Short Segment Bone-on-Bone Instrumentation for Single Curve Idiopathic Scoliosis

Abstract

Surgical correction was achieved in over half the levels that would have been operated by standard posterior segmental fixation. Bony healing due to the bone-on-bone apposition was achieved uneventfully after apical correction of the spinal curvature in all patients. Use of dual rod instrumentation (Kaneda Anterior Scoliosis System) is fundamental in maintaining the correction of the curvature achieved in the operating room. The preoperative planning technique worked well.