coronal
axial
sagittal
1
Aebi et al (1998)
2
Aebi et al (2007)
INSIGHT Lateral Access System Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes 1
The four principles to be considered as the foundation for
proper spine patient management underpin the design
and delivery of the Curriculum: Stability – Alignment –
Biology – Function.
1,2
AO Spine Principles
Stability
Stabilization to achieve
a specifi c therapeutic out-
come
Biology
Etiology, pathogenesis,
neural protection,
and tissue healing
Copyright © 2012 by AOSpine
Alignment
Balancing the spine in
three dimensions
Function
Preservations and resto-
ration of function to pre-
vent disability
