Author/Authors :
Demir, Utku Sivas Numune Hastanesi - Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kliniği, Turkey , Tezeren, Gündüz Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Kılınç, Seyran Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Bulut, Okay Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Öztürk, Hayati Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Öztemur, Zekeriya Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Abstract :
Aim. In this study, we aimed to evaluate retrospectively results of surgical treatment of scoliosis deformity in our patients. Method. In our clinic 20 cases underwent posterior instrumentation and fusion. Of them, 13 patient were included in the study. Results. All cases underwent hybrid system instrumentation (upper hooks and lower polyaxial transpedicle screws), with titanium implants and fusion with autologous grafts.Mean follow-up was 49.7 months (range 14-92). Mean cobb angle was 47° preoperatively, 19.4° postoperatively, 25° at last follow-up. Conclusion. Hybrid system posterior instrumentation was safe and effective method in the surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis.
