Triplanar correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by asymmetrically shaped and simultaneously applied rods associated with direct vertebral rotation: clinical and radiological analysis of 36 patients

ConclusionsThe corrective manoeuvre using two differently contoured rods simultaneously in combination with direct vertebral rotation can provide a good triplanar deformity correction and improve patient ’s quality of life and self-image perception in mild-to-moderate AIS. Moreover, the described technique allows the positioning of the desired kyphosis apex at a different level from the scoliosis apex. This procedure allows a better sagittal contour restoration while maintaining a comparable amoun t of correction on the frontal and axial plane of the already available techniques.Graphical AbstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.

Source: European Spine Journal - April 17, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research