Feasibility of microwave ablation of the vertebral growth plate for spine growth regulation: a preliminary study
Purpose To explore the feasibility of microwave ablation (MWA) of the vertebral growth plate as a minimally invasive treatment for early-onset scoliosis. Materials and methods One side of the L1–L3 vertebral growth plates were ablated using different MWA powers. Ablation safety and size were examine...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hyperthermia |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02656736.2021.1964619 |