In the surgical treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS) the options boil down to two main constructs: Distraction-Based: this encompasses both Traditional Growing Rods (TGR) and Magnetically-Controlled Growing Rods (MCGR) Growth-Guidance: this is also called the “Shilla Procedure” We will not go into detail about these two spine constructs, but ask you go […]
Month: August 2022
Blood Management During Spine Deformity Surgery
In 2022, spine deformity surgery usually requires a long incision and temporary retraction of muscles from the spine. This extensive exposure of the spine helps to loosen up the spine (to get better correction), insert pedicle screws to grip the spine and place the long rods, which moves the spine in space and maintains the […]
The Use of Internal Distraction in Severe Scoliosis
In severe scoliosis, the use of traction has demonstrated an ability to improve the spinal deformity before surgery was actually performed. There are three main methods: 1. Preoperative halo-gravity traction 2. Intraoperative halo-femoral traction 3. Intraoperative Internal Dis-Traction This post will focus on #3: Intraoperative Internal Dis-Traction To demonstrate this treatment we […]