Debate: Resolved, a 55 degrees right thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliotic curve should be treated by posterior spinal fusion and segmental instrumentation using thoracic pedicle screws: Con: Thoracic pedicle screws are not needed to treat a 55 degrees right thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Stephen Richards

Research output: Contribution to journalComment/debatepeer-review

7 Scopus citations
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)334-337; discussion 337-338, 340-341
JournalJournal of pediatric orthopedics
Volume24
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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