Tactical approaches to the treatment of patients with scoliosis

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Analysis of the treatment results of patients with scoliosis shows that the use of an external transpedicular fixation device can fix all the components of multiplanar deformities. Gradual dosed correction prevents neurological complications related to traction of the spine and of spinal canal contents. The paper shows a differentiated approach to the selection of the tactics of surgical treatment depending on the level, type of scoliosis and other factors.

Keywords: scoliosis, external transpedicular fixation, deformity correction, treatment tactics