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 …

[HTML][HTML] Proximal Junctional Failure in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: An In-depth Review

M Yagi, K Yamanouchi, N Fujita, H Funao, S Ebata - Neurospine, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery aims to correct abnormal spinal curvature in adults,
leading to improved functionality and reduced pain. However, this surgery is associated with …

Relationship between Hounsfield units of upper instrumented vertebrae, proximal junctional failure, and global alignment and proportion score in female patients with …

A Hiyama, D Sakai, H Katoh, M Sato, M Watanabe - World Neurosurgery, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

The T4-L1-hip axis: defining a normal sagittal spinal alignment

J Hills, LG Lenke, ZM Sardar, JC Le Huec, S Bourret… - Spine, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. This is a cross-sectional cohort. Objective. The aim was to describe sagittal
plane alignment and balance in a multinational cohort of nondegenerated, asymptomatic …

[HTML][HTML] Association between sagittal alignment and loads at the adjacent segment in the fused spine: a combined clinical and musculoskeletal modeling study of 205 …

D Ignasiak, P Behm, AF Mannion, F Galbusera… - European Spine …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Sagittal malalignment is a risk factor for mechanical complications after surgery for
adult spinal deformity (ASD). Spinal loads, modulated by sagittal alignment, may explain this …

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) …

Evolution of distributional alignment goals

M Daher, M Balmaceno-Criss, V Lafage, B Diebo… - Seminars in Spine …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Concepts regarding sagittal plane alignment in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery
are evolving in the pursuit of individualized care with personalized targets. We have moved …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

Evaluation of global alignment and proportion score in an independent database

MC Gupta, C Yilgor, HJ Moon, T Lertudomphonwanit… - The Spine Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Context Sagittal spinopelvic alignment has been associated with
patient-reported outcome measures and mechanical complication rates. Recently, it was …

Are the facet joint parameters risk factors for cage subsidence after TLIF in patients with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis?

X Ye, J Li, Z Shangguan, Z Wang, G Chen… - European Spine Journal, 2024 - Springer
Purpose To assess whether preoperative facet joint parameters in patients with
degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DS) are risk factors for cage subsidence (CS) …