Risk-benefit assessment of major versus minor osteotomies for flexible and rigid cervical deformity correction.

Publication Title

J Craniovertebr Junction Spine

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2021

Keywords

washington; seattle; swedish; swedish neurosciences

Abstract

Introduction: Osteotomies are commonly performed to correct sagittal malalignment in cervical deformity (CD). However, the risks and benefits of performing a major osteotomy for cervical deformity correction have been understudied. The objective of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate the risks and benefits of performing a major osteotomy for CD correction.

Methods: Patients stratified based on major osteotomy (MAJ) or minor (MIN). Independent

Results: 137 CD patients were included (62 years, 65% F). 19.0% CD patients underwent a MAJ osteotomy. After propensity score matching for cSVA, 52 patients were included. About 19.0% CD patients underwent a MAJ osteotomy. MAJ patients had more minor complications (

Conclusions: Cervical deformity patients who underwent a major osteotomy had similar clinical outcomes at 3-months but worse outcomes at 1-year as compared to minor osteotomies, likely due to differences in baseline deformity. Patients with rigid deformities who underwent a major osteotomy had higher complication rates and worse clinical improvement despite similar realignment at 1 year.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Clinical Institute

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Specialty

Neurosciences

Specialty

Orthopedics

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