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World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2025; 16(1): 102972
Published online Jan 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i1.102972
Advances in 3D correction of adolescent scoliosis: The superiority of scoliocorrector fatma-UI in rotational realignment
Jin-Ke Zhu, Zhi-Peng Li, Peng-He Zhou
Jin-Ke Zhu, Peng-He Zhou, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhuji People's Hospital, Zhuji 311899, Zhejiang Province, China
Zhi-Peng Li, Second Department of Orthopedics, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China
Zhi-Peng Li, Tianjian Advanced Biomedical Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, Henan Province, China
Author contributions: Li ZP validation, writing of the original draft; Zhou PH formal Analysis, software and validation; Zhu JK conceptualization, writing, reviewing and editing. All authors participated in drafting the manuscript and all have read, contributed to, and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jin-Ke Zhu, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhuji People's Hospital, No. 9 Jianmin Road, Taozhu Street, Zhuji 311899, Zhejiang Province, China. 15068988573@163.com
Received: November 5, 2024
Revised: December 23, 2024
Accepted: January 2, 2025
Published online: January 18, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The innovative scoliocorrector fatma-UI (SCFUI), a significant advancement in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). It emphasizes SCFUI's efficacy in three-dimensional spinal deformity correction, comparing favorably to traditional methods. The document highlights the necessity for specialized training for surgeons in the use of SCFUI, its impact on long-term patient outcomes, and explores its cost-effectiveness. This comprehensive analysis positions SCFUI as a promising solution in AIS treatment, addressing current challenges and focusing on holistic patient care.