Spine
-
Retrospective comparative study. ⋯ From this study a low PI was identified as a risk factor for the occurrence of PJK in Lenke type 5 AIS patients. The occurrence of PJK is influenced by lordotic changes in the fused area and the limited compensatory capacity of the pelvis in patients with a low PI.
-
Retrospective cohort. ⋯ This study suggests that in patients with T2DM, semaglutide treatment is not associated with higher rates of short-term adverse events after CSDF. The effect of semaglutide use on long-term outcomes remains unknown.
-
Systematic review. ⋯ The challenges faced in preventing proximal junctional complications are mired in the heterogenous groundwork by which PJK and PJF are defined. Most definitions of PJK use radiographic thresholds without consideration of clinical relevance and variations in individual alignment. Conversely, definitions of PJF are based on clinical criteria, which are often subjective. Future research should focus on understanding the mechanisms of PJK/PJF, as only then will we be able to accurately define and prevent these complications.
-
Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Modern Concepts in Sagittal Curve Measurement: Comparison of Spline-based and Fixed Landmark Measurements in a Cohort of 1520 Healthy Subjects.
Retrospective multicenter study. ⋯ Our results suggest that the use of TK T1T12 and LL L1S1 is acceptable to assess spinal sagittal curvatures. However, TK T5T12 is not accurate for the thoracic curve and should be used with caution. LL L1S1 can be used to accurately assess the lumbar curve, except in Roussouly type 1.