Prioritization of realignment associated with superior clinical outcomes for surgical cervical deformity patients.

Publication Title

J Craniovertebr Junction Spine

Authors

Katherine E Pierce
Peter Gust Passias
Avery E Brown
Cole A Bortz
Haddy Alas
Renaud Lafage
Oscar Krol
Dean Chou
Douglas C Burton
Breton Line
Eric Klineberg
Robert A Hart, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, WAFollow
Jeffrey Gum
Alan Daniels
Kojo Hamilton
Shay Bess
Themistocles Protopsaltis
Christopher Shaffrey
Frank A Schwab
Justin S Smith
Virginie Lafage
Christopher Ames

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2021

Keywords

washington; seattle; swedish; swedish neurosciences

Abstract

Background: To optimize quality of life in patients with cervical deformity (CD), there may be alignment targets to be prioritized.

Objective: To prioritize the cervical parameter targets for alignment.

Methods: Included: CD patients (C2-C7 Cobb >10

Results: Seventy-seven CD patients (62.1 years, 64%F, 28.8 kg/m

Conclusions: Certain ratios of correction of cervical parameters contribute to improving neck disability. Prioritizing these radiographic alignment parameters may help optimize patient-reported outcomes for patients undergoing CD surgery.

Area of Special Interest

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Area of Special Interest

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Specialty/Research Institute

Neurosciences

Specialty/Research Institute

Orthopedics