Accelerated anterior vertebral growth resulting in kyphosis correction following posterior spinal instrumented fusion

ConclusionsRestitution of posterior column integrity through stabilization can mitigate the compressive stresses across anterior column. Over a period of time, forces restraining the growth of anterior vertebral apophysis are alleviated, and the vertebra can potentially re-grow to near-normal dimensions in pediatric population. This phenomenon could be well-demonstrated in our patient during follow-up.Level of evidence IDiagnostic: individual cross-sectional studies with the consistently applied reference standard and blinding.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research