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