Optimizing the fusion level for lenke 5C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: is the S-line a validated and reproducible tool to predict coronal decompensation?

Tianyuan ZhangShibin ShuWenting JingQi GuZezhang ZhuZhen LiuYong QiuXu SunBin WangHongda Bao

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2021)

Modified S-line + is a validated risk factor that predisposed to post-operative coronal decompensation in Lenke 5C AIS patients. Selecting UIV at one level caudal to UEV could be a possible solution if the modified S-line was positive.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
risk factors
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes