Predicting Factors at Skeletal Maturity for Curve Progression and Low Back Pain in Adult Patients Treated Nonoperatively for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis With Thoracolumbar/Lumbar Curves: A Mean 25-year Follow-up
Conclusion.
Great L3 and L4 tilt at skeletal maturity, especially those>16°, are predictors of future curve progression and LBP in adulthood, respectively. For adolescent patients with these risk factors, periodic follow-ups into adulthood should be considered.
Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: DEFORMITY Source Type: research
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