Figures & data
Figure 1 Perioperative interventions to reduce surgical site infections after surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Figure 2 Recommended interventions to prevent neurologic injury during posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Abbreviations: EMG, electromyography; MAP, mean arterial pressure; SSEP, somatosensory cortical evoked potentials; tcMEP, transcranial motor evoked potentials.
Figure 3 Recommended intraoperative measures to reduce surgical blood loss.
Abbreviations: MAP, mean arterial pressure.
Figure 4 Postoperative protocol for patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Abbreviations: IV, intravenous; PCA, patient-controlled analgesia; POD, postoperative day; PT, physical therapy.
