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

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>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 patien...

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Main Authors: Fei Qi, Shen Jianxiong, Weng Xisheng, Li Jiayi, Zhang Jianguo, Yu Bin, Qiu Guixing, Wang Yipeng, Li Qiyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-10-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/2/1/17