Prediction of long-term postoperative results of disc wedge and vertebral tilt with intraoperative prone radiograph in posterior correction of thoracolumbar/lumbar curve in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a minimum 5-year follow-up

When the structural thoracolumbar/lumbar (TLL) curve is involved in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), appropriate correction of curvature, maintaining coronal balance, and saving as many mobile segments as possible are the chief goals.[1-8] However, debate remains regarding selection of fusion levels, correction method, and aims of surgery in correction of AIS due to the complex nature of the deformity and variable postoperative course.[1, 3, 9, 10]
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research