{"id":1567,"date":"2025-04-17T12:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/complexspineinstitute.com\/correccion-de-deformidad-cervicotoracica\/"},"modified":"2025-04-20T20:58:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T18:58:14","slug":"cervicothoracic-deformity-correction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/complexspineinstitute.com\/en\/treatments\/cervicothoracic-deformity-correction\/","title":{"rendered":"Cervicothoracic deformity correction"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1567\" class=\"elementor elementor-1567 elementor-1306\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-232de56 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"232de56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d77e2fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d77e2fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cervicothoracic Deformity Correction: Everything You Need to Know<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b39ac2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b39ac2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac5c5ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ac5c5ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa35e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fa35e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is a Cervicothoracic Deformity?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125a027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"125a027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A cervicothoracic deformity refers to an abnormal alignment between the cervical spine (neck) and the thoracic spine (upper back). This region, known as the cervicothoracic junction, is a complex area where numerous neurological, vascular, and skeletal structures converge. Any deviation or malformation in this zone can result in chronic pain, spinal cord compression, and significant functional disability.<\/p><p>These deformities are often associated with conditions such as cervical kyphosis, ankylosing spondylitis, scoliosis, post-surgical deformities, or neuromuscular and rheumatic diseases. Patients may present with a forward head posture, difficulty looking straight ahead, balance issues, radiating pain, and respiratory difficulties.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5c65d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e5c65d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b66f11c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b66f11c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes and Risk Factors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f80510 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f80510\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Among the most common causes we find:<\/p><ul><li>Advanced disc degeneration<\/li><li>Inflammatory diseases (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis)<\/li><li>Congenital spinal deformities<\/li><li>Improperly healed trauma or fractures<\/li><li>Previous spinal fusion surgeries with poor alignment<\/li><li>Neuromuscular disorders (e.g., muscular dystrophies, cerebral palsy)<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><p>One of the key challenges in treating this area is that the cervicothoracic junction supports a significant range of head and neck movement, requiring surgical precision and deep anatomical knowledge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2e54b6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d2e54b6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a554fab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a554fab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accurate Diagnosis: A Critical Step<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df2a015 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df2a015\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Diagnosing a cervicothoracic deformity requires a thorough assessment that includes medical history, physical examination, and advanced imaging tests:<\/p><ul><li>Dynamic X-rays<\/li><li>MRI scans<\/li><li>3D CT scans<\/li><li>Flexion\/extension studies<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>At Complex Spine Institute, led by Dr. Vicen\u00e7 Gilete and Dr. Augusto Covaro, we follow an advanced diagnostic protocol that allows us to pinpoint the exact origin of the deformity and plan surgery with maximum safety. Our team&#8217;s experience with complex spine cases is crucial for successfully treating severe deformities or failed previous surgeries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9330f3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9330f3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54dd7d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54dd7d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When Is Cervicothoracic Surgery Indicated?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0fa91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0fa91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Surgical intervention is considered when the deformity:<\/p><ul><li>Causes persistent and disabling pain<\/li><li>Impairs neurological function (e.g., weakness, difficulty walking)<\/li><li>Negatively impacts quality of life and daily activities<\/li><li>Progressively worsens over time<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>The goal of surgery is to restore spinal alignment, relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, and provide the patient with a stable, functional posture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b4fdbf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b4fdbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c37274 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c37274\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b496e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b496e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Surgical Techniques<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1114d93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1114d93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The surgical approach depends on the severity of the deformity, underlying causes, and the patient\u2019s overall health. Common techniques include:<\/p><ul><li>Vertebral osteotomies to restore natural curvature<\/li><li>Cervicothoracic fusion using screws and rods<\/li><li>Combined anterior and posterior instrumentation<\/li><li>Revision surgeries for previously operated cases<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>As Dr. Gilete explains, \u201cDeciding to fuse is a critical step. Around 50% of cervical flexion\/extension occurs at C0-C1-C2, so fusion in this area can significantly reduce mobility.\u201d At Complex Spine Institute, each surgical plan is entirely customized to the patient\u2019s needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a1610f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a1610f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5770d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b5770d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/complexspineinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cirugia_neuroquirurgica_con_microscopio_y_visualizacion_en_monitor.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-923\" alt=\"Equipo m\u00e9dico realizando cirug\u00eda neuroquir\u00fargica con microscopio y asistencia por imagen en monitor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/complexspineinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cirugia_neuroquirurgica_con_microscopio_y_visualizacion_en_monitor.webp 1024w, https:\/\/complexspineinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cirugia_neuroquirurgica_con_microscopio_y_visualizacion_en_monitor-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/complexspineinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cirugia_neuroquirurgica_con_microscopio_y_visualizacion_en_monitor-768x423.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-034bae4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"034bae4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66c866a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66c866a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Postoperative Recovery and Rehabilitation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b26ecda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b26ecda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recovery after surgery involves:<\/p><ul><li>Short hospital stay in a specialized unit<\/li><li>Temporary use of neck braces or orthotic devices<\/li><li>Progressive physiotherapy tailored to the procedure<\/li><li>Follow-up care by the same surgical team<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>Rehabilitation is crucial to restore mobility, reduce stiffness, and prevent complications. The multidisciplinary approach at Complex Spine Institute ensures continuous, coordinated care through every stage of recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bef19a4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bef19a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b153504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b153504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Complex Spine Institute?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-594842a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"594842a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Over 25 years of experience in complex spinal cases<\/li><li>Led by renowned experts in neurosurgery and orthopedics: Dr. Gilete and Dr. Covaro<\/li><li>Use of cutting-edge technology: intraoperative CT, robotic navigation, advanced endoscopy<\/li><li>Proven success in international patients with previous failed surgeries<\/li><\/ul><p>If you\u2019re living with a cervicothoracic deformity or have undergone surgery without satisfactory results, don\u2019t hesitate to schedule a consultation. We\u2019re here to help you regain your quality of life.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/complexspineinstitute.com\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/request-evaluation\/\">Schedule a consultation today <\/a>\u2014no commitment required\u2014and let us assess your case with expertise, empathy, and professionalism.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dbf6f11 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6dbf6f11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c45b658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c45b658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<aside class=\"author-signature\" role=\"doc-credits\"><address>Reviewed and approved by <strong>Dr. Vicen\u00e7 Gilete, MD<\/strong>, Neurosurgeon, and <strong>Dr.\u00a0Augusto Covaro, MD<\/strong>, Orthopedic Surgeon<\/address><address>Complex\u00a0Spine\u00a0Institute \u00b7 Barcelona | <time datetime=\"2025-04-17\">April 18, 2025<\/time><\/address><address><a href=\"https:\/\/complexspineinstitute.com\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/complex-spine-institute\/en\/institute\/#medical_team\" rel=\"author\">See biographies and publications<\/a><\/address><\/aside>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cervicothoracic Deformity Correction: Everything You Need to Know What Is a Cervicothoracic Deformity? A cervicothoracic deformity refers to an abnormal alignment between the cervical spine (neck) and the thoracic spine (upper back). This region, known as the cervicothoracic junction, is a complex area where numerous neurological, vascular, and skeletal structures converge. 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