Exploring the Spinal Deformity Complexity Checklist

In this episode of the Patient's Guide podcast, the hosts discuss minimally invasive spine surgery for adult spinal deformity. They introduce the Spinal Deformity Complexity Checklist (SDCC), a tool developed by the International Spine Study Group to help determine if minimally invasive surgery is suitable for a patient. The checklist considers factors such as spinal alignment, previous surgeries, bone health, and patient BMI. The episode highlights the importance of this checklist in personalized medical care and its potential to improve surgical outcomes and inspire further research in minimally invasive procedures.

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