European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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The aim of this study is to analyse the results of revision surgery for failed adult spinal deformity patients and to describe the surgical strategy selection process, based on the identification of the main clinical diagnosis responsible for failure. ⋯ Revision surgery in long fusions for adult spinal deformity is a challenging field. Surgical strategy should always be planned carefully. A successful treatment is a direct consequence of a correct preoperative diagnosis, and surgery should address the primary cause of failure. All the above-mentioned surgical techniques and clinical skills should be part of surgeon's expertise when managing these patients. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.