Table 1 Demographic data
Group A* | Group B* | |
|---|---|---|
No. patients | 24 | 24 |
Age at surgery (years ± SD) | 14.3±2.4 | 15.1 ±3.2 |
Male/female | 8/16 | 9/15 |
Risser sign at surgery(N ± SD) | 3.5 ±1.7 | 3.6 ±1.3 |
Flexibility of major curve (% ± SD) | 37.2±9.7 | 38.8±10.3 |
Lenke IS lumbar spine modifier, N (%) | ||
A | 14 (58) | 15(62) |
B | 6 (25) | 5 (21) |
C | 4 (17) | 4 (17) |
Kyphosis (T5-T12 Cobb angle), N (%) | ||
Hypokyphosis (inferior to 10°) | 4 (17) | 4(17) |
Normokyphosis (between 10° and 40°) | 16 (66) | 17(70) |
Hyperkyphosis (superior to 40°) | 4 (17) | 3(13) |