title: The Lea-Plaza frame for scoliosis.
abstract: Excellent correction of the scoliotic deformity in the three space planes is planes is obtained with the use of the Lea-Plaza frame. This article discusses the indications and contraindications, surgical technique, results, and complications of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Montevideo Spine Center, Impasa Hospital, Uruguay.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Lea Plaza
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001864:Bone Wires; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery