Incidence, Mode, and Location of Acute Proximal Junctional Failures After Surgical Treatment of Adult Spinal Deformity

2012303 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Richard A. Hostin · Baylor University Medical Center

Ian McCarthy · Baylor Scott & White Health

Michael O’Brien · Baylor University

Shay Bess · Rocky Mountain MS Center

Breton Line · Rocky Mountain MS Center

Oheneba Boachie-Adjei · Hospital for Special Surgery

Doug Burton ·

Abstract

APJFs were identified in 5.6% of patients undergoing surgical treatment of adult spinal deformity, with failures occurring primarily in the TL region of the spine. There is evidence that the mode of failure differs depending on the location of UIV, with TL failures more likely due to fracture and UT failures more likely due to soft-tissue failures.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 38, Issue 12, pp. 1008-1015

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e318271319c

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