Adult degenerative scoliosis: a review.

Authors

• John K Birknes
• Andrew P White
• Todd J Albert
• Christopher I Shaffrey
• James S Harrop

Publication/Presentation Date

9-1-2008

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To review and define principles and features of treatment for adult degenerative scoliosis, the most common cause of adult spinal deformities.

STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a comprehensive review of the literature and our clinical experience.

METHODS: 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.

CONCLUSION: 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.

Volume

63

Issue

3 Suppl

First Page

94

Last Page

103

ISSN

1524-4040

Published In/Presented At

Birknes, J. K., White, A. P., Albert, T. J., Shaffrey, C. I., & Harrop, J. S. (2008). Adult degenerative scoliosis: a review. Neurosurgery, 63(3 Suppl), 94–103. https://doi.org/10.1227/01.NEU.0000325485.49323.B2

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

18812938

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article