Brett Rocos1, Eliane Rioux-Trottier1, Masayoshi Machida1, Amit Sigal2, Jim Kennedy3, David E Lebel4,5, Reinhard Zeller1,6. 1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1XB, Canada. 2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dana Children's Hospital, 6 Weizmann Street, 64239, Tel Aviv, Israel. 3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Health Ireland At Crumlin, Cooley Rd, Dublin, D12 N512, Ireland. 4. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1XB, Canada. David.lebel@sickkids.ca. 5. Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Room S107, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1XB, Canada. David.lebel@sickkids.ca. 6. Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Room S107, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1XB, Canada.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The three-rod technique, utilising a short apical concavity rod is an option to achieve controlled correction in severe scoliosis. We describe this technique, the complications encountered, and the long-term outcomes. METHOD: All paediatric patients who had at least 2 years follow-up after undergoing corrective surgery for scoliosis ≥ 100° using 3 parallel rods were included. Radiographs were assessed to evaluate the correction and clinical records examined for any loss of correction, complications, revision procedures or neuromonitoring events. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients met the inclusion criteria. Four underwent prior anterior fusion to prevent crankshaft phenomenon. The mean angle of the deformity was 112.0° (range 100.3-137.1). Mean maximal kyphosis was 48.8° (range 11.4-78.8°) and mean curve flexibility 4.4% (range 0-37.0%). Intraoperative traction achieved an average of 70.4% (95% CI 56.6-84.1%). Nine patients (39%) showed a reduction in MEPs during definitive surgery. All returned to within 75% of baseline by the end of surgery. All patients had normal postoperative neurology. One patient underwent removal of hardware for late infection. The mean overall Cobb correction was 55.7° (95% CI 50.2-61.2°), equating to 50.2% (95% CI 44.9-55.4%) of the mean initial deformity. Thoracic kyphosis reduced by a mean of 18.2° (95% CI 12.8-23.6°). CONCLUSION: Our series suggests that three-rod constructs are able to safely and effectively achieve 50% correction of severe scoliosis.
PURPOSE: The three-rod technique, utilising a short apical concavity rod is an option to achieve controlled correction in severe scoliosis. We describe this technique, the complications encountered, and the long-term outcomes. METHOD: All paediatric patients who had at least 2 years follow-up after undergoing corrective surgery for scoliosis ≥ 100° using 3 parallel rods were included. Radiographs were assessed to evaluate the correction and clinical records examined for any loss of correction, complications, revision procedures or neuromonitoring events. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients met the inclusion criteria. Four underwent prior anterior fusion to prevent crankshaft phenomenon. The mean angle of the deformity was 112.0° (range 100.3-137.1). Mean maximal kyphosis was 48.8° (range 11.4-78.8°) and mean curve flexibility 4.4% (range 0-37.0%). Intraoperative traction achieved an average of 70.4% (95% CI 56.6-84.1%). Nine patients (39%) showed a reduction in MEPs during definitive surgery. All returned to within 75% of baseline by the end of surgery. All patients had normal postoperative neurology. One patient underwent removal of hardware for late infection. The mean overall Cobb correction was 55.7° (95% CI 50.2-61.2°), equating to 50.2% (95% CI 44.9-55.4%) of the mean initial deformity. Thoracic kyphosis reduced by a mean of 18.2° (95% CI 12.8-23.6°). CONCLUSION: Our series suggests that three-rod constructs are able to safely and effectively achieve 50% correction of severe scoliosis.
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