CORR Insights®: Is the Combination of Convex Compression for the Proximal Thoracic Curve and Concave Distraction for the Main Thoracic Curve Using Separate-rod Derotation Effective for Correcting Shoulder Balance and Thoracic Kyphosis?

Abstract

T he treatment of proximal thoracic curves in patients with idiopathic scoliosis has received little attention, in contrast to that given to curves distal to the midthoracic curves [5,6], despite reports K. A. Reinker, Clinical Professor (retired),