Preoperative Radiographic Evaluation of Thoracic Flexibility and Compensation for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. How to Select Optimal Upper Instrumented Vertebra to Prevent Proximal Junctional Kyphosis

Conclusion. Because of their significantly high risk for PJK, in patients with ASD and prone ΔTK>11.5° and supine ΔTK>18.5°, the upper-thoracic spine should be considered for UIV. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: DEFORMITY Source Type: research