A Comparative Study Between Thoracoscopic Surgery and Posterior Surgery Using All-pedicle-screw Constructs in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Abstract

Despite its advantages, thoracoscopic surgery is losing its place in the surgical correction of AIS because of the frequent perioperative pulmonary complications and fixation problems compared with posterior pedicle screw fixation. Nevertheless, it can be utilized in selected cases particularly in cases of patient's strong demand for minimally invasive surgery.