Posterior instrumentation and fusion (scoliosis)

Last revised by Henry Knipe ◉ ◈ on 23 Aug 2021

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Citation:

Jones J, Knipe H, Posterior instrumentation and fusion (scoliosis). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 09 Jun 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-91448

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-91448

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/91448

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91448

Article created:

21 Jul 2021, Jeremy Jones ◉

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At the time the article was created Jeremy Jones had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

23 Aug 2021, Henry Knipe ◉ ◈

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At the time the article was last revised Henry Knipe had no recorded disclosures.

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4 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

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Musculoskeletal, Paediatrics, Spine

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Posterior instrumentation and fusion is a surgical technique to improve spinal curvature in scoliosis patients.

Procedure

The vertebral column is manipulated into the desired position and held in place with metalwork namely pedicle screws and/or hooks transfixed with rods with or without in situ contouring ¹. Bone graft material is then placed over the posterior elements. Thoracoplasty may or may not be performed ².

Compared to the anterior approach, a posterior approach has a simpler surgical exposure and greater sagittal control ¹.