33. Biomechanical analysis of the novel active apex correction technique using a patient specific finite element approach with 6-month follow-up

Traditionally, SHILLA and growing rods have been the 2 mainstays for surgical treatment of early onset scoliosis (EOS) patients. Multiple studies have previously highlighted the shortcomings of both techniques; the SHILLA suffer a loss of correction or reappearance of deformity through crank-shafting or adding-on (eg, distal migration) and growing rods require multiple reoperation with additional complications. Newer techniques like the active apex correction (APC) provide an excellent surgical alternate; designed to reduce the prevalence of above complication by avoiding apical fusion amongst other benefits.

Source: The Spine Journal - August 11, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Daksh Jayaswal, Alaaeldin A. Ahmad, Aakash Agarwal, Manoj Kodigudla, Amey Kelkar, Vijay K. Goel Source Type: research