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2007 Use of the S-Rod for spinal fixation to the Pelvis in Neuromuscular Spinal Deformities AAOS (Visit this link)
Use of the S-Rod for spinal fixation to the Pelvis in Neuromuscular Spinal Deformities
Podium No: 115
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
05:12 PM - 05:18 PM
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Room 6A
Richard E McCarthy, MD Little Rock AR (n)
Frances L McCullough, NP Little Rock AR (n)
Wayne Lynn Bruffett, MD Little Rock AR (n)
Moderator(s):
William J Richardson, MD Durham NC (*)
Susan E Stephens, MD Gates Mills OH (*)
The S-rod/hook offers a simple, effective method of pelvic fixation with avoidance of SI joint, decreased operative time, low implant profile, and with titanium S-hook, MRI compatibility.
In neuromuscular spinal deformities, fixation to the pelvis can be precarious and fraught with problems. The S-rod and S-hook offer effective simple zone 1 fixation to the sacral ala.
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