The use of pedicle screw fixation to improve correction in the lumbar spine of patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Is it warranted?

CL, Hamill; LG, Lenke; KH, Bridwell; MP, Chapman; K, Blanke; C, Baldus

doi:10.1097/00007632-199605150-00020

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The use of pedicle screw fixation to improve correction in the lumbar spine of patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Is it warranted?

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Authors:

Hamill CL

Lenke LG

Bridwell KH

Abstract

Study design A retrospective assessment of coronal, sagittal, and axial correction using convex lumbar pedicle screw constructs compared with hook constructs in patients with idiopathic scoliosis.Objective To determine if pedicle screw constructs can improve coronal, sagittal, and axial correction w...

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