Adult Spinal Deformity
Physical Findings

Physical findings in adult deformity vary widely depending on the severity of the deformity and the underlying cause. In de-novo degenerative spinal deformity patients often present with loss of lumbar lordosis and mild to moderate sagittal plane imbalance. Coronal plane deformity is typically mild. Patients with pre-existing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis may present with severe coronal plane deformity. Patients who have developed significant lumbar spinal stenosis may demonstrate neurologic deficits related to nerve root compression.