The Influence of Closing-Opening Wedge Osteotomy on Sagittal Balance in Thoracolumbar Kyphosis Secondary to Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Comparison With Closing Wedge Osteotomy
Spine, 07/16/2012
Qian BP et al. – Both closing wedge osteotomy (CWO) and closing–opening wedge osteotomy (COWO) are safe and effective surgical methods for correction of thoracolumbar kyphosis. COWO can obtain larger correction and better sagittal alignment without additional neurological complications.



