White A H, Zucherman J F, Hsu K
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1986 Feb(203):185-90.
Harrington rods are a valuable adjunct for fusion of the lumbosacral spine. Major limits of distractions are achieved with these rods. Greater amounts of decompression are possible. Decompression, alignment, and stability are maintained. Intersegmental wiring increases security and eliminates the problem of hook and rod displacement and loss of lumbar lordosis. A variety of methods are available for sacral fixation to avoid neurologic complications from the distal hooks. Three- and four-level Harrington rod distraction lumbosacral fusions have proven to be successful in returning severely-disabled spinal stenotic, obese, and osteoporotic patients to normal activities.
哈灵顿棒是腰骶椎融合术的一种重要辅助器械。使用这些棒可以实现较大程度的撑开。能够进行更大程度的减压。可维持减压、对线和稳定性。节段间钢丝固定可增强安全性，并消除钩和棒移位以及腰椎前凸丢失的问题。有多种骶骨固定方法可避免远端钩引起的神经并发症。三级和四级哈灵顿棒撑开腰骶椎融合术已被证明能成功地使严重残疾的脊柱狭窄症患者、肥胖患者和骨质疏松患者恢复正常活动。
