[The effects of different instrumentation on scoliosis].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the effectiveness of the treatment of scoliosis with different surgical methods.


METHODS
125 cases of scoliosis less than 100 degrees treated during 14 years (1984 - 1997) were analyzed. Different operative methods were compared for their advantages and disadvantages, i.e. results and complications 10 months after operation and follow-up.


RESULTS
Harrington instrumentation was less effective in scoliotic curve correction and had more complications than other procedures. Luque technique needed longer operation time for wire passage at each level and had risk of neurological damage. CD and Zielke method showed 10% - 20% curve correction. No dislodgment of hook and fractured rods was found in the CD group. Anterior release plus posterior instrumentation was superior to other techniques.


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment of scoliosis with anterior release plus posterior CD is practical for children before a new technique without spinal fusion is developed.
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Department of Orthopedics, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing 100730.
Wu
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Qiu
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Lin
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Wang
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Li
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome