Anterior release may not be necessary for idiopathic scoliosis with large curve of more than 75° and flexibility less than 25%

In order to improve the correction and fusion rates, an anterior release is often needed for treatment of idiopathic scoliosis with a curve of more than 75° before posterior correction, instrumentation and fusion. However, there are disadvantages to anterior release, and we are concerned about whether it is necessary for anterior/posterior spinal fusion in these patients.

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