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01-11-2013 | Original Article

Surgical treatment of adult degenerative scoliosis

Authors: Matteo Palmisani, Eugen Dema, Stefano Cervellati

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 6/2013

Abstract

Introduction

The surgical treatment of adult scoliosis still presents many points of discussion. Decision-making on the type of treatment is mandatory to evaluate all the possible alternatives to surgery.

Materials and methods

From January 2000 to December 2008, 49 cases of adult degenerative scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis were surgically treated. Thirty-six patients were monitored for a mean of 8 years (5–10). There were 10 males and 26 females, with a mean age of 66 years (55–80). Arthrodesis was carried out using pedicle screws at all levels extending to the sacrum in 30 cases and to the ileum in 4. Laminectomy was performed in 20 cases, radicular liberation in 15, PLIF in 10.

Results

After an average term of 8 years (5–10) we record 8 (23 %) excellent cases, 10 (29 %) good, 12 (34 %) satisfactory, 5 (14 %) bad. The VAS in the pre-operative period had a value of 7 (5–9) passed in the post-operative period of 3 (0–6). 13 reoperations were performed (36 %).

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Title: Surgical treatment of adult degenerative scoliosis
Authors: Matteo Palmisani
Eugen Dema
Stefano Cervellati
Publication date: 01-11-2013
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-013-3012-1

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Surgical treatment of adult degenerative scoliosis

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Results

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Introduction

Materials and methods

Results

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