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Spondylolisthesis Associated with Scoliosis

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Scoliosis and spondylolisthesis are two distinct clinical entities with a complex association which at times occur concomitantly. When determining the most appropriate treatment of these combined entities, decisions must be based upon issues of causation and specific surgical and biomechanical considerations. However, there is a paucity of literature for guidance when treating these patients.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA

    Cara L. Sedney

  2. Department of Orthopaedics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA

    Graysen Petersen-Fitts & John C. France

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    Vishal Sarwahi

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Sedney, C.L., Petersen-Fitts, G., France, J.C. (2023). Spondylolisthesis Associated with Scoliosis. In: Wollowick, A.L., Sarwahi, V. (eds) Spondylolisthesis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27253-0_25

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