Description
This webinar will provide a comprehensive and most up-to-date understanding of the various risks for PJK/PJF, as well as the rationale and scientific basis for current and innovative strategies to prevent their occurrence following correction of adult spinal deformity.
Target Audience:
Spine surgeons (orthopaedic and neurological surgeons), residents, fellows, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe Definition, Classification, Incidence, and Clinical Significance of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis (PJK)/Proximal Junctional Failure(PJF)
- Consider Biomechanical explanation for Current controversies in PJK studies
- Learn about the evidence-based effectiveness of various prevention strategies
- Identify Patients and Surgery related Risk factors for PJK/PJF and Preventive plans
- Gain understanding of Innovative methods to Prevent the occurrence of PJK/PJF
- Recognize the incidence of Recurrent PJK/PJF and Treatment options
- Discuss PJK/PJF Cases with Experts