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The Harrington Implant (or Harrington Rod) is a stainless steel surgical device, which is implanted along the spinal column to treat curvature of the spine or scoliosis.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Scoliosis | 144 |
86% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
| Spina Bifida | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 86% (146
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Harrington Rods Reviews
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I was 11 when I had the surgery. I remember it like it was yesterday, and I still absolutely hate my back.
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went and visited the docters and childrens hospital, and im waiting for my surgery
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Just got them on Aug 31.
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I'm straight now so I suppose it worked!
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It worked because without it I would definately not be walking or have the use of my left lung-among other organs. So even though I am in a lot of pain every sec of every day I am thankfull.
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The Rod has been workgin for me since 1980. The only side effect is I have some limited mobility when rotating to look out the rear window of my car.
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The rods worked great until I got a severe infection and had to have them removed almost 2 years after they were put in.
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it was very successfull and i don't get many side effects although i am limited in certain activities and my scars hurt on occassion
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Surgery took nine hours,screws, rods, carbon cage to straighten out.
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1985 fusion T-4 to L-1
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