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01-02-2013 | Original Article

Clinical and radiographic parameters that distinguish between the best and worst outcomes of scoliosis surgery for adults

Authors: Justin S. Smith, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Steven D. Glassman, Leah Y. Carreon, Frank J. Schwab, Virginie Lafage, Vincent Arlet, Kai-Ming G. Fu, Keith H. Bridwell, The Spinal Deformity Study Group

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 2/2013

Abstract

Purpose

Predictors of marked improvement versus failure to improve following surgery for adult scoliosis have not been identified. Our objective was to identify factors that distinguish between patients with the best and worst outcomes following surgery for adult scoliosis.

Methods

This is a secondary analysis of a prospective, multicenter spinal deformity database. Inclusion criteria included: age 18–85, scoliosis (Cobb ≥ 30°), and 2-year follow-up. Based on the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and the SRS-22 at 2-year follow-up, patients with the best and worst outcomes were identified for younger (18–45) and older (46–85) adults with scoliosis. Clinical and radiographic factors were compared between patients with the best and worst outcomes.

Results

276 patients met inclusion criteria (89 younger and 187 older patients). Among younger patients, predictors of poor outcome included: depression/anxiety, smoking, narcotic medication use, older age, greater body mass index (BMI) and greater severity of pain prior to surgery. Among older patients, predictors of poor outcome included: depression/anxiety, narcotic medication use, greater BMI and greater severity of pain prior to surgery. None of the other baseline or peri-operative factors assessed distinguished the best and worst outcomes for younger or older patients, including severity of deformity, operative parameters, or the occurrence of complications.

Conclusions

Not all patients achieve favorable outcomes following surgery for adult scoliosis. Baseline and peri-operative factors distinguishing between patients with the best and worst outcomes were predominantly patient factors, including BMI, depression/anxiety, smoking, and pain severity; not comorbidities, severity of deformity, operative parameters, or complications.

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Title: Clinical and radiographic parameters that distinguish between the best and worst outcomes of scoliosis surgery for adults
Authors: Justin S. Smith
Christopher I. Shaffrey
Steven D. Glassman
Leah Y. Carreon
Frank J. Schwab
Virginie Lafage
Vincent Arlet
Kai-Ming G. Fu
Keith H. Bridwell
The Spinal Deformity Study Group
Publication date: 01-02-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2547-x

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Clinical and radiographic parameters that distinguish between the best and worst outcomes of scoliosis surgery for adults

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Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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