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Growing rods for spinal deformity: characterizing consensus and variation in current use.
| Title | Growing rods for spinal deformity: characterizing consensus and variation in current use. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Yang JS, McElroy MJ, Akbarnia BA, Salari P, Oliveira D, Thompson GH, Emans JB, Yazici M, Skaggs DL, Shah SA, Kostial PN, Sponseller PD |
| Journal | Journal of pediatric orthopedics |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 264-70 |
| Date Published | 2010 Apr-May |
| Abstract | Growing rods are a commonly used form of growth guidance for patients with early onset scoliosis, but no studies exist to characterize their use among a large group of surgeons. |
| DOI | 10.1089/scd.2009.0326 |
| Alternate Journal | J Pediatr Orthop |
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