Influence of screw density on thoracic kyphosis restoration in hypokyphotic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Influence of screw density on thoracic kyphosis restoration in hypokyphotic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Abstract Background Previous studies have reported that rod composition and diameter, as well as the correction technique are key factors associated with thoracic kyphosis (TK) restoration. However, few study has analyzed the correlation between screw density and TK restoration in hypokyphotic adole...

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Main Authors: Ming Luo, Honghui Jiang, Wengang Wang, Ning Li, Mingkui Shen, Peng Li, Genzhong Xu, Lei Xia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Hypokyphosis
Thoracic kyphosis
Screw density
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1877-6

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