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Transpedicular convex anterior hemiepiphysiodesis and posterior arthrodesis for progressive infantile idiopathic scoliosis
Dr. M.Akif Kaygusuz1, Dr. Nurzat Elmalı1, Dr. Erol Gülfidan1, Dr. Alper B.Kılıç1, . Abstract | | | |
A five-year-old girl with infantile idiopathic scoliosis underwent convex posterior arthrodesis supplemented with transpedicular convex anterior hemiepiphysiodesis. The preoperative curve was 65 degrees. There was King type IV curve and apex T12. The hemiepiphysiodesis and posterior arthrodesis was performed between T8 and L3 vertebrae. This is the first case treated by this method in Turkey. [Journal of Turgut Özal Medical Center 1(1):47-49,1994]
Key Words : transpedicular anterior hemiepiphysiodesis, posterior arthrodesis, infantile idiopathic scoliosis
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