Table 2.
Radiographic parameters
|
Pre-operative values, mean (Range)
|
Final values, mean (Range)
|
Fusion to pelvis | ||
Thoracic curve (degrees) | 30 (0–64) | 14 (0-38) |
Lumbar curve (degrees) | 56 (4–106) | 32 (0-68) |
L5 tilt (degrees) | 10 (0-41) | 4 (0-16) |
Pelvic obliquity (degrees) | 21 (1-59) | 12 (0-34) |
Fusion to L4/L5 | ||
Thoracic curve (degrees) | 42 (2-109) | 24 (1-88) |
Lumbar curve (degrees) | 39 (5-75) | 14 (1-47) |
L5 tilt (degrees) | 6 (0-13) | 2 (0-8) |
Pelvic obliquity (degrees) | 11 (1-30) | 7 (2-20) |