Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
June 2015
Study Design: An electronic survey administered to Scoliosis Research Society membership.
Objective: To characterize surgeon views regarding proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and proximal junctional failure (PJF) management providing the framework in which a PJK/PJF classification system and treatment guidelines could be established.
Summary Of Background Data: PJK/PJF are common complications of adult spinal deformity surgery.
Study Design: Systematic review of literature.
Objective: To perform a comprehensive English language systematic literature review of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and proximal junctional failure (PJF), concentrating on incidence, risk factors, health related quality of life impact, prevention strategy, and classification systems.
Summary Of Background Data: PJK and PJF are well described clinical pathologies and are a frequent cause of revision surgery.