David Polly, Greg Mundis, Robert Eastlack, Jean-Christopher Leveque, Benjamin D Elder, Christopher Martin, Roland Kent, Ryan Snowden, Han Jo Kim, Jonathan Sembrano, Joshua Herzog, Isador Lieberman, Virgilio Matheus, Avery Buchholz, Jorg Franke, Robert Lee, Christopher Shaffrey
BACKGROUND: The optimal configuration for spinopelvic fixation during multilevel spine fusion surgery for adult spine deformity remains unclear. Postoperative sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, S2AI screw loosening and implant breakage could be related to continued motion of the SI joint with use of only a single point of fixation across the SI joint. METHODS: Prospective, international, multicenter randomized controlled trial of 222 patients with adult spine deformity scheduled for multilevel (4 or more levels) spine fusion surgery with pelvic fixation...
February 2, 2024: World Neurosurgery