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. 2012 Jun;2(2):65–70. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1319771

Table 2. Comparison of Curve Measurements and Correction in Those Who Did and Did Not Develop DJK.

Developed DJK
Yes (n = 11) No (n = 12) p Value
Preoperative thoracic kyphosis 84° ± 17° 87° ± 11° ns
Final postoperative thoracic kyphosis 58° ± 12° 60° ± 12° ns
Kyphosis correction 26° ± 13° 27° ± 12° ns
Preoperative lumbar lordosis 73° ± 14° 78° ± 16° ns
Final postoperative lumbar lordosis 57° ± 13° 66° ± 15° ns
Lordosis correction 16° ± 8° 12° ± 6° ns

ns, not significant; p > 0.05.

DJK, distal junctional kyphosis.