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Junctional kyphosis and junctional failure after multi-segmental posterior cervicothoracic fusion - A retrospective analysis of 64 patients.

Journal Paper/Review - Nov 26, 2020

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Spiessberger A, Dietz N, Grüter B, Virojanapa J, Hollis P, Latefi A. Junctional kyphosis and junctional failure after multi-segmental posterior cervicothoracic fusion - A retrospective analysis of 64 patients. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine 2020; 11:310-315.
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Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
J Craniovertebr Junction Spine 2020; 11
Publication Date
Nov 26, 2020
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0974-8237
Pages
310-315
Brief description/objective

Junctional kyphosis (JK) and junctional failure (JF) are known complications after thoracolumbar spinal deformity surgery. This study aims to define the incidence and possible risk factors for JK/JF following multi-segmental cervicothoracic fusion.