Proximal junctional problems are among the potential complications of surgery for adult
spinal deformity (ASD) and are associated with higher morbidity and increased rates of …

Results: This study included 15 patients with ASD who underwent posterior spinal
instrumentation surgery and experienced post-operative complications requiring revision …

Purpose The compensatory mechanisms recruited by un-instrumented patients against
sagittal imbalance are well documented. However, there is a lack of information regarding …

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) continues to increase in tandem with a globally aging
population. Advances in technology and surgical techniques have significantly improved the …

Purpose Prevalence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK)
varies between 24 and 40%. Multiple factors have been implicated, including kyphosis …

Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a complication following surgical treatment for adult
spinal deformity. Most PJK occurs early within the postoperative period with reported rates …

Background and Objectives: In this retrospective cohort study, we investigate associations
between the Hounsfield units (HU) value of upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) and proximal …

Proximal junctional kyphosis and failure are important complications in reconstructive spine
surgery. The impact of proximal junctional pathology on health status is variable, and …

Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a common complication following long-segment
thoracolumbar fusions for patients with adult spinal deformities. PJK is described as a …

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) can offer revolutionary advances in their
application to the field of spine surgery. Within the past 5 years, novel applications of ML …