Role of Clavicle Chest Cage Angle Difference in Predicting Postoperative Shoulder Balance in Lenke 5C Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients after Selective Posterior Fusion

DiscussionClavicle chest cage angle difference could be a reliable predictor for evaluating postoperative shoulder imbalance in AIS patients undergoing selective posterior fusion for Lenke 5C curves. A greater preoperative CCAD was significantly correlated with a postoperative radiographic imbalance of shoulders and dissatisfaction, which will guide spine surgeons in their preoperative planning and in the surgical management of AIS to reduce postoperative shoulder imbalance.

Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - March 8, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Zhen Liu, Zong ‐shan Hu, Yong Qiu, Zhen Zhang, Zhi‐hui Zhao, Xiao Han, Ze‐zhang Zhu Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research