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ApiFix - Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Surgical Treatment
Bracing may be ineffective. Fusion is forever. The ApiFix® procedure offers select patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) a less invasive, motion-preserving option for achieving curve correction – without the permanence of fusion.
Less complex
The ApiFix procedure uses a posterior approach and involves only three anchor points on one side of the spine. This is less invasive than fusion, as well as other fusionless surgeries.
Recovery time
The less invasive ApiFix procedure reduces the impact on soft tissue and bony anatomy. Patients typically stay in the hospital for 1-2 days and return to school within two weeks.
Made for motion
The novel design, featuring polyaxial joints and a self-adjusting rod, allows a degree of motion that is not possible with the rigid implants used in fusion surgery.
More than 500 AIS patients have been treated with the ApiFix procedure since 2012.
The ApiFix procedure is designed for treating AIS patients who meet specific criteria:
- Single curves, Lenke 1 or Lenke 5
- Cobb angle 35 – 60 degrees
- Curves reduce to ≤ 30 degrees on lateral side-bending x-rays
The best way to find out if the ApiFix procedure is a viable alternative for you is to consult a pediatric orthopedic specialist.
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