Kyphotic Neck and Correlation With Clinical Outcomes (경추 후만과 임상 결과의 연관성)

Woo-Kie Min (민우기); 문종욱

Kyphotic Neck and Correlation With Clinical Outcomes

Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Abbr : J Kor Spine Sur
2016, 23(1), pp.54-62
Publisher : Korean Society Of Spine Surgery
Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Orthopedic Surgery

Woo-Kie Min ¹, 문종욱 ²

¹경북대학교
²창원경상대학교병원 정형외과학교실

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ABSTRACT

Study design: A literature review regarding the correlation between a kyphotic neck and its clinical outcomes. Objectives: This review examines normal cervical alignment, methods for assessing alignment, a specific correlation between kyphotic neck and clinical outcomes, and indications and methods of surgical treatment. Summary of Literature Review: Cervical kyphotic deformity is problematic in terms of HRQOL due to nerve damage or loss of horizontal gaze. Materials and Methods: Review of the literature. Results: Cervical kyphosis can be caused by postlaminectomy, degenerative disc disease, and trauma, and the symptoms exhibit diverse clinical progression including compensatory mechanisms, adjacent segment disease, changes in quality of life, and cervical myelopathy. Given the serious complications of cervical surgery, we need a deep understanding of spine anatomy, preoperative planning, and correction methods. Conclusions: It is vital to investigate cervical sagittal alignment and to perform intensive treatment and corrective surgery to achieve better clinical outcomes.

KEYWORDS

Cervical spine alignment, Cervical kyphosis, Cervical adjacent-segment disease, Cervical myelopathy, Sagittal vertical axis

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