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Zhang W, Yin W, Cui X, Chai Z, Zheng G, Ding Y, Wang H, Zhai Y, Yu H. Operative strategies for ankylosing spondylitis-related thoracolumbar kyphosis: focus on the cervical stiffness, coronal imbalance and hip involvement. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:723. [PMID: 37697276 PMCID: PMC10494390 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06810-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical stiffness, coronal imbalance and limited hip movement all play crucial roles in designing the corrective surgery for ankylosing spondylitis-related thoracolumbar kyphosis (AS-TLK). However, a comprehensive classification and tailored strategies for directing clinical work are lacking. This study aims to investigate the types and surgical strategies for AS-TLK that consider cervical stiffness, coronal imbalance and hip involvement as the key factors. METHODS 25 consecutive AS-TLK patients were divided into three types according to their accompanying features: Type I: with a flexible cervical spine; Type IIA: with a stiff cervical spine; Type IIB: with coronal imbalance; Type IIC: with limited hip movement. Type III is the mixed type with at least two conditions of Type II. Individual strategies were given correspondingly. Spinal-pelvic-femoral parameters were measured, Scoliosis Research Society outcome instrument-22 (SRS-22) was used and complications were recorded and analysed. RESULTS All patients (Type I 10, Type II 8 and Type III 7) underwent surgery successfully. 13 cases with 16 complications were recorded and cured. The patients were followed up for 24-65 months with an average of 33.0 ± 9.6 months. Both the sagittal and coronal parameters were corrected and decreased significantly (all, p < 0.05). SRS-22 scores showed a satisfactory outcome. CONCLUSION Thoracolumbar kyphosis secondary to ankylosing spondylitis are complex and variable. Considering the factors of cervical stiffness, coronal imbalance and hip involvement assists in making decisions individually and achieving a desired surgical result.
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- Wei Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 236000, China
- Clinical Research Center for Spinal Deformity of Anhui Province, Anhui, 236000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 236000, China
- Clinical Research Center for Spinal Deformity of Anhui Province, Anhui, 236000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 236000, China
- Clinical Research Center for Spinal Deformity of Anhui Province, Anhui, 236000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 236000, China
- Clinical Research Center for Spinal Deformity of Anhui Province, Anhui, 236000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 236000, China
- Clinical Research Center for Spinal Deformity of Anhui Province, Anhui, 236000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 236000, China
- Clinical Research Center for Spinal Deformity of Anhui Province, Anhui, 236000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 236000, China
- Clinical Research Center for Spinal Deformity of Anhui Province, Anhui, 236000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 236000, China
- Clinical Research Center for Spinal Deformity of Anhui Province, Anhui, 236000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Fuyang People's Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anhui, 236000, China.
- Clinical Research Center for Spinal Deformity of Anhui Province, Anhui, 236000, China.
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Zhao SZ, Qian BP, Huang JC, Qiao M, Wang B, Qiu Y. Does the Change of Acetabular Anteversion Result From Lumbar Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy in Ankylosing Spondylitis-Related Kyphosis After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty? Global Spine J 2023; 13:696-704. [PMID: 33878899 DOI: 10.1177/21925682211004920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. OBJECTIVES To analyze the change in acetabular anteversion (AA) after lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients with thoracolumbar kyphosis who have already undergone total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS AS patients with thoracolumbar kyphosis following lumbar PSO from January 2005 to January 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Only the patients performed with THA prior to the PSO were included. AA was measured on the full-length standing posterior-anterior radiographs using the ellipse method. RESULTS Twenty patients (34 hips) with a mean age of 36.8 years (range, 22 to 63 years) were included. After lumbar PSO, AA was reduced from 18.59° to 5.85° (P < 0.001). Postoperative change in AA was correlated with the spinal deformity correction. Additionally, the change in AA postoperatively was correlated with pelvic incidence (PI) (R = 0.346, P = 0.045). Although the postoperative change in sagittal vertical axis (SVA) was larger in the patients after L2 or L3 PSO (153.97 mm vs 70.03 mm, P = 0.006), no difference was found in the postoperative change in AA (12.83° vs 10.96°, P = 0.540) compared with the patients following L1 PSO. CONCLUSIONS AA was significantly decreased following lumbar PSO and the postoperative change in AA was correlated with the magnitude of spinal deformity correction. Notably, the effect of osteotomy level on the postoperative change in AA was limited in the AS patients underwent 1-level PSO.
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- Shi-Zhou Zhao
- Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
- Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
- Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Virk S, Lafage R, Elysee J, Passias P, Kim HJ, Qureshi S, Lafage V. Cervical Paraspinal Muscle Fatty Infiltration is Directly Related to Extension Reserve in Patients With Cervical Spine Pathology. Clin Spine Surg 2023; 36:E22-E28. [PMID: 35759773 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between paracervical muscle area, density, and fat infiltration and cervical alignment among patients presenting with cervical spine pathology. BACKGROUND CONTEXT The impact of cervical spine alignment on clinical outcomes has been extensively studied, but little is known about the association between spinal alignment and cervical paraspinal musculature. METHODS We examined computed tomography scans and radiographs for patients presenting with cervical spine pathology. The posterior paracervical muscle area, density, and fat infiltration was calculated on axial slices at C2, C4, C6, and T1. We measured radiographic parameters including cervical sagittal vertical axis, cervical lordosis, T1 slope (T1S), range of motion of the cervical spine. We performed Pearson correlation tests to determine if there were significant relationships between muscle measurements and alignment parameters. RESULTS The study included 51 patients. The paracervical muscle area was higher for males at C2 ( P =0.005), C4 ( P =0.001), and T1 ( P =0.002). There was a positive correlation between age and fat infiltration at C2, C4, C6, and T1 (all P <0.05). The cervical sagittal vertical axis positively correlated with muscle cross-sectional area at C2 ( P =0.013) and C4 ( P =0.013). Overall cervical range of motion directly correlated with muscle density at C2 ( r =0.48, P =0.003), C4 ( r =0.41, P =0.01), and C6 ( r =0.53. P <0.001) and indirectly correlated with fat infiltration at C2 ( r =-0.40, P =0.02), C4 ( r =-0.32, P =0.04), and C6 ( r =-0.35, P =0.02). Muscle density correlated directly with reserve of extension at C2 ( r =0.57, P =0.009), C4 ( r =0.48, P =0.037), and C6 ( r =0.47, P =0.033). Reserve of extension indirectly correlated with fat infiltration at C2 ( r =0.65, P =0.006), C4 ( r =0.47, P =0.037), and C6 ( r =0.48, P =0.029). CONCLUSIONS We have identified specific changes in paracervical muscle that are associated with a patient's ability to extend their cervical spine.
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- Sohrab Virk
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwell Health, Great Neck
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery
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Ma S, Zhou Z, Ge Z, Wang Y, Wan W, Zhou R, Yang C, Cao K. Global realignment after posterior vertebral column resection in severe thoracolumbar post-tubercular kyphosis: correlation with patient-reported outcomes. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2023; 47:201-208. [PMID: 36326896 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05620-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate spinal realignment in patients with severe post-tubercular kyphosis (PTK) who underwent posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) and its correlation with patient-reported outcomes (PROs). METHODS Eighty-two patients were included in this study. Spinopelvic parameters (focal scoliosis (FS), coronal balance (CB), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), focal kyphosis (FK), C2-7 lordosis (CL), thoracic kyphosis (TK), lumbar lordosis (LL), sacral slope (SS), pelvic tilt (PT), pelvic incidence (PI), and pelvic incidence minus lumbar lordosis (PI-LL)) and PROs (Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)) were analyzed. The correlation between spinopelvic parameters and PROs was evaluated. RESULTS FK, FS, CL, TK, LL, and PI-LL significantly changed after surgery. FK decreased from pre-operative 108.5 ± 16.4° to 31.8 ± 4.5° at three months after surgery and increased to 38.7 ± 6.6° at final follow-up (P < 0.001). FS decreased from pre-operative 20.9 ± 2.2° to 5.1 ± 2.2° at final follow-up (P < 0.001). CL decreased from pre-operative 7.2 ± 7.3° to 3.3 ± 8.3° at final follow-up (P = 0.002). TK improved from pre-operative - 5.6 ± 7.1° to 12.9 ± 8.2° at final follow-up (P < 0.001). LL decreased from pre-operative 75.5 ± 12.6° to 45.5 ± 7.9° at final follow-up (P < 0.001). PI-LL improved from pre-operative - 24.8 ± 13.4° to 4.8 ± 9.9° at final follow-up (P < 0.001). The improvement of PROs was found to be significantly correlated with the variations of FK, CL, TK, LL, and PI-LL. The multiple regression analysis revealed that FK was an independent predictor for the improvement of VAS and ODI. CONCLUSIONS PVCR is effective in treating severe PTK, which can significantly improve patients' clinical and radiographic outcomes. Spine surgeons should pay more attention to reducing the residual kyphosis.
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- Shengbiao Ma
- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, #1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330209, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, #1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330209, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, #1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330209, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, #1519 Dongyue Avenue, Nanchang, 330209, Jiangxi, China.
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Ma S, Zhou Z, Yu H, Zhong J, Xiong J, Xu J, Deng W, Cao K. Global Spinal Realignment After Osteotomized Debridement in Active Lumbar Spinal Tuberculosis: Correlation with Patient-Reported Outcomes. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:e1153-e1160. [PMID: 35659592 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.05.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Osteotomized debridement (OD) has been proved to be highly effective in treating active thoracolumbar tuberculosis (TB); however, no research has investigated how OD affects spinal alignment. The goal of this study was to explore the global alignment compensatory mechanism after lumbar OD, as well as the correlation between spinopelvic parameters and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). METHODS Sixty-two patients with active lumbar spinal TB who underwent OD surgery were included. Spinopelvic parameters (C2-7 Cobb angle [C2-7 CA], sagittal vertical axis [SVA], proximal thoracic kyphosis, thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis [LL], sacral slope [SS], pelvic tilt [PT], pelvic incidence [PI], spinosacral angle, and PI minus LL [PI-LL]) and PROs (Oswestry Disability Index [ODI] and Visual Analog Scale [VAS] score) were reviewed. The correlation between spinopelvic realignment and improved PROs was evaluated. RESULTS Compared with preoperative measurements, C2-7 CA, proximal thoracic kyphosis, thoracic kyphosis, LL, SS, and spinosacral angle significantly increased after OD, whereas SVA, PT, and PI-LL significantly decreased. ODI and VAS score significantly improved postoperatively. The improvement of VAS was observed to be correlated with variations of C2-7 CA, SVA, LL, and PI-LL. The improvement of ODI was found to be correlated with variations of SVA, LL, and PI-LL. The multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that LL was an independent predictor for ODI and VAS score. CONCLUSIONS The whole spine and pelvis are involved in realignment after lumbar spinal OD, which is closely related to PROs. More attention should be drawn to restoring an appropriate LL in lumbar TB surgery.
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- Shengbiao Ma
- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Orthopedic Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
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Zhao SZ, Qian BP, Huang JC, Qiao M, Wang B, Qiu Y. Failure patterns and related risk factors of sagittal reconstruction following pedicle subtraction osteotomy in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and thoracolumbar kyphosis. Neurosurg Focus 2021; 51:E7. [PMID: 34598148 DOI: 10.3171/2021.7.focus21146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to analyze the specific patterns and risk factors of sagittal reconstruction failure in ankylosing spondylitis (AS)-related thoracolumbar kyphosis after pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO). METHODS A retrospective study was performed in patients with AS and thoracolumbar kyphosis after lumbar PSO with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Patients were classified as having successful realignment (group A), inadequate correction immediately postoperatively (group B), and sagittal decompensation during follow-up (group C) according to the immediately postoperative and latest follow-up sagittal vertical axis (SVA). Radiographic parameters and clinical outcomes were collected. Pelvic tilt (PT) was used to assess the magnitude of pelvic backward rotation. Hip structural damage and ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament (ALL) at the proximal junction, PSO level, and distal junction were also evaluated on radiographs. RESULTS Overall, 109 patients with a mean age of 35.3 years were included. Patients in both group B (n = 16) and group C (n = 13) were older than those in group A (n = 80) (mean ages 43.6 vs 32.9 years, p < 0.011; and 39.2 vs 32.9 years, p = 0.018; respectively). Age (OR 1.102, p = 0.011), and preoperative PT (OR 1.171, p = 0.041) and SVA (OR 1.041, p = 0.016) were identified as independent risk factors of inadequate correction. Additionally, a higher distribution of patients with adequate ALL ossification at the PSO level was found in group B than in group A (37.5% vs 22.5%, p = 0.003). Age (OR 1.101, p = 0.011) and preoperative SVA (OR 1.013, p = 0.020) were identified as independent risk factors of sagittal decompensation. Furthermore, compared with group A, group C showed a higher distribution of patients with severe hip structural damage (15.4% vs 0, p = 0.018) and higher incidences of rod fracture (RF) (38.5% vs 8.8%, p = 0.011) and pseudarthrosis (15.4% vs 0, p = 0.018). Additionally, the incidence of RF (19.6% vs 6.9%, p = 0.045) and changes in the proximal junctional angle (0.5° vs 2.2°, p = 0.027) and the distal junctional angle (0.3° vs 2.2°, p = 0.019) were lower during follow-up in patients with adequate ALL ossification than in those without adequate ossification. CONCLUSIONS Sagittal reconstruction failure in patients with AS could be attributed to inadequate correction immediately after surgery (14.7%) and sagittal decompensation during follow-up (11.9%). Adequate ALL ossification was a risk factor of inadequate correction. However, adequate ALL ossification could decrease the development of RF and relieve the junctional kyphotic change during follow-up. Older age and greater baseline SVA were independent risk factors for both inadequate correction and sagittal decompensation.
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- Shi-Zhou Zhao
- 1Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing; and.,2Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- 1Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing; and
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- 1Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing; and.,2Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- 1Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing; and
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- 1Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing; and
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- 1Spine Surgery, Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing; and
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