Segmental rod wiring of the spinous process

: Described is a new technique of segmental spinal instrumentation without sublaminar wiring. The same correction of scoliosis, primary and lasting stability is achieved in comparison to Luque's original method. Our technique is without danger to violate the structures in the spinal canal. Our results of the first twenty patients with scoliosis operated on are comparable to those results after Harrington's or Luque's instrumentation described in the literature. We used this method in the operative treatment of thirty-two patients with spine metastases. In any case there was a remarkable improvement of the quality of life in the remaining life-time.