Scoliosis Research Society Announces the 2025 Douglas Burton, MD, Best Adult Deformity Article in Spine Deformity Journal Award
The 2025 winner of the Douglas C. Burton Best Adult Spine Deformity Article published in Spine Deformity Journal is Does an Improvement in Cord-level Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Data Lead to a Reduced Risk for Postoperative Neurologic Deficit in Spine Deformity Surgery?
“My coauthors and I are deeply honored to receive the Douglas Burton, MD, Award for the Best Adult Deformity Article and grateful to the entire multidisciplinary team whose collaboration made this study possible,” said author Fthi M. Hassan, MPH.
“This work is a reflection of collective efforts from surgeons, neurophysiologists, residents, fellows, and research staff committed to improving patient safety in spinal deformity surgery. Our findings highlight that recovery of intraoperative neuromonitoring signals after intervention is strongly associated with a reduced risk of postoperative neurologic deficit, reinforcing the critical role of timely recognition and response to cord-level alerts. We hope these results help guide intraoperative decision-making and ultimately improve neurologic outcomes for patients undergoing complex spinal deformity surgery.”
This award will be recognized at the Scoliosis Research Society’s 61st Annual Meeting in Sydney, Australia.
The inaugural Douglas C. Burton Best Adult Spine Deformity Article in the Spine Deformity Journal was announced in 2023 at the 58th Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington, USA, in honor of member Douglas Burton, MD.
Dr. Burton is an SRS Lifetime Achievement Award winner for distinguished service to the Society, as well as significant contributions to spinal deformity care.
About Spine Deformity Journal
The official journal of the Scoliosis Research Society, Spine Deformity aims to foster the optimal care of all patients with spine deformities worldwide. Spine Deformity is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to disseminating knowledge on the etiology, biomechanics, treatment methods, and outcomes of all types of spinal deformities. The international Editorial Board is committed to publishing original articles in the form of clinical and basic research while ensuring a global perspective.
About Scoliosis Research Society
The Scoliosis Research Society is a non-profit, professional organization, made up of physicians and allied health personnel. Our primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities. Founded in 1966, SRS has gained recognition as the world's premier spine deformity society. Please visit www.srs.org for further information. Also follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and Instagram.
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About Scoliosis Research Society
The Scoliosis Research Society is a non-profit, professional organization, made up of physicians and allied health personnel. Our primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities. Founded in 1966, SRS has gained recognition as the world's premier spine deformity society. Please visit www.srs.org for further information. Also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
