Harrington rod spinal implants in scoliosis. Lateral X-ray of the skeleton and spine of a 45-year-old woman with scoliosis who has had an operation to place spinal implants (Harrington rod system) along the vertebral column (implants seen at right and lower right). Scoliosis is a sideways twisting of the spine, leading to spinal curvature. The treatment of scoliosis depends on the cause. Treatment ranges from corrective back braces to surgical intervention to straighten the spine. The implants used here are the Harrington rod system, with dorsal transverse traction hooks (the Cotrel-Dubousset system). | |
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