Non-Fusion Versus Fusion Surgery in Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Authors

A. Noelle Larson · Mayo Clinic

Michelle C. Marks · Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation

Juan Marcos González · Duke University

Peter O. Newton · Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Vincent J. Devlin · Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Raquel Peat · Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Michelle E. Tarver

Abstract

Patients and families seeking treatment for idiopathic scoliosis value appearance and preservation of spinal motion and, to a lesser extent, reoperation rates when considering fusion versus non-fusion surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Hip disorders and treatments Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Volume 106, Issue 1, pp. 2-9

DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.00503

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