoarthrosis developed due to insufficient hook fixation at the sacrum.
Medical subject headings
- Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Fusion
- Thoracic Vertebrae
Anatomy
- thoracic spine
- lumbar spine