Revision Surgery for Adult Spine Deformity

Abstract Adult spinal deformity is a common problem that affects 60% of the population aged 65 and older and can be physically and mentally disabling. The primary focus of this chapter is to discuss the advances of revision spine surgery and the difficulties that spine surgeons encounter. Spine surgeries are demanding on the surgeon and on the patient with complication rates close to 40% and secondary spine surgeries becoming more prevalent. Complex medical patients also pose another inherent barrier to successful revision surgery. The following chapter outlines the process of revision surgery and current techniques.