Risk factors for distal junctional kyphosis after posterior spinal surgery in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a meta-analysis
Ruili Jia,
Yubin Long
Abstract:IntroductionDistal junctional kyphosis (DJK) is a serious complication after posterior spinal surgery in managing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Our study aims to investigate the predictors of DJK in AIS patients.MethodsWe searched the English databases of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for clinical research studies on AIS. To identify the risk factors for DJK, we collected demographic data, such as age, gender, and body mass index (BMI), and sagittal parameters, including preoperative pelvic… Show more
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