Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery: A Novel Technique in Patients with Neuromuscular Scoliosis

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been described in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and adult scoliosis. The advantages of this approach include less blood loss, shorter hospital stay, earlier mobilization, less tissue disruption, and relatively less pain. However, despite...

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Main Authors: Vishal Sarwahi, Terry Amaral, Stephen Wendolowski, Rachel Gecelter, Melanie Gambassi, Christos Plakas, Benita Liao, Sarika Kalantre, Chhavi Katyal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/481945