[The efficacy and complications of one stage posterior vertebral column resection for severe spinal deformities].

Objective: to evaluate the outcomes and complications of posterior vertebral column resection in the treatment of severe and fixed spinal deformities.

Methods: from January 2008 to January 2010, 15 consecutive cases (4 males, 11 females) of severe and fixed spinal deformities managed by single posterior vertebral column resection with transpedicular instrumentation were investigated retrospectively. The diagnosis included congenital scoliosis in 10 cases, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 1 case, congenital kyphosis in 3 cases, tuberculous kyphosis 1 case.