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The crankshaft phenomenon.
- Source :
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Journal of pediatric orthopedics [J Pediatr Orthop] 1989 Sep-Oct; Vol. 9 (5), pp. 541-50. - Publication Year :
- 1989
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Abstract
- We reviewed 40 spinal fusions done prior to Risser stage I for idiopathic and paralytic scoliosis to evaluate postoperative curve progression. The 39 patients who had posterior fusion alone had progressive angulation and rotation of the spine over the postoperative follow-up period. The more immature the patient, the greater the resultant progression. This progression is an inevitable consequence of continued anterior spinal growth in the presence of a posterior fusion, and occurs without pseudarthrosis or hardware failure. Younger patients may require anterior and posterior fusion to achieve stable correction.
- Subjects :
- Child
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Lumbar Vertebrae surgery
Male
Paralysis congenital
Paralysis surgery
Radiography
Recurrence
Sacrum surgery
Scoliosis congenital
Scoliosis surgery
Thoracic Vertebrae surgery
Postoperative Complications diagnostic imaging
Scoliosis diagnostic imaging
Spinal Fusion
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0271-6798
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of pediatric orthopedics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 2794027
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01241398-198909010-00008