RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Operative Treatment of ASD Improves Disease State and Physical Function
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2015
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 50
SP 12
OP 13
DO 10.1177/155989771450008
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/50/12.abstract
AB Patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) have levels of disability similar to patients with cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease. The level of disability increases with increasing sagittal malalignment. This article presented recent data from a 2-year prospective multicenter analysis, titled Operative Treatment of ASD Improves Disease State and Physical Function Regardless of Age and Deformity Type, While Nonoperative Treatment Has No Impact.