From: Increased rod stiffness improves the degree of deformity correction by segmental pedicle screw fixation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Difference between the pre- and
the postoperative measures of:
Mean difference
95% CI
P-value
Lower bound
Upper bound
Restoration of thoracic kyphosis
1°
-3.1°
5.1°
0.621
Vertebral rotation
0.08°
-2.2°
4.8°
0.941