Surgical Treatment Outcomes for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in Boys and Girls
Author Information
Author(s): Ameri Ebrahim, Behtash Hamid, Mobini Bahram, Omidi-Kashani Farzad, Momeni Behnam
Primary Institution: Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Hypothesis
How do surgical outcomes for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis differ between male and female patients?
Conclusion
Males had more rigid primary curves compared to females but a similar degree of postoperative scoliosis correction.
Supporting Evidence
- Males had a greater mean age and primary curve magnitude compared to females.
- Males exhibited less flexibility and correction percentage than females.
- The loss of correction was comparable between the two groups.
Takeaway
Boys and girls with scoliosis have similar results after surgery, even though boys tend to have stiffer curves.
Methodology
Retrospective review of 150 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis who underwent surgery, comparing outcomes between males and females.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and may not account for all variables affecting outcomes.
Participant Demographics
112 females (74.7%) and 38 males (25.3%) with a mean age of 17.3 years for males and 16.3 years for females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.049
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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