Actuator pin fracture in magnetically controlled growing rods: two cases.

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Authors
Jones, Conor S.
Stokes, Oliver M.
Patel, Salil B
Clarke, Andrew J
Hutton, Mike
Journal
The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society
Type
Case Report
Publisher
Elsevier
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Magnetically-controlled growing rods (MCGR) are used in the management of early-onset scoliosis (EOS). Each MCGR contains a telescopic actuator that serves as the distraction element when stimulated by an external remote controller (ERC), permitting non-invasive lengthening in the outpatient clinic.
Citation
Actuator pin fracture in magnetically controlled growing rods: two cases. 2015: Spine J
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