A guide to selecting upper thoracic versus lower thoracic uppermost instrumented vertebra in adult spinal deformity correction
Purpose Operative treatment of adult spinal deformity (ASD) has been shown to improve
patient health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Selection of the uppermost instrumented …
patient health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Selection of the uppermost instrumented …
[HTML][HTML] An evidence based conceptual framework for the multifactorial understanding of proximal junctional kyphosis
Introduction Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a debilitating pathology that arises from a variety
of etiologies. Spinal fusion surgery is the mainstay of treatment for those who do not achieve …
of etiologies. Spinal fusion surgery is the mainstay of treatment for those who do not achieve …
[HTML][HTML] The Role of Thoracic Tilt in Identifying Thoracic Compensation and Predicting Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis
W Qiu, S Zhou, G Han, Z Chen, Z Chen, L Ding, Z Sun… - Spine, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Study Design. A retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients. Objective. To investigate
the clinical value of thoracic tilt (TT) in characterizing thoracic compensation and predicting …
the clinical value of thoracic tilt (TT) in characterizing thoracic compensation and predicting …
Sagittal Balance Concept and Spinopelvic Parameters
M Sadeghian, MR Golbakhsh, A Rahimiam… - Journal of Orthopedic …, 2023 - jost.tums.ac.ir
Abstract “Sagittal balance” is defined by the anatomic relationship between the pelvis and
the spine in the sagittal plane to keep the center of gravity over the feet. It is important to …
the spine in the sagittal plane to keep the center of gravity over the feet. It is important to …