Anterior instrumented fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Michael Ruf, Jörg Drumm, Dezsö Jeszenszky
Abstract
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a complex three-dimensional deformity of the spine consisting of a lateral curvature, apical vertebral rotation, and an impairment of the sagittal profile. Surgical options include anterior and posterior approaches. Anterior instrumented fusion is suitable in Lenke type 1 and 5 curves. It supplies excellent results in coronal plane correction and is superior in the restoration of the sagittal profile and apical derotation. Fusion is shorter compared to posterior correction, and the complication rate is low. Pulmonary function is impaired postoperatively but recovers within a few years.
Topics & Concepts
Coronal planeSagittal planeMedicineIdiopathic scoliosisDeformityScoliosisSpinal fusionSurgeryOrthodonticsAnatomyScoliosis diagnosis and treatmentSpinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesPelvic and Acetabular Injuries