32. DJK and revision rates in multilevel posterior cervical fusions terminating at the cervicothoracic junction

Despite the consensus that posterior cervical fusion can be used to treat multiple cervical pathologies, questions remain as to if crossing the cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) influences the rate of revision and how radiographic outcomes may differ. Even less is known about how crossing the CTJ may predict the development of adjacent segment disease. A retrospective review of 91 posterior cervical fusion patients was performed comparing long constructs ( ≥3 levels) terminating at C7 vs T1-3. Revision and DJK rates were compared between the two groups.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research