Proximal junctional failure prevention in adult spinal deformity surgery utilizing interlaminar fixation constructs
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 and PJF have aimed to preserve or reconstruct...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Open Medical Publishing
2019-05-01
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| Series: | Orthopedic Reviews |
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| Online Access: | https://pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/8068 |