In the second-to-last blog post the concept of using Magnetically-Controlled Growing Rods (MCGR) was presented for treatment of NeuroMuscular Scoliosis (NMS). In that post the different cranial/upper and the caudal/lower foundations were discussed briefly, and the reasons for why we choose one type over another. In this post the use of proximal screws and distal […]
Category: Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Growing Rod Constructs for Patients with Neuromuscular Scoliosis
This talk was presented at the International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium in Orlando, Florida last November 2022. My topic was to talk on patients with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) who were less than 8 years of age, presenting the argument to do Growing Rod (GR) surgeries, instead of performing a Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF). My opponent was […]
Use of Magnetically-Controlled (MAGEC) Growing Rods in Neuromuscular Scoliosis
In past blog posts we have presented Magnetically-Controlled (MAGEC) Growing Rods. 1) There was the three-part series on the following dates: 3-9-2017 MAGEC: Part 1 5-3-2017 MAGEC: Part 2 5-18-2017 MAGEC: Part 3 2) On 11-28-2021 a study on the use of MAGEC vs. Posterior Spinal Fusion vs. Vertebral Body Tethering in 8-11 year […]
Study: Preoperative Variables Associated with Respiratory Complications After Pediatric Neuromuscular Spine Deformity Surgery
Hot off the presses….this study helps us identify which patients will need the highest level of respiratory therapy care and to discuss this with parents and caregivers before surgery