Expansion Thoracoplasty in Rabbit Model: Effect of Timing on Preserving Pulmonary Growth and Correcting Spine Deformity

Conclusion. ET interrupted the natural progression of deformity and pulmonary hypoplasia associated with spine curvature in disease rabbits. However, growth benefits are only seen in cases of the most severe initial deformity and must be balanced against the further impairment to chest wall function associated with repetitive surgery. Level of Evidence: N/A
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Basic Science Source Type: research