To investigate the factors associated with proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK). A systematic
search was performed. The weighted mean difference (WMD) was pooled for continuous …

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery aims to correct abnormal spinal curvature in adults,
leading to improved functionality and reduced pain. However, this surgery is associated with …

Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. To investigate the association between
Hounsfield units (HU) measured at the planned upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) and UIV+ …

Purpose: Adult spinal deformity incidence increases accordingly as the population ages.
Even though surgery is the best option for the treatment, the complications due to surgery …

Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. Understand the benefit of addressing
malalignment in revision surgery for proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK). Summary of …

The common goal of pediatric and adult spinal reconstructive procedures is to minimize long-
term risk of disability, pain, and mortality. A common complication that has proved …

Osteoporosis and Spine Surgery: A Critical Analysis Review : JBJS Reviews Osteoporosis and
Spine Surgery: A Critical Analysis Review : JBJS Reviews JBJS Journal Case Connector …

Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is one main complication in the surgical treatment of
adult spinal deformities. Ending within the thoracolumbar junction (TLJ) should but cannot …

In recent years, advances in the surgical treatment of adult spinal deformity (ASD) have led
to improved outcomes. Although these advances have helped drive the development of …

OBJECTIVE Proximal junctional failure (PJF) is a severe form of proximal junctional
kyphosis. Previous reports on PJF have been limited by heterogeneous cohorts and …