APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THORACIC DEFORMITIES SUCH AS SCOLIOSIS

摘要

Applicant's invention includes an apparatus (10, 110, 210, 310) andassociated method for treating or managing spinal deformities. For purelythoracicscoliosis, the apparatus is attachable to either first and second ribs (12)(fortreatment of thoracic scoliosis) and a distal thoracic rib, or to a distalthoracic riband an attachment point on the sacrum (212) for treatment of lumbar scoliosis.