H Koller1,2, W Hitzl3, M C Marks4, P O Newton5. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany. koller-spine@gmx.de. 2. Department for Traumatology and Sports Injuries, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria. koller-spine@gmx.de. 3. Research Office, Biostatistics, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria. 4. Setting Scoliosis Straight, Harms Study Group, San Diego, USA. 5. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Accurate prediction of spontaneous lumbar curve correction (SLCC) after selective thoracic fusion (STF) remains difficult. This study sought to improve prediction accuracy of SLCC. The hypothesis was preoperative and intraoperative variables could predict SLCC < 20°. METHODS: A multicenter observational prospective analysis was conducted to determine predictors of SLCC in AIS patients that had posterior STF. Curve types included major thoracic curves (Lenke 1, 3-4).The primary outcome variable was to establish prediction models, and a postoperative lumbar curve (LC) ≤ 20° was defined as the target variable. Multivariate logistic regression models were established to study the relationship between selected variables and a LC ≤ 20° versus a LC > 20° at ≥ 2-year follow-up. Single and dual thresholds models in perspective of clinical rationales were applied to find models with the highest positive/negative predictive values (PPV/NPV). The secondary outcome measure was SRS scores at ≥ 2-year follow-up. RESULTS: 410 patients were included. At ≥ 2-year follow-up 282 patients had LC ≤ 20°. These patients had better SRS-22 scores than those with LC > 20° (P = 0.02). The postoperative LC and LC ≤ 20° were predicted by preoperative LC and LC-bending Cobb angle (P < 0.01, r = 0.4-0.6). Logistic regression models could be established to identify patients at risk for failing the target LC ≤ 20°.For preoperative LC and LC-bending, the prediction model achieved a NPV/PPV of 80%/72%. If the postoperative main thoracic curve is combined with the preoperative LC and a gray area for difficult decisions was allowed, model accuracy could even be improved (NPV/PPV = 96%/81%). CONCLUSION: An accurate prediction model for postoperative SLCC was established based on a large analysis of prospective STF cases. These models can support prediction and understanding of postoperative SLCC aiding in surgical decision making when contemplating a selective thoracic fusion. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
INTRODUCTION: Accurate prediction of spontaneous lumbar curve correction (SLCC) after selective thoracic fusion (STF) remains difficult. This study sought to improve prediction accuracy of SLCC. The hypothesis was preoperative and intraoperative variables could predict SLCC < 20°. METHODS: A multicenter observational prospective analysis was conducted to determine predictors of SLCC in AISpatients that had posterior STF. Curve types included major thoracic curves (Lenke 1, 3-4).The primary outcome variable was to establish prediction models, and a postoperative lumbar curve (LC) ≤ 20° was defined as the target variable. Multivariate logistic regression models were established to study the relationship between selected variables and a LC ≤ 20° versus a LC > 20° at ≥ 2-year follow-up. Single and dual thresholds models in perspective of clinical rationales were applied to find models with the highest positive/negative predictive values (PPV/NPV). The secondary outcome measure was SRS scores at ≥ 2-year follow-up. RESULTS: 410 patients were included. At ≥ 2-year follow-up 282 patients had LC ≤ 20°. These patients had better SRS-22 scores than those with LC > 20° (P = 0.02). The postoperative LC and LC ≤ 20° were predicted by preoperative LC and LC-bending Cobb angle (P < 0.01, r = 0.4-0.6). Logistic regression models could be established to identify patients at risk for failing the target LC ≤ 20°.For preoperative LC and LC-bending, the prediction model achieved a NPV/PPV of 80%/72%. If the postoperative main thoracic curve is combined with the preoperative LC and a gray area for difficult decisions was allowed, model accuracy could even be improved (NPV/PPV = 96%/81%). CONCLUSION: An accurate prediction model for postoperative SLCC was established based on a large analysis of prospective STF cases. These models can support prediction and understanding of postoperative SLCC aiding in surgical decision making when contemplating a selective thoracic fusion. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Lumbar curve; Prediction; Scoliosis; Selective thoracic fusion; Surgery
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