Rod strain after pedicle subtraction osteotomy: A biomechanical study

Poul Martin Gehrchen, Dennis Winge Hallager, Benny Dahl, Jonathan Harris, Manasa Gudipally, Sean Jenkins, Ai-Min Wu, Brandon S Bucklen

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Abstract

Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) can provide major sagittal correction for adult spinal deformity, sometimes achieving correction greater than 308. Surgeons have reported failure rates up to 30% within 2 years, increasing to 46% after 4 to 5 years (SDC Figure 1, http://links.lww.com/BRS/B87). Revision following failure is difficult on the patient. PSO has achieved positive outcomes, but when used to correct posture in older patients with spinal deformity and fixed sagittal imbalance, rod breakage often leads to multiple surgical revisions. These complications must be avoided.

Original languageEnglish
JournalSpine
Volume41
Issue number7S
Pages (from-to)S24
Number of pages1
ISSN0362-2436
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • Ankylosing spine
  • Pedicle subtraction osteotomy
  • Rod strain

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