Multilevel non-contiguous thoracic pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed rounded hyperkyphotic deformity of the thoraco-lumbar junction with anterior bony fusion: technical note

Multilevel non-contiguous thoracic pedicle subtraction osteotomy for fixed rounded hyperkyphotic deformity of the thoraco-lumbar junction with anterior bony fusion: technical note

Abstract Background Fixed severe hyperkyphotic deformities spread over more than five vertebral levels represent a therapeutic challenge, especially when the deformity apex is located at the thoraco-lumbar junction, thus requiring a huge amount of correction. The aim of this article is to describe a...

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Main Authors: Faldini Cesare, Barile Francesca, Viroli Giovanni, Manzetti Marco, Geraci Giuseppe, Ruffilli Alberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Subjects:
Kyphosis
Thoracolumbar junction
Pedicle substraction osteotomy
Sagittal imbalance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-022-00665-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-022-00665-4

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