Effect of Spinal Shortening for Protection of Spinal Cord Function in Canines with Spinal Cord Angulation

Background Posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) has been widely used as a treatment for severe spinal deformity. By using the canine model of vertebral column resection, this study explored the effect of spinal shortening on blood flow and function of the spinal cord during spinal cord angulation.