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Harrington Implant
The Harrington Implant (or Harrington Rod) was developed in the 50's as an early medical device used in a surgical procedure to treat curvature of the spine (scoliosis). It was intended to provide a mean to reduce the curvature and to give the patient more freedom of movement than previously available.
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