ReviewEuropean journal of medical research2024
Long-term outcomes of spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a literature review.
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- Early postoperative serum metal profiles and subsequent revision-related surgery after instrumented fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
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- Thoracic compensation after pediatric lumbar spinal fusion: adaptations in the sagittal plane.Spine deformity · 2026Article
- Beyond the curve: long-term lived experiences and psychological outcomes of spinal fusion in adolescents with scoliosis.Spine deformity · 2026Article
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- Three-Dimensional Measurement and Analysis of Rod Deformation for Spinal Deformity Correction: A Novel Methodology.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Guided posterior vertebral growth modulation. A novel fusionless technique for correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in immature patients with removal of the implants at maturity.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 · 2026Article
- Scoping review: artificial intelligence in patient education for scoliosis.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 · 2026Review
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- Upper Instrumented Vertebra Selection Influences Proximal Balance but Not Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in Lenke Type 1 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Surgical treatment for neurofibromatosis type 1-related dystrophic scoliosis in children aged 8 to 11: traditional growing rod or posterior spinal fusion?BMC surgery · 2026Article
- Influence of prone, supine, and lateral positions during spine surgery on vascular, abdominal, and postural anatomy: a comprehensive review and Bayesian meta-analysis.European journal of medical research · 2025Review
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- Counter-Rotate Technique Is Substantial for Correcting Thoracolumbar/Lumbar Curvature in AIS Patients with Thoracic Scoliosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Innovative Approaches for the Treatment of Spinal Disorders: A Comprehensive Review.Journal of orthopaedics and sports medicine · 2025Article
- Redefining Success and Characterizing Midterm Growth Modulation: Analysis of Radiographic Outcomes in 2 Years Following Vertebral Body Tethering.JB & JS open accessArticle
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Abstract
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of spinal deformity in the younger population. The surgical management for these patients improved constantly over the last year and might not be comparable to modern treatment strategies. However, under this aspect the present investigation updates and discusses current evidence regarding the long-term outcome of the surgical management of AIS. All the clinical studies which evaluated the long-term outcomes of spinal fusion were considered. Level of evidence, clinical and radiological data, results of health-related questionnaires and surgery-associated complications during long-term follow-up, e.g., proximal and distal junctional kyphosis (PJK/DJK), and adjacent segment degeneration (ASD), are presented. Data concerning the following patient-reported outcomes measures were collected: Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Outcome Questionnaire, visual analogue scale (VAS), and short form-12 and 36 (SF-12/SF-36). Overall, data from 1115 patients were included. Of them, 324 underwent anterior and 791 posterior spinal fusion. One study focuses on a combined anterior/posterior fusions. The mean follow-up was 22.6 years (posterior fusion: 24.6 years, anterior fusion: 18.31 years). Seven studies focus on the thoracic segments, while 12 focus on the lumbar spine. Data on imaging was reported in 13 studies and those on PROMs in 15 investigations. In conclusion, there is low quality and paucity of long-term data on AIS. However, the long-term results of the implicated studies on AIS patients in this review appear to be satisfactory, although there are limitations in the outcome compared to healthy comparison cohorts. Adjacent degenerations appear to be the most common mechanical complication after long-segment fusions, despite their influence on the outcome remains unclear. With regard to pregnancies, there are slightly increased cesarean section rates, which could be explained by deviations in the sagittal profile.
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