Smith-Petersen osteotomy in thoracolumbar deformity surgery.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the technique and indications of a Smith-Petersen osteotomy in spinal deformity surgery.


METHODS
Pertinent literature was reviewed to describe the indications and reported complications of this corrective technique.


RESULTS
The operative nuances of the technique are described.


CONCLUSIONS
A Smith-Petersen osteotomy is a safe and effective surgical technique to obtain correction of spinal deformity in both the sagittal and coronal planes.
La Marca
Frank
F
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0338, USA. flamarca@umich.edu
Brumblay
Hunter
H
D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*