Torso deformity

The deformity of the trunk is the crankshaft phenomenon. The crankshaft phenomenon refers to patients with immature bones who undergo spinal fusion after posterior spinal fusion. The spinal fusion is solid behind the spine and continues to grow in front of the spine. Loss, increased vertebral rotation, increased rib bulge

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