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| Procedure | Number | Incidence of MEP changes |
|---|---|---|
| Detail | Total 135 | 4 (3.0%) |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 43 | 3 (7.0%) |
| Female | 92 | 1 (1.1%) |
| Curve type | ||
| Idiopathic | 85 | 1 (1.2%) |
| Neuromuscular | 39 | 2 (5.1%) |
| Congenital | 6 | − |
| Spondylolisthesis | 5 | 1 (20%) |
| Approach | ||
| Anterior | 5 | − |
| Posterior | 121 | 2 (1.7%) |
| Combined | 9 | 2 (22.2%) |
| Additional intra-operative interventions | ||
| Traction | 25 | 1 (4.0%) |
| Osteotomies | 8 | 1 (12.5%) |
