| Literature DB >> 3920863 |
Abstract
Scoliosis was produced experimentally in monkeys, by excision of ribs and costo-transverse ligaments. Unilateral excision of these structures produced mild reversible scoliosis, while bilateral excision caused a severe structural curve. We feel that scoliosis so produced is due to instability of the spine which is more pronounced in bilateral operations.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3920863 DOI: 10.3109/17453678508992978
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Acta Orthop Scand ISSN: 0001-6470