OBJECTIVE This study was designed to investigate the correlation between insertion depth of artificial disc and postoperative kyphotic deformity after Prodisc-C total disc replacement surgery, and the range of artificial disc insertion depth which is effective in preventing postoperative whole cervical or segmental kyphotic deformity. METHODS A retrospective radiological analysis was performe...

STUDY DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to investigate the preoperative factors for postlaminoplasty kyphotic deformity in cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) patients without preoperative kyphotic alignment focused on the cervical sagittal balance. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA After laminoplasty (LAMP), appropriate decompression may be obtained when ce...

STUDY DESIGN A prospective clinical study. PURPOSE The objective of the present study was to evaluate the behavior of spinal deformities in tuberculosis (TB) of the spine during the initial 2 years and to suggest remedial measures. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE Spinal TB is the most common cause of a kyphotic deformity in many parts of the world. Treatment of the established deformity is difficult...

conclusions application of pedicular screw in unstable upper and middle thoracic spine fractures is an effective method that can correct kyphotic deformity and anterolisthesis and improve neurologic deficit. background treatment of unstable upper and middle thoracic spine fractures remains controversial. there is no consensus regarding optimal treatment. objectives in this study, we evaluated t...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical approach for treating vertebral compression fractures, including osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of balloon inflation and postural reduction on balloon kyphoplasty for the deformity correction of vertebral compression fractures and to explore the correl...

STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. PURPOSE To investigate the relation between the progression of kyphotic deformity and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in conservatively treated stable thoracolumbar fractures. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE When treated conservatively, excessive progression of kyphotic deformity and vertebral compression can emerge during follow-up. We sought to identify ...

STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE To report the use of a reliable and safe technique for the surgical management of severe and rigid angular kyphotic deformities with neurologic deficits. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Severe and rigid angular kyphotic deformity can result in difficult to treat neurologic deficits. Previously described techniques are an ordeal for both the patient and...

Spinal kyphotic deformity after spinal laminectomy or laminoplasty is more common in pediatric patients than adults. Laminectomy can lead to decreased cartilage growth, anterior wedging and posterior spinal muscle insufficiency which can result in kyphotic deformity. Herein we outline a case report of a child presenting with kyphotic deformity after receiving a spinal laminectomy to treat a pen...