Degenerative lumbar scoliosis.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
In adults, symptomatic scoliosis is usually a de novo primary degenerative deformity that develops in the fifth or sixth decade or an unrecognized or untreated idiopathic deformity with superimposed degeneration. The evaluation and treatment of adult scoliosis must focus on addressing patient symptoms while limiting the consequences of the treatment. The presence of neurological deficits, the flexibility of the deformity, the coronal and sagittal balance, and status of spinal segments outside of the main deformity are all important considerations when planning surgery. The complication rate of deformity surgery in adults is potentially high; but excellent functional outcome and patient satisfaction can occur with thorough preoperative patient education and meticulous surgical technique.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Oskouian, RJ; Shaffrey, CI
Published Date
- July 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 17 / 3
Start / End Page
- 299 - vii
PubMed ID
- 16876030
Pubmed Central ID
- 16876030
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1042-3680
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.nec.2006.05.002
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States