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    • Biomechanics
    • Radiology

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    • Adjacent segment disease (ASD) is a spectrum of complications following spinal fusion surgery.
    • Post-fusion biomechanical changes increase stress on adjacent spinal segments, particularly in the cervical (C3-C7) and lumbar regions.
    • Risk factors predisposing patients to ASD are actively researched to improve patient counseling and surgical outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the biomechanical forces predisposing adjacent cervical segments to degeneration post-fusion.
    • To examine the diagnostic challenges in evaluating cervical and lumbar adjacent segment disease using radiographic methods.
    • To identify risk factors associated with adjacent segment disease in spinal fusion patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of biomechanical studies analyzing load distribution on adjacent spinal segments after fusion.
    • Analysis of radiographic and clinical diagnostic correlations for cervical adjacent segment disease.
    • Examination of risk factor data from studies on spinal fusion outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Spinal fusion surgery demonstrably increases the mechanical load on adjacent spinal segments.
    • Radiographic and clinical findings in cervical adjacent segment disease often show imprecise correlation, complicating diagnosis.
    • Established risk factors for ASD are identified, aiding in patient selection and informed consent.

    Conclusions:

    • Adjacent segment disease presents significant challenges in both cervical and lumbar spine post-fusion.
    • Accurate diagnosis of ASD requires integrating clinical examination with radiographic findings, despite correlation limitations.
    • While fusion and decompression remain treatment options, arthroplasty shows promise for ASD prevention, pending further long-term data.