Long-term Outcomes of Anterior Spinal Fusion With Instrumentation for Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Curves in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Abstract

The anterior approach in the treatment of thoracolumbar and lumbar curves in AIS offers good long-term functional outcomes for patients. Despite expected degenerative changes, patients scored well on the SRS and Oswestry tests, and were able to pursue careers and family activities.