Selective thoracolumbar fusion in adult spinal deformity double curves with circumferential minimally invasive surgery: 2-year minimum follow-up

CONCLUSIONS: Selective thoracolumbar fusion with CMIS for ASD double curves can provide significant clinical improvements. Despite limiting fusion constructs to within the lower thoracic and/or lumbar spine, significant correction can be observed in the uninstrumented thoracic curve. The rate of mechanical complications was low, and the 2-year follow-up results suggested that limited fusion constructs are viable options for ASD double curve patients.PMID:37728379 | DOI:10.3171/2023.6.SPINE23360

Source: Journal of Neurosurgery.Spine - September 20, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Neel Anand Jerry Robinson Andrew Chung David Gendelberg Jos é H Jiménez-Almonte Sheila Kahwaty Babak Khandehroo Corey Walker Source Type: research