The Sequence of Locking Cap Placement Through Reduction Towers During Rod Reduction in Deformity Surgery Has a Significant Effect on Strain Placed on the Construct: Use of a Novel Wireless Rod Strain Sensor

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: When correcting sagittal plane deformities, various rod reduction sequence towers and in situ rod benders are often used. Sequence is based upon surgeon preference and training. While differing sequences has no effect on final correction, it may influence construct strains and impart loads differently across screw-bone interfaces throughout the construct.