Simultaneous Hypercorrection of Lowest Instrumented Vertebral Tilt and Main Thoracic Curve is Associated With Progression of Residual Lumbar Curve in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Conclusion. The current study revealed that LIV tilt, as an operable factor during surgery, is not only a determinant in prediction models showing high correlation with the magnitude of postoperative LCs but a predictor for progression of residual LCs. “Immediate postoperative LIV-tilt angle 53%,” as a united criterion, could serve as a predictor for progression of residual LCs.
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Deformity Source Type: research