Posterior Spinal Fusion and Correction of Scheuermann Kyphosis

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Scheuermann's kyphosis is a "developmental" type of kyphosis, meaning that it occurs during growth. Surgery for the correction of Scheuermann's kyphosis typically consists of a fusion of the abnormal vertebrae. In the operation, the spine is fused anteriorly and posteriorly with surgical implants.
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tags: neurosurgery spine Fusion Correction Scheuermann kyphosis


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