Instrumentation for correction and fixation of scoliosis in fibrous dysplasia of the thoracolumbar spine.
A case report is presented in which correction of a thoracolumbar scoliosis, due to extensive fibrous dysplasia, is achieved using segmental spinal instrumentation with a 6-year follow-up. Pseudoarthrosis developed due to insufficient hook fixation at the sacrum.
Janus
G J
GJ
Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, University Hospital for Children and Youth Het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Engelbert
R H
RH
Pruijs
J E
JE
D001858:Bone Nails; D002648:Child; D005357:Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / Q000150:complications*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors