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Summary of the events (pulmonary complication) according to the curve type (1 = thoracolumbar/lumbar curves, 2 = double curves, 3 = long thoracic curves, 4 = short thoracic curves, 5 = presence of a rigid, high thoracic curve).
| Curve Type | Patients (N) | Pulmonary Complication |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.7% (29 of 140) | 10.3% (3 of 29) |
| 2 | 50% (70 of 140) | 10% (7 of 70) |
| 3 | 10.7% (15 of 140) | 6.6% (1 of 15) |
| 4 | 15% (21 of 140) | 4.7% (1 of 21) |
| 5 | 3.4% (5 of 140) | 40% (2 of 5) |
