Posterior segmental spinal fixation in Scoliosis surgery

Spinal deformity was recognised in the ancient works for philosophy, religion, myths, and fairy tales dating back as far as 3500BC[1,6]. Scoliosis was first described in the 5th century BC by Hippocrates. He recommended treatment with axial distraction on an extension apparatus (figure 1).

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Division of Orthopaedic Surgery

Year dc:date.issued

2001

Author dc:creator

• Dunn, Robert

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Edgar, M A
• Du Toit, G

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2839

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/2839