Selection of the optimal distal fusion level for Scheuermann kyphosis with different curve patterns: when can we stop above the sagittal stable vertebra?
Yanjie XuZongshan HuLinlin ZhangAbdukahar KiramChen LingZezhang ZhuYong QiuZhen LiuPublished in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2022)
Shorter fusion stopping at SSV-1 achieved comparable clinical outcomes and did not increase the risk of DJK for both STK and STLK patients. For patients whose preoperative LIV-PSVL < - 37.35 mm, extending fusion to SSV is an acceptable solution to prevent DJK.