Clinical Topic Roundup
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myAO clinical roundup on spine deformities
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Spine deformities—ranging from scoliosis and kyphosis to complex sagittal and coronal misalignments—pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges across age groups. Advances in imaging, surgical techniques, navigation technologies, and patient-specific approaches are rapidly transforming how clinicians evaluate and treat these conditions.
Spine deformity is not just a technical challenge—it carries deep implications for patient quality of life, long-term function, and multidisciplinary care strategies. Whether you’re managing pediatric cases or adult spinal deformity in aging populations, this is a topic at the forefront of innovation and research. This edition of the Clinical Roundup on spine deformity features a curated selection of the most consumed videos and articles on myAO on this topic—along with expert-led discussion groups where you can exchange insights and cases with peers and thought leaders worldwide. |
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Most watched videos on spine deformity
AO Spine NA Fellows Webinar—Surgical Planning in Spinal Deformities
AO Spine Advanced Case Based Webinar—Adult Deformity
AO Spine NA Webinar: Adult Spinal Deformity: Complete vs Limited Correction
Most trending articles on spine deformity
Robotic-assisted surgery for adult spinal deformity. A systematic review:
Brain Spine, July 31, 2024
Causes of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Events in Adult Spine Deformity Surgery: A Systematic Review.
Global Spine J
Chloe Cottone, David Kim, Christopher Lucasti, Maxwell M. Scott, Benjamin C. Graham, Nell Aronoff, Bilal Hasanspahic, David Kowalski, Justin Bird, Dil Patel – Read more
Segmental range-of-motion by vertebral level in fused and unfused patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review of the literature. Spine Deform, Sep 29, 2024
Bracig effectiveness in idiopathic early onset scoliosis followed to skeletal maturity: a systematic review and meta-analysis:
Spine Deform, Jan 2022, 2025
Bellamy M, Tung WS, Jayasuriya R, Hind D, Swaby L, Totton N, Cole A – Read more
Upcoming events and courses on spine deformity
AO Spine Course: Deformity: Key Concepts and Techniques
AO Spine Course: Deformity: Advanced Techniques and Complex Cases
AO Spine Davos Courses
November – December 2025 – Find out more
April 2022
There are a number of possible causes of bone deformities in animals, the two most common being a genetic disorder and injury (trauma). Limb deformities can be managed conservatively, by growth acceleration, growth retardation, or in severe or late diagnosed cases by combining these techniques. Once the growth plate has closed, correction can only be achieved by a corrective osteotomy technique.March 2022
Recent developments in imaging technology have allowed for rapid processing and visualization of significant amounts of data yielded from a variety of digital imaging modalities. Prerequisites have been established for three-dimensional (3D) visualization as well as programs for the computer-assisted 3D planning of surgical procedures, and these image sources are now available to assist the surgeon in the operating room.March 2022
Innovation translation at the AO and its AO Innovation Translation Center (AO ITC) encompasses the conception, strategic evaluation, and development of clinical solutions in collaboration with industrial partners. It includes proof-of-concept work with innovators, valorization of new technologies and techniques and clinical evidence creation to prove the added value of new solutions. Strategic investments in intellectual property, technology, and companies are also part of AO ITC's mandate.November 2022
Operative planning and management of cranial trauma is complex, varying by fracture and location. Surgery is often required for compound or depressed fractures significant enough to damage underlying tissue.April 2023
Arthroscopic procedures can be performed on all joints. They are commonly used on the knee, shoulder and ankle joints, and less often on hips, elbows and other joints.March 2022
Pelvic and acetabular fractures (PAFs) are among the most serious injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons and require rapid and precise treatment. In response, AO Trauma's pelvis education task force is working on the definition of a curriculum to address these challenges.August 2022
Arthroplasty is commonly used to treat acute fracture of the proximal femur, complex proximal humerus fracture or elbow fracture, but is less usual in complex knee fracture. The main objective of arthroplasty in fractures of the proximal femur is to save the patient's life by limiting the decubitus complications, thanks to immediate resumption of weight-bearing. For the shoulder and elbow, the objective is to save joint function, thanks to immediate postoperative mobilization.February 2022
Degenerative spinal conditions represent one of the most frequent domains of spinal pathology, which can affect patients of any age. Appropriate management can reduce the morbidity and improve significantly the life quality of these patients. myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" around spinal degeneration.July 2022
Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (also known as oculofacial surgery, or ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery) treats conditions of the eyelids, eye socket and tear drainage system. myAO is offering you the following exclusive selection of "knowledge gems" around Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery.
