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
Longer Screws Can Reduce the Stress on the Upper Instrumented Vertebra With Long Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Finite Element Analysis Study.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682211018467
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN A finite element analysis study. OBJECTIVE Of proximal junctional failure, upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) fracture can causes severe spinal cord injury. Previously, we reported that higher occupancy rate of pedicle screw (ORPS) at… read more here.
Keywords: finite element; upper instrumented; study; element analysis ... See more keywords
The Role of Bending Films in the Lowest Instrumented Vertebra Selection in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Lenke Type 1A, B Based on Asymmetrical Disc Loading and Decompensation
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DOI: 10.3390/sym14071386
Abstract: Patients with severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) require instrumented spinal fusion surgery. The range of instrumented vertebra is still questioned, especially the selection of the lowest instrumented vertebra (LIV). This single institution retrospective consecutive study… read more here.
Keywords: decompensation; fusion; bending films; instrumented vertebra ... See more keywords