The changes of the interspace angle after anterior correction and instrumentation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In idiopathic scoliosis patients, after anterior spinal fusion and instrumentation, the discs (interspace angle) between the lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV) and the next caudal vertebra became more wedged. We reviewed these patients and analyzed the changes of the angle.

Methods

By reviewing the medical records and roentgenograms of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients underwent anterior spinal fusion and instrumentation, Cobb angle of the curve, correction rate, coronal balance, LIV rotation, interspace angle were measured and analyzed.

Results

There were total 30 patients included. The mean coronal Cobb angle of the main curve (thoracolumbar/lumbar curve) before and after surgery were 48.9 degrees and 11.7 degrees , respectively, with an average co

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2198907 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature