BACKGROUND: The introduction of magnetic expansion control growth rods for the surgical management of EOS has gained popularity. However, there are no published studies on the incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) using this technique. PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to report the incidence of PJK following treatment with magnetic growth rods in EOS. METHODS: Retrospective review of data from 21 cases (12 males, 9 females) over 3 years. PJK was obtained from whole spine X-rays pre-op, immediate post-op and last follow-up. Cobb angle was measured between the superior end plate of vertebra two levels above the upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) and the inferior end plate of the UIV. A difference of >10° between the pre-operative x-rays and the last follow-up X-rays was recorded as PJK. RESULTS: 6/21 (28.6 %) had proximal junctional kyphosis of more than 10° at last follow-up. Average age was 5.3. Average follow-up was 32.5 months. All the patients with PJK were syndromic. Four out of these six patients were males (66 %). Average PJK angle was 25.55°. Average pre-operative kyphosis was 52.5°. Average number of distractions was 7.4. All six patients had syndromic association. 3/6 patients (50 %) were conversion cases treated with traditional growth rods previously (TGR). None of the patients required unplanned surgery for PJK. CONCLUSION: The incidence of PJK in EOS patients treated with magnetic rods is favourably comparable to that reported with traditional growth rods. Also, children who are male, syndromic, hyperkyphotic, and younger must be monitored closely.
BACKGROUND: The introduction of magnetic expansion control growth rods for the surgical management of EOS has gained popularity. However, there are no published studies on the incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) using this technique. PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to report the incidence of PJK following treatment with magnetic growth rods in EOS. METHODS: Retrospective review of data from 21 cases (12 males, 9 females) over 3 years. PJK was obtained from whole spine X-rays pre-op, immediate post-op and last follow-up. Cobb angle was measured between the superior end plate of vertebra two levels above the upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) and the inferior end plate of the UIV. A difference of >10° between the pre-operative x-rays and the last follow-up X-rays was recorded as PJK. RESULTS: 6/21 (28.6 %) had proximal junctional kyphosis of more than 10° at last follow-up. Average age was 5.3. Average follow-up was 32.5 months. All the patients with PJK were syndromic. Four out of these six patients were males (66 %). Average PJK angle was 25.55°. Average pre-operative kyphosis was 52.5°. Average number of distractions was 7.4. All six patients had syndromic association. 3/6 patients (50 %) were conversion cases treated with traditional growth rods previously (TGR). None of the patients required unplanned surgery for PJK. CONCLUSION: The incidence of PJK in EOS patients treated with magnetic rods is favourably comparable to that reported with traditional growth rods. Also, children who are male, syndromic, hyperkyphotic, and younger must be monitored closely.
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Early onset scoliosis; Magnetically controlled expansile growth rods; Proximal junctional kyphosis; Scoliosis; Traditional growth rods
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