Fig. 2From: Fusion rates based on type of bone graft substitute using minimally invasive scoliosis surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosisA 15-year-old female patient visited the hospital for progressive spinal deformity. The whole-spine anterior–posterior image showed 58° of scoliosis deformity, and the Risser stage was evaluated as Grade 4 (a). Considering the progression of the curvature and the scoliosis deformity of 58°, correction surgery was planned. Using the minimally invasive scoliosis surgery (MISS) technique, correction surgery was performed. Facet fusion with demineralized bone matrix was performed. Postoperatively, the deformity was corrected from 58° to 12° (b). On a whole-spine anterior–posterior image taken 2 years after surgery, the reduction was maintained as 13° without reduction loss, segmental fracture, decompensation of the curve, or implant failure (c)Back to article page