ADULT DEGENERATIVE SCOLIOSIS
- 1 September 2008
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Neurosurgery
- Vol. 63 (3), A94-A103
- https://doi.org/10.1227/01.neu.0000325485.49323.b2
Abstract
To review and define principles and features of treatment for adult degenerative scoliosis, the most common cause of adult spinal deformities. We conducted a comprehensive review of the literature and our clinical experience. A systematic review of Medline was conducted, including journal articles published in March 2007 and before. We searched for articles related to adult spinal deformities (scoliosis) and treatments. Degenerative scoliosis is a complex disorder. The primary surgical aims are to decompress the neural elements, normalize both sagittal balance and coronal and rotational deformity, fixate to the sacrum/ilium when appropriate, and optimize conditions for osteogenesis and fusion.Keywords
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