Novel artificial intelligence algorithm: an accurate and independent measure of spinopelvic parameters

LD Orosz, FR Bhatt, E Jazini, M Dreischarf… - … of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2022 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE The analysis of sagittal alignment by measuring spinopelvic parameters has
been widely adopted among spine surgeons globally, and sagittal imbalance is a well …

Evolution of proximal junctional kyphosis and proximal junctional failure rates over 10 years of enrollment in a prospective multicenter adult spinal deformity database

BS Alshabab, R Lafage, JS Smith, HJ Kim, G Mundis… - Spine, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate
the evolution of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) rate over 10-year enrollment period …

How good are surgeons at achieving their preoperative goal sagittal alignment following adult deformity surgery?

JS Smith, E Elias, T Sursal, B Line… - Global spine …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Study Design Multicenter, prospective cohort Objectives Malalignment following adult spine
deformity (ASD) surgery can impact outcomes and increase mechanical complications. We …

Functional outcomes correlate with sagittal spinal balance in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery

P Thornley, JC Urquhart, A Glennie, R Rampersaud… - The Spine Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) is a debilitating
condition associated with poor preoperative functional status. Surgical intervention has been …

Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health

PA Arnone, AE McCanse, DS Farmen, MV Alano… - Healthcare, 2024 - mdpi.com
While some research supports utilizing plain radiography for measuring biomechanical
alignment of the spine for prognosis and treatment, there are contrasting viewpoints …

[HTML][HTML] Sagittal alignment in operative degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a scoping review

P Thornley, MH Meade, C Oitment… - Journal of Spine …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The benefit of surgical intervention over conservative treatment for
degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) patients with neurologic symptoms is well …

Determining the best vertebra for measuring pelvic incidence and spinopelvic parameters in adult spinal deformity patients with transitional anatomy

F Ani, TS Protopsaltis, Y Parekh, K Odeh… - … of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2023 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine if spinal deformity patients with L5
sacralization should have pelvic incidence (PI) and other spinopelvic parameters measured …

Research of Global Tilt and Functional Independence: Insights into Spinal Health of Older Women

YC Chiu, PC Tsai, SH Lee, WT Wu, TC Yu, RP Lee… - Bioengineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
Spinal alignment intricately influences functional independence, particularly in older women
with osteopenia experiencing mild neck and back pain. This study elucidates the interplay …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of Patients with Poor Clinical Outcome after Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Multivariate Analysis of Mean 8-Year Follow-Up Data

SJ Park, HJ Kim, JS Park, DH Kang, M Kang… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background/Objective: Limited data exist regarding the long-term clinical outcomes and
related factors after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. This study aims to characterize …

Willingness to undergo the same surgery again among older patients who have undergone corrective fusion surgery for adult spinal deformity

S Tsutsui, H Hashizume, H Iwasaki, M Takami… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite less invasive surgical procedures in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery, some
older patients have complications and long recovery time. We investigated patients' …