The impact of lumbar alignment targets on mechanical complications after adult lumbar scoliosis surgery.
Brian L DialJeffrey M HillsJustin S SmithJuan Pablo SardiBruno LazaroChristopher I ShaffreyShay BessFrank J SchwabVirginie LafageRenaud LafageMichael P KellyKeith H BridwellPublished in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2022)
Radiographic alignment targets using either age-adjusted alignment target offset or GAP score parameters had minimal ability to predict mechanical complications in isolation. Mechanical complications following adult spinal deformity surgery are complex, and patient factors play a critical role. Clinical trial registeration This study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (number NCT00854828) in March 2009.