Abstract
Multiple considerations must be weighed and discussed with the patient before deciding on a long fusion down to the middle or distal lumbar spine. The factors outlined above all play a role in the outcome of such surgery.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Internal Fixators
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Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Patient Care Planning
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Radiography
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Sacrum / surgery
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Scoliosis / diagnostic imaging
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Scoliosis / surgery*
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Spinal Fusion / methods*