Assessment and management of adult spinal deformities.

Br J Hosp Med (Lond)

Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Guy's and Saint Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London.

Published: February 2018

Adult spinal deformity is a complex condition, increasing in prevalence, and occurring in a patient population in which it poses unique challenges. This review provides an overview of adult spinal deformity with a particular focus on its clinical evaluation, radiological assessment and classification, reviewing the current literature and amalgamating this with the authors' clinical experience.

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