The impact of patient-specific spine rods on spinopelvic parameters after short segment degenerative lumbar fusions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient-specific spine rods (PSSRs) are custom-designed pre-operatively to align with individual spinopelvic parameters, aiming to optimize post-operative alignment. While effective in correcting adult spinal deformities, their utility in degenerative lumbar fusions remains relatively understudied. This study seeks to assess the outcomes of PSSR utilization in degenerative lumbar fusions by comparing them to a previously published cohort by Leveque et al. in 2018. Through this analysis, we aim to contribute to the understanding of PSSR efficacy and its potential role in improving surgical outcomes in degenerative lumbar conditions.

Methods

Fifty patients who underwent primary lumbar fusion with PSSRs were included, excluding those with prior lumbar fusion o

SUBMITTER: Drexelius K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998052 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature