2011
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-011-1730-9
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Selective fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a review of current operative strategy

Abstract: Selective fusion of thoracic and thoracolumbar/ lumbar curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a concept critically debated in the literature. While some surgeons strongly believe that a more rigid and straighter spine provides predictably excellent outcomes, some surgeons recommend a mobile and less straight spine. This topic is a crucial part of surgical treatment of idiopathic scoliosis, particularly in young patients who will deal with the stress of the fusion mass at the proximal and distal junctions… Show more

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“…The surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has seen several new operative strategies within the past decade, including regular usage of pedicle screws, new techniques to reduce the curve, the use of bone substitutes, blood conservation techniques, and spinal cord monitoring [1]. These options have added complexity in surgical decision making.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has seen several new operative strategies within the past decade, including regular usage of pedicle screws, new techniques to reduce the curve, the use of bone substitutes, blood conservation techniques, and spinal cord monitoring [1]. These options have added complexity in surgical decision making.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The study published by Fisher and Kim 22 shows that selective arthrodesis in AIS is a way to correct the curve, recover balance, and maintain flexibility by leaving a higher number of segments free. Yu et al 23 state that this type of treatment is effective and safe, maintaining good balance in the coronal and sagittal planes.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In 1983 the concept of selective thoracic fusion (STF) for the surgical treatment of AIS was popularized by King et al The theory seeked to avoid unnecessarily extension of the fusion into the lumbar area to maintain mobility, lessen the surgical exposure, and potentially avoid symptomatic distal degeneration in the long term, while fusing only the thoracic curve for type II curves (with Cobb angles less than 80°) and expecting that the lumbar curve would spontaneously correct when the lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV) of the thoracic fusion was neutral and stable (centered over the sacrum) [8,9]. Also, the majority of spinal deformity surgeons believe that a balanced and mobile lumbar spine without progression of the lumbar curve is better than a straight and stiff lumbar spine [10].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%