[HTML][HTML] Selective thoracolumbar fusion in adult spinal deformity double curves with circumferential minimally invasive surgery: 2-year minimum follow-up: Presented …

N Anand, J Robinson, A Chung, D Gendelberg… - … of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2023 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Selection of the upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) level for adult spinal
deformity (ASD) remains controversial. Although selective fusion attempts have been …

[HTML][HTML] Biomechanical evaluation of different semi-rigid junctional fixation techniques using finite element analysis

JL van Agtmaal, RJP Doodkorte, AK Roth, K Ito… - Clinical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Proximal junctional failure is a common complication attributed to the rigidity of
long pedicle screw fixation constructs used for surgical correction of adult spinal deformity …

Use of Tethers for Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Prophylaxis in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Review of Current Clinical Evidence

T Sursal, HJ Kim, JP Sardi, CP Yen… - International Journal of …, 2023 - ijssurgery.com
Background Surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) often involves long-segment posterior
instrumentation that introduces stress at the proximal junction that can result in proximal …

Biomechanical Characterization of Semi-Rigid Constructs and the Potential Effect on Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in the Thoracic Spine

C Cadieux - 2022 - search.proquest.com
Long spinal fusions are the mainstay of treatment in adult spinal deformity; however,
proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a common and potentially catastrophic complication …