Fulcrum flexibility of the main curve predicts postoperative shoulder imbalance in selective thoracic fusion of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

ConclusionsA low preoperative curve flexibility is a significant predictor for PSI. The surgical strategy should consider proximal fusion in presence of low-flexibility MT curves and consider less aggressive MT curve correction. Achieving a levelT1 should be a main priority during intraoperative correction and may require fusion of the PT curve.Level of evidenceIII.Graphical abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research