Relationship of the character of rod fractures on outcomes following long thoracolumbar fusion to the sacrum for adult spinal deformity

• Main Authors: Thamrong Lertudomphonwanit, Keith H. Bridwell, Michael P. Kelly, Prachya Punyarat, Alekos Theologis, Brenda A. Sides, Munish C. Gupta
• Other Authors: University of California, San Francisco
• Format: Article
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/58319
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2020 Elsevier Inc. BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Rod fractures (RF) and pseudarthrosis are a frequent occurrence after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery and may be problematic. However, not all RF signal nonunion and cause clinical concern. An improved understanding of the sequelae after RF occurrence is...