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Pediatric Orthopedics Glossary
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Cobb angle
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The standard radiographic measurement used to quantify the degree of spinal curvature in scoliosis patients.
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physeal bar
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A bony bridge that forms across the growth plate, causing growth disturbance and potential limb deformity.
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physeal bar resection
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Surgical procedure to remove bony bridges that form across growth plates, typically following physeal injuries.
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