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Deformity and spinal growth after traditional growing rod treatment
| Preoperatively | After index surgery | At last follow-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean major curve angle, ° (range) | 65 (52 to 80) | 45 (26 to 66) | 43 (23 to 74) |
| Mean thoracic kyphosis angle, ° (range) | 43 (27 to 64) | 47 (28 to 64) | 51 (25 to 82) |
| Mean increase of T1 to S1 length, mm (range) | N/A | 31.7 (26.8 to 64.1) | 99.2 (46.4 to 190.2) |
N/A, not applicable
