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Erschienen in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY 1/2013

01.04.2013 | Review

Current classification systems for adult degenerative scoliosis

verfasst von: C. Faldini, A. Di Martino, M. De Fine, M. T. Miscione, C. Calamelli, A. Mazzotti, F. Perna

Erschienen in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Ausgabe 1/2013

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Abstract

At present, a big effort of the scientific community has been directed toward a more proper and standardized approach to the patients affected by degenerative scoliosis, and recent attention has turned toward the development of classification schemes. A literature analysis highlighted several classification schemes developed for degenerative scoliosis patients: the Simmons classification system, the Aebi system, the Faldini working classification system, the Schwab system, and the Scoliosis Research Society system. Aim of the current manuscript is to scrutinize the available literature in order to provide a comprehensive overview of these current classification schemes for adult scoliosis, by describing and commenting clinical development, limits and potential of their application together with their implications for surgical planning.
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Metadaten
Titel
Current classification systems for adult degenerative scoliosis
verfasst von
C. Faldini
A. Di Martino
M. De Fine
M. T. Miscione
C. Calamelli
A. Mazzotti
F. Perna
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2013
Verlag
Springer Milan
Erschienen in
MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Ausgabe 1/2013
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Elektronische ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-013-0245-4

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