Publications by authors named "CheolHyun Jung"
Background Context: Instrumentation failure, notably rod fracture (RF), may occur even after ideal spinal deformity correction in adult spinal deformity (ASD). As RF is the major reason behind a revision surgery, various risk factors of RF are reported in literature, including pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) technique itself. However, whether hip and knee joint diseases serve as another risk factor for RF remains unexplored.
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- Rod fracture (RF) is the leading cause of revision surgery in adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients, necessitating an analysis of treatment strategies among 139 patients aged 65 and older who underwent long-segment fixation.
- The study divided patients into three revision methods: simple rod replacement, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) added, and accessory rod insertion, monitoring outcomes over an average period of 28 months.
- Findings indicated that re-RF occurred most frequently in the simple rod replacement group and were completely absent in the LLIF group, suggesting that additional support methods may enhance stability and reduce recurrence of RF after surgery.
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- This study analyzed the effects of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction in patients aged 50 and older, comparing outcomes with those under 50.
- The research involved 28 older patients matched with younger counterparts based on sex, assessing their clinical results and failure rates over an average follow-up period of about 3.6 years.
- Outcomes showed that older patients had worse clinical scores and higher failure rates, suggesting that PCL reconstruction may be less effective in these patients, prompting surgeons to exercise caution when treating older individuals.