Study Design. Systematic review and modified Delphi technique. Objective. To use an
evidence-based medicine process using the best available literature and expert opinion …

This paper is a narrative review of normal cervical alignment, methods for quantifying
alignment, and how alignment is associated with cervical deformity, myelopathy, and adjacent-…

Study Design. Narrative review. Objective. To provide a comprehensive narrative review of
cervical alignment parameters, the methods for quantifying cervical alignment, normal …

Study Design. Prospective multicenter study evaluating operative (OP) versus nonoperative
(NONOP) treatment for adult spinal deformity (ASD). Objective. Evaluate correlations …

BACKGROUND: Positive spinal regional and global sagittal malalignment has been
repeatedly shown to correlate with pain and disability in thoracolumbar fusion. OBJECTIVE: To …

BACKGROUND: Global sagittal malalignment is significantly correlated with health-related
quality-of-life scores in the setting of spinal deformity. In order to address rigid deformity …

Purpose Standardized indications for treatment of tumor-related spinal instability are hampered
by the lack of a valid and reliable classification system. The objective of this study was to …

Background: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is the leading cause of spinal cord
dysfunction worldwide. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of surgical …

Study Design. The Morbidity and Mortality database of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
was queried as to the incidence and type of complications as reported by its members for …

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess whether back pain is improved with
surgical treatment compared with nonoperative management in adults with scoliosis. …