2007 Use of the S-Rod for spinal fixation to the Pelvis in Neuromuscular Spinal Deformities AAOS

Description: Use of the S-Rod for spinal fixation to the Pelvis in Neuromuscular Spinal Deformities Podium No: 115 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 05:12 PM - 05:18 PM Location: San Diego Convention Center Room 6A Richard E McCarthy, MD Little Rock AR (n) Frances L McCullough, NP Little Rock AR (n) Wayne Lynn Bruffett, MD Little Rock AR (n) Moderator(s): William J Richardson, MD Durham NC (*) Susan E Stephens, MD Gates Mills OH (*)
The S-rod/hook offers a simple, effective method of pelvic fixation with avoidance of SI joint, decreased operative time, low implant profile, and with titanium S-hook, MRI compatibility.
In neuromuscular spinal deformities, fixation to the pelvis can be precarious and fraught with problems. The S-rod and S-hook offer effective simple zone 1 fixation to the sacral ala.