Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi
2023 , Vol 33 , Num 1
Approach to Spinal Deformities in Childhood Cases: Differences from Adult Cases
1Ege Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Beyin ve Sinir Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, İzmir, Türkiye
Various pathologies can be seen in the pediatric spine, whether congenital, developmental or acquired. Pediatric spine pathologies
show distinct differences from adult pathologies and their treatments are also special. Factors such as small anatomy and the
presence of the spine that continues to grow in the pediatric age group, inadequacy of instruments specific to the pediatric age
group, and inability to apply adult surgical techniques to children make surgical treatment of pediatric spine pathologies difficult.
Creating fusion of the spine that has not completed its development causes much more important problems beyond growth
retardation. The future of spinal surgery in children depends on the development of non-fusion techniques that allow growth and
preserve motion. Spinal instrumentation techniques, which will be developed with new technologies, will be promising for the
perfect treatment of pathologies of the pediatric spine that continues to grow.
Anahtar Kelimeler :
Pediatric, Spine, Instrumentation