Journal of Spine

Greggi T

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• Research Article
  Innovative Method of Gradual Temporary Distraction Using Magnetic Growing Rods (MCGR) for Surgical Treatment of Severe Kyphoscoliosis: Mini-case Series
  Author(s): Greggi T, Maredi E, Vommaro F, Lolli F, Martikos K, Giacomini S, Di Silvestre M, Baioni A, Morigi A and Bacchin MRGreggi T, Maredi E, Vommaro F, Lolli F, Martikos K, Giacomini S, Di Silvestre M, Baioni A, Morigi A and Bacchin MR
  
  Introduction: Surgical treatment for severe scoliosis has been characterized by a combined approach and gradual distraction before final arthrodesis; pedicle screws have reaffirmed the role of posterior approach. Materials and Methods: Three female patients were treated for severe scoliosis using transient magnetic rods for internal distraction followed by magnetic rod removal and definitive PSF. MCGR: Case A: 12-year-old female with severe thoracic scoliosis of 120°. First Stage: release (Ponte’s osteotomies), pedicle screws T3-L4 with MCGR, then daily ultrasound guided lengthening with external magnet controller for 3 weeks followed by second stage posterior arthrodesis and thoracoplasty. Case B: 15-year-old female with thoracic kyphoscoliosis of 115°. The same technique a.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000280

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