The International Spine Study Group works to consistently put forward high quality, meaningful research. The findings are shared via podium presentations, posters, and published manuscripts. Explore all publications from the ISSG here.
Jalai CM, Passias PG, Lafage V, et al. A comparative analysis of the prevalence and characteristics of cervical malalignment in adults presenting with thoracolumbar spine deformity based on variations in treatment approach over 2 years. Eur Spine J 2016;25:2423–32. Read more...
Hostin R, Robinson C, O’Brien M, et al. A multicenter comparison of inpatient resource use for adult spinal deformity surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:603–9. Read more...
Park P, Wang MY, Nguyen S, et al. Comparison of Complications and Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes between Nonobese and Obese Patients with Adult Spinal Deformity Undergoing Minimally Invasive Surgery. World Neurosurg 2016;87:55–60. Read more...
Anand N, Cohen RB, Cohen JB, et al. Comparison of Early and Late Complications after Circumferential Minimally Invasive and Hybrid Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity. 2016. Read more...
Gupta M, Henry JK, Schwab F, et al. Dedicated spine measurement software quantifies key spinopelvic parameters more reliably than traditional picture archiving and communication systems tools. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:E22–7. Read more...
Lafage R, Schwab F, Challier V, et al. Defining spino-pelvic alignment thresholds should operative goals in adult spinal deformity surgery account for age? Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:62–8. Read more...
Scheer JK, Osorio JA, Smith JS, et al. Development of validated computer-based preoperative predictive model for proximal junction failure (PJF) or clinically significant PJK with 86% accuracy based on 510 ASD patients with 2-year follow-up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:E1328–35. Read more...
Soroceanu A, Oren JH, Smith JS, et al. Effect of antifibrinolytic therapy on complications, thromboembolic events, blood product utilization, and fusion in adult spinal deformity surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:E879–86. Read more...
Kelly MP, Zebala LP, Kim HJ, et al. Effectiveness of preoperative autologous blood donation for protection against allogeneic blood exposure in adult spinal deformity surgeries: A propensitymatched cohort analysis. J Neurosurg Spine 2016;24:124–30. Read more...
Passias PG, Klineberg EO, Jalai CM, et al. Hospital Readmission Within 2 Years Following Adult Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity Surgery: Prevalence, Predictors, and Effect on Patient-derived Outcome Measures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:1355–64. Read more...
Ames C, Gammal I, Matsumoto M, et al. Geographic and ethnic variations in radiographic disability thresholds: Analysis of North American and Japanese operative adult spinal deformity populations. Neurosurgery 2016;78:793–800. Read more...
Theologis AA, Ailon T, Scheer JK, et al. Impact of preoperative depression on 2-year clinical outcomes following adult spinal deformity surgery: The importance of risk stratification based on type of psychological distress. J Neurosurg Spine 2016;25:477–85. Read more...
Ailon T, Scheer JK, Lafage V, et al. Adult Spinal Deformity Surgeons Are Unable to Accurately Predict Postoperative Spinal Alignment Using Clinical Judgment Alone. Spine Deform 2016;4:323–9. Read more...
Harris BY, Roth MF, Diebo BG, et al. Investigating the Universality of Preoperative Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) for Surgically Treated Spinal Deformity in Young Adults: A Propensity Score–Matched Comparison Between African and US Populations. Spine Deform 2016;4:351–7. Read more...
Soroceanu A, Burton DC, Oren JH, et al. Medical complications after adult spinal deformity surgery incidence, risk factors, and clinical impact. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:1718–23. Read more...
Smith JS, Lafage V, Shaffrey CI, et al. Outcomes of operative and nonoperative treatment for adult spinal deformity: A prospective, multicenter, propensity-matched cohort assessment with minimum 2-year follow-up. Neurosurgery 2016;78:851–61. Read more...
Sciubba DM, Scheer JK, Yurter A, et al. Patients with spinal deformity over the age of 75: a retrospective analysis of operative versus non-operative management. Eur Spine J 2016;25:2433–41. Read more...
Klineberg EO, Passias PG, Jalai CM, et al. Predicting extended length of hospital stay in an adult spinal deformity surgical population. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:E798–805. Read more...
Passias PG, Oh C, Jalai CM, et al. Predictive model for cervical alignment and malalignment following surgical correction of adult spinal deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:E1096–103. Read more...
Passias PG, Soroceanu A, Yang S, et al. Predictors of revision surgical procedure excluding wound complications in adult spinal deformity and impact on patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction. J Bone Jt Surg - Am Vol 2016;98:536–43. Read more...
Smith JS, Ramchandran S, Lafage V, et al. Prospective Multicenter Assessment of Early Complication Rates Associated with Adult Cervical Deformity Surgery in 78 Patients. Neurosurgery 2016;79:378–88. Read more...
Smith JS, Klineberg E, Lafage V, et al. Prospective multicenter assessment of perioperative and minimum 2-year postoperative complication rates associated with adult spinal deformity surgery. J Neurosurg Spine 2016;25:1–14. Read more...
Diebo BG, Lafage R, Ames CP, et al. Ratio of lumbar 3-column osteotomy closure: patient-specific deformity characteristics and level of resection impact correction of truncal versus pelvic compensation. Eur Spine J 2016;25:2480–7. Read more...
Ferrero E, Vira S, Ames CP, et al. Analysis of an unexplored group of sagittal deformity patients: low pelvic tilt despite positive sagittal malalignment. Eur Spine J 2016;25:3568–76. Read more...
Scheer JK, Mundis GM, Klineberg E, et al. Recovery following adult spinal deformity surgery: the effect of complications and reoperation in 149 patients with 2-year follow-up. Eur Spine J 2016;25:2612–21. Read more...
Hamilton DK, Kanter AS, Bolinger BD, et al. Reoperation rates in minimally invasive, hybrid and open surgical treatment for adult spinal deformity with minimum 2-year follow-up. Eur Spine J 2016;25:2605–11. Read more...
Hostin R, O’Brien M, McCarthy I, et al. Retrospective study of anterior interbody fusion rates and patient outcomes of using mineralized collagen and bone marrow aspirate in multilevel adult spinal deformity surgery. Clin Spine Surg 2016;29:E384–8. Read more...
Lau D, Funao H, Clark AJ, et al. The clinical correlation of the hart-issg proximal junctional kyphosis severity scale with health-related quality-of-life outcomes and need for revision surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:213–23. Read more...
Liu S, Diebo BG, Henry JK, et al. The benefit of nonoperative treatment for adult spinal deformity: Identifying predictors for reaching a minimal clinically important difference. Spine J 2016;16:210–8. Read more...
Bess S, Line B, Fu K-M, et al. The health impact of symptomatic adult spinal deformity: Comparison of deformity types to United States population norms and chronic diseases. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:224–33. Read more...
Jain A, Lafage V, Kelly MP, et al. Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of SRS-7 as an outcomes assessment instrument for operatively treated patients with adult spinal deformity. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016;41:1463–8. Read more...
Ramchandran S, Smith JS, Ailon T, et al. Assessment of impact of long-cassette standing X-rays on surgical planning for cervical pathology: An international survey of spine surgeons. Neurosurgery 2016;78:717–24. Read more...
Smith JS, Klineberg E, Shaffrey CI, et al. Assessment of Surgical Treatment Strategies for Moderate to Severe Cervical Spinal Deformity Reveals Marked Variation in Approaches, Osteotomies, and Fusion Levels. World Neurosurg 2016;91:228–37 Read more...
Scheer JK, Passias PG, Sorocean AM, et al. Association between preoperative cervical sagittal deformity and inferior outcomes at 2-year follow-up in patients with adult thoracolumbar deformity: Analysis of 182 patients. J Neurosurg Spine 2016;24:108–15. Read more...
Park P, Okonkwo DO, Nguyen S, et al. Can a Minimal Clinically Important Difference Be Achieved in Elderly Patients with Adult Spinal Deformity Who Undergo Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery? World Neurosurg 2016;86:168–72. Read more...
Bess S, Protopsaltis TS, Lafage V, et al. Clinical and radiographic evaluation of adult spinal deformity. J Spinal Disord Tech 2016;29:6–16. Read more...
Than KD, Park P, Fu K-M, et al. Clinical and radiographic parameters associated with best versus worst clinical outcomes in minimally invasive spinal deformity surgery. J Neurosurg Spine 2016;25:21–5. Read more...