Bar graph illustrating the number of levels saved in relation to the mean fulcrum bending radiograph (FBR) flexibility percentage.

<p>Bar graph illustrating the number of levels saved in relation to the mean fulcrum bending radiograph (FBR) flexibility percentage.</p

Saved distal fusion levels.

<p>A case where one level was saved. <b>(A)</b> A male AIS patient with a preoperative standing coronal Cobb angle of 61.6 degrees from T5-T12. <b>(B)</b> His standing sagittal Cobb angle from T5-T12 was 5.1 degrees. <b>(C)</b> Fulcrum bending radiograph demonstrated a curve of 31.3 degrees. Last follow-up <b>(D)</b> standing coronal Cobb angle was 26.8 degrees and <b>(E)</b> standing sagittal Cobb angle was 4.5 degrees.</p

Fulcrum bending radiograph.

<p>The patient is positioned on the lateral decubitus position. A padded cylinder (fulcrum) of appropriate size is placed on the side of the curve at the level of the rib corresponding to the apex of the curve. For example, if the apex vertebra of the curve is at T9, the fulcrum should be placed at the T9 rib. The fulcrum should be positioned to allow the shoulder and the pelvis to be lifted off the table.</p

Demographic and radiological data obtained at pre operative and post operative time periods (immediate and minimum 2 year follow-up).

<p>Demographic and radiological data obtained at pre operative and post operative time periods (immediate and minimum 2 year follow-up).</p

Pie chart illustrating the number of levels saved of all patients using the fulcrum bending radiograph to select the fusion levels when alternate level pedicle screws are inserted.

<p>Pie chart illustrating the number of levels saved of all patients using the fulcrum bending radiograph to select the fusion levels when alternate level pedicle screws are inserted.</p

Summary of the physical parameters at pre-operative and post-operative follow up periods (immediate and minimum 2 year follow-up).

<p>All measurements were done in millimeters. RSH = radiographic shoulder height.</p