Sagittal balance and idiopathic scoliosis: does final sagittal alignment influence outcomes, degeneration rate or failure rate?

ConclusionIt is clear now that sagittal alignment plays a major role in clinical outcomes and should not be neglected in AIS. Seven key guidelines that should be considered for each patient before surgery are reported (Table  2). Personalized planning using 3D technology is gaining popularity and might help in the future reducing complications.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research