New surgical option in correction of scoliotic deformity - LSZ system

An ideal system for the correction of scoliosis has to meet the following criterias: multisegmentary fixation on the entire lengths of the curvature; stabile and robust construction; easy and safe technique of implantation; 3D correcting potential and the capacity of maintaining the correction after the surgery; universal instruments both for adults and children. The purpose of the paper is to describe the LSZ implant for correction of scoliotic deformity, and the good clinical results obtained using this implant. The clinical case that will be presented belongs to the patients group to which the deformation practically reached it's final form. The surgical technique is described step by step and the final result was a good tridimensional correction. Postoperatory X-Ray demonstrates 50% correction, with Cobb angle of 45° and 15% torsion correction. The good result obtained in the case described, as well as in the other studies, demonstrate that this technique is efficient for correction of scoliotic deformities both in frontal and sagittal plane, easy to perform and associated with a minimal risk for complications and encourage us to recommend this technique to other spine surgery departments. © (2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.