Spine Deformity With Fused Ribs Treated With Proximal Rib- Versus Spine-Based Growing Constructs

ConclusionsPatients underwent a mean of eight lengthening surgeries before final fusion or cessation of lengthening with a modest 2.3-cm increase in T1–T12 height. Compared with proximal rib anchors, proximal spine anchors controlled kyphosis and improved Cobb angle correction for early-onset scoliosis with rib fusions.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research