Potential of predictive computer models for preoperative patient selection of patients with adult spinal deformity.

Potential of predictive computer models for preoperative patient selection to enhance overall quality-adjusted life years gained at 2-year follow-up: a simulation in 234 patients with adult spinal deformity.

Oh T, Scheer JK Smith JS et al

Neurosurg Focus. 2017 Dec;43(6):E2. doi: 10.3171/2017.9.FOCUS17494.

• This study provides proof of concept for using predictive modelling techniques to optimise patient selection in complex spinal deformity.

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