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Double Major Curves Wheeless
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frequently double curves balance out & do not produce cosmetic deformity; - they do not tend to progress unless> 60 deg at skeletal maturity; - operative indications: - marked progression of curves; - disadvantages of surgery: - instrumentation must be applied to almost the entire spine
Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Wheeless
Institution: Duke
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Bone Diseases: Spinal Diseases: Spinal Deformity: Scoliosis
- - Orthopedic Topics: Regional Orthopaedics: Adult Spine General: Spinal Surgery
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Added: Mon Feb 04 2002
Last Modified: Fri Jul 20 2007