Spinal Deformity for Residents-Global Spinal Alignment

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Video Summary

The video is a lecture by a neurosurgeon discussing the importance of spinal alignment and deformity correction. The speaker acknowledges the increasing prevalence of spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis, and sagittal imbalance. They emphasize the need to identify and assess these deformities in order to plan appropriate treatment. The speaker highlights the significance of sagittal balance, which refers to the alignment of the head, pelvis, and feet. They explain how imbalances in this plane can lead to various symptoms and complications, including back pain and radiculopathy. The speaker presents several case studies to illustrate their approach to correcting spinal deformities through surgical interventions such as posterior spinal osteotomy (PSO) and anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF). They also discuss the use of advanced imaging techniques to evaluate global alignment and pelvic parameters. Overall, the lecture emphasizes the importance of considering spinal alignment in the evaluation and treatment of spinal deformities.

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Presented by Tyler Robert Koski, MD, FAANS

Keywords

spinal alignment

deformity correction

sagittal imbalance

back pain

radiculopathy

surgical interventions