TY - JOUR
T1 - Importance of the sagittal plane in understanding adult spinal deformities
AU - Paul, Justin C.
AU - Vira, Shaleen
AU - Quirno, Martin
AU - Protopsaltis, Themistocles
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2018/3
Y1 - 2018/3
N2 - The sagittal plane is known to be important in correction of adult spinal deformity. When surgery is indicated, the surgeon is provided with several tools and techniques to restore balance. But proper use of these tools is essential to avoid harmful complications. This article examines these tools with a focus on lumbar lordosis and the lumbopelvic junction. Positioning, releases, osteotomies, and instrumentation are considered with special attention to the alignment measurements they affect.
AB - The sagittal plane is known to be important in correction of adult spinal deformity. When surgery is indicated, the surgeon is provided with several tools and techniques to restore balance. But proper use of these tools is essential to avoid harmful complications. This article examines these tools with a focus on lumbar lordosis and the lumbopelvic junction. Positioning, releases, osteotomies, and instrumentation are considered with special attention to the alignment measurements they affect.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 29537961
AN - SCOPUS:85043996886
SN - 2328-4633
VL - 76
SP - 80
EP - 84
JO - Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases
JF - Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases
IS - 1
ER -