Understanding the implant performance of magnetically controlled growing spine rods: a review article
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06774-8
Abstract: Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS) (defined as a curvature of the spine ≥ 10° with onset before 10 years of age) if not properly treated, can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Traditionally Growing Rods (TGRs), implants fixated to… read more here.
Keywords: use mcgrs; controlled growing; magnetically controlled; understanding implant ... See more keywords
Inter- and intrarater reliability of measuring lengthening of magnetically controlled growing rods on digital radiographs
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06962-6
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine inter- and intraobserver reliability of delta rod extension, and total rod length measured on digital x-rays in patients with early onset scoliosis (EOS) treated with magnetically controlled… read more here.
Keywords: controlled growing; growing rods; magnetically controlled; reliability ... See more keywords
How does magnetically controlled growing rods insertion affect sagittal alignment in ambulatory early onset scoliosis patients?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-07071-0
Abstract: The importance of sagittal alignment restoration in early onset scoliosis (EOS) management has rarely been investigated to date. The aim was to report the influence of magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR) insertion on the sagittal… read more here.
Keywords: controlled growing; magnetically controlled; insertion; onset scoliosis ... See more keywords
Comparing health-related quality of life and burden of care between early-onset scoliosis patients treated with magnetically controlled growing rods and traditional growing rods: a multicenter study.
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DOI: 10.1007/s43390-020-00173-7
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Multicenter retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES To compare pre-operative and post-operative EOSQ-24 scores in magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR) and traditional growing rod (TGR) patients. Since the introduction of MCGR, early-onset scoliosis patients have… read more here.
Keywords: growing rods; study; controlled growing; magnetically controlled ... See more keywords
Controlled Growing of Graphdiyne Film for Friction Reduction and Antiwear.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12422
Abstract: Like the multilayered graphene which is the most widely used solid lubricant, graphdiyne (GDY) as a 2D material holds potential similar prospects but has been rarely researched so far. One reason is that growing a… read more here.
Keywords: controlled growing; growing graphdiyne; gdy; friction ... See more keywords
Magnetically controlled growing rods for scoliosis surgery
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2016.1274230
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Early onset scoliosis can be both a disfiguring as well as a life threatening condition. When more conservative treatments fail, pediatric spinal surgeons are forced to consider operative interventions. Traditionally, these interventions have… read more here.
Keywords: scoliosis surgery; growing rods; controlled growing; magnetically controlled ... See more keywords
Learning Curve in Monitoring Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions With Ultrasound
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002114
Abstract: Study Design. Prospective study. Objective. To determine whether a learning curve exists for ultrasound measurement of magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) distractions. Summary of Background Data. For patients managed by MCGRs, close monitoring of interval… read more here.
Keywords: learning curve; controlled growing; magnetically controlled; rod ... See more keywords
Rod Lengthening With the Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod: Factors Influencing Rod Slippage and Reduced Gains During Distractions
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002358
Abstract: Study Design. Prospective study. Objective. To identify the factors that are associated with rod slippage and to study the pattern of achieved length gain with a standard distraction methodology. Summary of Background Data. Ability to… read more here.
Keywords: controlled growing; slippage; magnetically controlled; rod ... See more keywords
Does Decreased Surgical Stress Really Improve the Psychosocial Health of Early-onset Scoliosis Patients?: A Comparison of Traditional Growing Rods and Magnetically-controlled Growing Rods Patients Reveals Disappointing Results
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002938
Abstract: Study Design. Cross-sectional case-control study. Objective. Compare psychosocial profile of magnetically-controlled growing rod (MCGR) patients to traditional-growing rod (TGR) with an array of psychiatric tools, expecting improvement in MCGR due to decreased number of surgical… read more here.
Keywords: traditional growing; tgr patients; mcgr; magnetically controlled ... See more keywords
Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods Graduation
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004044
Abstract: Patients treated with magnetically controlled growing rods for spinal deformity in the growing spine were followed to definitive fusion. We showed successful control of the deformity. We have further defined the rate of surgical and… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; deformity; spine; magnetically controlled ... See more keywords
Maximal force generated by magnetically controlled growing rods at different magnetic controlled growing rod length decreases with rod lengthening
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.142.1_meetingabstract.325
Abstract: The introduction of magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR) has been met with great enthusiasm by surgeons managing early onset scoliosis. The new devices offer the potential to decrease the cost and morbidity associated with repeated… read more here.
Keywords: length; growing rods; controlled growing; magnetically controlled ... See more keywords