Harrington instrumentation without fusion plus external orthotic support for the treatment of difficult curvature problems in young children

In selected patients a method of rod insertion without fusion combined with use of a full-time external orthotic support, e.g., the Milwaukee brace, is effective. The orthopedic surgeon confronted with young children who have curves that do not respond to conservative treatment alone or in which bra...

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Published in:	Clinical orthopaedics and related research no. 185; p. 35
Main Authors:	Moe, J H, Kharrat, K, Winter, R B, Cummine, J L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-1984
Subjects:	Adolescent Braces Child Child, Preschool Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Orthopedic Fixation Devices Radiography Scoliosis - diagnostic imaging Scoliosis - surgery
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Summary:	In selected patients a method of rod insertion without fusion combined with use of a full-time external orthotic support, e.g., the Milwaukee brace, is effective. The orthopedic surgeon confronted with young children who have curves that do not respond to conservative treatment alone or in which bracing is contraindicated should find this procedure particularly suitable. The method allows for the expression of full growth potential while maintaining curve correction.
ISSN:	0009-921X
DOI:	10.1097/00003086-198405000-00006