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- Title
Can VEPTR(®) control progression of early-onset kyphoscoliosis? A cohort study of VEPTR(®) patients with severe kyphoscoliosis.
- Authors
Reinker, Kent; Simmons, James W; Patil, Vishwas; Stinson, Zachary
- Abstract
Kyphoscoliosis is considered a relative contraindication to treatment with the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR(®); Synthes Inc, Paoli, PA). Nevertheless, patients do present with early-onset kyphoscoliosis and thoracic insufficiency syndrome, and no suitable alternative treatments are currently available. However, it is unclear whether VEPTR(®) is reasonable for treating patients with kyphoscoliosis.
- Publication
Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 2011, Vol 469, Issue 5, p1342
- ISSN
1528-1132
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11999-010-1697-6