Three-Dimensional Radiographic Analysis of Two Distinct Lenke 1A Curve Patterns

Conclusion3D spinal analysis demonstrates that 1AR and AL curves are distinctly different in all three planes. Although the treatment-based Lenke classification system combines these two curve patterns into one curve type, the 3D assessment suggests there are clear features that differentiate these curve patterns. The differing features of the nonstructural lumbar curves may help define the variance in fusion level selection and risk of adding-on for these two curve patterns.Level of EvidenceLevel II, prognostic.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research