The Effect of Rod Diameter on Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis at Two Years Follow-Up

Abstract

The study did not support our hypothesis that larger rods would be associated with a greater correction of frontal and sagittal plane in patients with AIS. In addition to rod diameter, implant density and the inherent flexibility and deformity of the patient were found to be influential factors contributing for the correction and maintenance of coronal and sagittal curves in AIS.