Association Between Lenke Classification, The Extent of Lumbar Spinal Fusion, and Health-Related Quality of Life After Instrumented Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Aron Frantzén,
Eetu N. Suominen,
Antti J. Saarinen
et al.
Abstract:Study Design.
Prospective cohort study.
Summary of Background Data.
Lenke classification is used to define the curve type in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The association of Lenke classification and long-term postoperative health-related quality of life (HRQoL) remains unclear.
Objective.
The purpose of this study was to assess the association between Lenke classification and HRQoL in patients who u… Show more
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