Abstract
A retrospective study was made of 8 patients with congenital scoliosis who underwent surgical resection of the hemivertebrae, anterior and posterior fusion, and pediatric instrumentation. Follow-up ranged from 1 year to 5 years. Three patients were girls ranging in age from 2 to 9 years at the time of intervention. Preoperative degree ranged from 28°to 46°(mean 35°) and postoperative degree from 0°to 26°. All hemivertebrae operated on were located between T12 and S1. The instrumention used was a Baby CD in 5 cases, pediatric TSRH in 2 cases, and a pediatric Harrington in 1 case. Patients wore a plastic corset for 6 months after surgery; 1 patient wore a pelvic-leg brace for 3 months (L5-S1 intervention). In every case, a solid arthrodesis was achieved. There were no neurological complications. Hemivertebral resection is a clear option for treating congenital scoliosis in young children.
Translated title of the contribution | Surgical treatment of congenital scoliosis in children by hemivertebral resection |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 3-9 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Revista de Ortopedia y Traumatologia |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |