Corrosion of the Harrington's instrumentation and biological behaviour of the rod-human spine system.
Corrosion and histopathological modifications in tissues surrounding the rod in a stainless steel Harrington's system, are reported. These phenomena occur soon after implantation and are very evident. Therefore in contrast to Harrington's thesis, the authors are convinced that it is necessary to remove the system after the consolidation of bone grafts.
D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000473:pathology*; D003343:Corrosion; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008670:Metals; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013131:Spine / Q000378:metabolism*; D013997:Time Factors; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D008670:Metals