Posterior only versus combined anterior and posterior approaches to lumbar scoliosis in adults: a radiographic analysis.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Objective: To compare the radiographic lumbar curve correction between a posterior only and combined anterior-posterior approach in patients with adult spinal deformity.

Summary Of Background Data: In adolescent idiopathic scoliosis correction, posterior only has been compared with the combined anterior-posterior approach; however, there have been no corollary studies in adult scoliosis.