2004 Selective Thoracic Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Medscape

Description: From Spine 29(5):536-546, 2004
Selective Thoracic Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis With C Modifier Lumbar Curves: 2- to 16-Year Radiographic and Clinical Results
Posted 03/15/2004 Charles C. Edwards II, MD; Lawrence G. Lenke, MD; Michael Peelle, MD; Brenda Sides, MA; Anthony Rinella, MD; Keith H. Bridwell, MD
Conclusions: Satisfactory results are achieved with selective thoracic fusion of properly selected C modifier lumbar curves. Correction of the lumbar curve results principally from a decrease in the tilt of its upper vertebrae, but not necessarily improved apical translation. Mild coronal imbalance was well tolerated and has not necessitated distal extension of the fusion.