Risk factors for proximal junctional kyphosis in a multicenter study of Lenke type 5 and 6 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients.

Josephine R CouryZeeshan M SardarYong ShenMark RenRasheed Hosein-Woodleynull nullLawrence G Lenke

Published in: Spine deformity (2023)

In Lenke 5/6 curves, no patient with a UIV 4 or more levels caudal to the thoracic kyphosis apex had PJK up to 5 years postoperatively. PJA greater than 8° was identified as a risk factor for PJK. Patients with radiographic PJK had worse SRS scores 5 years postoperatively.

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