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Table 1 Correction are achieved among patients in this series. Values are presented as mean±SD (range). Significant P values are indicated in italic

From: Posterior hemivertebra resection and short-segment fusion with lateral mass screws in congenital scoliosis: a novel strategy for the resource-limited setting

 

Pre-operative

Post-operative

P value (pre-op to post-op)

Correction rate (%)

Latest follow-up

P value (post-op to latest follow-up)

Main curve (°)

42.5 ± 10.1 (18–72)

8.5 ± 7.2 (3–39)

0.001

75

10.7 ± 7.5 (2–35)

0.1

Compensatory cranial curve (°)

16.2 ± 10.7 (3–35)

4.1 ± 2.9 (1–16)

<0.001

68

5.1 ± 4.4 (2–16)

0.06

Compensatory caudal curve (°)

19.3 ± 12.4 (5–75)

6.2 ± 6.1 (5–34)

<0.001

65

6.7 ± 6.4 (3–35)

0.5

Segmental kyphosis (difference from normative values)

19.l ± 8.6 (4–36)

8.8 ± 5.1 (−2–19)

0.002

69

6 ± 7.1 (−4–23)

0.08