Author(s)

Yuliang Lou ¹, Canfeng Wang ¹, Feng Hong ¹, Wei Li ¹, Renfu Quan ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jiangnan Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310000, Zhejiang, China

Corresponding Author

Yuliang Lou

ABSTRACT

This study compared posterior osteotomy‑internal fixation and OLIF combined with posterior fixation under O-arm navigation for adult degenerative scoliosis (ADS). Fifty‑one patients were enrolled, with 24 in Group A (posterior osteotomy‑internal fixation) and 27 in Group B (OLIF plus posterior fixation). Clinical and radiological parameters as well as complications were assessed. Both procedures are effective for ADS: posterior osteotomy provides better sagittal correction with higher risks, whereas OLIF combined with posterior fixation achieves faster recovery and fewer complications, supporting individualized treatment.

KEYWORDS

Adult degenerative scoliosis; O-arm navigation; OLIF; Posterior osteotomy; Spinal deformity correction; Surgical comparison

CITE THIS PAPER

Yuliang Lou, Canfeng Wang, Feng Hong, Wei Li, Renfu Quan. Efficacy Analysis of Different Surgical Approaches for Adult Degenerative Scoliosis under "O-arm" Navigation. MEDS Basic Medicine (2026). Vol. 4, No. 1, 76-81. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medbm.2026.040110.

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