Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5712738 | Spine Deformity | 2017 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
In a representative sample of the US population from 1998 to 2011, operative approaches and techniques for AIS significantly changed. Anterior procedure is rarely performed for thoracic curves; lumbar curves continue to be treated with anterior and posterior approaches. Osteotomy and autogenous bone graft increased, while thoracoplasty decreased. Overall complication rates remain stable, whereas hospital lengths of stays decreased and charges increased.
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Authors
Alexander A. MD, David C. BS, Faraaz MD, PhD, Mohammad MD,