Keywords Neuromuscular scoliosisSpinal instrumentationSpinal arthrodesisThe use of sublaminar wires and smooth rods for posterior spinal fixation does not prevent axial migration of the wires along the rod, which can lead to shifting and loss of correction. The addition of laminar and pedicle hooks ...
CONCLUSIONS Pedicle screws, laminar/pedicle/transverse process hooks, and sublaminar metal wires have been incorporated into posterior spinal constructs and widely reported and used in the thoracic and lumbar spines and sacrum with varying success. This report demonstrates the satisfactory radiological ...
Other techniques are now available for posterior segmental instrumentation of the spine, such as wiring of the spinous processes8'9 or the Cotrel-Dubousset system7 of dual rods and multiple hooks. The major advantage of these methods of segmental * No benefits in any form have been received ...
sublaminar bandsPedicle screws are commonly used in the surgical treatment and correction of spinal deformity. In recent years, polyester bands have been used as adjuncts to pedicle screws and hooks. Currently, the implementation of polyester sublaminar bands in the treatment of p...