Surgical Results of Magnet Driven Growing Rods (MdGR) for Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS): Single Center Experience of Five Years

Harshavardhana, Nanjundappa S.; Fahmy, Amr; Noordeen, Hilali

doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2015.07.218

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“…Harshavardhana et al[ 16 ] in a prospective study of 26 patients of EOS of various etiologies found the Magnet Driven Growth Rods (MdGR) to be effective in reducing the number of complications and distraction surgeries. They quoted a spectacular improvement of PFT in neuromuscular cases with reduced incidence of chest infections and emergency room admissions for pulmonary ailments.…”

Section: Improvement In Pulmonary Functionmentioning

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Growing spine deformities: Are magnetic rods the final answer?

Johari¹,

Nemade²

2017

WJO

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Treatment paradigms for Early Onset Scoliosis have changed from fusion to fusionless methods as the harmful effects of early fusion on the growing spine and thorax were realized. Magnetic rods are a recent addition to fusionless technology for controlling scoliosis in a growing spine. The clinical evidence base on magnet driven growth rods (MDGR) has accumulated over the last 4 years. It has implications for reduction in the number of repeat surgeries required with similar complications as the traditional growth rods (TGR) and at a higher initial cost. However in terms of patient psyche and avoidance of repeat surgeries which are necessary with the TGR, MDGR treatment works out less expensive in the long run with definitely better patient comfort. The authors look at the available literature coupled with their own experience to discuss the current status, limitations and future prospects for this type of technology.

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Section: Improvement In Pulmonary Functionmentioning

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“…Harshavardhana et al[ 16 ] encountered complications that include 3 single and 1 dual rod breakage, one superficial infection, four cases had proximal junctional kyphosis and distal anchor failure in two patients.…”

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Growing spine deformities: Are magnetic rods the final answer?

Johari¹,

Nemade²

2017

WJO

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“…Достаточно сказать, что из 800 пациентов, представленных в этих работах, лишь у 4(!) упоминается выполнение финального спондилодеза [35,52]. В остальных случаях лечение продолжается, говорить об окончательном результате применения метода рано.…”

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Magnetically controlled growing rods in early onset scoliosis surgery: a review of Englishlanguage literature

Михайловский

Альшевская

2020

Hir. pozvonoč.

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The objective of the review is to provide multifaceted information on the treatment of young children with severe onset scoliosis using magnetically-controlled growing rods (MCGR). This promising though controversial method is not yet well known in our country. The review presents the history of the development of the method, surgical technique, the frequency of etiological forms of spinal deformities, and describes in detail the results of scoliosis correction including the most severe cases. Quantitative and qualitative data describe complications that arise during the treatment including those characteristic only for this method (for example, slippage phenomena). The problem of repeated operations is separately discussed, and the capabilities of MCGR and other techniques based on the principle of distraction are compared. The review presents features of the use of MCGR in adult patients, the dynamics of the primary curve in the postoperative period (does the Sankar’s law work?), the possibilities of ultrasound when monitoring the effectiveness of magnetic rods, the use of MRI simultaneously with MCGR, and the comparative cost of the method. Particular attention is paid to the problem of a uniform protocol of staged extension of rods. It seems that the initial enthusiasm has somewhat decreased. It is commonly agreed that new research is needed.

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Surgical Results of Magnet Driven Growing Rods (MdGR) for Early-Onset Scoliosis (EOS): Single Center Experience of Five Years

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Growing spine deformities: Are magnetic rods the final answer?

Growing spine deformities: Are magnetic rods the final answer?

Magnetically controlled growing rods in early onset scoliosis surgery: a review of Englishlanguage literature

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