Evolution of Complex Spine Surgery in Neurosurgery: From Big to Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Treatment of Spinal Deformity
Recommended Citation
Macki M, and La Marca F. Evolution of Complex Spine Surgery in Neurosurgery: From Big to Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Treatment of Spinal Deformity. Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg 2022; 45:339-357.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2022
Publication Title
Advances and technical standards in neurosurgery
Abstract
Spinal instrumentation for adult spinal deformity dates back to the surgical correction of secondary complications from infectious processes, such as Pott's disease and poliomyelitis [1]. With the population aging at a longer life expectancy today, advanced degenerative spinal diseases and idiopathic scoliosis supersede as the most common causes of adult spinal deformity. Correction of the thoracolumbar malignment, specifically, has rapidly evolved with the burgeoning success of spinal instrumentation. The objective of this chapter is to review the metamorphosis of operative principles for adult thoracolumbar deformity, from aggressive osteotomies in the posterior bony elements to minimally invasive surgery (MIS) at the intervertebral disc space.
Medical Subject Headings
Adult; Humans; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Neurosurgery; Retrospective Studies; Spinal Fusion; Treatment Outcome
PubMed ID
35976456
Volume
45
First Page
339
Last Page
357
