The efficacy of posterior hemivertebra resection with lumbosacral fixation and fusion in the treatment of congenital scoliosis: A more than 2-year follow-up study

Early posterior HV resection with short lumbosacral fixation and fusion is effective in the treatment of HV located at lower lumbar or lumbosacral region. Delayed surgical intervention may lead to longer fusion and fixation. A long lumbosacral construct using only S1 pedicle screws as distal anchors tends to accompany a high rate of implant failures.