Alaaeldin Azmi Ahmad1,2,3. 1. Annajah Medical School, Palestine. 2. Orthopedic Department, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA. 3. Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Provide an update on minimal invasive surgery (MIS) techniques for surgical management of pediatric spine. METHODS: Minimal Invasive surgery for pediatric spine deformity has evolved significantly over the past decade. We include updated information about the surgical management of patients with adolescent idiopathic and Early Onset Scoliosis through MIS techniques. We take into consideration the implementation of this technique in Low-to-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). RESULTS: Although MIS began as a technique in adult and degenerative spine, recent publications on MIS in pediatric spine cases report benefits of decreased blood loss and infection incidence, and cosmetic advantages from fewer incision numbers. Adoption of MIS techniques in pediatric spine can be facilitated with pre- and intraoperative use of pertinent medical systems. CONCLUSION: With appropriate considerations and training, MIS is a safe procedure for pediatric spine correction surgery and can be applicable in LMICs.
OBJECTIVE: Provide an update on minimal invasive surgery (MIS) techniques for surgical management of pediatric spine. METHODS: Minimal Invasive surgery for pediatric spine deformity has evolved significantly over the past decade. We include updated information about the surgical management of patients with adolescent idiopathic and Early Onset Scoliosis through MIS techniques. We take into consideration the implementation of this technique in Low-to-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). RESULTS: Although MIS began as a technique in adult and degenerative spine, recent publications on MIS in pediatric spine cases report benefits of decreased blood loss and infection incidence, and cosmetic advantages from fewer incision numbers. Adoption of MIS techniques in pediatric spine can be facilitated with pre- and intraoperative use of pertinent medical systems. CONCLUSION: With appropriate considerations and training, MIS is a safe procedure for pediatric spine correction surgery and can be applicable in LMICs.
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