Risk, Recovery, and Clinical Impact of Neurological Complications in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery

Conclusions. NC developed in 10% of ASD surgery patients, with permanent deficits occurring in 4%. Half of the patients who developed MD required physical assistance, which contributed to the inferior clinical outcomes. Surgical intervention should be considered before severe activities of daily living decline to prevent NCs. Level of Evidence: 4
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: DEFORMITY Source Type: research