Instrumentation for correction and fixation of scoliosis in fibrous dysplasia of the thoracolumbar spine

G J Janus; R H Engelbert; J E Pruijs

doi:10.1007/s005860050070

Instrumentation for correction and fixation of scoliosis in fibrous dysplasia of the thoracolumbar spine

Eur Spine J. 1998;7(3):260-2. doi: 10.1007/s005860050070.

Authors

G J Janus¹, R H Engelbert, J E Pruijs

Affiliation

¹ Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, University Hospital for Children and Youth Het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Bone Nails
Child
Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / complications*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Internal Fixators
Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery*
Male
Orthotic Devices
Scoliosis / etiology
Scoliosis / surgery*
Spinal Fusion / instrumentation*
Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery*
Time Factors