To describe hypercomplex pedicle subtraction osteotomies (HyC-PSO) for adult spine deformity with sagittal imbalance in terms of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative outcomes and complications.From a prospective single centre database, patients undergoing PSO between January 2016 and May 2017 were reviewed. HyC-PSO were defined as...
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2018 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: May 12, 2023
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2019 (v1)Publication
Sagittal balance is widely recognized as an important outcome factor in reconstructive spinal surgery for lumbar degenerative conditions. However, its role in short segmental fixation is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the preoperative and short-term postoperative spino-pelvic balance after short (1 or 2 levels) lordosizing...
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2021 (v1)Publication
Background and purpose In cases of spine surgical revisions of patients affected by sagittal malalignment, the restoration of the ideal lumbar lordosis (LL) is mandatory. ALIF procedures represent a powerful and effective approach to improve the LL in case of hypolordosis. This study evaluates the feasibility of ALIF to overpower posterior...
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2018 (v1)Publication
Purpose: To review the incidence of perioperative and late complications of surgery for spinal deformity (ASD). Methods: Review of the literature. We reviewed recent literature in English to investigate the incidence of complications in ASD surgery in the perioperative (≤ 3 months post-operative) and late (> 3 months post-operative) periods....
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2018 (v1)Publication
Purpose: To present a classification system for vertebral body osteonecrosis (VBON) based on imaging findings and sagittal alignment and consequently to propose treatment guidelines. Methods: Chart review and classification of imaging and clinical findings. An analysis of literature about VBON has been evaluated to conceive the classification....
Uploaded on: April 14, 2023