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00152232-200910003-00038AbstractSpine: Affiliated Society Meeting AbstractsSpine: Affiliated Society Meeting Abstracts© 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. 10September 2009 p 81* Do Growth Guidance Rods Have Acceptable Complications and Fewer Surgeries? Paper# 38Scientific Program AbstractsMcCarthy, Richard E. MD (Arkansas Childrens Hospital); Luhmann, Scott J. MD; Lenke, Lawrence G. MD; McCullough, Frances MNScLevel of Evidence: IV* The FDA has not cleared a drug and/or medical device described in this presentation (ie, the drug or medical device is being discussed in an off-label use). For full information see page 6. Introduction: Twenty-two pts with the growth guidance system for correction of spinal deformities in early onset scoliosis (EOS) were evaluated at 2 yr follow-up at 2 centers. We wanted to determine if the number of returns to surgery and complications were …