Combined anterior-posterior fusion with laterally placed threaded interbody cages and pedicle screws for Scheuermann kyphosis. Case report and review of the literature.
The authors report their preferred method for correcting Scheuermann disease via a combined anterior-posterior approach; their procedure is associated with a lower morbidity rate than the standard approach. Twenty-month followup examination demonstrated excellent maintenance of correction. The results satisfied the requirements to function without restriction in a vigorous military environment.
Moquin
Ross R
RR
National Capital Consortium, Neurosurgery Program, Walter Reed, Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA. RossMoquin@aol.com
Rosner
Michael K
MK
Cooper
Patrick B
PB
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