Pull-out of Upper Thoracic Pedicle Screws Can Cause Spinal Canal Encroachment in Growing Rod Treatment

Conclusions: In patients with proximal anchor failure of GR, especially if there is increase of coronal deformity and/or PJA, possible spinal encroachment should be kept in mind. Level of Evidence: Level IV—retrospective case series.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Scoliosis/Kyphosis Source Type: research