When are Short Fusions Successful in Cervical Deformity Surgery?

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Themistocles Protopsaltis · New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital

Matthew S. Galetta · New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital

Fares Ani · New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital

Ethan W. Ayres · New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital

Robert K. Eastlack · Scripps Clinic Medical Group

J. Joshua Smith · University of Virginia Medical Center

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Although short fusions can result in excellent outcomes with less extensive surgeries, those with more severe deformities may require longer fusions. SF should be avoided in patients with a BL C2S>26° due to the increased risk of complications and realignment failure.

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Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

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Published in: Spine

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000005634

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