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The selection of fusion levels in thoracic idiopathic scoliosis.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume 1983 December
From the material and data reviewed in our study of 405 patients, it appears that postoperative correction of the thoracic spine approximately equals the correction noted on preoperative side-bending roentgenograms. Selective thoracic fusion can be safely performed on a Type-II curve of less than 80 degrees, but care must be taken to use the vertebra that is neutral and stable so that the lower level of the fusion is centered over the sacrum. The lumbar curve spontaneously corrects to balance the thoracic curve when selective thoracic fusion is performed and the lower level of fusion is properly selected. In Type-III, IV, and V thoracic curves the lower level of fusion should be centered over the sacrum to achieve a balanced, stable spine.
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