Classification of Adult Spinal Deformity: Review of Current Concepts and Future Directions

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Journal Spine Surg Relat Res

Date 2019 Aug 23

PMID 31435547

Citations 12

Authors

Laxmikant Dagdia

Terufumi Kokabu

Manabu Ito

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Abstract

Although adult spinal deformity (ASD) has become a global health problem, the classification system and optimal surgical treatment for ASD is yet to be standardized worldwide. A significant part of the population, as high as 10%, in industrialized societies will be aged above 65 years within the next 10 years. Herein, a systematic review of the scientific literature related to the classification and treatment of ASD was conducted wherein historical to the most recent classifications of ASD were reviewed. By discussing the benefits and limitations of the previous classification systems and considering the factors affecting the clinical outcomes of surgical treatment of ASD, this article would like to propose future directions for the development of a new classification system for ASD.

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