Spinal deformity correction surgery can be used to help patients with scoliosis, kyphosis, trauma, or other conditions that affect the spine, such as ankylosing spondylitis. Corrective surgery may also be used for conditions in which the legs, knees or ankles grow at incorrect angles or lengths.
Spinal deformity surgery is increasing in modern spine surgery practice. As the average life expectancy increased and population aging progresses, the number of patients requiring spinal deformity surgery will continue to increase [34]. The prevalence of spinal deformity was reported to be over 65% in the population older than 60 years. Spinal deformity causes pain and disability. Patients having spinal deformity experience poor health related quality of life