The Effect of Spinopelvic Parameters on the Development of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Early Onset: Mean 4.5-Year Follow-up
Conclusions:
In EOS patients undergoing growth-friendly surgery for EOS, preoperative TK>50 degrees was associated with increased risk for radiographic PJK. Postoperative PI−LL>20 degrees, PT≥30 degrees, and overcorrection of PT and PI−LL increased risk for PJF. Rib-based distraction construct decreased the risk for radiographic PJK in contrast with the spine-based constructs.
Level of Evidence:
Level III.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Early Onset Scoliosis Source Type: research
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