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 …

Proximal junction kyphosis (PJK) is a common imaging finding after long-level fusion, and
proximal junctional failure (PJF) is an aggravated form of the progressive disease spectrum …

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 …

Purpose There is scarce information regarding the effectiveness of postoperative braces in
decreasing mechanical complications and reinterventions following adult deformity surgery …

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 …

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to explore the rate of proximal junctional failure
(PJF) and functional outcomes of normative alignment goals compared with alignment …

Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is increasingly performed as corrective surgery for
patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD). This paper compares the surgical results of LLIF …

The common goal of pediatric and adult spinal reconstructive procedures is to minimize long-
term risk of disability, pain, and mortality. A common complication that has proved …

Study design Cross-sectional international survey with a literature review. Objectives While
some surgeons favor spine bracing after surgery for adult spine deformity (ASD) to help …

Study Design. Retrospective review of an adult deformity database. Objective. To identify
pelvic incidence (PI) and age-appropriate physical function alignment targets using a …