Do Ponte Osteotomies Enhance Correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? An Analysis of 191 Lenke 1A and 1B Curves.

Study Design: Retrospective review of a prospectively collected multicenter database of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Objective: To determine if Ponte osteotomies improve correction in Lenke 1A and 1B AIS curves treated with pedicle screws.

Summary Of Background Data: There is little data studying the risks and benefits of Ponte osteotomies in AIS.