Corrosion of Harrington rod in idiopathic scoliosis: long-term effects
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5183-7
Abstract: PurposeMetal implants have been used to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis since the 1960s. Only recently, however, it has the issue of metal-bone breakdown secondary to metal corrosion in situ come to light, raising concerns of… read more here.
Keywords: harrington rod; idiopathic scoliosis; rod; long term ... See more keywords
Revision Strategies for Harrington Rod Instrumentation: Radiographic Outcomes and Complications.
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DOI: 10.1177/2192568220960759
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes following revision surgery following Harrington rod instrumentation. METHODS Patients who underwent revision surgery with a minimum… read more here.
Keywords: revision; radiographic outcomes; harrington rod; rod instrumentation ... See more keywords