Tag: ISDS
Untreated AIS patients report low scores for pain, self-image and function
A ten-year analysis of adults presenting with previously untreated adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has found that patients with unoperated AIS reported low assessment scores...
Technology and the changing role of the spine surgeon
Virtual reality, including 3D imaging, will play an increasing role in planning complex spinal deformity surgery in the near future, according to Lawrence Lenke...
Device removal not mandatory to combat acute infection after ASD surgery
Surgeons should consider removal or replacement of implants following adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery only in cases where there is recurrent infection or evidence...