Recurrence of proximal junctional kyphosis after revision surgery for symptomatic proximal junctional kyphosis in patients with adult spinal deformity: incidence, risk factors, and outcomes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06669-0
Abstract: Although proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is common after long spinal fusion, the outcomes of revision surgery for symptomatic PJK are unclear. Our aim was to assess the outcomes of revision surgery for symptomatic PJK in… read more here.
Keywords: junctional kyphosis; kyphosis; risk factors; proximal junctional ... See more keywords
A biomechanical study of ligament tethers strengthening for the prevention of proximal junctional kyphosis after posterior long-segment spinal fusion.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2022.105621
Abstract: BACKGROUND Proximal junctional kyphosis is a known complication of posterior long-segment thoracolumbar fusion. Here, the biomechanical effectiveness of ligament tethers strengthening and vertebral body augmentation, in proximal junctional kyphosis prevention was explored using the finite… read more here.
Keywords: proximal junctional; extension; junctional kyphosis; tethers strengthening ... See more keywords
Thoracic pedicle subtraction osteotomy for correction of proximal junctional kyphosis after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.01.025
Abstract: Highlights • Proximal junctional kyphosis in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is frequent.• Poor visualization of the sagittal plane leads to incorrect identification of curve type.• Residual or progressive symptomatic kyphosis may require surgical treatment.• Pedicle subtraction… read more here.
Keywords: junctional kyphosis; idiopathic scoliosis; adolescent idiopathic; proximal junctional ... See more keywords
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
The Risk of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Decreases in Patients With Optimal Thoracic Kyphosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.12.007
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study of surgical outcomes. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the preoperative risk factors for proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The cause… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; risk; junctional kyphosis; pjk ... See more keywords
Proximal junctional kyphosis following T10-pelvis fusion presenting with neurologic compromise: case presentations and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1742293
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: Proximal Junctional Kyphosis (PJK) is a well-documented phenomenon following spinal instrumented fusion. Myelopathy associated with proximal junctional failure (PJF) is poorly described in the literature. Adjacent segment disease, fracture above the upper instrumented… read more here.
Keywords: junctional kyphosis; pelvis fusion; review literature; proximal junctional ... See more keywords
Posterior Polyethylene Tethers Reduce Occurrence of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis After Multilevel Spinal Instrumentation for Adult Spinal Deformity: A Retrospective Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyab123
Abstract: BACKGROUND Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a common postoperative complication after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery and may manifest with neurological decline, worsening spinal deformity, and spinal instability, which warrant reoperation. Rates of PJK may… read more here.
Keywords: junctional kyphosis; proximal junctional; spinal deformity; adult spinal ... See more keywords
Changes in the Position of the Junctional Vertebrae After Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Implication in Risk Assessment of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Development
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001400
Abstract: Background: The development of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) after posterior spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a major problem. Changes in the global sagittal parameters as they relate to PJK have been reported after… read more here.
Keywords: proximal junctional; development; junctional kyphosis; shift ... See more keywords
Proximal Junctional Kyphosis According to the Type of Lumbar Degenerative Kyphosis Following Lumbosacral Long Fusion.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003764
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) after lumbosacral long fusion according to preoperative Roussouly and lumbar degenerative kyphosis (LDK) types. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND… read more here.
Keywords: proximal junctional; fusion; lumbosacral long; junctional kyphosis ... See more keywords
The Benefit of Addressing Malalignment In Revision Surgery for Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Following ASD Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004476
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE Understand the benefit of addressing malalignment in revision surgery for PJK. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Proximal junctional kyphosis(PJK) is a common cause of revision surgery for ASD patients. During… read more here.
Keywords: proximal junctional; revision; surgery; revision surgery ... See more keywords
Relook into the Risk Factors of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Early Onset Scoliosis Patients: Does the Location of Upper Instrumented Vertebra in Relation to the Sagittal Apex Matter?
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DOI: 10.1111/os.13380
Abstract: Growing rods surgery is the mainstay of treatment for early‐onset scoliosis (EOS) while proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is one of the most commonly reported postoperative complications. We sought to investigate the impact of the location… read more here.
Keywords: proximal junctional; early onset; location upper; onset scoliosis ... See more keywords