title: Anterior endoscopic correction of scoliosis.
abstract: Our technique of anterior endoscopic scoliosis correction demonstrates the ability to perform an anterior approach through a minimally invasive technique with minimal disruption of the local biology. The initial results appear to equal curve correction and fusion rates to those of a formal open anterior approach. Additional benefits are: 1) shortened operative time, 2) lower blood loss, 3) shortened rehabilitation time, 4) less pain, and 5) shortened hospital stays. Endoscopic technique shows great promise in the management of scoliosis curves; however, this is a technically demanding procedure that requires cross-training in endoscopic discectomy and scoliosis management as well as familiarity with the anterior approach anatomy.
authors.affiliation: Kaiser Sacramento Spine Center, 1600 Eureka Road, Roseville, CA 95661, USA. gdpicettiIII@rcsis.com
authors.forename: George D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Picetti
authors.forename: Janos P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Ertl
authors.forename: H Ulrich
authors.initials: HU
authors.lastname: Bueff
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011859:Radiography; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*