LinkedIn X Facebook

Orthopedics This Week

Opinions
My Feed
Events
Company Directory
MSK Innovations
Power Rankings
Masterclasses
Technology Awards
Press Releases
Advertising
Job Board

Spine
Joints
Upper Extremities
Foot & Ankle
Sports Medicine
Pain Mgmt
Trauma
Biologics
Technology
People
Company News
Legal & Regulatory

Home/Spine/When Height Stands Tall: A New Risk Factor for PJK

Spine Premium

When Height Stands Tall: A New Risk Factor for PJK

March 27, 2026 1 min read Premium comments

Advertisement

When Height Stands Tall: A New Risk Factor for PJK — Source: Pixabay and Esther Merbt

StudiesPremiumSpine Journaladult spinal deformity surgeryheightproximal junctional kyphosisweight

For years, body mass index (BMI) has been the go-to metric when thinking about surgical risk. But what about height?

Most Popular

Join 13,000+ Subscribers

Get unlimited access to OTW reporting, member discussions, and the weekly newsletter.

13,000+ subscribers

Every OTW article, fully unlocked
Member comments and discussion
The weekly orthopedic business briefing

Author

TR

React:

Get Full Access

Read every OTW article and join member discussions for $24.99/month.

Get Full Access

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Orthopedics This Week’s mission is to connect the orthopedic community with the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of musculoskeletal care.

A publication of RRY Publications, LLC

LinkedIn X Facebook

Categories

Spine
Joints
Upper Extremities
Foot & Ankle
Sports Medicine
Pain Mgmt
Trauma
Biologics
Technology
People
Company News
Legal & Regulatory

Resources

Subscribe
Opinions
Job Board
Press Release Opportunities
Power Rankings
About OTW
Advertise
Contact Us

Get Full Access

Unlimited articles, opinions, and Power Rankings.

Get Full Access

Plans start at $24.99/mo · Annual saves 20%

© 2026 Orthopedics This Week · RRY Publications, LLC

Privacy Policy Terms of Service Cookie Policy