Management of Flatback and Related Kyphotic Decompensation Syndromes

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Authors

Jean-Pierre C. Farcy · Universidad Mayor de San Andrés

Frank J. Schwab · Universidad Mayor de San Andrés

Abstract

Treatment without realignment surgery demonstrated long-term success in 27% of cases. The latter all had two intact discs below the previous fusion and sagittal malalignment less than 4 cm. Realignment surgery effectively reduced pain in patients failing a conservative approach.

Topics & Keywords

Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 22, Issue 20, pp. 2452-2457

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199710150-00025

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