摘要
Objective To assess the efficacy and clinical value of cantilever bending technique as a technique for correcting large （ ≥ 70°） and rigid （ flexibility ≤ 30 % ） scoliosis. Methods From 1998 to 2002,a total of 41 consecutive patients undergoing cantilever bending technique for the management of large and rigid scoliosis of any etiology （congenital, idiopathic, or neuromuscular） and followed up for at least 2 years were included. There were 12 males and 29 females with an average age of 31.1 years （ 11～61）.
