Effect of long spinal fusion including the pelvis on activities of daily living related to lumbar spinal function in adults with spinal deformity

摘要

Background: Spinal sagittal malalignment is managed by long spinal fusion including the pelvis, which reduces lumbar spine range of motion and impairs the activities of daily living. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in activities of daily living after long spinal fusion in adults with spinal deformity, and clarify the improvement or deterioration in the specific activities of daily living postoperatively.