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Lee HR, Hwang CJ, Seok SY, Gwak HW, Cho JH, Lee DH, Lee CS. Can We Control Lateral Shoulder Balance Through Proximal Thoracic Curve Correction in Lenke Type 2 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? J Pediatr Orthop 2024; 44:28-36. [PMID: 37815292 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Proximal thoracic curve (PTC) correction has been considered to prevent lateral shoulder imbalance in Lenke Type 2 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients; however, postoperative shoulder imbalance (PSI) commonly occurs despite these strategies with PTC correction. We investigated the hypothesis that PTC correction would not directly affect PSI in the majority of Lenke type 2 AIS cases. Furthermore, we investigated the risk factors for lateral PSI after corrective surgery. METHODS This study examined the records for AIS patients with Lenke type 2 who underwent corrective surgery and followed up for >2 years. Patients were categorized into PSI (-); radiologic shoulder height (RSH)<15 mm, and PSI (+); RSH≥15 mm. Repeated measures analysis of variance was performed at preoperatively, postoperatively, 1 month, and final follow-up. Postoperative lateral shoulder imbalance was predicted by the identification of univariate analysis and multivariate analysis. RESULTS Among the 151 patients reviewed, 29 (19.2%) showed PSI at final follow-up. Lateral shoulder balance parameters showed different directionalities between PSI (-) and (+) groups at postoperatively, 1 month, and final follow-up ( P <0.01 each). Preoperative PTC, middle thoracic curve (MTC) curve and MTC correction showed strong correlations with the RSH ( P =0.01, 0.03, and 0.04, respectively). However, PTC correction did not show a significant correlation with the RSH. Moreover, only a smaller MTC curve and larger MTC correction rate were related to lateral PSI in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS In Lenke type 2 AIS curves, the MTC curve and its correction predominantly influence lateral shoulder imbalance after corrective surgery, irrespective of the PTC correction extent. Consequently, overemphasizing the correction of the PTC curve may not necessarily lead to an improved lateral shoulder balance. When MTC curve is smaller, surgeons should be more careful for MCT overcorrection leading to a lateral shoulder imbalance. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Hyung Rae Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Uijeongbusi, Gyeonggido
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon Eulji Medical Center, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine
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Surgical Level Selection in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Evidence-Based Approach. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2023; 31:373-381. [PMID: 36827222 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-00547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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The selection of fusion levels in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis remains complex. The goals of surgery are to minimize the risk of future progression and optimize spinal balance while fusing the least number of levels necessary. Several classifications, rules, and algorithms exist to guide decision making, although these have previously not been easily referenced in a study. This review aims to provide an evidence-based approach of selecting fusion levels that balances the expert opinion of the authors with the current literature.
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Zhang W, Xu M, Zhang W, Li T, Lai Y, Chen F, Sun M, Wang H, Sun J, Cui X, Jiang Z. A Novel Method for Predicting Ideal Postoperative Upper Instrumented Vertebra Tilt to Prevent Lateral Shoulder Imbalance after Scoliosis Correction Surgery. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13030393. [PMID: 36983575 PMCID: PMC10057819 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13030393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Lateral shoulder imbalance (LSI) is reflected radiologically by the clavicle angle (CA). How to achieve postoperative lateral shoulder balance (LSB) after scoliosis correction surgery remains unclear. In the current study, by using the preoperative upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) tilt, the CA, the flexibility between T1 and the UIV, and the ideal postoperative UIV tilt was predicted based on the following formula: ideal postoperative UIV tilt = preoperative UIV tilt—the flexibility between T1 and UIV—preoperative CA. The reliability of the formula was verified through a retrospective analysis, and 76 scoliosis patients were enrolled. The feasibility of this method was verified through a prospective analysis, and 13 scoliosis patients were enrolled. In the retrospective study, there was a significant correlation between the difference in the actual and ideal postoperative UIV tilt values and the postoperative CA, with correlation coefficients in the whole, LSI, and LSB groups of 0.981, 0.982, and 0.953, respectively (p < 0.001). In the prospective study, all patients achieved satisfactory LSB. Using the formula preoperatively to predict an ideal postoperative UIV tilt and controlling the intraoperative UIV tilt with the improved crossbar technique may be an effective digital method for achieving postoperative LSB and has important clinical significance.
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- Wen Zhang
- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250021, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-13853183743
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Banno T, Yamato Y, Oba H, Ohba T, Hasegawa T, Yoshida G, Arima H, Oe S, Mihara Y, Ide K, Takahashi J, Haro H, Matsuyama Y. Should the upper end vertebra be selected as the upper instrumented vertebra in patients with Lenke type 5C adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? Spine Deform 2022; 10:1139-1148. [PMID: 35322389 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-022-00496-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. PURPOSE The upper end vertebra (UEV) is often selected as the upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with Lenke type 5C curves; however, the effect of adjusting UIV selection one level toward the cranial side (UEV + 1) is unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effect of UIV extension on scoliosis correction and global alignment in patients with the UIV as the UEV and UEV + 1. METHODS Data of 52 patients with AIS with Lenke type 5C curves who underwent selective thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL/L) fusion with a minimum follow-up period of 2 years were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided according to the UIV in relation to the UEV: the UEV and UEV + 1 groups. Radiographic parameters and clinical outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Among the 52 patients, 24 and 28 were included in the UEV and UEV + 1 group. Baseline data showed no intergroup differences except for the UIV level. While the UEV + 1 group showed a significantly greater TL/L curve correction (72.9% vs. 62.8%, p < 0.05) and a lower UIV tilt, it showed a significantly greater absolute value of radiographic shoulder height (RSH) (- 7.9 vs. - 0.9 mm, p < 0.05) and coronal balance (- 11.0 mm vs - 4.8 mm, p < 0.05) at 2 years postoperatively. The rate of post-operative shoulder imbalance (RSH ≥ 2 cm) was significantly higher in the UEV + 1 than in the UEV group. No intergroup differences were observed in the sagittal alignment and patient outcomes between the two groups. CONCLUSION When the UIV was selected as the UEV + 1, correction of the TL/L curve improved; however, it increased the risk of shoulder and coronal imbalance. There is no clinical benefit observed in terms of extending the UIV to the UEV + 1; therefore, the UIV should be selected as the UEV to maintain harmonious global alignment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3.
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- Tomohiro Banno
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yamanashi University, Chuo, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yamanashi University, Chuo, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 431-3192, Japan
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Jiang J, Chen X, Qiu Y, Wang B, Yu Y, Zhu ZZ. Postoperative shoulder balance in Lenke type 1 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with large thoracic curve (Cobb angle ≥ 70 degrees): a radiographic study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:617. [PMID: 35761258 PMCID: PMC9235083 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05554-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Large amounts of thoracic curve correction had been considered as a risk factor for postoperative shoulder imbalance (PSI) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. This study aims to evaluate postoperative shoulder balance in Lenke type 1 AIS patients with large thoracic curve (Cobb angle ≥ 70 degrees) and compared it with those with moderate thoracic curve (Cobb angle < 70 degrees). Methods A total of 47 Lenke type 1 AIS patients underwent posterior correction surgery between Sept. 2016 to Nov. 2018 in our institution were included. All these patient were divided into 2 groups based on the severity of main thoracic (MT) curve. Group A consisted of 25 cases with MT curve equal to or more than 70 degree while Group B consisted of 22 cases with MT curve less than 70 degree. Proximal thoracic (PT) Cobb angle, MT Cobb angle, MT apical vertebral translation (AVT), T2-T5 kyphosis, T5-T12 kyphosis, and radiographic shoulder height (RSH) were compared between these 2 groups preoperatively, immediately after surgery, and at a minimum of two-year follow-up. Results Although all the correction of PT Cobb angle (15.8° ± 6.0° vs 12.5° ± 3.6°, P = 0.028), that of MT Cobb angle 47.3° ± 9.1° vs 30.9° ± 6.7°, P < 0.001) and that of MT AVT (35.1 mm ± 16.0 mm vs 24.1 mm ± 8.9 mm, P = 0.007) were significantly larger in Group A when compared with Group B, RSH was comparable between these 2 groups at last follow up (7.5 mm ± 7.4 mm vs 9.2 mm ± 4.2 mm P = 0.363). Most of the patients gained satisfactory shoulder balance with only 7 cases with minimal PSI in group A (28%) and only 6 cases with minimal PSI in group B (27.3%) at last follow-up (P > 0.05). Conclusions Although Lenke type 1 AIS patients with large thoracic curve had more amounts of MT curve correction when compared with those with moderate thoracic curve, it did not lead to higher incidence of PSI if the correction rate is proper.
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Ke W, Wang B, Hua W, Wang K, Li S, Yang C. Evaluation of the Radiographic Risk Factors of Postoperative Shoulder Imbalance in Adult Scoliosis. Front Surg 2022; 9:885949. [PMID: 35756474 PMCID: PMC9218346 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.885949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the radiographic risk factors of postoperative shoulder imbalance (PSI) after adult scoliosis (AS) correction surgery. Methods Seventy-nine patients with AS undergoing correction surgery at a single institution were reviewed. The mean follow-up was 28 months. Patients were divided into two groups based on their radiographic shoulder height (RSH): (1) the balanced group (RSH <10 mm) and (2) the unbalanced group (RSH ≥10 mm). The preoperative and postoperative Cobb angles of the proximal thoracic (PT), main thoracic (MT), thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL/L) and upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) were measured. Results No significant difference was found between the balanced and unbalanced groups when the UIV was T1–2, T3–4, or below T4. Univariate analysis indicated that the unbalanced group had significantly higher postoperative RSH, lower percentage PT correction, and greater percentage MT correction. The classification and regression tree analysis revealed that when the correction percentage of PT curve was more than 55.3%, 84.4% of patients acquired shoulder balance. However, when the correction percentage of PT curve was less than 55.3%, and the correction percentage of MT curve was more than 56%, 65.7% of the patients developed PSI. Conclusions In AS correction surgery, a lower percentage correction of the PT curve and greater percentage correction of the MT curve were independent radiographic risk factors of PSI, regardless of the UIV level. Sufficient PT correction is required to achieve postoperative shoulder balance in AS correction surgery when the MT curve is overcorrected.
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