Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4095613 | Spine Deformity | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The rate of neurologic injury for patients treated with rib-based distraction surgery was 1.7%. Most injuries occurred with congenital diagnoses and they were more likely in patients with additional secondary diagnoses. These injuries were predominantly to the brachial plexus and generally resolved.
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Authors
Luke E. MD, Yousef BSc, Alexandra MD, Amy L. MD, John M. MD, Ron MD,