Spine
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Multicenter Study
Variations in pelvic and other sagittal spinal parameters as a function of race in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
A retrospective review of clinical and radiographic data from a multicenter adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) database. OBJECTIVE.: The purpose of this study was to perform a comprehensive radiographic evaluation of the differences in pelvic parameters between 2 groups (white and black) in a scoliotic population. ⋯ In our study, significant differences were found in 3 of the 6 sagittal plane parameters between the 2 groups. With a larger PI, a larger LL is required in order maintain a neutral sagittal balance. Our results suggest that race may influence an individual's natural spinopelvic alignment, and serves as a reminder when planning surgical reconstruction for spinal deformity.