Application of Lenke classification in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Objective]To determine the prevalence of each type of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Lenke classification,and find out the relationship between Lenke classification and fusion level. [Method]Totally 154 cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis being treated with sugery between January 2002 and September 2007 were analyzed retrospectively in Guangdong General Hospital.All casess were classified with Lenke classification,prevalence of each type were counted.The fusion levels were compared with Lenke classification.[Result]All of 154 cases could be classified by Lenke classification,the 5 most common types were 1AN,5CN,1BN,2AN,1CN.95.5% of structural curve had been fused.[Conclusion]Lenke classification can provide effective guidance for pre-operative evaluation and choosing opertive method.The method of determining structural curve is useful.