The influence of early thoracic fusion on the pulmonary function of patients with idiopathic scoliosis in the early period of the second growth peak with different Risser signs

The influence of early thoracic fusion on the pulmonary function of patients with idiopathic scoliosis in the early period of the second growth peak with different Risser signs

Abstract Background Previous reports confirmed early spinal fusion may compromise pulmonary function and thoracic development in skeletal immature patients with scoliosis. However, the different effects in patients with various Risser signs remain unknown. This study aimed to compare the influence o...

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Main Authors: Xiaolin Xu, Shengru Wang, Yang Yang, You Du, Guanfeng Lin, Jianguo Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Early thoracic fusion
Idiopathic scoliosis
Pulmonary function
Second growth peak
Risser sign
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02607-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02607-y

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