Experimental study of asymmetric growth of the vertebral neurocentral synchondrosis modulated with microwave ablation under CT guidance in piglets

Unilateral ablation of the NCS under CT guidance is a minimally invasive procedure that can effectively modulate asymmetric growth of the spine in piglets, leading to scoliosis with convexity toward the unablated side. The ablation of the NCS can adversely affect the growth of the vertebral height, pedicle length, and spinal canal in piglets.