Figure 5From: Minimally invasive scoliosis surgery: an innovative technique in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis "Rod introduction from cephalad to caudad." The rod is being introduced cephalad to caudad. Notice the open-ended MIS connector at the proximal and distal incisions. These serve as posts against which the rod can be manipulated and also enable easy visualization of the rod.Back to article page