Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jan 2015
Effect and Strategy of One-stage Interrupted Two-level Transpedicular Wedge Osteotomy for Correcting Severe Kyphotic Deformities in Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Prospective study. ⋯ For correcting severe kyphosis in patients with AS, the one-stage interrupted two-level transpedicular wedge osteotomy is a safe and effective technique that significantly improves appearance and function.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Jan 2015
Posterior Correction without Rib Head Resection for Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Dystrophic Scoliosis, and Rib Head Protrusion into the Spinal Canal.
A retrospective study. ⋯ Posterior correction without rib head excision can provide good outcomes for patients with NF-1 and dystrophic scoliosis and rib head protrusion into the spinal canal.