Biomechanics of Prophylactic Tethering for Proximal Junctional Kyphosis: Comparison of Posterior Tether Looping Techniques

ConclusionTether looping method significantly alters segmental biomechanics. Tethering with the CM method to UIV + 2 allows for reductions in loads acting on the UIV + 1 SP and posterior ligaments.Level of EvidenceLevel V, biomechanical study.

Source: Spine Deformity - January 17, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research