There is a debate regarding the distal fusion level for degenerative lumbar scoliosis.
Whether a healthy L5-S1 motion segment should be included or not in the fusion remains …

Introduction There is controversy regarding the appropriate proximal fusion level for adult
degenerative scoliosis. Ideally, the horizontal vertebra is chosen for the upper instrumented …

The extent of fusion for degenerative lumbar scoliosis has not yet been determined. The
purpose of this study was to compare the results of short fusion versus long fusion for …

Study Design. This is a review of the literature and personal experience as it pertains to
whether a long fusion should be stopped at L5 or S1 in a patient with adult lumbar scoliosis …

Purpose Surgery of adult scoliosis was based upon coronal plane radiographical analysis
using Cobb angle measurements, but recently it has been demonstrated that sagittal …

Radiographic factors that correlate with outcome following long posterior fusion to L5 for
adult scoliosis were investigated. Measurement of thoracic, lumbar, and fractional …

Object. Although there are several papers in the literature regarding selection of fusion
levels in the adolescent patient, fewer articles pertain to this in the adult patient. The author …

Study Design. A retrospective investigation of the L5–S1 motion segment after an isolated
L4–L5 posterior lumbar fusion Objective. To determine the survivorship of the L5–S1 …

Where to stop the fusion distally in adult scoliosis: L4, L5, or the sacrum? - Abstract - Europe
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Study Design. This is a consecutive study of patients having undergone surgical treatment of
adult lumbar scoliosis. Follow-up ranged from 2 to 13 years (average 5 years). Objectives …