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ArticleSpine deformity2024

Surgical technique: proximal extension of instrumentation using sublaminar bands for salvage of postoperative proximal junctional failure in pediatric patients.

Mason A Fawcett, Richard M Schwend

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Mason A FawcettKU School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA. mfawcett@kumc.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-7185-4842
Richard M SchwendDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0620-4421
Children's Mercy Hospital · USUniversity of Kansas · US

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Abstract

purposeProximal junctional failure is a complication that can occur following posterior spine surgery with instrumentation. The ability to surgically revise this complication is important for the spine surgeon, yet there is little literature on the topic, especially for pediatric patients.

methodsThe technique we describe involves proximal extension of the existing instrumentation using paired levels of sublaminar bands that allows for a smooth transition of forces at the junction of instrumented and non-instrumented regions of the spine.

resultsThe results of this technique have been promising with a case series demonstrating improved radiographic and clinical outcomes for eight children at a minimum of 1 year follow-up.

conclusionThis a reliable, effective, and safe technique for salvage of PJF in children that uses posterior osteotomies and proximal extension of the instrumentation using sublaminar bands, resulting in gradual load sharing correction to restore sagittal balance.

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Postoperative ComplicationsSalvage TherapySpinal FusionAdolescentChildFemaleHumansMaleOsteotomyTreatment OutcomePediatricsPosterior spinal fusionProximal junctional failureProximal junctional kyphosisRevision surgeryScoliosis revisionSublaminar bands

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