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World J Orthop. Apr 18, 2022; 13(4): 365-372
Published online Apr 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i4.365
Published online Apr 18, 2022. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i4.365
Table 2 Radiographic parameters
| Pre-operative values, mean (Range) | Final values, mean (Range) | |
| Fusion to pelvis | ||
| Thoracic curve (degrees) | 30 (0–64) | 14 (0-38) |
| Lumbar curve (degrees) | 56 (4–106) | 32 (0-68) |
| L5 tilt (degrees) | 10 (0-41) | 4 (0-16) |
| Pelvic obliquity (degrees) | 21 (1-59) | 12 (0-34) |
| Fusion to L4/L5 | ||
| Thoracic curve (degrees) | 42 (2-109) | 24 (1-88) |
| Lumbar curve (degrees) | 39 (5-75) | 14 (1-47) |
| L5 tilt (degrees) | 6 (0-13) | 2 (0-8) |
| Pelvic obliquity (degrees) | 11 (1-30) | 7 (2-20) |
- Citation: Strom SF, Hess MC, Jardaly AH, Conklin MJ, Gilbert SR. Is it necessary to fuse to the pelvis when correcting scoliosis in cerebral palsy? World J Orthop 2022; 13(4): 365-372
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v13/i4/365.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v13.i4.365