SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT WITH METHOD OF HARRINGTON
Journal Title: Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery - Year 1990, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Scoliosis, defined in lateral deviation of the spin. The intra-thoracic and the intra-abdominal organs are displaced and compresed. The actual mechanism in the production of scoliosis is unkonwn. The spine is a flexible column, supporting the head and the trunk and permitting motion in various directions. Harrington distraction rods within the concavity of the curve if the patient can tolerate it, a Risser localizer cast should be applied after surgery and the patient encouraged to increase accivities.
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B. O. Temuçin
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