Authors
Michael P Steinmetz, Jared Miller, Ann Warbel, Ajit A Krishnaney, William Bingaman, Edward C Benzel
Publication date
2006/4/1
Journal
Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine
Volume
4
Issue
4
Pages
278-284
Publisher
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Description
Object
The cervicothoracic junction (CTJ) is the transitional region between the cervical and thoracic sections of the spinal axis. Because it is a transitional zone between the mobile lordotic cervical and rigid kyphotic thoracic spines, the CTJ is a region of potential instability. This potential for instability may be exaggerated by surgical intervention.
Methods
A retrospective review of all patients who underwent surgery involving the CTJ in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation during a 5-year period was performed. The CTJ was strictly defined as encompassing the C-7 vertebra and C7–T1 disc interspace. Patients were examined after surgery to determine if treatment had failed. Failure was defined as construct failure, deformity (progression or de novo), or instability. Variables possibly associated with treatment failure were analyzed. Statistical …
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