Elevated Serum Titanium Levels in Children With Early Onset Scoliosis Treated With Growth-friendly Instrumentation

Conclusions: Elevated serum titanium levels may be present in EOS patients treated with all forms of GFI. Although our TGR patients had indwelling implants for the longest period of time, they had the lowest serum titanium level. Repetitive chest wall motion during respiration may lead to continued wear and metal ion release with VEPTR. Level of Evidence: Level II—therapeutic.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Early Onset Scoliosis Source Type: research