En Bloc Vertebral Column Derotation Provides Spinal Derotation But No Additional Effect on Thoracic Rib Hump Correction as Compared With No Derotation in Adolescents Undergoing Surgery for Idiopathic Scoliosis With Total Pedicle Screw Instrumentation - UTU Research Portal

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En Bloc Vertebral Column Derotation Provides Spinal Derotation But No Additional Effect on Thoracic Rib Hump Correction as Compared With No Derotation in Adolescents Undergoing Surgery for Idiopathic Scoliosis With Total Pedicle Screw Instrumentation

Authors: Mattila M, Jalanko T, Helenius I

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Publication year: 2013

Journal: Spine

Journal name in source: SPINE

Journal acronym: SPINE

Volume: 38

Issue: 15

First page : 1576

Last page: 1583

Number of pages: 8

ISSN: 0362-2436

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/BRS.0b013e31829a6d37

Abstract

Conclusion. En bloc DVR has a significant effect on radiographical spinal column derotation and may help prevent fl attening of thoracic kyphosis, but this derotation is not refl ected by better thoracic rib hump correction at 2-year follow-up.