title: Technique for Lumbar Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Sagittal Plane Deformity in Revision.
abstract: Pedicle subtraction osteotomies are being used with increasing frequency to treat the problem of sagittal imbalance caused by a variety of diseases. Here we describe a simple technique that assists in osteotomy closure and has proved effective and reliable in maintaining correction.
authors.forename: Ravi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. safdar.khan@osumc.edu.
authors.forename: Safdar N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: M Craig
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: McMains
authors.forename: Munish
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gupta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult