Anterior instrumentation and correction of congenital spinal deformities under age of four without hemivertebrectomy: a new alternative.

Study Design: Retrospective clinical and radiologic evaluation of a single-stage partial corpectomy of the hemivertebra with anterior instrumentation and simultaneous posterior noninstrumented fusion.

Objective: To determine the safety and efficacy of a new technique in the management of progressive congenital spinal deformities due to failure of formation in the very young age.

Summary Of Background Data: Several techniques have been reported for the surgical treatment of young children with congenital spinal deformities.