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    Neurosurg Focus. 2003 Sep 15;15(3):E8.

    Management of iatrogenic flat-back syndrome.

    Wiggins GC, Ondra SL, Shaffrey CI.

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    Department of Neurological Surgery, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California 94535-4800, USA. greg.wiggins@60mdg.travis.af.mil

    Abstract

    Iatrogenic loss of lordosis is now frequently recognized as a complication following placement of thoracolumbar instrumentation, especially with distraction instrumentation. Flat-back syndrome is characterized by forward inclination of the trunk, inability to stand upright, and back pain. Evaluation of the deformity should include a full-length lateral radiograph obtained with the patient's knees and hips fully extended. The most common cause of the deformity includes the use of distraction instrumentation in the lumbar spine and pseudarthrosis. Surgical treatment described in the literature includes opening (Smith-Petersen) osteotomy, polysegmental osteotomy, and closing wedge osteotomy. The authors will review the literature, cause, clinical presentation, prevention, and surgical management of flat-back syndrome.

    PMID:
    15347226
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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