Growing rods in Early Onset Scoliosis: The current scenario
Background and aims The treatment of early onset scoliosis is a challenge. Some curves
resolve spontaneously, while the more aggressive ones require surgical intervention …
resolve spontaneously, while the more aggressive ones require surgical intervention …
Is MAGEC X better than earlier designs of magnetically controlled growing rod: an explant study
TJ Joyce, G Kandemir, D Fender, AJ Bowey… - European Spine …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Determine the performance of MAGEC X rods through retrieval analysis and
comparison with clinical data. Methods A multicentre explant database was searched to …
comparison with clinical data. Methods A multicentre explant database was searched to …
An Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database for MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Rods
J Filan, A Bowey, T Joyce - Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background MAGnetic Expansion Control (MAGEC) rods can prevent repeated
lengthening operations for scoliosis patients. However, there have been several Field Safety …
lengthening operations for scoliosis patients. However, there have been several Field Safety …
Pin Fracture in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods: Influence of the Year of Manufacture
Background: Magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGRs) have a known issue with
fracture of the internal locking pin resulting in early revisions. The manufacturer reported that …
fracture of the internal locking pin resulting in early revisions. The manufacturer reported that …