How Well Does Radiological Measurements Correlate With Cosmetic Indices in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis With Lenke 5, 6 Curve Types?

Abstract

The present study showed that a number of radiologic indices could only partially reflect the objective cosmetic appearances in Lenke type 5 and 6 curves in AIS. Spine surgeons should put more emphasis in the clinical cosmetic evaluations and not relying solely on the radiologic assessment in AIS.