Fig. 5From: The first magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) in the world – lessons learned and how the identified complications helped to develop the implant in the past decade: case reportExternal examination of the final extracted MCGRs. a Both rods were aligned externally and under X-ray investigation in the AP view but some transverse wear marks could be seen on the piston rod portion. b On the lateral view, the “Crooked rod sign” was seenBack to article page