Single Level Proximal Thoracic Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Fixed Hyperkyphotic Deformity: Surgical Technique and Patient Series.
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DOI: 10.1093/ons/opx158
Abstract: BACKGROUND Thoracic hyperkyphosis can display pathological deterioration, resulting in either hyperlordotic cervical compensation or sagittal malalignment. Various techniques have been described to treat fixed malalignment. Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) is commonly used in the lumbar… read more here.
Keywords: technique; single level; subtraction osteotomy; proximal thoracic ... 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
Proximal Thoracic Kyphoscoliosis with Dorsal Myelopathy in a Case of Congenital Absence of Thoracic Pedicles
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00076
Abstract: Case: A 14-year-old boy with proximal thoracic kyphoscoliosis associated with the bilateral absence of thoracic pedicles presented with progressive deformity, paraparesis, and difficulty in ambulation. The case was managed by preoperative halo traction, single-stage 2-level… read more here.
Keywords: absence thoracic; proximal thoracic; thoracic; case ... See more keywords