Abstract:were included in the study (mono-axial screws and a 4.5 mm rod: thin rod group=19 cases; poly-axial reduction screws and a 5.5 mm diameter rod: thick rod group=20 cases). All patients were followed for over 2 years postoperatively. For the comparison of surgical outcomes between the two groups, radiographic measurements were performed in the coronal and sagittal planes.Results: Preoperative scoliosis angle (thin rod group 49.8。 , thick rod group 47.1。 ), age, BMI, Risser stage, union time, operative time, and … Show more
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