Abstract
Adult cervical deformity management is complex and is a growing field with many recent advancements. The cervical spine functions to maintain the position of the head and plays a pivotal role in influencing subjacent global spinal alignment and pelvic tilt as compensatory changes occur to maintain horizontal gaze. There are various types of cervical deformity and a variety of surgical options available. The major advancements in the management of cervical deformity have only been around for a few years and continue to evolve. Therefore, the goal of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of cervical alignment parameters, deformity classification, clinical evaluation, and surgical treatment of adult cervical deformity. The information presented here may be used as a guide for proper preoperative evaluation and surgical treatment in the adult cervical deformity patient.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 864-883 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Neurosurgery |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2021 |
Keywords
- Cervical alignment
- Cervical deformity
- Cervical pedicle screws
- Classification
- Complications
- Osteotomy
- Surgical technique
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Surgery