SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT WITH METHOD OF HARRINGTON
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SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT WITH METHOD OF HARRINGTON

J Turk Spinal Surg 1990;1(1):41-42
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Abstract

Scoliosis, defined in lateral deviation of the spin. The intra-thoracic and the intra-abdominal organs are displaced and compresed.

The actual mechanism in the production of scoliosis is unkonwn. The spine is a flexible column, supporting the head and the trunk and permitting motion in various directions.

Harrington distraction rods within the concavity of the curve if the patient can tolerate it, a Risser localizer cast should be applied after surgery and the patient encouraged to increase accivities.

Keywords: Scoliosis treatment with Harrington