Roentgenographic detection of preventable occult pseudarthrosis in treatment of scoliosis.

Authors :: Risser JC
Iqbal QM
Nagata K
Azevedo G
Source :: Clinical orthopaedics and related research [Clin Orthop Relat Res] 1975 (107), pp. 171-4.
Publication Year :: 1975
Abstract: Occut pseudarthrosis is the most likely cause of loss of correction of scoliosis. Prompt detection by serial roentgenograms and treatment of occult pseudarthrosis can prevent deformities which could develop with further spinal growth.

Subjects :: Child
Female
Humans
Pseudarthrosis etiology
Pseudarthrosis prevention & control
Radiography
Scoliosis surgery
Spinal Fusion
Pseudarthrosis diagnostic imaging
Scoliosis complications

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