Fig. 9.

Thoracic kyphosis (ThK) changes in operated and sham-operated rabbits during the experiment. Mean values are expressed in degrees (°). Error bars identifies standard error. CT Scan 1 ThK before surgery (black column). Operated rabbits (O): CT Scan 2O ThK 2 months after surgery, CT Scan 3O ThK 6 months after surgery, CT Scan 4O ThK 12 months after surgery. Sham-operated rabbits (S): CT Scan 2S ThK 2 months after surgery, CT Scan 3S ThK 6 months after surgery, CT Scan 4S ThK 12 months after surgery. Table and graph demonstrate ThK is reduced in operated rabbits. At completion of skeletal maturity, ThK was reduced in operated compared to sham-operated rabbits (p < 0.05)