2006 Comparison of Pelvic Fixation Techniques in Neuromuscular Spinal Deformity Correction Medscape

Description: From Spine. 2006;31(20):2392-2398 Comparison of Pelvic Fixation Techniques in Neuromuscular Spinal Deformity Correction: Galveston Rod Versus Iliac and Lumbosacral Screws.
Posted 10/10/2006 Michael Peelle, W. MD; Lawrence G. Lenke, MD; Keith H. Bridwell, MD; Brenda Sides, MA
Conclusions: Using iliac screws for pelvic fixation in neuromuscular spinal deformity affords equivalent maintenance of pelvic obliquity and scoliosis correction compared to the Galveston technique. Furthermore, the iliac screw technique avoids complex, lumbosacral 3-dimensional rod bends and yields minimal implant complications.