Corrosion of Harrington rod in idiopathic scoliosis: long-term effects

European spine journal: official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society

Beth Sherman¹ 

关键词: Scoliosis;    Spinal implants;    Corrosion;    Metal ions;    Metallosis;   

DOI  :  10.1007/s00586-017-5183-7

学科分类：骨科学

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

PurposeMetal implants have been used to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis since the 1960s. Only recently, however, it has the issue of metal-bone breakdown secondary to metal corrosion in situ come to light, raising concerns of possible long-term complications from the resulting metallosis and inflammation of spinal tissues. We present a case of a patient with neurological deficit, pain, and disability with Harrington rod in place for over 30 years, to bring attention to the issue of bio-corrosion of metal implants and its effect on human tissue. We call attention to the need for protocols to better diagnose and treat these patients.

【 授权许可】

CC BY