Pulmonary Function at Minimum 10 Years After Segmental Pedicle Screw Instrumentation for Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Study Design: A prospective multi-center cohort study.

Objective: This study evaluates the 10-year pulmonary function outcomes for patients with structural thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (Lenke curve types 1-4, 6) after segmental pedicle screw instrumentation.

Summary Of Background Data: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with thoracic curves is associated with reduced pulmonary function preoperatively.

Back Pain and Quality of Life 10 Years After Segmental Pedicle Screw Instrumentation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Study Design: Comparative cohort study.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate pain and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in surgically managed patients with a minimum follow-up of 10 years compared with patients with untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and a healthy control group.

Summary Of Background Data: Posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screws is the standard treatment for AIS, although it remains unclear whether this procedure results in improved long-term HRQoL compared with untreated patients with AIS.