Intraoperative Traction May Be a Viable Alternative to Anterior Surgery in Cerebral Palsy Scoliosis ≥100 Degrees

Conclusions: Both intraoperative traction and anterior surgery were used to aid correction in severe CP scoliosis. Anterior surgery did not offer superior correction or better HRQoL, and was associated with increased operative times, whereas intraoperative traction was associated with greater correction of POB. Intraoperative traction may be a viable alternative to an anterior release in severe CP scoliosis. Level of Evidence: Level II.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Cerebral Palsy Source Type: research