Convex Instrumented Hemiepiphysiodesis with Concave Distraction: A Preliminary Report


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ALANAY A., Dede O., YAZICI M.

CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH, cilt.470, sa.4, ss.1144-1150, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

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The convex growth arrest (CGA) procedure has been well accepted for treatment of congenital scoliosis as it is a simpler procedure with successful results. However, unpredictability of curve behavior, slow and usually inadequate correction, and necessity of anterior surgery for completeness of the epiphysiodesis are its shortcomings.