The Impact of Upper Instrumented Vertebra Orientation on Proximal Junctional Kyphosis: A Novel and Fixed Parameter, Fused Spinopelvic Angle.

Sang-Kyu ImKi Young LeeJung-Hee Lee

Published in: Spine (2022)

The FSPA is a fixed parameter which is not dependent on position. A reduction of the FSPA increases the risk for PJK. The FSPA can be adjusted through PI-LL and LDI. Thus, surgeons should increase the FSPA by adjusting the PI-LL and LDI during ASD surgery to prevent PJK.

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