European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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There are still no data proving whether restoring the ideal sagittal profile (according to Roussouly classification) in adult scoliosis (AS) patients leads to any additional benefit, especially regarding mechanical complications. ⋯ Adult scoliosis surgery should restore the ideal Roussouly sagittal profile to decrease the rate of mechanical complications, especially in patients older than 65, instrumented to the pelvis. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Preoperative patient self-image (SI) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) is the most relevant factor for surgical decision-making. Postoperative SI has an important role in a patient's satisfaction with surgery. However, few studies are available to describe these variables. The aim was to investigate the factors that correlate with SI before and 2 years after ASD surgery. ⋯ Mental status and sagittal spinopelvic alignment are key determinants of SI. The results indicate that considering mental status, preventing complications, and global sagittal alignment, restoration is crucial for achieving substantial SI scores after ASD surgery. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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SpineTech should correctly been written as Spinal Technology, inc.
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This study was aimed to identify correlation between maximum isometric strength in five muscle groups determined by dynamometry results of muscle tests and the inclination angles of the spine. ⋯ There is a strong association between isometric strength of the muscle groups of the hip extensors and erector spinae and the inclination angles of the spine. Based on the isometric results, physical therapy can be proposed for increasing the muscular strength of those muscle groups, which can help in the prevention of more severe forms of postural deformities. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.