Systematic review and meta-analysis for the impact of rod materials and sizes in the surgical treatment of adult spine deformity.

Purpose: To assess clinical and safety outcomes associated with different rod materials and diameters in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.

Methods: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis evaluated ASD surgery using pedicle screw fixation systems with rods of different materials and sizes. Postoperative outcomes (i.

Systematic review and meta-analysis for the impact of rod materials and sizes in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Purpose: To assess surgical and safety outcomes associated with different rod materials and diameters in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery.

Methods: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis evaluated the surgical management of AIS patients using pedicle screw fixation systems (i.e.