Distal Junctional Failure Following Pediatric Spinal Fusion.
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000898
Abstract: BACKGROUND Adjacent segment pathology is a known complication after spinal fusion, but little has been reported on junctional failure. A series of adolescent patients presented with acute distal junctional failure (DJF). We sought to determine… read more here.
Keywords: spinal fusion; revision; junctional failure; failure ... See more keywords
The Impact of Lumbopelvic Realignment versus Prevention Strategies at the Upper-Instrumented Vertebra on Rates of Junctional Failure following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004732
Abstract: SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Differing presentations of adult spinal deformity(ASD) may influence the extent of surgical intervention and use of prophylaxis at the base or the summit of a fusion construct to influence junctional failure… read more here.
Keywords: adult spinal; summit; pjf; junctional failure ... See more keywords
Multilevel Stabilization Screws Prevent Proximal Junctional Failure and Kyphosis in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Comparative Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000076
Abstract: BACKGROUND Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and proximal junctional failure (PJF) occurred in up to 40% of patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) who underwent open thoracolumbar fusion. Proximal stabilization techniques have been investigated to prevent… read more here.
Keywords: junctional failure; proximal junctional; pjf; stabilization ... See more keywords
Proximal junctional failure prevention in adult spinal deformity surgery utilizing interlaminar fixation constructs
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DOI: 10.4081/or.2019.8068
Abstract: Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a common complication following fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity. PJK and proximal junctional failure (PJF) may lead to pain, neurological injury, reoperation, and increased healthcare costs. Efforts to prevent PJK… read more here.
Keywords: junctional failure; interlaminar fixation; proximal junctional; adult spinal ... See more keywords