The Comparison of Posterior Intervertebral Release Combined with Posterior Column Osteotomy and Posterior Column Osteotomy Alone for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Rigid Scoliosis: A Prospective Controlled Study.

The multi-segment apical convex PR combined with PCO offers more advantages than PCO alone in the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe rigid scoliosis. Owing to its excellent corrective effect and few complications, this is a high benefit-risk ratio surgical strategy for rigid scoliosis.