Safety and efficacy of Isola instrumentation and arthrodesis for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: two- to 12-year follow-up

Spine
Marc AsherAndrew Cooper

Abstract

Retrospective case series including patient outcome assessment. To study the safety and efficacy of Isola instrumentation in comparison with similar series. Both the technique and technology used in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis continue to evolve, the common theme since the 1980s being provision of instrumentation stable and strong enough to eliminate the need for postoperative immobilization. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of a system deliberately integrating hook, wire, and screw anchors to deliver torsional and countertorsional corrective loads. A total of 185 consecutive patients, index patient included, were treated by posterior instrumentation and arthrodesis from January 1989 through December 2000. Safety was studied by complications, and reoperation type and occurrence. Effectiveness was studied by deformity correction and health-related quality of life questionnaire response. Variables affecting effectiveness were sought. A total of 179 patients (97%) had outcome assessment at an average of 6 years postoperative, and 176 had radiographic evaluation at an average of 5 years postoperative. There were no deaths, spinal cord or nerve root problems, or acute po...Continue Reading

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