Complications in adult spinal deformity: Current concepts

Abstract

Surgical treatment for adult spinal deformity is associated with improved surgical alignment and improved outcome measures. Unfortunately, complications are a common consequence following surgery for adult spinal deformity. This article reviews the current concepts in complications including trends in complication profile over the past decade, classification of complications and risk calculators to help with complication stratification. The goal of this article is to identify the current best practices and to provide the reader with objective information to identify risk factors for complications and their prevention.