Posterior long-segment spinal fusion may lead to proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK). The
present study sought to identify the appropriate fusion levels required in order to prevent …

Introduction In idiopathic scoliosis, the anterior spinal column has rotated away from the
midline and has become longer through unloading and expansion of the intervertebral …

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the risk of upper instrumented vertebra
(UIV) fractures associated with UIV screw fixation (unicortical vs bicortical) and …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Pedicle fractures are a rare but potentially devastating
complication of posterior instrumented spinal fusion (PSF). Preoperative awareness of the …

Cervical myelopathy is a well‑described medulla spinalis syndrome characterized by
sensory disorders, such as pain, numbness, or paresthesia in the limbs, and motor …

Study Design. A retrospective study. Objective. To investigate the incidence, risk factors, and
evolution of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in young children who underwent posterior …

Purpose Cervical spine alignment interests appeared recently and relationships between
the pelvis and the cervical spine have been reported but remain unclear. In this study …

OBJECTIVE Sagittal alignment is an important predictor of functional outcomes after surgery
for adult spinal deformity (ASD). A rigid spinal column may create a large lever arm that may …

Cervical Alignment Changes in Patients Developing Proximal J... : Neurosurgery Cervical
Alignment Changes in Patients Developing Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Following Surgical …

One of the most common sources of spinal pain syndromes is the facet joints. Cervical,
thoracic, and lumbar facet joint pain syndromes comprise 55%, 42%, and 31% of chronic …