Convex-concave and anterior-posterior spinal length discrepancies in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with major right thoracic curves versus matched controls.
Steven de ReuverNick de BlockRob C BrinkWinnie C W ChuJack C Y ChengMoyo C KruytRené M CasteleinTom P C SchlösserPublished in: Spine deformity (2022)
In thoracic AIS, the concave shortening is more excessive than the convex lengthening. To restore spinal harmony, the posterior concavity should be elongated while allowing for some shortening of the posterior convexity.