A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Hybrid versus total pedicle screw instrumentation in patients undergoing surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis A comparative study with matched cohorts
Authors: Mattila M, Jalanko T, Puisto V, Pajulo O, Helenius IJ
Publisher: BRITISH EDITORIAL SOC BONE JOINT SURGERY
Publication year: 2012
Journal: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, British Volume
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-BRITISH VOLUME
Journal acronym: J BONE JOINT SURG BR
Volume: 94B
Issue: 10
First page : 1393
Last page: 1398
Number of pages: 6
ISSN: 0301-620X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.94B10.29383
Total pedicle screw instrumentation provided shorter operating times, less blood loss and better correction of the major curve compared with hybrid constructs in patients undergoing surgery for neuromuscular scoliosis.