Clinical and radiographic presentation and treatment of patients with cervical deformity secondary to thoracolumbar proximal junctional kyphosis are distinct despite achieving similar outcomes: Analysis of 123 prospective CD cases
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.06.040
Abstract: CD development secondary to PJK was recently documented in adult spinal deformity patients after surgical correction for thoracolumbar ASD. This study analyzes surgical management of patients with CD secondary to proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) versus… read more here.
Keywords: junctional kyphosis; cervical deformity; proximal junctional; pjk ... See more keywords
Predicting the occurrence of complications following corrective cervical deformity surgery: Analysis of a prospective multicenter database using predictive analytics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.10.111
Abstract: We developed a predictive model to describe risk factors for complications in cervical deformity surgeries. Cervical deformity (CD) surgical patients are growing in number, but remain under-studied in the literature. CD was defined as at… read more here.
Keywords: sva; risk factors; cervical deformity; complication ... See more keywords
Effect of Obesity on Radiographic Alignment and Short-Term Complications After Surgical Treatment of Adult Cervical Deformity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.248
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We investigated the 30-day complication incidence and 1-year radiographic correction in obese patients undergoing surgical treatment of cervical deformity. METHODS The patients were stratified according to World Health Organization's definition for obesity: obese, patients… read more here.
Keywords: surgical treatment; cervical deformity; obese patients; obesity ... See more keywords
Recent and Emerging Advances in Spinal Deformity
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyw048
Abstract: BACKGROUND Over the last several decades, significant advances have occurred in the assessment and management of spinal deformity. OBJECTIVE The primary focus of this narrative review is on recent advances in adult thoracic, thoracolumbar, and… read more here.
Keywords: cervical deformity; alignment; recent emerging; emerging advances ... See more keywords
Radiographic Characteristics of Cervical Deformity (CD) Using a Discriminant Analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001297
Abstract: Study Design: This was a retrospective review of a prospectively collected database. Objective: The aim of this study was to delineate radiographic parameters that distinguish severe cervical spine deformity (CSD). Summary of Background Data: Our… read more here.
Keywords: cervical deformity; scd; discriminant analysis; non scd ... See more keywords
A Hierarchical Approach to Realignment Strategies in Adult Cervical Deformity Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001442
Abstract: Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: Construct an individualized cervical realignment strategy based on patient parameters at the presentation that results in superior 2-year health-related quality of life metrics and decreased rates of junctional failure… read more here.
Keywords: cervical deformity; realignment; adult cervical; deformity ... See more keywords
Cervicothoracic Versus Proximal Thoracic Lower Instrumented Vertebra Have Comparable Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes in Adult Cervical Deformity.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682211017478
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Comparative cohort study. OBJECTIVE Factors that influence the lower instrumented vertebra (LIV) selection in adult cervical deformity (ACD) are less reported, and outcomes in the cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) and proximal thoracic (PT) spine… read more here.
Keywords: cervical deformity; lower instrumented; proximal thoracic; instrumented vertebra ... See more keywords
Highest Achievable Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Cervical Deformity Corrective Surgery by Frailty
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DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002091
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Frailty is influential in determining operative outcomes, including complications, in patients with cervical deformity (CD). OBJECTIVE: To assess whether frailty status limits the highest achievable outcomes of patients with CD. METHODS: Adult patients with… read more here.
Keywords: cervical deformity; improvement; highest achievable; deformity ... See more keywords