Complications of Spinal Fusion for Scheuermann Kyphosis

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Authors

Jeffrey D. Coe · Silicon Valley University

Justin S. Smith · University of Virginia

Sigurd Berven · University of California, San Francisco

Vincent Arlet · Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

William F. Donaldson · University of Pittsburgh

Darrell S. Hanson · Baylor College of Medicine

Ram Mudiyam

Abstract

The incidence of complications associated with spinal fusion for SK in adults is significantly greater than in pediatric patients. There were no significant differences in complication rates between PSF and same-day ASF/PSF procedures. These data may be used to counsel patients regarding complications associated with spinal fusion for SK in the hands of experienced spinal deformity surgeons.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 35, Issue 1, pp. 99-103

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181c47f0f

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