Junctional kyphosis and junctional failure after multi-segmental posterior cervicothoracic fusion – A retrospective analysis of 64 patients

Junctional kyphosis and junctional failure after multi-segmental posterior cervicothoracic fusion – A retrospective analysis of 64 patients

Introduction: Junctional kyphosis (JK) and junctional failure (JF) are known complications after thoracolumbar spinal deformity surgery. This study aims to define the incidence and possible risk factors for JK/JF following multi-segmental cervicothoracic fusion. Methods: This is a retrospective anal...

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Main Authors: Alexander Spiessberger, Nicholas Dietz, Basil Erwin Gruter, Justin Virojanapa, Peter Hollis, Ahmad Latefi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Subjects:
cervicothoracic fusion
junctional failure
junctional kyphosis
Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2020;volume=11;issue=4;spage=310;epage=315;aulast=Spiessberger

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