Three-Planar Surgical Correction for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Materials and methods: Retrospective study, describing the results of scoliosis surgical correction with segmental and en block direct vertebral rotation, regarding 38 adolescent patients affected by idiopathic scoliosis. Mean follow up was 27 months (min 12 months, max 34 months). Radiographic evaluation was performed by measuring main curves Cobb angle as well as apical vertebral body rotation before and after rotation maneuvers. Clinical results were assessed by evaluating pre-operatory and final follow up rib hump with scoliometer.