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2007 Review of surgical treatment of scoliosis in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta AAOS

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Location: http://www3.aaos.org/education/anmeet/anmt2007/podium/podium.cfm?Pevent=280

Description: Podium No: 280 Thursday, February 15, 2007 02:42 PM - 02:48 PM Location: San Diego Convention Center Room 6DE
James J McCarthy, MD Philadelphia PA (b-EBI) John P Dormans, MD Philadelphia PA (b-Medtronic) Ross Chafez, MPH, DPT (n) Jared Friedman, BA (n) Timothy Roberts, BA (n) Brian Newton, BS (n) Randal R Betz, MD Ocean City NJ (e-DuPuy, Medtronic, Synthes, Osteotech, Nuvasive, Spinevision) Moderator(s): Dennis Paul Grogan, MD Tampa FL (*) Gregory A Mencio, MD Nashville TN (*)
Scoliosis is common in children with OI, but surgery is not commonly undertaken. When performed, correction can be achieved but with a high risk of complications.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: McCarthy et al
Institution: AAOS Podium Presentation
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Language: English

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Added: Fri Aug 03 2007