Introduction: Degenerative scoliosis presents unique challenges in surgical management. This study aims to assess the outcomes of degenerative scoliosis surgeries conducted within a neurosurgical department, focusing on a series of 15 patients.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 15 patients who underwent surgical intervention for degenerative scoliosis at our neurosurgical department during the period ranging between December 2022 and March 2024. Data on patient demographics, preoperative evaluations, surgical techniques, intraoperative findings, postoperative outcomes, and follow-up assessments were collected and analyzed.
Results: The study cohort consisted of 15 patients, with a mean age of 59 years. Preoperative assessments mainly revealed intermittent claudication, lumbalgia, and sciatica. Surgical interventions primarily included decompression, instrumentation, and correction of the scoliosis. Postoperatively, mais of the patient presented a neurologic improvement, but lumbalgia remained as our main concern. Postoperative radiologic assessment has been conducted in all our patients.
Conclusion: Surgical management of degenerative scoliosis within a neurosurgical department yielded promising outcomes in our series of 15 patients. Further studies with larger cohorts and extended follow-up periods are essential to validate these results and refine surgical strategies for optimal patient outcomes.