Pseudoarthrosis after thoracolumbar fusion in patients with Parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pseudoarthrosis is the most common indication for revision in spinal deformity surgery. Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with postural instability and sagittal and coronal plane deformities. Spinal fusion in PD has a high rate of complications. The risk factors for pseudoarthrosis in PD cases are yet to be elucidated. This study identifies operative and patient factors associated with pseudoarthrosis after thoracolumbar (TL) fusion in patients with PD.

Methods

In this retrospective case-control study, adult PD patients who underwent posterior TL fusion at an academic center between 2017 and 2022 were retrospectively identified. Comorbidities, functional status, PD metrics, bone and muscle quality, indications, and construct-related factors were extracted. Fu

SUBMITTER: Lindsey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12775613 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature