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

Tolga Sursal, Han Jo Kim, Juan Pablo Sardi, Chun-Po Yen and Justin S. Smith
International Journal of Spine Surgery October 2023, 17 (S2) S26-S37; DOI: https://doi.org/10.14444/8515
Tolga Sursal
1 Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Han Jo Kim
2 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY, USA
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Juan Pablo Sardi
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Chun-Po Yen
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Justin S. Smith
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vol. 17 no. S2 S26-S37
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https://doi.org/10.14444/8515
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37673684

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International Journal of Spine Surgery
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2211-4599
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  • Published online October 9, 2023.

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  1. Tolga Sursal, MD1,
  2. Han Jo Kim, MD2,
  3. Juan Pablo Sardi, MD1,
  4. Chun-Po Yen, MD1 and
  5. Justin S. Smith, MD, PHD1⇑
  1. 1 Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
  2. 2 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, NY, USA
  1. Correspondence to Justin S. Smith, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, PO Box 800212, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA; jss7f{at}virginia.edu
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International Journal of Spine Surgery Oct 2023, 17 (S2) S26-S37; DOI: 10.14444/8515

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