Secondary Curve Behavior in Lenke Type 1C Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis After Thoracoscopic Selective Anterior Thoracic Fusion

Abstract

Selective thoracoscopic anterior fusion allows spontaneous lumbar curve correction and achieves coronal balance of main thoracic and compensatory lumbar curves, good cosmesis, and patient satisfaction. Correction and balance are maintained 24 months after surgery.