| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4094664 | Seminars in Spine Surgery | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with a previously fused thoracic curve that has remained and is accompanied by pain and cosmetic deformity may be treated with complex revision surgery. Strategies include multiple posterior osteotomies—with or without anterior release, pedicle subtraction osteotomy, or vertebral column resection. Large residual rib prominences can be approached with multi-rib thoracoplasty. However, the potential complication rate of these procedures can be considerable, and thus, a clear and thorough discussion regarding treatment objectives is strongly recommended.
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Authors
Kirkham B. Wood,