Study Design: Retrospective monocentric database study.
Objectives: To describe the "frame" reduction technique and report the 3D quantitative analysis of postoperative corrections in a consecutive series of thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients.
Summary Of Background Data: Posteromedial translation technique using sublaminar bands have been proved to be efficient and safe for 3D correction of the deformity and overall cosmetic aspect of the trunk. However, the ability to correct the axial plane may tend to rotate the vertebra clockwise instead of counterclockwise, thus increasing apical vertebra axial rotation (AVR) and the rib hump. A technical improvement was developed to emphasize axial correction.
Methods: 60 thoracic AIS patients consecutively operated by posteromedial translation using the "frame" reduction technique were included with a minimum 2-year follow-up. Precontoured rods were connected with fixed transverse connectors according to a personalized preoperative planning. Rods were first inserted distally in the pedicle screws to achieve lumbar correction, and then in the upper anchors, and finally sublaminar bands were connected to their corresponding rods to progressively bring the concave lamina to the concave rod to correct the thoracic deformity. Sagittal and coronal 3D measures were performed preoperatively and at the latest follow-up using SterEOS (EOS Imaging, Paris, France) to assess the efficiency of the technique.
Results: The distance from the center of the apical vertebra to the reference axis in the frontal plane was reduced from 4.7 to 1.1 cm, traducing the efficient medial translation of the spine during correction. T1-T12 kyphosis significantly increased after surgery (28°-35°). 3D location of the upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) was not affected. The apical rotation was significantly reduced after surgery (19°-11°), and the AVR correction rate averaged 42.2%.
Conclusion: The "frame" technique is an innovative way of using polyester bands, optimizing axial correction while respecting sagittal alignment.
Level Of Evidence: Level IV.
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