Hybrid constructs pedicle screw with apical sublaminar bands versus pedicle screws only for surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

ConclusionThe two groups offer similar curve correction without neurologic complications in the surgical treatment of AIS (Lenke 1). The use of sublaminar bands on the apex (concave side) can be a valid fixation in the presence of hypoplastic pedicle, can reduce the thoracic hypokyphosis and derotate the vertebra but had more blood loss comparing to pedicle screws alone.Graphical abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research