Distal adding-on after surgery in Lenke 5C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: clinical and radiological outcomes

Distal adding-on after surgery in Lenke 5C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: clinical and radiological outcomes

Abstract Background To evaluate the incidence and risk factors of postoperative distal adding-on in patients with Lenke 5C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). More accurate selection criteria for the lower instrumented vertebra (LIV) should be confirmed to prevent distal adding-on. Methods Forty-...

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Main Authors: Wenbin Hua, Zhiwei Liao, Wencan Ke, Shuai Li, Xiaobo Feng, Bingjin Wang, Kun Wang, Xinghuo Wu, Yukun Zhang, Yong Gao, Li Ling, Cao Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Lenke 5C
Surgery
Adding-on
Lower instrumented vertebra
Last barely touched vertebra
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05559-4

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