Spine deformity
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Retrospective, chart review. ⋯ Level III, retrospective, comparative study.
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This is a prospective study of magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) patients with particular focus on the timing of rod slippage as it pertains to rod lengthening in early onset scoliosis. Findings suggest that early rod lengthening is related to older patients and reduced distance between magnets. Diminishing length gains were observed after a period of rod usage and returns to baseline after rod exchange.
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Retrospective study. ⋯ Level IV.
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Retrospective cohort analysis. ⋯ Level II, diagnostic.
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In recent years, there has been increasing appreciation of the need to treat scoliosis as a three-dimensional deformity. ⋯ The historical low-dose CT data set permitted detailed three-dimensional assessment of the deformity correction that is achieved using thoracoscopic anterior spinal fusion for progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.