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Impact of Posterior Spinal Fusion on Pulmonary Function in Patients With Severe Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Major Cobb Angle ≥90°).
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Abstract
Background: Curve severity is a recognized factor associated with impaired pulmonary function in patients with severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Despite significant curve correction achieved after posterior spinal fusion, reports on the extent of potential pulmonary function improvement in these patients remain inconsistent. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the changes in pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters in patients with severe AIS after posterior spinal fusion. Methods: This study involved 18 severe AIS patients with major main thoracic curves ( Results: The mean final follow-up duration was 37.9 ± 15.1 months. The major Cobb angle improved from 101.5° (93.0°-115.3°) to 45.0° (35.0°-58.0°) postoperatively ( Conclusions: Patients with severe AIS demonstrated significant improvements in pulmonary function parameters after posterior spinal fusion. None experienced postoperative deterioration, whereas approximately 40.0% to 50.0% of those with Level of Evidence: Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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