Osteoporosis and adult spinal deformity—a review for spinal surgeons by the SRS adult spinal deformity task force on senescence

PURPOSE: To explore the understanding of osteoporosis in the context of adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery with a focus on diagnosis, surgical risks, non-operative, and operative treatment techniques. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was performed. Articles were identified using the search terms "osteoporosis," "adult spinal deformity," "scoliosis," and "spine surgery." Relevant studies were selected based on their focus on the intersection of these topics with an emphasis on utility in spine surgery. RESULTS: This review discusses osteoporosis diagnosis, surgical risks, and non-operative, and surgical treatments in the context of ASD surgery with a focus on clinical applications. Areas for future growth are highlighted. CONCLUSION: As adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients increase globally, the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) formed a task force to improve understanding of osteoporosis and its impact on this vulnerable population. This review brings together the latest research on the topic and highlights this area as one of critical importance and growth in the field.

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Spine Deformity
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2026-04-28
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s43390-026-01342-w
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Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
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PURPOSE: To explore the understanding of osteoporosis in the context of adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery with a focus on diagnosis, surgical risks, non-operative, and operative treatment techniques. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was performed. Articles were identified using the search terms "osteoporosis," "adult spinal deformity," "scoliosis," and "spine surgery." Relevant studies were selected based on their focus on the intersection of these topics with an emphasis on utility in spine surgery. RESULTS: This review discusses osteoporosis diagnosis, surgical risks, and non-operative, and surgical treatments in the context of ASD surgery with a focus on clinical applications. Areas for future growth are highlighted. CONCLUSION: As adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients increase globally, the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) formed a task force to improve understanding of osteoporosis and its impact on this vulnerable population. This review brings together the latest research on the topic and highlights this area as one of critical importance and growth in the field.

Spine Deformity
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (US), Radboud University Nijmegen (NL), University of San Diego (US), University of California, Los Angeles (US), Duke University (US), University of California, San Francisco (US), Washington University in St. Louis (US), Hospital Universitario La Paz (ES), Community Health Systems - Dupont Hospital (US), University of California San Diego (US), Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego (US), Emergency University (US), Nemours Children's Health System (US), Virginia Cancer Specialists (US), Sint Maartenskliniek (NL), Stanford Medicine (US), Scripps Clinic (US), University of San Francisco (US), International University of Health and Welfare (JP)
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