Status:
COMPLETED
Incidence of Proximal Junctional Kyphosis (PJK) in Long Posterior Spinal Fusion: A Study Comparing Traditional Open Surgery to Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Technique at the Proximal Fusion Levels
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Conditions:
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research is being done to compare two methods of surgery to treat scoliosis and/or kyphosis of the spine.
Detailed Description
Currently, there are two different surgical methods used in the treatment of these problems. One method includes an all open posterior spinal fusion (large incision with opening of the muscles); this ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals presenting for surgical correction of scoliosis and/or kyphosis of the thoracolumbar spine are the primary target for enrollment.
- Men and women ages 18 years or older will be eligible for participation in the current study.
- In addition, individuals must be able to provide informed consent (Mini-Mental State Examination score of at least 18/30).
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00890227
Start Date
June 1 2009
End Date
July 1 2017
Last Update
December 19 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287