Method and apparatus for the treatment of scoliosis

摘要

Spinal adjustment system including at least three implant modules, at least one of the implant modules being a first implant module including: means for engaging the first implant module with a first vertebra; and first force application means; characterised in that: the first force application means is adapted to engage with a second implant module engaged with a second vertebra superior to the first vertebra; the first force application means is adapted to also engage with a third implant module engaged with a third vertebra inferior to the first vertebra; and the first implant module includes means of adjusting the force applied to the first vertebra by the first force application means.