Comparison of long fusion terminating at L5 versus the sacrum in treating adult spinal deformity: a meta-analysis
F Jia, G Wang, X Liu, T Li, J Sun - European Spine Journal, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Choosing an optimal distal fusion level for adult spinal deformity (ASD) is still
controversial. To compare the radiographic and clinical outcomes of distal fusion to L5 …
controversial. To compare the radiographic and clinical outcomes of distal fusion to L5 …
Frequency, risk factors, and treatment of distal adjacent segment pathology after long thoracolumbar fusion: a systematic review
Study Design. Systematic review. Objective. To systematically review the literature related to
distal adjacent segment pathology (ASP) after long thoracolumbar fusions for deformity …
distal adjacent segment pathology (ASP) after long thoracolumbar fusions for deformity …
Validity of the Roussouly classification system for assessing distal junctional problems after long instrumented spinal fusion in degenerative scoliosis
H Zhang, Y Hai, X Meng, X Zhang, T Jiang, G Xu… - European Spine …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose To evaluate the validity of the Roussouly classification system for assessing distal
junctional problems (DJP) after long instrumented spinal fusion in degenerative scoliosis …
junctional problems (DJP) after long instrumented spinal fusion in degenerative scoliosis …
Selecting caudal fusion levels: 2 year functional and stiffness outcomes with matched pairs analysis in multilevel fusion to L5 versus S1
AH Daniels, H Koller, SL Hiratzka, M Mayer… - European Spine …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose Controversy persists as to whether to end multilevel thoracolumbar fusions
caudally at L5 or S1. Some argue that stopping at L5 may preserve greater function, but …
caudally at L5 or S1. Some argue that stopping at L5 may preserve greater function, but …
Preliminary report on the flexible rod technique for prevention of proximal junctional kyphosis following long-segment fusion to the sacrum in adult spinal deformity
KY Lee, JH Lee, KC Kang, WJ Shin, SK Im… - Journal of Neurosurgery …, 2019 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE The incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) after long-segment fixation
in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) has been reported to range from 17% to 61.7 …
in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) has been reported to range from 17% to 61.7 …
Correlation Between Sagittal Balance and Mechanical Distal Junctional Failure in Degenerative Pathology of the Spine: A Retrospective Analysis
S Montanari, C Griffoni, L Cristofolini… - Global Spine …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Study design Retrospective cohort study. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the
failure of the caudal end of lumbar posterior fixation in terms of pre-operative and post …
failure of the caudal end of lumbar posterior fixation in terms of pre-operative and post …
Effects of rod stiffness and fusion mass on the adjacent segments after floating mono-segmental fusion: a study using finite element analysis
YJ Jin, YE Kim, JH Seo, HW Choi, TA Jahng - European Spine Journal, 2013 - Springer
Purpose The aims of the present study were to compare the biomechanical effects on the
adjacent segments after mono-segmental floating fusion with posterior semi-rigid or rigid …
adjacent segments after mono-segmental floating fusion with posterior semi-rigid or rigid …
Medical optimization of lumbar fusion in the osteoporotic patient
MT Morris, SP Tarpada, V Tabatabaie, W Cho - Archives of Osteoporosis, 2018 - Springer
Purpose In patients undergoing lumbar fusion, osteoporosis has been shown to lead to
poorer outcomes and greater incidence of fusion-related complications. Given the …
poorer outcomes and greater incidence of fusion-related complications. Given the …
Sagittal malalignment has a significant association with postoperative leg pain in adult spinal deformity patients
M Takemoto, L Boissière, F Novoa, JM Vital… - European Spine …, 2016 - Springer
Purpose To evaluate the association between spinopelvic sagittal parameters and leg pain
in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) after adjusting for demographic and surgical …
in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) after adjusting for demographic and surgical …
[HTML][HTML] Risk factors for L5 pedicle fractures after single-level posterior spinal fusion
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Pedicle fractures are a rare but potentially devastating
complication of posterior instrumented spinal fusion (PSF). Preoperative awareness of the …
complication of posterior instrumented spinal fusion (PSF). Preoperative awareness of the …