Peds Miller Notes

Type I – def of vert body, but post elements ok. surg tx immediate. Type II – vert bodies fused. less progressive, less deform. lower risk of paraplegia. Surg. if pt < 3-5 yo, before kyphosis > 50 deg, PSF ok. hypertext cast for 6 mo. if kyphosis > 50 deg, ant release w/ strut graft w/ PSF. NF. Congenital type curve pattern ................
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