Impact of Different Operative Techniques for Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis on Frontal Curve Correction and Sagittal Balance
Max Prost,
Philip Denz,
Joachim Windolf
et al.
Abstract:Background: Surgical correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis from the posterior approach can be performed by the "all screws" technique; hybrid technique with screws and hooks; hybrid technique or with screws, hooks, and tapes; or selective fusion (SF) or nonselective fusion (NSF). The aim of the present investigation was to analyze the influence from different operative techniques on frontal curve correction and sagittal profile in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.Methods: We conducted a re… Show more
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