25. Use of precontoured titanium alloy rods to induce thoracic kyphosis after sequential posterior release: a cadaveric spine study

Implications for failure to restore normal thoracic kyphosis (TK) in treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis are just beginning to be understood. Techniques for releasing the rigid spine have included ligamentous releases and discectomy procedures, as well as bony resection; however, the extent these releases improve the ability for a precontoured rod to induce thoracic kyphosis has been lacking.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research