Wednesday, September 26, 2018 7:35 AM–9:00 AM ePosters: P9. Potential proximal junctional kyphosis prophylaxis using a novel rib and transverse process band tethering technique in the thoracic spine: a biomechanical study

• Published in: The spine journal Vol. 18; no. 8; pp. S145 - S146
• Main Authors: Rahm, Mark D., Hart, Robert A., Brooks, Daina M., Mirable, Belin A., Patel, Pavan D., Hughes, Jessica L., Bucklen, Brandon
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.08.2018

Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and failure (PJF) are established complications following surgical correction of adult spinal deformity, particularly in patients with low bone density. To mitigate the risk, alternative fixation solutions to traditional pedicle screws (PS) have been proposed. Poly...