Method and apparatus for the treatment of scoliosis

Abstract

A spinal adjustment system which includes at least three implant modules, wherein each implant module includes: an engagement apparatus for engaging the implant module with a vertebra; and a semirigid, resilient elongated force application means which in use is secured to said engagement apparatus and extends from one implant module to the or each adjacent implant module; wherein: said force application means in use engages said the or each adjacent implant module such that said force application means can slide relative thereto in the plane of the force application means; each force application means in use applies a lifting force to the corresponding implant module and said at least three implant modules together in use apply a rotational force to said system; and the force application means extending from one implant module to an adjacent implant module extends alongside the force application means extending from said adjacent implant module to said one implant module.

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