Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	29850
Country	India

Received	2016-08-29 20:00
Peer-Review Started	2016-08-29 22:30
To Make the First Decision	2016-11-11 09:03
Return for Revision	2016-11-21 16:46
Revised	2016-11-24 18:02
Second Decision	2016-12-14 18:46
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2016-12-28 15:37
Articles in Press	2016-12-28 15:37
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Typeset the Manuscript	2017-04-08 17:36
Publish the Manuscript Online	2017-04-17 19:22

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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Growing spine deformities: Are magnetic rods the final answer?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ashok N Johari and Amit S Nemade
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Dr. Ashok N Johari, Director, Enable International Center for Paediatric Musculoskeletal Care, 2nd Floor, Bobby Apartments, 143 L.J. Road, Mahim (West), Mumbai 400016, India. drashokjohari@hotmail.com
Key Words	Growing spine; Magnet driven growth rods; Magnetic growth rods; Growth rods; Early Onset Scoliosis
Core Tip	This editorial focuses on the current status of magnet driven growth rods in the management of Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS). The editorial gives a background of this technology vis a vis the traditional growth rods and looks at the advantages, limitations and com­plications associated with the magnetic growth rods. Also its effects on lung function and cost comparison with the traditional growth rods is made. The authors attempt to answer the question “Are magnetic growth rods the final answer for EOS?” in the light of the world literature and personal experience on the above subject.
Publish Date	2017-04-17 19:22
Citation	Johari AN, Nemade AS. Growing spine deformities: Are magnetic rods the final answer? World J Orthop 2017; 8(4): 295-300
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v8/i4/295.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v8.i4.295

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