Adjacent segment disease on hip joint as a complication of spinal fusion surgery including sacroiliac joint fixation

ConclusionThis study identified spinal fixation surgery that includes SIJF as a predictor for radiographic progression of hip OA over 12 months. We should pay attention to hip joint lesions after adult spinal deformity surgery, including SIJF.

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Source: European Spine Journal - January 3, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research