Minimally Invasive Treatment of Adult Scoliosis

Adult scoliosis is commonly treated with nonoperative measures. When treated surgically, traditional open methods of deformity correction are associated with high morbidity. Minimally invasive spine surgery allows for correction of adult deformity with reduced blood loss and reduced tissue trauma when compared to open methods. We describe the surgical technique used for the minimally invasive correction and fusion of adult scoliosis and review outcomes.