Originally posted by burdle
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Structuralizing a previously functional lumbar curve associated with a structural T curve can happen in several instances including...
1. the T curve was never straightened surgically (i.e., went untreated)
2. the T fusion extended past about L1
3. the T fusion did not straighten the T curve enough to drive enough straightening in the initially functional lumbar curve
I am not saying there is no success with lumbar or combination just that from what I read there seems to be more success with just thoracic.
So no need to drive a lumbar straight if lumbar not involved.
That is why I consider T curves to be emergencies. The lumbar is in potential danger.
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