GAP score potential in predicting post-operative spinal mechanical complications: a systematic review of the literature
E Quarto, A Zanirato, M Pellegrini, S Vaggi… - European Spine …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose In 2017, the GAP score was proposed as a tool to reduce mechanical
complications (MC) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery: the reported MC rate for the GAP …
complications (MC) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery: the reported MC rate for the GAP …
Assessing the predictive power of the GAP score on mechanical complications: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
M Cho, S Lee, HJ Kim - European Spine Journal, 2024 - Springer
Purpose The prevention of mechanical complications (MC) is a major concern in adult spinal
deformity (ASD) correction surgery; thus, the global alignment and proportion (GAP) score …
deformity (ASD) correction surgery; thus, the global alignment and proportion (GAP) score …
Relationship between Hounsfield units of upper instrumented vertebrae, proximal junctional failure, and global alignment and proportion score in female patients with …
Study Design This was a retrospective observational study. Objectives The purpose of this
study was to evaluate bone mineral density using Hounsfield unit (HU) values at the upper …
study was to evaluate bone mineral density using Hounsfield unit (HU) values at the upper …
Cranially directed upper instrumented vertebrae screw angles are associated with proximal junctional kyphosis in adult spinal deformity surgery
JW Chen, M Longo, H Chanbour, ME LaBarge… - Spine, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A retrospective cohort study. Objective. To evaluate the impact of the upper
instrumented vertebral (UIV) screw angle in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery on:(1) …
instrumented vertebral (UIV) screw angle in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery on:(1) …
Understanding the role of pelvic obliquity and leg length discrepancy in adult spinal deformity patients with coronal malalignment: unlocking the black box
OBJECTIVE This study had 3 objectives: 1) to describe pelvic obliquity (PO) and leg-length
discrepancy (LLD) and their relationship with coronal malalignment (CM); 2) to report rates …
discrepancy (LLD) and their relationship with coronal malalignment (CM); 2) to report rates …
The impact of lumbar alignment targets on mechanical complications after adult lumbar scoliosis surgery
Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the discriminatory ability of age-
adjusted alignment offset and the global alignment and proportion (GAP) score parameters …
adjusted alignment offset and the global alignment and proportion (GAP) score parameters …
The postoperative course of mechanical complications in adult spinal deformity surgery
H Chanbour, SG Roth, ME LaBarge, AM Steinle, J Hills… - Spine Deformity, 2023 - Springer
Purpose (a) Describe the time course of each mechanical complication, and (b) compare
radiographic measurements and preoperative patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) …
radiographic measurements and preoperative patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) …
Should global realignment be tailored to frailty status for patients undergoing surgical intervention for adult spinal deformity?
PG Passias, TK Williamson, O Krol, PS Tretiakov… - Spine, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. Assess whether modifying spinal
alignment goals to accommodate frailty considerations will decrease mechanical …
alignment goals to accommodate frailty considerations will decrease mechanical …
Analysis of mechanical failure using the GAP score after surgery with lateral and posterior fusion for adult spinal deformity
A Hiyama, H Katoh, D Sakai… - Global Spine …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Study Design A retrospective observational study. Objective The purpose of this study was to
evaluate the Global Alignment and Proportion (GAP) score and mechanical failure (MF) …
evaluate the Global Alignment and Proportion (GAP) score and mechanical failure (MF) …
Sagittal realignment: surgical restoration of the global alignment and proportion score parameters: a subgroup analysis. What are the consequences of failing to …
Abstract Introduction The Global Alignment and Proportion (GAP) score incorporates three
domains directly modified with surgery (relative pelvic version–RPV, relative lumbar lordosis …
domains directly modified with surgery (relative pelvic version–RPV, relative lumbar lordosis …