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Since the study of Thompson, et al in 2005, use of dual-growing rod constructs have become the gold standard for operative treatment in early-onset scoliosis. However, use of dual-growing rod constructs may not be possible, due to patient size and the type, location and severity of the spinal deformity.

The purpose of this study is to: (1) describe the deformities treated with single-growing rod constructs, and (2) report the outcomes of single-growing rods since 2005.

Observational, descriptive case series

A prospective, multi-center, international database of early-onset scoliosis patients were queried to identify all patients with single traditional growing rods (sTGR) or magnetically-controlled growing rods (sMCGR) since the 2005. Patients were excluded if there were greater than 1 rod or if there was less than 2 years of follow-up postoperatively. Twenty …