Is final fusion necessary for growing-rod graduates: a systematic review and meta-analysis

K Ahuja, S Ifthekar, S Mittal, SK Bali… - Global spine …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Objectives The need for definitive fusion
for growing rod graduates is a controversial topic in the management of Early-onset scoliosis …

Lowest instrumented vertebrae in early onset scoliosis: is there a role for a more selective approach?

MJ Heffernan, C Leonardi, LM Andras, B Fontenot… - Spine Deformity, 2024 - Springer
Purpose This purpose of this study was to assess the impact of patient and implant
characteristics on LIV selection in ambulatory children with EOS and to assess the …

Concave Side Apical Control in Early Onset Scoliosis Managed with Growing Rods

TM Elkhateeb, M Wafa, MA Ashour - Spine Surgery and Related …, 2024 - jstage.jst.go.jp
BACKGROUND: Distraction-founded techniques such as traditionally growing rods or
magnetically controlled growing rods are the almost globally accepted management …