Comparative Analysis of Monoaxial and Polyaxial Pedicle Screws in the Surgical Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Abstract

Background: Although several biomechanical studies have been reported, few clinical studies have compared the efficacy of monoaxial and polyaxial pedicle screws in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). This study aims to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of mono- and polyaxial pedicle screws in the surgical treatment of AIS. Methods: A total of 46 AIS patients who underwent surgery to treat scoliosis using pedicle screw instrumentation (PSI) and rod derotation (RD) were divided into two groups according to the use of pedicle screws: the monoaxial group (n = 23) and polyaxial group (n = 23). Results: The correction rate of the main Cobb’s angle was higher in the monoaxial group (70.2%) than in the polyaxial group (65.3%) (p = 0.040). No differences in the rotational correction of the apical vertebra were evident between the two groups. SRS-22 scores showed no significant differences according to the type of pedicle screws used. Conclusions: The use of polyaxial pedicle screws resulted in coronal, sagittal, and rotational correction outcomes comparable to those associated with the use of monoaxial pedicle screws for surgical treatment using PSI and RD to treat moderate cases of AIS.