98. Differences in functional treadmill tests in patients with adult symptomatic lumbar scoliosis treated operatively and nonoperatively

Adult symptomatic lumbar Scoliosis (ASLS) has become increasingly prevalent as the population ages. ASLS can be accompanied by neurogenic claudication, leading to difficulty walking. Functional treadmill testing (FTT) has been previously described as an objective tool to evaluate patients suffering from neurogenic claudication. FTT may provide an objective tool to evaluate patients with ASLS and identify patients who may benefit from surgical treatment.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research