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Case Reports
. 1998;7(3):260-2.
doi: 10.1007/s005860050070.

Instrumentation for correction and fixation of scoliosis in fibrous dysplasia of the thoracolumbar spine

G J Janus  1 , R H Engelbert, J E Pruijs
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Case Reports

Instrumentation for correction and fixation of scoliosis in fibrous dysplasia of the thoracolumbar spine

G J Janus et al. Eur Spine J. 1998.

Abstract

A case report is presented in which correction of a thoracolumbar scoliosis, due to extensive fibrous dysplasia, is achieved using segmental spinal instrumentation with a 6-year follow-up. Pseudoarthrosis developed due to insufficient hook fixation at the sacrum.

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