Abstract
Degenerative lumbar scoliosis is a common condition, with a higher prevalence in older populations, that can lead to substantial pain and disability. " After a course of nonoperative treatment, surgery is indicated to address neurological deficits and/or disability resulting from deformity with or without stenosis. " Surgical intervention may include decompression with or without fusion and can be performed from an anterior, lateral, posterior, or combined approach. " Despite a relatively high prevalence of perioperative complications, the overall long-term outcomes of surgical interventions for degenerative lumbar scoliosis are favorable in well-selected, medically optimized patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | e1 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-10 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | JBJS Reviews |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine