Background Research has focused on the increased correction from a three-column
osteotomy (3CO) during adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. However, an in-depth analysis …

(1) Background: Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery is known to improve clinical and
radiological parameters; however, it may also cause more complications in elderly patients …

Study Design. This was a retrospective study using national administrative data from the
MarketScan database. Objective. To investigate the complication rates, quality outcomes …

BACKGROUND: In general, stiffness-related functional disability (SRFD) is expected to
increase as longer fusion length, but there have been no studies on factors affecting SRFD …

Abstract Study design Retrospective cohort. Objectives To compare postoperative functional
improvement in patients who underwent staged versus non-staged anterior–posterior spinal …

Surgical management of spinal deformity is elderly patients is characterized by significant
variability. In a value-based health care economy, minimization of risks and maximization of …

Study Design. Prospective single center study. Objective. The aim of this study was to
evaluate 1) the activity of daily living (ADL) of three categorized patients group; over 60-year …

Objective/Hypothesis: Patients undergoing C2-sacrum PSF have unique medical histories
and multiple prior operations over an extended period. Design Single center, retrospective …

Deformity of the spine is an important disorder affecting the aging spine, and management of
spinal deformity with operative care accounts for a significant and increasing portion of our …

BACKGROUND: Although several studies were performed to measure stiffness-related
functional disability (SRFD) after long segmental fusion for adult spinal deformity, the …