Systemic changes associated with quality of life after surgical treatment of kyphotic deformity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a systematic review
ConclusionsIn addition to skeletal changes after spinal osteotomy for treatment of kyphotic deformity in advanced-stage AS patients, many other changes were reported. Spine surgeons should pay more attention to these life quality-related changes and be aware of potential risks when performing surgery for advanced-stage AS patients.Graphic abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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