Professional
Technical
IVT
rod contouring
Surgical technique of shaping spinal rods to match anatomical spinal curvature.
Full Definition
Rod contouring involves the precise bending and shaping of titanium or stainless steel rods during spinal instrumentation procedures to restore or maintain normal spinal alignment. Proper contouring is essential for achieving appropriate sagittal balance and preventing complications such as junctional kyphosis or rod failure. The surgeon uses specialized instruments to create smooth curves that match the patient's anatomical requirements. Poor rod contouring can lead to loss of correction, implant failure, or adjacent segment degeneration.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from rod insertion or rod placement procedures.
In Context
- "Careful rod contouring was performed to restore physiological cervical lordosis." — Surgical technique description
- "The revision surgery was required due to inadequate initial rod contouring." — Complication analysis
Also known as
rod bending
rod shaping
Don't confuse with
rod placement
rod insertion