Idiopathic scoliosis with posterior spinal fusion

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Spinal curve. For scoliosis assessment and surgery.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male

Right-convex major thoracic curve, centered at T8. Secondary left-convex upper thoracic curve. No vertebral abnormality.

Posterior spinal fusion with two rods and screw fixation, upper thoracic to mid-lumbar. Reduction in both curves.

Case Discussion

Standard posterior spinal fusion with screw and rod fixation of an idiopathic scoliosis.

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