Background: Shoulder imbalance (SI) is among the most rated manifestations of adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) pointed to by patients and spine surgeons. It serves as a criterion to …

Study Design. A prospective randomized controlled trial. Objective. The aim of this study was
to investigate the effectiveness of orthotic management versus exercise on spinal curvature …

Purpose To introduce a new clinical neck tilt grading and to investigate clinically and
radiologically whether neck tilt and shoulder imbalance is the same phenomenon in AIS …

Background Shoulder balance for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients is
associated with patient satisfaction and self-image. However, few validated systems exist for …

Study Design. Multicenter retrospective review of prospective database. Objective. The aim
of this study was to investigate potential associations between postoperative alignment and …

OBJECTIVE Postoperative shoulder imbalance (PSI) is a critical consideration after
corrective surgery for a double thoracic curve (Lenke Type 2); however, the radiographic …

Abstract Study Design Multicenter review of prospectively collected data. Objective The
purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a UIV of T2 reliably results in level shoulders …

Objective To evaluate the relationship between radiological, clinical and perceived shoulder
balance (ShB) in a sample of non-operated, moderate, idiopathic scoliosis (IS) patients …

Corrective surgery with a posterior approach for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is often
accompanied by considerable bleeding. Massive transfusion after excessive hemorrhage is …

Abstract Study Design Prospective cohort. Objectives To determine the predictors of the
shoulder balance after main thoracic (MT) fusion in patients with Lenke 1 adolescent …