Proximal junctional kyphosis: What we didn't know, what we think we know, and what we need to know
AC Kaidi, JS Smith, HJ Kim - Seminars in Spine Surgery, 2023 - Elsevier
Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a common post-operative phenomenon among
patients with adult spinal deformity. In a subset of cases, PJK can progress to proximal …
patients with adult spinal deformity. In a subset of cases, PJK can progress to proximal …
[HTML][HTML] Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with or without release of the anterior longitudinal ligament–a single-center, retrospective observational cohort study
S Högl-Roy, N Hejrati, FC Stengel, S Motov… - North American Spine …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background: Transforaminal anterior release (TFAR) is a technical extension of the
transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure with deliberate release of the …
transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure with deliberate release of the …
Morphological description of sagittal lumbar spinal alignment using curve magnitude, span, and apex—the multiethnic alignment normative study (MEANS)
HWD Hey, HK Wong, GKP Liu, HW Tay, ZM Sardar… - The Spine Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND CONTEXT Current definition of lumbar lordosis uses the L1-S1
angle. Prevailing classification of sagittal spinal morphology, derived from a young adult …
angle. Prevailing classification of sagittal spinal morphology, derived from a young adult …
Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Prevention Strategies Focused on Alignment
M Balmaceno-Criss, D Alsoof, R Lafage… - International Journal of …, 2023 - ijssurgery.com
Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a complex pathology associated with spinal malalignment in
the coronal, sagittal, and axial planes. Proximal junction kyphosis (PJK) is a complication of …
the coronal, sagittal, and axial planes. Proximal junction kyphosis (PJK) is a complication of …
A Standardized Curriculum Improves Trainee Rod Bending Proficiency in Spinal Deformity Surgery. Results of a Prospective Randomized Controlled Educational …
Methods: Junior (PGY1 to 2) and senior (PGY3-fellow) surgical trainees at a single
academic institution were prospectively enrolled in a rod bending simulation using a T7 …
academic institution were prospectively enrolled in a rod bending simulation using a T7 …
Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Following Long Instrumented Fusion from L1 to Sacrum: Age Itself Does Not Independently …
J Ahn, YH Kim, YC Kim, KT Kim, SM Kim, JB Park… - 2024 - preprints.org
This study is a retrospective analysis aimed to understand the incidence and risk factors of
proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) following long instrumented spinal fusion from L1 to the …
proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) following long instrumented spinal fusion from L1 to the …
Are Surgical Outcomes Different According to Baseline Balance Status in Elderly Patients with Degenerative Sagittal Imbalance?
SJ Park, CS Lee, JS Park, DH Kang - Spine - journals.lww.com
Study design. Retrospective study. Objective. We sought to compare surgical outcomes
according to baseline balance statuses in elderly patients with degenerative sagittal …
according to baseline balance statuses in elderly patients with degenerative sagittal …
Hook Fixation at Uppermost Instrumented Vertebra+ 1 Reduced Proximal Junctional Failure in Adult Patients With Spinal Deformity Having Achieved Optimal …
SJ Park, JS Park, DH Kang, HJ Kim, CS Lee - Neurosurgery, 2022 - journals.lww.com
METHODS: Patients aged 60 years or older with adult spinal deformity who underwent≥ 5-
level fusion to the sacrum were initially screened. Among them, only patients who achieved …
level fusion to the sacrum were initially screened. Among them, only patients who achieved …
The Role of Pelvic Compensation in Sagittal Balance and Imbalance: The Impact of Pelvic Compensation on Spinal Alignment and Clinical Outcomes Following Adult …
Z Wang, X Chen, X Hu, H Zhang, W Zhu, D Wang… - …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
METHODS: A total of 145 adult spinal deformity patients who received deformity correction
were analyzed. Radiographic and clinical outcomes were collected for statistical analysis …
were analyzed. Radiographic and clinical outcomes were collected for statistical analysis …