An FE investigation simulating intra-operative corrective forces applied to correct scoliosis deformity

Conclusion: This study demonstrated there is a direct relationship between intra-operative joint compressive forces and the degree of deformity correction achieved. The majority of the deformity correction will occur at or in adjacent spinal levels to the apex of the deformity. This study highlighted the importance of the intervertebral disc space anatomy in governing the coronal plane deformity correction and the limit of this correction will be when bone-to-bone contact of the opposing vertebral endplates occurs.
Source: Scoliosis - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research