Current strategies for the restoration of adequate lordosis during lumbar fusion

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World Journal of Orthopedics

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World J Orthop. Jan 18, 2015; 6(1): 117-126
Published online Jan 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.117

Table 2 Significance of spino-pelvic parameters

Anatomical	Pelvis	PI	Shape of the pelvis
Positional	Pelvis	SS	Inclination of the pelvis base
	Pelvis	PT	Position of the pelvis related to the femoral heads
	Spine	LL	Curve in extension above the pelvis to maintain the sagittal balance
	Spine	TK	Provide resistance and rigidity to the spine

PI: Pelvis incidence; SS: Sacral slope; PT: Pelvis tilt; LL: Lumbar lordosis; TK: Thoracic kyphosis.

Citation: Barrey C, Darnis A. Current strategies for the restoration of adequate lordosis during lumbar fusion. World J Orthop 2015; 6(1): 117-126
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v6/i1/117.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.117

Barrey C, Darnis A. Current strategies for the restoration of adequate lordosis during lumbar fusion. World J Orthop 2015; 6(1): 117-126 [PMID: 25621216 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i1.117]

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