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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2015; 6(5): 413-415
Published online Jun 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i5.413
Published online Jun 18, 2015. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i5.413
Importance of balance and profile in adult spinal reconstruction
Marco GA Teli, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Civile Regional Hospital, 20025 Legnano (Mi), Italy
Author contributions: Teli MGA designed and wrote the review.
Conflict-of-interest: Marco GA Teli has received fees for serving as a speaker for Alphatec Spine. Biomet Spine and Medtronic.
Correspondence to: Marco GA Teli, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Civile Regional Hospital, via Papa Giovanni Paolo II, 20025 Legnano (Mi), Italy. marcoteli@hotmail.com
Telephone: +39-331-449828 Fax: +39-331-449593
Received: February 2, 2015
Peer-review started: February 3, 2015
First decision: April 10, 2015
Revised: May 4, 2015
Accepted: May 5, 2015
Article in press: May 6, 2015
Published online: June 18, 2015
Processing time: 137 Days and 10 Hours
Peer-review started: February 3, 2015
First decision: April 10, 2015
Revised: May 4, 2015
Accepted: May 5, 2015
Article in press: May 6, 2015
Published online: June 18, 2015
Processing time: 137 Days and 10 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Adult spinal reconstruction is set to become the emerging trend in the next years in spinal surgery. Failure of restoration of adequate spinal balance and profile in the sagittal plane is now recognised as the single most important factor determining inadequate improvement in quality of life in adult patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for spinal deformity.