Posterior Column Osteotomies in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Expert Panel Panel Discussion

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Lorena V. Floccari
Kenneth D. Illingworth
Suken A. Shah
Daniel J. Sucato
James O. Sanders
Haemish Crawford
Tyler D. Metcalf
Craig R. Louer Jr.

Abstract

The role of the posterior column osteotomy (PCO) in the treatment of pediatric spinal deformity is controversial. Differences in perceived clinical benefit and associated risk exist between surgeons along with differences in technique and indications. In this panel discussion, four experienced spine surgeons provide insight into their use of PCOs for the surgical treatment of scoliosis.

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Floccari, L. V., Illingworth, K. D., Shah, S. A., Sucato, D., Sanders, J., Crawford, H., Metcalf, T. D., & Louer Jr., C. R. (2023). Posterior Column Osteotomies in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Expert Panel: Panel Discussion. Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.55275/JPOSNA-2023-639
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Spine