Determining the Magnitude of Surgery in Patients With Adult Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of the Role of Limited Fusions.

ABSTRACT: Study DesignSystematic reviewObjectiveThe role of limited fusions compared with extensive reconstructions of the spine has not been well defined. The objective of this study is to review the current literature and provide evidence-based recommendations regarding the magnitude of surgery for patients with adult scoliosis, including indications and limitations of short-segment (≤3 levels) fusions.MethodsA systematic review of the literature was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Ovid and Google-Scholar using the following terms: "adult spinal deformity", "adult scoliosis", "degenerative scoliosis", "scoliosis" together with "spinal fusion", "spinal instrumentation" and "fusion". Inclusion criteria were comparative studies comprised of thoraco-lumbar or lumbo-sacral adult scoli

SUBMITTER: Sardi JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12492227 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature