Roentgenographic detection of preventable occult pseudarthrosis in treatment of scoliosis.
Occut pseudarthrosis is the most likely cause of loss of correction of scoliosis. Prompt detection by serial roentgenograms and treatment of occult pseudarthrosis can prevent deformities which could develop with further spinal growth.
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011859:Radiography; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion