The assessment of immediate post-operative scoliosis correction using pedicle screw system by utilising the fulcrum bending technique

• Main Authors: Chan, C.Y.W., Kwan, M.K., Saravanan, S., Saw, L.B., Deepak, A.S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2007
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/11060/1/The_assessment_of_immediate_post-operative_scoliosis_correction_using_pedicle_screw_system_by_utilising_the_fulcrum_bending_technique.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/11060/; http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/17682567

Assessment of the curve flexibility is a crucial step in a surgeon�s pre-operative planning for scoliosis surgery. Many techniques have been described. These include traction films, supine side bending films, push prone techniques, traction under general anaesthesia as well as fulcrum bending film...