Spinal Deformity for Residents-Spinal Deformity: Overview

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Video Summary

The video is a lecture on spinal deformity. The speaker provides an overview of spinal deformity and shares their thoughts and ideas based on their 20 years of experience in the field. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding deformity anatomy and recommends gaining experience by observing and working with experienced surgeons in the operating room. They also discuss the mistakes made in spinal deformity surgery in the past and the need to avoid repeating them. The speaker highlights the importance of reading and studying deformity anatomy to truly understand it, rather than relying on downloaded information. They mention that deformity surgery involves more than just screw placement and discuss the factors to consider when deciding who needs surgery and which surgery is necessary. The speaker also touches on patient expectations and the importance of managing them. They conclude by advising new surgeons to take their time and not rush into complex deformity surgeries.

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Presented by Robert F. Heary, MD, FAANS

Keywords

spinal deformity

deformity anatomy

experienced surgeons

spinal deformity surgery

reading and studying deformity anatomy

patient expectations