Postoperative Distal Coronal Decompensation After Fusion to L3 for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Is Affected by Sagittal Pelvic Parameters

Conclusions. Pelvic retroversion and increased translation of L3 from the central sacral line on the early postoperative radiograph were associated with late L3-4 disc wedging in AIS fusions to L3. Careful surgical planning and correction of sagittal alignment are imperative to ensure the long-term outcomes. Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: DEFORMITY Source Type: research