Do Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods Stimulate Longitudinal Vertebral Growth in Early-Onset Scoliosis Patients?

Heydar A. M., Okay E., Sirazi S., Yenigul A. E., Kiyak G., Balikci T., ...More

WORLD NEUROSURGERY, vol.141, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 141
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.06.045
  • Journal Name: WORLD NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Index Islamicus, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Distraction-based systems are the most common systems used in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis. In addition to its corrective and deformity progression preventive properties, its vertebral growth stimulation effect has been proved. Recently popularized magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGRs) showed superior results in terms of outcomes and decreased complication rate. Its vertebral growth stimulation effect has not been studied. The aim of the study is to evaluate the vertebral growth stimulation effect in patients treated with MCGR.