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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2013; 1(8): 242-248
Published online Nov 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i8.242
Published online Nov 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i8.242
Spinal pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed sagittal imbalance patients
Seung-Jae Hyun, Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam 463-707, South Korea
Yongjung J Kim, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Service, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, United States
Seung-Chul Rhim, Department of Neurosurgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 138-736, South Korea
Author contributions: Hyun SJ, Kim YJ and Rhim SC contributed to the manuscript writing and critical revision.
Correspondence to: Seung-Jae Hyun, MD, PhD, Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 300 Gumi-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 463-707, South Korea. neurospine@snubh.org
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Received: June 18, 2013
Revised: October 18, 2013
Accepted: October 19, 2013
Published online: November 16, 2013
Revised: October 18, 2013
Accepted: October 19, 2013
Published online: November 16, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: In this review article, the literature focusing on pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed sagittal imbalance patients is reviewed. The long-term overall outcomes, surgical tips to reduce the complications and suggestions for their proper application are also provided.