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Fig. 2

From: Surgical outcomes and complications of posterior hemivertebra resection in children younger than 5 years old

Fig. 2

An infant with congenital scoliosis. Preoperative radiographs (a, b) showed fully segmented hemivertebra of L5/6 with the Cobb angle of 27°. Postoperative radiographs (c, d) showed excellent correction by L5/6 hemivertebra resection with the Cobb angle of 2°. Radiographs at 3 years follow-up (e, f) showed excellent correction with the Cobb angle of 4°. CT scan (i, j) showed solid fusion at the fused segments and L5 right pedicle screw dislodgement. And implants were removed (g, h)

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

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