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Participants were categorized according to the presence or absence of PJK at 1 year postoperatively (PJK+ or non-PJK) and by preoperative TLK status (positive or negative; pre-TLK+ or pre-TLK, respectively). We compared spinal parameters preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, and at 1 year postoperatively between groups. Results: Among the 38 participants, PJK occurred in 21 patients (55.3%). The PJK group had significantly larger preoperative TLK and LDI values and decreased postoperative TLK and LDI. Simple linear regression revealed a moderate positive correlation between \u0394PJA and preoperative TLK as well as a fair positive correlation between \u0394PJA and changes in TLK and LDI. The prevalence of PJK was high (83.3%) in the pre-TLK+ group (24 patients), and preoperative LDI was significantly larger compared with the pre-TLK group. However, TLK and LDI were significantly decreased after surgery in the pre-TLK+ group. Conclusions: Patients with Lenke-5C curvature who exhibit positive preoperative TLK are at a very high risk of developing PJK after isolated posterior surgery. 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