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Background: Magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) are distraction-based spinal implants used to treat children with early-onset scoliosis (EOS). MCGR are lengthened via remote control, but lengthening attempts may result in… Click to show full abstract
Background: Magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) are distraction-based spinal implants used to treat children with early-onset scoliosis (EOS). MCGR are lengthened via remote control, but lengthening attempts may result in minimal lengthening. There is little published information on the outcomes of patients with minimal lengthening episodes and the incidence of these events. The goals of this study were to determine the incidence of MCGR lengthening attempts …
Keywords:
lengthening episodes;
growing rod;
minimal lengthening;
lengthening attempts;
magnetically controlled;
controlled growing
Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2020
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