Transpedicular Wedge Resection Osteotomy of the Apical Vertebrae for the Treatment of Severe and Rigid Thoracic Kyphoscoliosis: A Retrospective Study of 26 Cases
ConclusionsTWRO of the apical vertebrae as a treatment for severe and rigid thoracic kyphoscoliosis in adult patients provided excellent clinical outcomes. However, the procedure remains technically demanding and exhausting, with a potential risk for complications.Level of EvidenceLevel IV.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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