- Choices for Instrumentation:
-
Zielke Instrumentation:
- used for treatment of rigid or mobile
lumbar or thoracolumbar
Scoliosis w/ lordosis;
-
CD instrumentation:
- for patients who have a mobile
lumbar or thoracolumbar curve;
- may provide a permanent derotation & restoration of lordosis;
- Indications for Surgery:
- thoracolumbar or
lumbar curves greater than 40 to 45 deg;
- marked imbalance w/ shift to one side;
- substantial pain;
- progression of deformity;
