Publications by authors named "Rachel L Knopp"
Article Synopsis
- The study used a retrospective cohort design to investigate the impact of bracing on proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) after adult spinal deformity correction.
- Starting in 2021, patients who underwent lower thoracic fusions were braced for the first 6 weeks post-surgery, and a non-braced group was matched for comparison based on various factors.
- Results indicated that braced patients experienced significantly lower rates of PJK at one year compared to non-braced patients, suggesting the potential benefits of extension bracing and paving the way for future studies.
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the association between nerve lengthening after adult deformity correction and motor deficits dervied from the upper lumbar plexus or femoral nerve.
Summary Of Background Data: Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery is associated with high rates of neurological deficits.