European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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To investigate mid-long-term effects of the lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV) selection on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients who had posterior spinal fusion (PSF) surgery. ⋯ Patients with fusion to L4 or lower had more significant back pain. However, both groups had similar physical function, self-image, satisfaction with treatment, mental health, and functional sports activity. We did not find any significant association between lumbar discs degeneration and the selection of LIV.