Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Nov 2016
Novel Hemi-Staple for the Fusionless Correction of Pediatric Scoliosis: Influence on Intervertebral Disks and Growth Plates in a Porcine Model.
In vivo porcine model utilized to evaluate the influence of an intravertebral fusionless growth modulating device (hemi-staple) on intervertebral disks and growth plates. ⋯ Hemi-staples decreased growth plate hypertrophic zone and cell height, and, depending on device insertion site, showed positive signs of disk health sustainability. Spinal growth modulation achieved exclusive of disk compression, as practiced by this method, offers unique advantages over other fusionless techniques. This technique may provide a suitable and attractive alternative for the early treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.