Use of the “dual construct” for the management of complex spinal reconstructions

Surgical management of complex spinal reconstructions remains a clinical challenge, as pseudoarthrosis with subsequent rod breakage can occur. Increased rod density in the form of "satellite" or "outrigger" rods have been described; however rod-fracture above or below satellite rods persist and can result in dissociation of the construct, loss of correction, and recurrence of deformity. The use of four distinct and mechanically independent rods (Dual Construct) reduces this concern. Since the original case description in 2006, there have been no other studies that utilize the Dual Construct for the surgical management of complex spinal reconstructions.

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