Correction of the spine with magnetically controlled growing rods in early onset scoliosis

Several studies have emphasized that the magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) technique decreases complications and costs and could be considered a safe procedure for treating patients with early onset scoliosis (EOS). To the best of our knowledge, the sagittal profile of patients with an implanted MCGR has not been sufficiently studied before. The objectives of this study were twofold: firstly, to evaluate the influence of MCGR on the...