Proximal junction kyphosis (PJK) is a common imaging finding after long-level fusion, and
proximal junctional failure (PJF) is an aggravated form of the progressive disease spectrum …

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 …

Objective Although adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery aims to restore and maintain
alignment, proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) may occur. While existing scoring systems …

During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Republic of Korea (ROK) experienced
three epidemic waves in February, August, and November 2020. These waves, combined …

Objective The objective of this study is to assess differences in complication profiles
between 3-level posterior column osteotomy (PCO) and single-level pedicle subtraction …

Spinal alignment intricately influences functional independence, particularly in older women
with osteopenia experiencing mild neck and back pain. This study elucidates the interplay …

This study measured parameters automatically by marking the point for measuring each
parameter on whole-spine radiographs. Between January 2020 and December 2021, 1017 …

Background: The association of Hounsfield units (HU) and junctional pathologies in adult
cervical deformity (ACD) surgery has not been elucidated. Objective: Assess if the bone …

Background: Adult spinal deformities (ASD) are varied spinal abnormalities, often
necessitating surgical intervention when associated with pain, worsening deformity, or …

Recently, research on artificial intelligence (AI), the most important element of the Fourth
Industrial Revolution, has been actively conducted in the medical field. Medical AI is mainly …