title: Idiopathic scoliosis posterior spine fusion with Harrington rod and sublaminar wiring.
abstract: The Harrington-sublaminar wiring technique has been used to treat idiopathic scoliosis for over 6 years. In all cases, satisfactory correction was obtained. The advantages of this technique include biomechanically stable fixation, elimination of a postoperative support or simple immobilization in removable underarm orthoses, and the ability to correct a two-plane deformity (i.e., lordoscoliosis). The potential disadvantages include increased operating time over Harrington rod alone, possible neural injury, and failure of instrumentation.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Florida.
authors: B J
authors: BJ
authors: Silverman
authors: P E
authors: PE
authors: Greenbarg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011859:Radiography; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*