The Influence of Growth Blocking of the Neurocentral Cartilages on the Development of the Spinal Canal. An Experimental Study in Pigs
Symmetrical NCC growth arrest using pedicle screws induces spinal canal narrowing through decreased sagittal diameter, linked to insufficient development of vertebral pedicles. These findings suggest caution in employing thoracolumbar pedicle screws in skeletally immature patients with an open NCC.
Authors
- Rafael Llombart‐Ais
- Carlos Barrios (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6657-7246)
- Rafael Blanco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8790-0428)
- María Benlloch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3342-6732)
Institutions
- Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr (ES)
- Clinica Universidad de Navarra (ES)
- Departamento de Salud (ES)
- Universidad de Navarra (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Investigative Surgery
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2025.2586016
- Primary Topic
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00