Biomechanics of Prophylactic Tethering for Proximal Junctional Kyphosis: Characterization of Spinous Process Tether Pretensioning and Pull-Out Force

ConclusionsTether pretension significantly affects segmental FSU biomechanics. Pretension should be considered an integral factor in the overall success of a tethering strategy. Efforts should be made to control and record pretension intraoperatively.Level of EvidenceLevel V, biomechanical study.

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