A high degree of variability exists in how "safety and efficacy" is defined and reported in growing rod surgery for early onset scoliosis: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1007/s43390-019-00004-4
Abstract: Established criteria for reporting safety and efficacy have not yet been defined in growing rod surgery for early onset scoliosis. A systematic literature review revealed a high degree of variability in how authors stratified complications… read more here.
Keywords: safety efficacy; safety; efficacy; rod surgery ... See more keywords
Increased lengthening frequency does not adversely affect the EOSQ scores in magnetically controlled growing rod surgeries in 133 subjects followed to final fusion
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DOI: 10.1007/s43390-024-00923-x
Abstract: Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod (MCGR) allows frequent outpatient rod lengthening when treating Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) patients. But there is lack of expert consensus on the optimal MCGR lengthening interval. EOS 24-Item Questionnaire (EOSQ) is… read more here.
Keywords: magnetically controlled; growing rod; lengthening interval; rod ... See more keywords
Paper #7: Repeated Anesthetics and Radiographic Imaging during Traditional Growing Rod Management.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2017.09.010
Abstract: We provide a risk -benefit analysis of each traditional growing rod instrumentation (TGR) procedure that can aid in shared decision-making of initiating, continuing, and completing treatment with TGR. read more here.
Keywords: traditional growing; anesthetics radiographic; radiographic imaging; paper repeated ... See more keywords
Paper #37: A high degree of variability exists in how "safety and efficacy" is defined and reported in growing rod surgery for early-onset scoliosis: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2017.09.040
Abstract: Established criteria for reporting safety and efficacy have not yet been defined in growing rod surgery for early-onset scoliosis. A systematic literature review revealed a high degree of variability in how authors stratified complications and… read more here.
Keywords: safety efficacy; safety; rod surgery; surgery early ... See more keywords
Growing rod surgery for early-onset scoliosis in an osteogenesis imperfecta patient: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.08.165
Abstract: Background Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by bone fragility and is often accompanied by spinal deformity. Surgical treatment for early-onset scoliosis in patients with OI is hazardous and difficult due to the bone fragility and… read more here.
Keywords: early onset; case; osteogenesis imperfecta; growing rod ... See more keywords
Machine learning analysis of cervical balance in early-onset scoliosis post-growing rod surgery: a case-control study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-86330-2
Abstract: We aimed to analyze the cervical sagittal alignment change following the growing rod treatment in early-onset scoliosis (EOS) and identify the risk factors of sagittal cervical imbalance after growing-rod surgery of machine learning. EOS patients… read more here.
Keywords: growing rod; machine learning; rod surgery; machine ... See more keywords
Outcomes and Safety of Traditional Growing Rod Technique in the Treatment of Early-onset Dystrophic Scoliosis Secondary to Type 1 Neurofibromatosis With Intraspinal Rib Head Dislocation in Children
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002319
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the outcomes and safety of traditional growing rod (TGR) in the treatment of early-onset dystrophic scoliosis secondary to type 1 neurofibromatosis (NF1-EOS) with intraspinal rib head… read more here.
Keywords: traditional growing; rib; growing rod; safety traditional ... See more keywords
Upper Instrumented Vertebrae Distal to T2 Leads to a Higher Incidence of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis During Growing-rod Treatment for Early Onset Scoliosis
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000661
Abstract: Study Design: A retrospective case series. Objective: We sought to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) after growing-rod surgery in patients with early onset scoliosis (EOS). Summary of Background Data:… read more here.
Keywords: instrumented vertebrae; treatment; risk factors; growing rod ... See more keywords
Is Final Fusion Necessary for Growing-Rod Graduates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682221090926
Abstract: 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 (EOS) patients. The authors performed a systematic review and… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; review; growing rod; fusion ... 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
Minimal Lengthening Episodes in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Patients Often Resolve with Subsequent Lengthening Attempts
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.146.1_meetingabstract.405-a
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… read more here.
Keywords: lengthening episodes; growing rod; minimal lengthening; lengthening attempts ... See more keywords