Adult Spinal Deformity
What is this condition?
Spinal deformities occurring or progressing in adulthood, leading to imbalance and pain.
What are the causes?
- Degenerative changes
- Previous spine surgery
- Osteoporosis
When is treatment needed?
- Severe pain
- Postural imbalance
- Functional disability
What is the treatment?
- Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
- Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (XLIF)
- Deformity correction with stabilisation
What are the outcomes?
- Improved spinal balance
- Pain reduction
- Better quality of life
