Low-Density Pedicle Screw Constructs for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Evaluation of Effectiveness and Cost
Date
2018Journal
Global Spine JournalPublisher
SAGE Publications LtdType
Article
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Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: To determine whether a low-density (LD) screw construct can achieve curve correction similar to a high-density (HD) construct in adolescent scoliosis. Methods: Patients treated operatively for idiopathic scoliosis between 2007 and 2011 were identified through a database review. A consistent LD screw construct was used. Radiographic assessment included percent correction of major and fractional lumbar curves, T5-T12 kyphosis, and angle of lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV). Costs were compared with HD constructs. Results: Thirty-five patients were included in the analysis. Ages ranged from 12 to 19 years (mean = 14.9 years). Average screw density was 1.2 screws per level (range = 1.07-1.5 screws). Mean percent curve correction at latest follow-up: major curve, 66.9%; fractional lumbar curve, 63%. Average postoperative thoracic kyphosis: 29.5°. Mean LIV angle: 5.6°. Average construct cost was $14 871 per case compared with $23 840 per case if all levels had been instrumented with 2 screws, amounting to an average savings of $9000. Conclusions: Our LD screw construct is among the lowest density constructs reported and achieves curve correction comparable to HD constructs at substantially lower cost. Copyright 2017, Copyright The Author(s) 2017.Identifier to cite or link to this item
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10.1177/2192568217735507