Optimal Timing of Starting Growing Rod Treatment for Early-onset Scoliosis

Growing rod (GR) systems require periodical surgical intervention and may cause associated complications, as well as worsened sagittal plane deformity. Generally, the risk of complications decreases with increment in age at the time of the index surgery with GR construct placement. However, the optimal timing to begin GR treatment has not reached a consensus yet.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research