Abstract
Adult degenerative scoliosis is a common diagnosis in older adults with the majority having degenerative scoliosis by the age of 70. Although only a small percent will present with symptoms, with the increasing older adult aging population, there is a growing number of patients requiring surgical intervention. Management strategies typically first involve conservative management; however, when if this fails, surgical intervention is recommended. Due to the increasing comorbidities associated with increasing age, a thorough workup and medical clearance is needed prior to surgical intervention. Additionally, optimizing patients’ bone health is paramount and can reduce the risk of proximal junctional kyphosis.
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