Walking Ankle Brace For RA
Surgery
The goals of scoliosis surgery are threefold:
- Straighten the spine as much as possible in a safe manner
- Balance the torso and pelvic areas
- Maintain the correction long-term
It takes a two-part process to accomplish these goals:
- Fusing (joining together) the vertebrae along the curve
- Supporting these fused bones with instrumentation (steel rods, hooks, and other devices) attached to the spine
There are many surgical variations that use different instruments, procedures, and surgical approaches...
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