Growing spine deformities: Are magnetic rods the final answer?

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World J Orthop. Apr 18, 2017; 8(4): 295-300
Published online Apr 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i4.295

Table 1 Advantages and disadvantages of various growth friendly instruments

Modality	Advantages	Disadvantages
Traditional growth rods/VEPTR	Fusionless surgery	Repeat surgical distractions, psychological issues
Shilla	Fusionless surgery, no repeat surgeries	Long term results awaited
		Growth potential dependent
Staple/tether	Less invasive, no repeat surgeries	Limited indications, lesser degree of severity

VEPTR: Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib.

Citation: Johari AN, Nemade AS. Growing spine deformities: Are magnetic rods the final answer? World J Orthop 2017; 8(4): 295-300
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v8/i4/295.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v8.i4.295