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Proximal junctional kyphosis above long spinal fusions

Léonard Chatelain1, Abbas Dib1, Louise Ponchelet1

  • 1Service de chirurgie orthopédique, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, APHP, Université Paris Cité, 20 rue Leblanc, Paris, France.

Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Surgery & Research : OTSR
|November 24, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a common complication after spinal fusion surgery. Prevention through careful patient assessment, surgical planning, and postoperative monitoring is key to minimizing this risk.

Keywords:
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosisAdult spinal deformityComplicationsLigamentLong fusionPolyester bandProximal junctional kyphosis

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