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European Spine Journal
Published in: European Spine Journal 6/2014

01-10-2014 | Original Article

Pelvic parameters and global spine balance for spine degenerative disease: the importance of containing for the well being of content

Authors: Diego Garbossa, Matteo Pejrona, Marco Damilano, Valerio Sansone, Alessandro Ducati, Pedro Berjano

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 6/2014

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Abstract

Purpose

Spinal deformities and pathologies of the spinopelvic junction are conditions affecting up to 60–70 % of the general aging population. In this review, we discuss the more recent knowledge on sagittal balance and its clinical implications.

Methods

Review of the literature regarding global spine balance.

Results

Global spinal balance and its relationship to the pelvis correlate closely with disability and quality of life. It has been demonstrated that extensive surgery, previously considered to have poor balance between risks and outcomes, causes great improvements in health-related quality of life in the oldest age groups.

Conclusion

Failure to restore normal sagittal alignment in patients primarily operated for other than deformity results in unacceptable rates of poor results and revision surgery.
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Metadata
Title
Pelvic parameters and global spine balance for spine degenerative disease: the importance of containing for the well being of content
Authors
Diego Garbossa
Matteo Pejrona
Marco Damilano
Valerio Sansone
Alessandro Ducati
Pedro Berjano
Publication date
01-10-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-014-3558-6

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