The growing rod technique is a non-fusion surgery and is a difficult surgery. Mainly for younger children.

The growing rod technique can effectively slow down the progression of scoliosis and preserve the growth of the spine in preparation for the final orthopedic bone grafting and fusion surgery.

Cooperating client: Peking Union Medical College Hospital

Project Cooperation/ Expert: Du You from Union Hospital

Facilities and equipment used: Biochemistry instruments, Blood analyzer, Peripheral interventional C-arm, CT

Nails are placed and calibrated to position using DSA

• Biochemistry instruments, Blood analyzer, Peripheral interventional C-arm, CT

Observation of pigs after growing rod implantation