Pediatric spine disorders and spine trauma

In recent years, several important advances have been made in the management of spinal deformity in children and adolescents. The efficacy of bracing for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescence was established with a prospective study that evaluated the use of bracing as a means of halting the progression of scoliosis in these patients. Considerable improvements have been made in the ability to manage and modulate the growth of young children with early-onset scoliosis, including the development of magnetically controlled rods. In addition, refinements have been made in the management of surgical patients that help them achieve a smoother postoperative course and a more timely discharge.

Duke Scholars

Author Robert Lark Orthopaedic Surgery