Pulmonary Function After Thoracoplasty in the Surgical Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Abstract

Our findings suggest that thoracoplasty did not adversely affect long-term PFTs in AIS patients treated by posterior spinal fusion alone using pedicle screws instrumentation, as already highlighted by previous reports. A trend towards better coronal plane correction and rib hump improvement was seen, although not clearly reported in a self-assessment disease-specific questionnaire.