Modified Thoracoplasty for Rib Hump Deformity in Scoliosis Patients: A Case-Control Study
MTP provides enhanced correction of thoracic curve and rib hump deformity without significantly increasing pulmonary function impairment or complication rates. It also improves patients' self-image, making it a valuable addition to PSF in treating stiff thoracic scoliosis with rib hump deformity.
Authors
- Zan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0104-115X)
- Lipeng Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5852-4673)
- Daxiong Feng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4333-6159)
- Hao Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2334-1268)
- Minglang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5050-1979)
- Fei Lei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4291-9413)
Institutions
- Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2024-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.08.040
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72
Funders
- Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program