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Fig. 2 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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From: 3D printed templates improve the accuracy and safety of pedicle screw placement in the treatment of pediatric congenital scoliosis

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A 9-year-old female patient with a bulging back. A-C X-ray showed congenital scoliosis and a thoracolumbar hemi-vertebral deformity. The scoliosis angle was about 53° and kyphosis angle was 68°. D, E Postoperatively, the scoliosis angle was corrected to 5° and the kyphosis angle to 23°. After the operation, the patient’s lower limb muscle strength decreased but returned to normal after 1 month. F, G Computed tomography (CT) showed that the left L1 and L2 pedicle screws were offset into the spinal canal

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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