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Idiopathic Scoliosis greater than 40 Degrees POSNA Study Guide

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Description: Objectives
Discuss indications for surgery for thoracic, thoracolumbar, and lumbar curves larger than 40 degrees
Discuss the effect of surgery in altering the natural history of scoliosis
Describe, in general terms, the differences in the newer instrumentation systems from Harrington instrumentation, including versatility, cost, incidence of complications, and effect on sagital alignment

Discussion points
What is the role of the thoracoscopic approach to treatment of spinal deformity?
Does spinal cord monitoring decrease the incidence of neurologic complications?

Type: Reference Material
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Institution: POSNA
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Language: English

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Added: Sun Jul 29 2007
Last Modified: Thu Jun 11 2009