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Figure 1 | Scoliosis

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From: A new corrective technique for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: convex manipulation using 6.35 mm diameter pure titanium rod followed by concave fixation using 6.35 mm diameter titanium alloy

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Operative techniques. Consecutive photographs of the technique. (A) Insertion of 6.5 mm pure titanium rod in convex side and derotation. (B) Additional adjustment with an in situ bender. (C) Curvature was almost corrected with convex manipulation. (D) The 6.5 mm titanium alloy rod was applied in the concave side. (E) Direct vertebral rotation. (F) After final adjustment with a compression/distraction maneuver.

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