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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 96-B, Issue SUPP_6 | Pages 20 - 20
1 Apr 2014
Miller A Islam K Grannum S Morris S Hutchinson J Nelson I Hutchinson J
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Aim:

To compare the degree of deformity correction achieved using cobalt chromium versus titanium alloy rods in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Method:

A retrospective comparison of two cohorts of patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis treated with posterior segmental pedicle screw fixation using either Titanium or Cobalt Chromium rods. The radiographs of 50 patients treated before 2009 (Ti group) and 50 patients after 2009 (CoCr group) were reviewed for changes in: Main Coronal Curvature Sagittal Balance (C7 Plumb Line) Kyphosis (T5-12)