Analysis of Rod Fracture at the Lumbosacral Junction Following Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity

CONCLUSIONS: In this study, the greatest risk factors for postoperative lumbosacral RF after ASD surgery were THA history, severe obesity, and postoperative anterior disc height of ≥10. For patients at higher risk, the use of multirods is considered necessary.PMID:38379381 | DOI:10.31616/asj.2023.0182

Source: Asian Spine Journal - February 21, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tsuyoshi Sakuma Toshiaki Kotani Yasushi Iijima Tsutomu Akazawa Seiji Ohtori Shohei Minami Source Type: research