Instrumentation Techniques to Prevent Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Proximal Junctional Failure in Adult Spinal Deformity Correction: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies [PDF]
Global Spine Journal, 2022 Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: To summarize the results of clinical studies investigating spinal instrumentation techniques aiming to reduce the postoperative incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and/or failure (PJF) in adult ...
Timon F. G. Vercoulen MD +4 more
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Efficacy of Proximal Junctional Tethering in Spinal Fusion Surgery for Preventing Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Proximal Junctional Failure: A Meta-analysis [PDF]
NeurospineObjective Spinal fusion surgery is effective for treating various adult spinal deformities. However, spinal fusion surgery is associated with the risk of adjacent segment disease (ASD; 5%–30%), particularly proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and proximal
Yu-Chi Hsu +12 more
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Proximal Junctional Failure in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: An In-depth Review [PDF]
Neurospine, 2023 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 various complications, one of which is proximal junctional failure (PJF)
Mitsuru Yagi +4 more
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Odontoid Fracture as Proximal Junctional Failure in Patients With Multilevel Spine Fusions [PDF]
Global Spine Journal, 2023 Study Design: Retrospective study. Objective: Proximal junctional failure (PJF) commonly occurs as a recognized potential outcome of fusion surgery. Here we describe a unique series of patients with multilevel spine fusion including the cervical spine ...
Bryan M. Ladd MD +5 more
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Revision Strategy for Proximal Junctional Failure: Combined Effect of Proximal Extension and Focal Correction [PDF]
Global Spine JournalStudy design Retrospective review of a prospectively-collected multicenter database. Objectives The objective of this study was to determine optimal strategies in terms of focal angular correction and length of proximal extension during revision for PJF.
Renaud Lafage MS +16 more
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Hybrid Posterior Fixation Incorporating Cervical Facet Fixation for the Treatment of Proximal Junctional Failure [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsIntroduction: Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and proximal junctional failure (PJF) are well-recognized complications following long thoracolumbar fusion constructs and frequently require complex revision surgery.
Micah W Smith
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Proximal junctional failure prevention in adult spinal deformity surgery utilizing interlaminar fixation constructs [PDF]
Orthopedic Reviews, 2019 Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a common complication following fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity. PJK and proximal junctional failure (PJF) may lead to pain, neurological injury, reoperation, and increased healthcare costs.
Alan H. Daniels +6 more
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Estimation of proximal junctional failure and associated risk factors in adult spine deformity surgery: an observational study from a single institution [PDF]
Asian Spine JournalStudy Design A retrospective observational cohort study. Purpose To estimate the proximal junctional failure (PJF) rate and identify associated factors.
Vishwajeet Singh +7 more
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Proximal Junctional Failure Development Despite Achieving Ideal Sagittal Correction According to Age-Adjusted Alignment Target in Patients With Adult Spinal Deformity: Risk Factor Analysis of 196 Cases Undergoing Low Thoracic to Pelvic Fusion [PDF]
NeurospineObjective To identify the risk factors for proximal junctional failure (PJF) after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery despite ideal sagittal correction according to age-adjusted alignment target.
Se-Jun Park +5 more
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Incidence and Risk Factors of Recurrent Proximal Junctional Failure in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery [PDF]
Global Spine JournalStudy Design Retrospective cohort study. Objectives This study aimed to examine the incidence and risk factors for recurrent proximal junctional failure (R-PJF) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.
Se-Jun Park MD, PhD +4 more
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