Here’s a glimpse of my recent talk at the Saudi Spine Conference in Riyadh, where I had the privilege to discuss how I leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver precision-driven spine surgeries. From robotics and AI-driven surgical planning to virtual modeling and custom implants, I’ve embraced a combination of tools that allow me to create tailoredContinue reading “Pushing the Boundaries of Spine Surgery with Advanced Technology”
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Individualized Surgical Planning using the #MEANS concepts
Matching thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, and pelvic incidence in the sagittal plane is central to optimal alignment in adult spinal deformity surgery. The same principle applies in the coronal plane: the fractional lumbosacral curve, lumbar scoliosis, and thoracic scoliosis must be balanced against each other in the surgical plan. The case below illustrates individualized surgicalContinue reading “Individualized Surgical Planning using the #MEANS concepts”
Spinal alignment varies with an individual’s race !
A Multi-Ethnic Alignment Normative Study (MEANS) Spinal alignment is determined by more than just the PI or SS.We compared individuals from three main races: Asian (A), Arabo-Bèrbère (B), and Caucasian (C). Key points:-Pelvic morphology including pelvic incidence (A: 51.0, B: 52.0, C: 52.5, p = 0.37), pelvic tilt (A: 11.9, B: 12.3, C: 12.9, pContinue reading “Spinal alignment varies with an individual’s race !”
Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Osteoporosis in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Spinal Reconstruction
Following our work on bone health in adults undergoing spine surgery, here are the best practice guidelines we published for evaluation and treatment of patients with osteoporosis ahead of elective spinal reconstruction. Full citation: Sardar ZM, Coury JR, Cerpa M, DeWald CJ, Ames CP, et al. Best Practice Guidelines for Assessment and Management of OsteoporosisContinue reading “Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Osteoporosis in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Spinal Reconstruction”
What is Normal Lumbar Spine Alignment and segmental lordosis ?
A Multi-Ethnic Alignment Normative Study (MEANS) Here is what we learnt for Lumbar segmental alignment and distribution from the MEANS population. Key Points: Equation for predicting L1-L4 lordosis which I use:L1-L4 = -0.4(PI) + 2.2 Equations for predicting L1-S1 lordosis were given in the earlier post. L4-S1 lordosis can be calculated as a difference betweenContinue reading “What is Normal Lumbar Spine Alignment and segmental lordosis ?”