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what are harrington rods in spinal injury patients?

By Anonymous July 21, 2012 - 7:51pm
 
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Hi Anonymous,

Thank you for your question. Harrington rods are often surgical implants put into the spines of patients with scoliosis. Here is a website for your reference: http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/h/harrington-rod.

I hope this helps answer your question.

Missie

July 22, 2012 - 9:39am
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