Radiographical Spinopelvic Parameters and Disability in the Setting of Adult Spinal Deformity

Frank J. Schwab, Benjamin Blondel, Shay Bess, Richard A. Hostin, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Justin S. Smith, Oheneba Boachie–Adjei, Douglas C. Burton, Behrooz A. Akbarnia, Gregory M. Mundis,

Spine · 2013 · 1K citations · 23 references

Abstract

ASD is a disabling condition. Prospective analysis of consecutively enrolled patients with ASD demonstrated that PT and PI-LL combined with SVA can predict patient disability and provide a guide for patient assessment for appropriate therapeutic decision making. Threshold values for severe disability (ODI > 40) included: PT 22° or more, SVA 47 mm or more, and PI - LL 11° or more.

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