Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2014
A porcine early-onset scoliosis model created using a posterior mini-invasive method: a pilot study.
An animal study. ⋯ A 3-dimensional rapidly progressive scoliosis model, that is closely approximate to human EOS, can be successfully created in pigs by unilaterally tethering the thoracolumbar spine and the ribcage. This model provides an equivalent EOS-like deformity and leaves adequate skeletal growth potential for biomechanical research as well as validation of fusionless scoliosis correction systems.