Patient-reported Outcomes Following Surgical Intervention for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusions:
Moderate evidence suggests that spinal fusion improves quality of life for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis in medium and long-term follow-up. Our results may help inform patient expectations regarding surgery.
OCEMB Level of Evidence:
Level I—systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
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