Changes of Upper Thoracic Curve and Shoulder Balance in Thoracic Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated by Anterior Selective Thoracic Fusion Using VATS

Abstract

Among patients who have DT curve, patients with mild left shoulder elevation (<20 mm) can be treated by anterior correction unless the magnitude of upper thoracic curve or superior portion of lower thoracic curve are ≥30 degrees. For anterior correction, criteria of DT curve might be applied less strictly.