Object Improved understanding of rod fracture (RF) following adult spinal deformity (ASD)
surgery could prove valuable for surgical planning, patient counseling, and implant design. …

Study Design. Retrospective review of a prospective multicenter database evaluating surgical
adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. Objective. This study aims to identify risk factors for …

As the size of our aging population increases, some of the most challenging patients to treat
will be ones with degenerative scoliosis. Degeneration of the facets and discs, which leads …

Background context Whereas the costs of primary surgery, revisions, and selected complications
for adult spinal deformity (ASD) have been individually reported in the literature, the …

Study Design. The results of correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) were
compared using apical sublaminar wires versus pedicle screws. Objective. To compare …

Background: The effectiveness of operative compared with nonoperative treatment at initial
presentation (no prior fusion) for adult lumbar scoliosis has not, to our knowledge, been …

OBJECT Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery is known for its high complication rate. This
study examined the impact of obesity on complication rates, infection, and patient-reported …

Object Three-column resection osteotomies (3COs) are commonly performed for sagittal
deformity but have high rates of reported complications. Authors of this study aimed to examine …

Study Design. Multicenter, retrospective study. Objective. To compare the outcomes of three
surgical treatments for congenital spinal deformity due to a hemivertebra. Summary of …

BACKGROUND Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) can be used to treat rigid sagittal plane
deformities. Nonunions and rod breakages are known complications of PSO. OBJECTIVE …