The Role of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Scoliosis Correction Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Recently, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been included among the treatment modalities for scoliosis. However, literature comparing MIS to open surgery for scoliosis correction is limited. The objective of this study was to compare outcomes for scoliosis correction patients undergoing MIS versus open approach.

Methods

We retrospectively collected data on demographics, procedure characteristics, and outcomes for 207 consecutive scoliosis correction surgeries at our institution between 2009 and 2015.

Results

MIS patients had lower number of levels fused (p < 0.0001), shorter surgeries (p = 0.0023), and shorter overall lengths of stay (p < 0.0001), were less likely to be admitted to the ICU (p < 0.0001), and had shorter ICU stay

SUBMITTER: Cloney MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5829336 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature