[Surgical "no-touch" distraction technique to correct pediatric scoliosis].
[Surgical "no-touch" distraction technique to correct pediatric scoliosis].
Oper Orthop Traumatol. 2019 Jun 17;:
Authors: Lorenz HM, Braunschweig L, Eberhardt IM, Tsaknakis K, Hell AK
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Reduction and retention of the scoliotic curve in children with progressive spinal deformities.
INDICATIONS: Progressive neuromyopathic scoliosis which cannot be controlled conservatively (especially by walking disability), and/or development of a thorax insufficiency syndrome (TIS).
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Insufficient soft tissue coverage; body weight < 11.4 kg; body mass index (BMI) > 25 or >50 kg; missing osseous anchoring structures (ribs); adult skeleton (usually age < 12 years at surgery); severe spasticity.
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: Indirect correction and distraction of the spinal deformity by two extendable, paravertebral telescopic implants, anchored to the cranial ribs and the iliac crest; the spine is not compromised surgically.
POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT: Early functional therapy, no brace; multiple surgical (VEPTR®-system) or externally (magnetically controlled rods) controlled extensions per year.
RESULTS: The surgical paravertebral "no-touch" technique for spine correction is particularly suitable for children with neuromyopathic scoliosis with a body weight > 11.4 kg. Our prospective group of children (n = 45), was treated with a combination of...
Source: Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lorenz HM, Braunschweig L, Eberhardt IM, Tsaknakis K, Hell AK Tags: Oper Orthop Traumatol Source Type: research
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