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Comparison between standard instrumentation and fusion and ApiFix instrumentation without fusion
| Standard long fusion | ApiFix |
|---|---|
| incision-30 cm | 10 cm |
| Time-238 min. | 60 min. |
| Blood loss-800-1500 cc | 50 cc |
| % correction-57% | 46% |
| Neuro. comp.-0.8% | so far none |
| Non neuro. comp.-11.5% | ? |
| Pseudoarthhrosis-4% | none |
| Revision surgery-18% | none |
| Back pain-30-40% | none ? |
