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A biomechanical analysis of anterior instrumentation used in the surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Helen Fairhurst-2014-01-01-QUT ePrints (Queensland University of Technology)
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Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine which affects children and adolescents, and remains a challenge to treat. This study measured the forces used during surgery to correct scoliosis and studied changes to spinal mechanics from the implantation of metal rods used to hold the spine straight. The results of this study will help surgeons and engineers understand how to straighten the spine more efficiently to provide patients with better outcomes.

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Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine which affects children and adolescents, and remains a challenge to treat. This study measured the forces used during surgery to correct scoliosis and studied changes to spinal mechanics from the implantation of metal rods used to hold the spine straight. The results of this study will help surgeons and engineers understand how to straighten the spine more efficiently to provide patients with better outcomes.

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ScoliosisIdiopathic scoliosisSpinal deformityMedicineDeformityOrthodonticsBiomechanicsSurgery

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