Revision deformity surgery

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2006 Jul;17(3):365-75, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2006.05.005.

Abstract

Revision deformity surgery may be necessary for several reasons. Symptomatic pseudarthrosis, implant failure or pull-out, or loss of correction may mandate reoperation. The keys to a successful revision procedure are a careful analysis of the problem, particularly the mode of failure and the contributing biomechanical factors, and the development of an appropriate surgical plan.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators / adverse effects
  • Orthopedic Procedures*
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Pseudarthrosis / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Spinal Curvatures / surgery*