Evolution of Sagittal Imbalance Following Corrective Surgery for Sagittal Plane Deformity

McDowell, MM; Tempel, ZJ; Gandhoke, GS; Khattar, NK; Hamilton, DK; Kanter, AS; Okonkwo, DO

Okonkwo, DO (reprint author), Univ Pittsburgh, Med Ctr, Dept Neurol Surg, 200 Lothrop St Suite B400, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA.

NEUROSURGERY, 2017; 81 (1): 129

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sagittal balance in adult spinal deformity is a major predictor of quality of life. A temporary loss of paraspinal muscle force and somati......

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