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Paper #43: A Multi-Center Assessment of Neurological Changes in Distraction-Based Surgery for Early-Onset Scoliosis.

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In a series of 748 traditional growing rod patients the overall rate of post-op neurological deficit was 0.45%, and the rate of permanent deficit was 0.05%. Neurological events occurred in… Click to show full abstract

In a series of 748 traditional growing rod patients the overall rate of post-op neurological deficit was 0.45%, and the rate of permanent deficit was 0.05%. Neurological events occurred in all types of procedures including routine lengthenings. It is recommended IOM be utilised as a default for all distraction-based surgeries including lengthenings.

Keywords: distraction based; multi center; assessment neurological; center assessment; paper multi; distraction

Journal Title: Spine deformity
Year Published: 2017

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