If you had surgery for scoliosis in the 1960s, 70s, or 80s, you almost certainly had a Harrington rod. At the time, it was a remarkable advance — the first instrumented system that could actually straighten a scoliosis curve and hold it in place while the spine fused. For many patients, it delivered real resultsContinue reading “I Had a Harrington Rod in the 1970s or 80s. What Should I Know Now?”
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What Is a Harrington Rod — and Why Do Some Patients Need It Revised?
Millions of patients had Harrington rod surgery for scoliosis between the 1960s and 1990s. Decades later, many are developing complications. Here is what you need to know — and when to seek evaluation.