Purpose Distal thoracic kyphosis (DTK) equivalent to proximal lumbar lordosis (PLL) is the
sum of pelvic tilt (PT) and the difference (Δ) between lumbar lordosis (LL) and pelvic …

Objective To evaluate the incidence and risk factors associated with proximal junctional
kyphosis (PJK) in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) after correction surgery …

Background This study aimed to analyze the risk factors for proximal junctional kyphosis
(PJK) for patients with chronic symptomatic osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures (CSOTLF) …

Abstract Purpose Although the Roussouly classification has been widely used in surgical
planning for adult scoliosis patients, little is known about whether it can be used to guide …

Purpose Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a commonly encountered clinical and
radiographic phenomenon after pediatric and adolescent spinal deformity surgery that may …

Analysis of sagittal curvature and its influencing factors i... : Medicine Analysis of sagittal
curvature and its influencing factors in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis : Medicine Log in or …

Purpose This article examines if longer posterior spinal fusions with instrumentation (PSFI)
into the lumbar spine (L3/4) alter spinopelvic parameters compared with selective fusions to …

Objective To assess the role of the difference between the proximal junctional angle (PJA)
and rod contouring angle (RCA)(PJA-RCA) in the development of postoperative proximal …

Study Design: Longitudinal cohort. Objectives: Posterior spinal fusion (PSF) using all-
pedicle screw constructs has become the standard procedure in the treatment of adolescent …

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity that can occur at any age. It may be
idiopathic or secondary in children, idiopathic and degenerative in adults. Management of …