Ability of the Global Alignment and Proportion Score to Predict Mechanical Failure Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery—Validation in 149 Patients With Two-Year Follow-up

ConclusionsIn a consecutive series of surgically treated ASD patients, we found no significant association between postoperative GAP score and mechanical failure or revision surgery. Despite minor limitations in similarities to the original study cohort, further validation studies or adjustments to the original scoring system are proposed.Level of EvidenceLevel II.

Source: Spine Deformity - January 17, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research