Comparison of Harrington Instrumentation and Segmental Spinal Instrumentation in the Management of Neuromuscular Spinal Deformity

Abstract

Instrumentation by laminar wiring was found to be an effective means of internal fixation in 17 patients with neuromuscular spinal deformity. It offers certain advantages over other systems, particularly in eliminating the need for external fixation. It provides rigid internal fixation and correction comparable to other systems currently in use.