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Anterior Column Support Options for Adult Lumbar Scoliosis

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Anterior column support is frequently used at the base of medium to long thoracolumbar constructs during realignment surgery for adult spinal deformity [1]. Anterior column support can provide immediate mechanical stability against axial compression and flexion moments, improved fusion rates, and the ability to improve segmental sagittal and coronal alignment [2]. In addition, structural interbody support is a good strategy for minimizing longitudinal rod and screw-bone interface strain, thus increasing the chance for arthrodesis.

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Patel, A., Girardi, F., Kim, H.J. (2017). Anterior Column Support Options for Adult Lumbar Scoliosis. In: Klineberg, E. (eds) Adult Lumbar Scoliosis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47709-1_14

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