The Hybrid Open Muscle-Sparing Approach in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients Undergoing Lower Thoracic Fusion to the Pelvis

The Hybrid Open Muscle-Sparing Approach in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients Undergoing Lower Thoracic Fusion to the Pelvis

Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a difficult complication to manage following adult spinal deformity surgery. Particularly in spinal fusions from the lower thoracic spine down to pelvis, PJK is a major consideration. While the open posterior approach allows for excellent visualization and prepa...

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Main Authors: Paul J. Park, Joe M. Lombardi, Lawrence G. Lenke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society 2021-03-01
Series:Neurospine
Subjects:
deformity
proximal junctional kyphosis
hybrid approach
Online Access:http://www.e-neurospine.org/upload/pdf/ns-2040334-167.pdf

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