Daniel J Hedequist1. 1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA. daniel.hedequist@childrens.harvard.edu
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective clinical review. OBJECTIVE: To review the use of modern instrumentation of the spine for congenital spinal deformities. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Spinal instrumentation has evolved since the advent of the Harrington rod. There is a paucity of literature, which discusses the use of modern spinal instrumentation in congenital spine deformity cases. This review focuses on modern instrumentation techniques for congenital scoliosis and kyphosis. METHODS: A systematic review was performed of the literature to discuss spinal implant use for congenital deformities. RESULTS: Spinal instrumentation may be safely and effectively used in cases of congenital spinal deformity. CONCLUSION: Spinal surgeons taking care of children with congenital spine deformities need to be trained in all aspects of modern spinal instrumentation.
STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective clinical review. OBJECTIVE: To review the use of modern instrumentation of the spine for congenital spinal deformities. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Spinal instrumentation has evolved since the advent of the Harrington rod. There is a paucity of literature, which discusses the use of modern spinal instrumentation in congenital spine deformity cases. This review focuses on modern instrumentation techniques for congenital scoliosis and kyphosis. METHODS: A systematic review was performed of the literature to discuss spinal implant use for congenital deformities. RESULTS: Spinal instrumentation may be safely and effectively used in cases of congenital spinal deformity. CONCLUSION: Spinal surgeons taking care of children with congenital spine deformities need to be trained in all aspects of modern spinal instrumentation.