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Wang Y, Han S, Guo Z, Sun C, Ma X. Simultaneous Single-Position Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation under O-Arm Navigation for Modified MISDEF Type II Adult Degenerative Scoliosis: Case Series and Surgical Technique. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:2552-2561. [PMID: 39161075 PMCID: PMC11456743 DOI: 10.1111/os.14179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) has become a popular technique for treating adult degenerative scoliosis (ADS), but traditional OLIF technology often requires repositioning for one-stage or staged posterior fixation. The objective of this pilot study was to describe the surgical technique of simultaneous single-position OLIF and percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (OLIF 360) under O-Arm navigation for modified MISDEF type II ADS. METHODS Between June 2022 and December 2023, six patients classified as having modified MISDEF type II ADS underwent OLIF 360 assisted by O-Arm navigation at our institution. Intraoperative blood loss, duration of operation, and complications related to the OLIF 360 procedure were recorded. The preoperative and postoperative spinal pelvic parameters were measured using X-rays. The accuracy of pedicel screws was recorded in accordance with the modified Gertzbein-Robbins classification on CT. Postoperative MRI was performed to evaluate the indirect decompressive effect. The Japanese Orthopedic Association score for low back pain was used to evaluate surgical outcomes. RESULTS Navigated OLIF 360 were performed in six ADS patients with 44 percutaneous pedicel screws and 16 cages placement, including four women and two men. The mean operation time was 160.83 ± 33.23 min, and the mean blood loss was 111.67 ± 39.71 mL. Postoperative spinal pelvic parameters and spinal stenosis degree improved significantly on X-ray and MRI. All screws were clinically acceptable according to the Gertzbein-Robbins classification, with 92.7% grade A and 7.3% grade B. No serious intraoperative and postoperative adverse events were recorded in all patients. The JOA scores for low back pain of all patients were significantly improved at postoperative 1 month and the final follow-up. CONCLUSION We report on a case series and describe navigated OLIF 360 in treating modified MISDEF type II ADS patients. Navigation-assisted OLIF 360 has shown encouraging surgical outcomes with good spinal imbalance correction and indirect decompression.
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- Yan Wang
- Department of Spinal Surgerythe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of Spinal Surgerythe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of Spinal Surgerythe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of Spinal Surgerythe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- Department of Spinal Surgerythe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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Crawford AM, Striano BM, Bryan MR, Amakiri IC, Williams DL, Nguyen AT, Hatton MO, Simpson AK, Schoenfeld AJ. Expandable versus Static Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) Cages: Comparing Radiographic Outcomes and Complication Profiles. Spine J 2024:S1529-9430(24)01042-8. [PMID: 39349256 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2024.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/14/2024] [Indexed: 10/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Expandable Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) cages have become popular in recent years due to anticipated advantages of increased disc height, improved segmental lordosis, and ease of implantation. Such benefits have not been conclusively demonstrated in the literature. PURPOSE To determine whether expandable cages increase disc height and segmental lordosis in a durable way following surgery and compare complication profiles between cage types. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Retrospective cohort study conducted within a large academic health system involving 31 different spine surgeons. PATIENT SAMPLE Adults undergoing single-level TLIF for an indication other than infection, tumor, trauma, or revision instrumentation from 2021-2023. OUTCOME MEASURES Our primary outcomes were changes in segmental disc height, segmental lordosis, and L4-S1 lordosis at 2 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year following surgery relative to baseline. Our secondary outcomes were frequencies of incidental durotomies, surgical site infections, readmissions, death, subsidence, and unplanned return to the operating room. METHODS Radiographic variables were collected from our institutional imaging registry. Demographics and surgical characteristics were abstracted from chart review. Generalized linear modeling was used for each primary outcome, with cage type (expandable versus static) as our primary predictor and age, biologic sex, race, CCI, year of surgery, duration of surgery, invasiveness of surgery, surgeon specialty (Orthopaedics versus Neurosurgery), and level of surgery as covariates. RESULTS Our cohort consisted of 417 patients with a mean age of 62. Static cages were used in 306 patients and expandable cages in 111. Expandable cages were associated with increased changes in disc height relative to static cages at 2 weeks (1.1 mm [0.2-1.9]; p=0.01) and 6 months (1.2 mm [0.2-2.3]; p=0.02) following surgery, but differences were no longer significant at 1 year (0.4 mm [-0.9-1.8]; p=0.4). Expandable cages were found to subside more commonly than static cages (14.1% vs 6.6%; p=0.04). No differences between cage types were identified in lordotic parameters at any timepoint (p=0.25-0.97). CONCLUSIONS Expandable cages were associated with an initial increase in disc height relative to static cages, but this difference diminished with the first year of surgery, likely due to a higher rate of subsidence within the expandable cohort.
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- Alexander M Crawford
- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Sun C, Qu C, Zhou C, Zhu K, Tao H, Ma X. Role of unilateral partial facet joint preservation in postero-lateral approach lumbar interbody fusion for patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis presenting bilateral lower limb symptoms: a retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:537. [PMID: 39223558 PMCID: PMC11370034 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-05020-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Posterolateral decompression and fusion with internal fixation is a commonly used surgical approach for treating degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS). This study aims to evaluate the impact of preserving a portion of the unilateral facet joint during decompression on surgical outcomes and long-term recovery in patients. METHODS This study analyzed 73 patients with DLSS accompanied by bilateral lower limb neurological symptoms who underwent single-level L4/5 posterolateral decompression and fusion surgery from January 2022 to March 2023. Patients were categorized into two groups based on the type of surgery received: Group A comprised 31 patients who underwent neural decompression without facet joint preservation, while Group B consisted of 42 patients who underwent neural decompression with preservation of partial facet joints on one side. Regular follow-up evaluations were conducted, including clinical and radiological assessments immediately postoperatively, and at 3 and 12 months thereafter. Key patient information was documented through retrospective chart reviews. RESULTS Most patients in both groups experienced favorable surgical outcomes. However, four cases encountered complications. Notably, during follow-up, Group B demonstrated superior 1-year postoperative interbody fusion outcomes (P < 0.05), along with a trend towards less interbody cage subsidence and slower postoperative intervertebral disc height loss. Additionally, Group B showed significantly reduced postoperative hospital stay (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Under strict adherence to surgical indications, the posterior lateral lumbar fusion surgery, which preserves partial facet joint unilaterally during neural decompression, can offer greater benefits to patients.
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- Chong Sun
- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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Singhatanadgige W, Tangdamrongtham T, Limthongkul W, Yingsakmongkol W, Kerr SJ, Tanasansomboon T, Kotheeranurak V. Incidence and Risk Factors for Lumbar Sympathetic Chain Injury After Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Neurospine 2024; 21:820-832. [PMID: 39363461 PMCID: PMC11456933 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2448536.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 07/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF), performed using a retroperitoneal approach, can lead to complications related to the approach, such as lumbar sympathetic chain injury (LSCI). Although LSCI is a common complication of OLIF, its reported incidence varies across studies due to an absence of specific diagnostic criteria. Moreover, research on the risk factors of postoperative sympathetic chain injuries after OLIF remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the incidence, and identify independent risk factors for LSCI, in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal diseases who underwent OLIF. METHODS Between October 2020 and August 2023, a retrospective review was conducted at our institute on 200 patients who underwent OLIF at 1 to 4 consecutive spinal levels (L1-5) for degenerative spinal diseases including spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative scoliosis. We excluded those with infections, trauma, tumors, and lower extremity edema/warmth due to other causes. The patients were categorized into 2 groups: those with and without LSCI symptoms. Demographic data, operative data, and pre- and postoperative parameters were evaluated for their association with LSCI using a univariate logistic regression model. Variables with a p-value <0.1 in the univariate analysis were included in a multivariate model to identify the independent risk factors. RESULTS Thirty-five of 200 patients (17.5%) developed LSCI symptoms after OLIF. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that prolonged retraction time, particularly exceeding 31.5 miniutes, remained an independent risk factor (adjusted odds ratio, 12.59; p<0.001). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that prolonged retraction time was an independent risk factor for LSCI following OLIF, particularly when it exceeded 31.5 minutes. Protecting the lumbar sympathetic chain during surgery and minimizing retraction time are crucial to avoiding LSCI following OLIF.
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- Weerasak Singhatanadgige
- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Biomechanics and Innovative Spine Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Biomechanics and Innovative Spine Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Biomechanics and Innovative Spine Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Research Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Biomechanics and Innovative Spine Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Biomechanics and Innovative Spine Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Sono T, Shima K, Shimizu T, Murata K, Matsuda S, Otsuki B. Regenerative therapies for lumbar degenerative disc diseases: a literature review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1417600. [PMID: 39257444 PMCID: PMC11385613 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1417600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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This review aimed to summarize the recent advances and challenges in the field of regenerative therapies for lumbar disc degeneration. The current first-line treatment options for symptomatic lumbar disc degeneration cannot modify the disease process or restore the normal structure, composition, and biomechanical function of the degenerated discs. Cell-based therapies tailored to facilitate intervertebral disc (IVD) regeneration have been developed to restore the IVD extracellular matrix or mitigate inflammatory conditions. Human clinical trials on Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) have reported promising outcomes exhibited by MSCs in reducing pain and improving function. Nucleus pulposus (NP) cells possess unique regenerative capacities. Biomaterials aimed at NP replacement in IVD regeneration, comprising synthetic and biological materials, aim to restore disc height and segmental stability without compromising the annulus fibrosus. Similarly, composite IVD replacements that combine various biomaterial strategies to mimic the native disc structure, including organized annulus fibrosus and NP components, have shown promise. Furthermore, preclinical studies on regenerative medicine therapies that utilize cells, biomaterials, growth factors, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and biological agents have demonstrated their promise in repairing degenerated lumbar discs. However, these therapies are associated with significant limitations and challenges that hinder their clinical translation. Thus, further studies must be conducted to address these challenges.
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- Takashi Sono
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Tao EX, Zhang RJ, Zhang B, Wang JQ, Zhou LP, Shen CL. Biomechanical changes of oblique lumbar interbody fusion with different fixation techniques in degenerative spondylolisthesis lumbar spine: a finite element analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:664. [PMID: 39182026 PMCID: PMC11344327 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07796-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE There is a dearth of comprehensive research on the stability of the spinal biomechanical structure when combining Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) with internal fixation methods. Hence, we have devised this experiment to meticulously examine and analyze the biomechanical changes that arise from combining OLIF surgery with different internal fixation techniques in patients diagnosed with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. METHODS Seven validated finite element models were reconstructed based on computed tomography scan images of the L3-L5 segment. These models included the intact model, a stand-alone (S-A) OLIF model, a lateral screw rod (LSR) OLIF model, a bilateral pedicle screw (BPS) OLIF model, an unilateral pedicle screw (UPS) OLIF model, a bilateral CBT (BCBT) OLIF model, and an unilateral CBT(UCBT) OLIF model. The range of motion (ROM), as well as stress levels in the cage, L4 lower endplate, L5 upper endplate, and fixation constructs were assessed across these different model configurations. RESULTS S-A model had the highest average ROM of six motion modes, followed by LSR, UPS, UCBT, BPS and BCBT. The BCBT model had a relatively lower cage stress than the others. The maximum peak von Mises stress of the fixation constructs was found in the LSR model. The maximum peak von Mises stress of L4 lower endplate was found in the S-A model. The peak von Mises stress on the L4 lower endplate of the rest surgical models showed no significant difference. The maximum peak von Mises stress of the L5 upper endplate was found in the S-A model. The minimum peak von Mises stress of the L5 upper endplate was found in the BCBT model. No significant difference was found for the peak von Mises stress of the L5 upper endplate among LSR, BPS, UPS and UCBT models. CONCLUSION Among the six different fixation techniques, BCBT exhibited superior biomechanical stability and minimal stress on the cage-endplate interface. It was followed by BPS, UCBT, UPS, and LSR in terms of effectiveness. Conversely, S-A OLIF demonstrated the least stability and resulted in increased stress on both the cage and endplates. Combining OLIF with BCBT fixation technique enhanced biomechanical stability compared to BPS and presented as a less invasive alternative treatment for patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.
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- Er-Xu Tao
- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Laboratory of Spinal and Spinal Cord Injury Regeneration and Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Anhui Province Research Center for the Clinical Application of Digital Medical Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Laboratory of Spinal and Spinal Cord Injury Regeneration and Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Anhui Province Research Center for the Clinical Application of Digital Medical Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Laboratory of Spinal and Spinal Cord Injury Regeneration and Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Anhui Province Research Center for the Clinical Application of Digital Medical Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Laboratory of Spinal and Spinal Cord Injury Regeneration and Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Anhui Province Research Center for the Clinical Application of Digital Medical Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Laboratory of Spinal and Spinal Cord Injury Regeneration and Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
- Anhui Province Research Center for the Clinical Application of Digital Medical Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China.
- Laboratory of Spinal and Spinal Cord Injury Regeneration and Repair, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China.
- Anhui Province Research Center for the Clinical Application of Digital Medical Technology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230022, China.
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Peng X, Wang X, Li Z, Xie T, Lin R, Ran L, Hu X, Zeng J. Oblique lumbar interbody fusion combined with anterolateral screw fixation and stress endplate augmentation for treating degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with osteoporosis. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2024:10.1007/s00586-024-08401-8. [PMID: 39138674 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08401-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the outcomes of Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF)combined with anterolateral screw fixation (AF) and Stress Endplate Augmentation(SEA) versus OLIF-AF in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS)with osteoporosis (OP). METHODS 30 patients underwent OLIF-AF-SEA (SEA group) were matched with 30 patients received OLIF-AF (control group), in terms of sex, age, body mass index (BMI) and bone mineral density (BMD). Clinical outcomes including visual analog scale (VAS) score of the lower back pain (VAS-LBP), leg pain (VAS-LP), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were evaluated at different postoperative intervals and comparedwith their preoperative counterparts. Radiographic outcomes such as disk height (DH), slip distance (SD), lumbar lordosis (LL), segmental lordosis (SL), cage subsidence (CS) rate and fusion rate were evaluated at different postoperative intervals and compared with their preoperative counterparts. RESULTS SEA group presented to be better at 3-month and 12-month follow-up, the VAS-LBP, VAS-LP and ODI scores of the SEA group were significantly lower than the control group (3-month SEA vs control: 2.30±0.70 vs 3.30±0.75, 2.03±0.72 vs 2.90±0.76,15.60±2.36 vs 23.23±3.07, respectively, all p<0.05. VAS-LBP and ODI 12-month SEA vs control: 1.27±0.74 vs 1.93±0.58, 12.20±1.88 vs 14.43±1.89,respectively, all p<0.05). At 24-month follow-up, both groups showed no difference in fusion rate (83.33% vs 90.00%, p=0.45), while SEA group showed a lower CS rate (13.33% vs 53.33%, p<0.05). CONCLUSION OLIF-AF-SEA was safe with no adverse effects and resulted in lower CS rate and better sagittal balance. OLIF-AF-SEA is a promising surgical method for treating patients with DLS-OP.
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- Xingrui Peng
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Rd, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Rd, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Rd, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
- Department of Spine Surgery, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, No. 6 TaoYuan Rd, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Rd, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Rd, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Rd, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Rd, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 GuoXue Rd, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
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Li S, Yang Z, Yan W, Da C, Niu W, Qu T. Comparing OLIF Combined with Lateral Screw Fixation versus Minimally Invasive TLIF for Treating Single-Level Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2024. [PMID: 38560988 DOI: 10.1055/a-2297-4416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND The present study aimed to compare the clinical and radiologic outcomes of oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) combined with lateral screw fixation and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Mis-TLIF) for the treatment of single-level degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS). METHODS Data regarding clinical and radiologic outcomes for single-level DLS treated using OLIF combined with lateral screw fixation or Mis-TLIF between November 2017 and June 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS Seventy-five patients with single-level DLS (≥2 years' follow-up) were included and divided into two groups according to the surgical method used: OLIF (n = 33) and Mis-TLIF (n = 42). Operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and length of hospital stay were significantly lower in the OLIF group than that in the Mis-TLIF group. There were no significant differences in preoperative low back pain (LBP), leg pain (LP), visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) between the two groups, although the OLIF group had significantly lower LBP VAS scores at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively. Additionally, the LP VAS score was significantly lower in the Mis-TLIF group than that in the OLIF group at 1 month postoperatively, and the ODI of the OLIF group at 3 months postoperatively was significantly lower than that of the Mis-TLIF group. There was no significant difference in the preoperative and postoperative lumbar lordosis angles between the two groups, whereas the postoperative surgical segmental lordosis angle and disk height (at 1, 6, 12, and 24 months) in the OLIF group were significantly higher than those in the Mis-TLIF group. Additionally, there was no significant difference in complication rates between the two groups (18.2% in the OLIF group vs. 11.9% in the Mis-TLIF group; p = 0.520). CONCLUSION OLIF combined with lateral screw fixation yielded better clinical and radiologic outcomes than Mis-TLIF in patients with single-level DLS.
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- Shuo Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Gansu Provincial Central Hospital, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Gansu Provincial Central Hospital, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Gansu Provincial Central Hospital, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Gansu Provincial Central Hospital, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Gansu Provincial Central Hospital, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Gansu Provincial Central Hospital, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China
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Jin C, Shang J, Chen X, Zheng J, He W, He L, Han W. Can zoledronic acid reduce the risk of cage subsidence after oblique lumbar interbody fusion combined with bilateral pedicle screw fixation in the elderly population? A retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:344. [PMID: 38849941 PMCID: PMC11162006 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04828-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of zoledronic acid for reducing the incidence of cage subsidence and enhancing interbody fusion rates following oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) surgery, particularly as the first reported evidence of the role of zoledronic acid combined with OLIF. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 108 elderly patients treated for degenerative lumbar diseases using OLIF combined with bilateral pedicle screw fixation from January 2018 to December 2021. Patients were divided into the zoledronic acid (ZOL) group (43 patients, 67 surgical segments) and the control group (65 patients, 86 surgical segments). A comparative analysis of the radiographic and clinical outcomes between the groups was performed, employing univariate and multivariate regression analyses to explore the relationships between cage subsidence and the independent variables. RESULTS Radiographic outcomes, including anterior height, posterior height, disc height, coronal disc angle, foraminal height, and lumbar lordosis, were not significantly different between the two groups. Similarly, no statistically significant differences were noted in the back visual analog scale (VAS) scores and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores between the groups. However, at the 1-year follow-up, the leg VAS score was lower in the ZOL group than in the control group (P = 0.028). The ZOL group demonstrated a notably lower cage subsidence rate (20.9%) than did the control group (43.0%) (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the interbody fusion rate between the ZOL group (93.0%) and the control group (90.8%). Non-use of zoledronic acid emerged as an independent risk factor for cage subsidence (OR = 6.047, P = 0.003), along with lower bone mineral density, lower postoperative anterior height, and concave endplate morphology. The model exhibited robust discriminative performance, with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.872. CONCLUSION The administration of zoledronic acid mitigates the risk of cage subsidence following OLIF combined with bilateral pedicle screw fixation in elderly patients; however, it does not improve the interbody fusion rate.
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- Cong Jin
- Department of Orthopedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital, Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital, Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital, Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shaoxing People's Hospital, Zhongxing North Road, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, 312000, China.
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Li J, Zhao B, Wang W, Xu Y, Wu H, Zhang W. Improved intervertebral fusion in LLIF rabbit model with a novel titanium cage. Spine J 2024; 24:1109-1120. [PMID: 38211901 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT There is no established small animal approach model for the strict simulation of lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) surgery. PURPOSE This study aims to establish a reliable LLIF rabbit model that strictly simulates the procedure and to preliminarily evaluate the differences in fusion outcomes with different graft materials. STUDY DESIGN A controlled laboratory. METHODS Fifty-four 4-month-old white New Zealand female and male rabbits were selected and divided into five groups: Group A (dissection group) consisted of 9 rabbits, Group B (normal approach group) consisted of 9 rabbits, Group C (autogenous iliac bone group) consisted of 12 rabbits, Group D (BMP-2 carrier material group) consisted of 12 rabbits, and Group E (allograft bone group) consisted of 12 rabbits. Based on data from Group A, a novel titanium metal fusion device was designed. Postoperatively, at the 12-week mark, manual palpation was employed to compare the interbody fusion status among Groups B, C, D, and E. Specimens from Groups C, D, and E were subjected to Micro-CT scanning to compare various parameters such as trabecular bone volume (BV), bone volume fraction (BV/TV, BVF), and bone surface area (BS). Furthermore, a tissue histopathological examination was performed to observe the structure and morphology of newly formed bone within the fusion mass as well as the remodeling of the graft in each group. RESULTS Based on the measurements obtained from the dissection group, we designed a U-shaped interbody fusion device with dimensions of 10 mm in length, 2.5 mm in width, and 1.3 mm in height. In Group B, 9 cases exhibited intervertebral mobility. In Group C, 1 case showed nonfusion. In Group D, all cases achieved fusion. In Group E, 4 cases did not achieve fusion. Additionally, the Micro-CT results showed that the interbody fusion index scores were 4.64±0.50 in Group C, 4.33±0.65 in Group D, and 3.36±0.81 in Group E. There was no statistically significant difference in fusion index scores between Groups C and D (p=.853). Notably, Groups C and D had higher scores than Group E (p<.001). The trabecular bone volume (BV) in Groups C and D also showed no significant difference but was significantly higher than in Group E (p<.001). Furthermore, the histopathological results revealed that the specimens from Group E had less newly formed cartilage and bone compared to Groups C and D. CONCLUSIONS This study successfully established a strict simulation of the clinical LLIF procedure in a rabbit model. Moreso, we conducted a preliminary validation indicating that the BMP-2 carrier material achieved interbody fusion outcomes similar to autogenous iliac bone. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The findings of this investigation from animal models provide a theoretical basis for the clinical use of BMP-2 to promote early spinal fusion in LLIF procedures. Importantly, the study provides a small animal model foundation for research related to LLIF surgery.
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- Jiaqi Li
- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Reproductive and Genetic medicine, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China.
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Shah SS, Bashti M, Daftari M, Basil GW. Novel Combination of Lateral Interbody Fusion and Endoscopic Ipsi-Contra Decompression for Severe Stenosis From Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e60160. [PMID: 38868251 PMCID: PMC11166542 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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Minimally invasive surgical approaches to the spine that leverage indirect decompression are gaining increasing popularity. While there is excellent literature on the value of indirect decompression, there are limitations to this procedure. Specifically, in patients with severe stenosis and neurogenic claudication, there is a concern among many surgeons regarding the adequacy of indirect decompression alone. In these cases, the lateral approach is often abandoned in favor of an open posterior or posterior minimally invasive approach. Unfortunately, some of the distinct benefits of the direct lateral approach are then lost. Here, we present the case of a 58-year-old male who underwent an L4-L5 lateral interbody fusion with an endoscopic ipsi-contra decompression to achieve both direct and indirect treatment of severe neuroforaminal and central stenosis. From this strategy, this patient had complete pre-operative symptom resolution and was able to return to work immediately after surgery without significant restriction. Combining the benefits of direct and indirect using an ultra-minimally invasive decompressive approach offers a potential solution.
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- Sumedh S Shah
- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
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Song C, Deng Z, Dai H, Zheng W, Yu G, Wu Y, Luo J, Xu J. Comparison of the Medium-term Outcomes of Anterior Lumbar Discectomy and Fusion with Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:1042-1050. [PMID: 38531809 PMCID: PMC11062870 DOI: 10.1111/os.14028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Lumbar degenerative diseases (LDDs) with huge herniation in the left lateral recess or central canal present challenges for oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) or endoscope-assisted OLIF procedures. Currently, minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) is the primary approach for this issue. This study aims to provide a standardized technical description of the anterior lumbar discectomy and fusion (ALDF) and evaluate the medium-term clinical effectiveness of both ALDF and MIS-TLIF techniques. METHODS A retrospective review was performed on LDDs who underwent ALDF and MIS-TLIF surgery from January 2018 to January 2020. The evaluation encompassed various clinical outcomes, such as the visual analogue scale (VAS) scores for back pain and leg pain (VAS-back, VAS-leg), the Oswestry disability index (ODI), the 36-item short-form health survey mental component summary (SF-36 MCS), and the physical component summary (SF-36 PCS). Additionally, radiological parameters, including disc height (DH), segmental disk angle (SDA), lumbar lordosis (LL), and cross-sectional area (CSA), were assessed. Data including radiculopathy, estimated blood loss, operation time, time of getting out of bed, fusion rate, and complications were recorded. Student's independent samples t test and Pearson's chi-square test were used to compare the differences between groups. RESULTS In total, 47 patients were treated by ALDF and 48 patients were treated by MIS-TLIF. The ALDF group exhibited statistically significant lower estimated blood loss and earlier time of getting out of bed compared to the MIS-TLIF group (p < 0.05). The ALDF group demonstrated lower VAS-back scores and a higher remission rate of low back pain 3 years after the surgery (p < 0.05). During the entire follow-up period, the ALDF group exhibited higher increases in DH and SDA compared to the MIS-TLIF group (p < 0.05). At 6 months, the fusion rate in the ALDF group was significantly higher than in the MIS-TLIF group (p < 0.05). The comparison revealed no statistically significant differences in complication rates between the two groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The ALDF could be considered as a viable surgical alternative for the treatment of LDDs that necessitate ventral neural direct decompression. ALDF exhibited favorable medium-term outcomes in patients with LDDs, displaying advantages in facilitating expedited recovery, enhancing radiographic outcomes, and elevating the remission rate of low back pain. Although ALDF presents slightly higher complication rates compared to MIS-TLIF, it does not adversely affect clinical outcomes.
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- Chao Song
- Department of OrthopedicsShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsFujian Clinical Research Center for Spinal Nerve and Joint DiseasesFuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsFujian Clinical Research Center for Spinal Nerve and Joint DiseasesFuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
- Department of OrthopedicsFujian Clinical Research Center for Spinal Nerve and Joint DiseasesFuzhouChina
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- Department of OrthopedicsShengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical UniversityFuzhouChina
- Department of OrthopedicsFujian Clinical Research Center for Spinal Nerve and Joint DiseasesFuzhouChina
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Hu Y, Liu S, Yang R, Wang H. Biomechanical Analysis of a Newly Proposed Surgical Combination (MIS Screw-Rod System for Indirect Decompression+ Interspinous Fusion System for long Term Spinal Stability) in Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Diseases. World Neurosurg 2024; 184:e809-e820. [PMID: 38364897 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to analyze the biomechanical stability of a newly proposed surgical combination (minimally invasive surgery of screw-rod system for indirect decompression + interspinous fusion system for long term spinal stability) in treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases. METHODS The three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) image data of an adult healthy male volunteer were selected. An intact model of L4/5 was further established and validated by using Mimic and 3-matic, 3D slicer, abaqus, Python. Four surgical models were constructed. The biomechanical stability among these surgical modes was compared and analyzed using finite element analysis. RESULTS The maximum von mises on fixation system in surgical models 2 and 3 exhibited comparable values. This finding suggested that the increase in interspinous fusion did not result in a significant elevation in maximum von mises on fixation system. Compared with the third surgical model, the fourth model, which received less average von mises experienced by the screw in contact with both cancellous and cortical bone. The findings indicated that the inclusion of facet joint fusion in surgical procedures might not be necessary to increase the average von Mises stress experienced by the screw in contact with both cancellous and cortical bone. CONCLUSIONS The biomechanical stability of the newly proposed surgical combination (MIS screw-rod for indirect decompression + interspinous fusion for long term spinal stability technique) was not lower than that of the other surgical combination groups, and it might not be necessary to perform facet joint fusion during the surgery.
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- Yunxiang Hu
- School of Graduates, Dalian Medical University, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China; Department of Orthopedics, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian Medical University, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Graduates, Dalian Medical University, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China; Department of Orthopedics, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian Medical University, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China
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- School of Graduates, Dalian Medical University, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China; Department of Orthopedics, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian Medical University, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital Affiliated of Dalian Medical University, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China.
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Lei Y, Chen J, Liu Z, Luo M, Yang Y, Liang C, Xiao Z. Effect of Lateral Surgery Compared with Posterior Surgery on Lumbar Degenerative Disease: A Meta-Analysis of 41 Cohort Studies. World Neurosurg 2024; 184:e417-e448. [PMID: 38309653 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.01.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of the lateral approach and posterior approach in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases. METHODS Through a systematic search of relevant articles published on or before July 20, 2023, in the Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane libraries, the 2 authors independently extracted data and used the Newcastle‒Ottawa scale to evaluate the quality of the included studies. Using Stata16 software, the continuous variables were presented as the standard mean deviation, and the bipartite variables were analyzed using the pooled odds ratio with 95% confidence interval. RESULTS A total of 13,892 articles were screened and 10,908 studies were identified after deleting duplicates, of which 41 met the criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed that the lateral approach was superior to the posterior approach in reducing blood loss, operation time, and hospital stay. At the same time, compared with the posterior approach, the lateral approach has more advantages in the long-term Japanese Orthopaedic Association score and Oswestry Disability Index score, adjusting mid- and long-term LL and short- and long-term disc height. CONCLUSIONS Lateral and posterior surgery have similar clinical effects in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases and can significantly reduce pain and improve postoperative SL. At the same time, the lateral approach has more advantages in improving long-term quality of life, reducing the long-term disability index, adjusting mid- and long-term LL and short- and long-term disc height.
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- Yuanhu Lei
- Department of Joint Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China; Department of Spinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China.
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Chung HW, Park KH, Lee HD, Jeon CH, Jeon JM, Chung NS. Risk factors for nonunion in oblique lateral interbody fusion. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:59-63. [PMID: 36411226 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Compared with posterior interbody fusion techniques, oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) offers a larger fusion bed with greater intervertebral space access, use of larger cages, more sufficient discectomy, and better end-plate preparation. However, the fusion rate of OLIF is similar to that of other interbody fusions. This study aimed to examine the factors associated with nonunion in OLIF. METHODS This study examined 201 disc levels from 124 consecutive patients who underwent OLIF for lumbar degenerative diseases with 1-year regular follow-up. Demographic and surgical factors were reviewed from the medical records. Radiological factors measured were sagittal parameters, intervertebral disc angle (DA) before surgery and at the final follow-up, presence of vertebral end-plate lesions, and cage subsidence. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with nonunion. RESULTS Among the 201 discs, 185 (92.0%) achieved union at 1-year followed up. Smoking, surgery at the L5-S1 level, not performing laminectomy, and a large intervertebral DA were factors associated with nonunion in OLIF (all P < 0.05). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed two independent variables (surgery at L5-S1 level and not performing laminectomy) as risk factors for nonunion in OLIF. CONCLUSIONS Not performing laminectomy and surgery at the L5-S1 level were risk factors for nonunion in OLIF. To reduce the nonunion rate, surgeons should consider additional stabilization strategies for the L5-S1 OLIF and perform laminectomy.
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- Hee-Woong Chung
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea.
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Park J, Park SM, Han S, Jeon Y, Hong JY. Factors affecting successful immediate indirect decompression in oblique lateral interbody fusion in lumbar spinal stenosis patients. NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY JOURNAL 2023; 16:100279. [PMID: 37869545 PMCID: PMC10587750 DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2023.100279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Background Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) offers indirect decompression of stenotic lesions of the spinal canal and foramen through immediate disc height restoration. Only a few studies have reported the effect of cage position and associated intraoperatively modifiable factors for successful immediate indirect decompression following OLIF surgery. This study aimed to investigate the intraoperatively modifiable factors for successful radiological outcomes of OLIF. Methods This study included 46 patients with 80 surgical levels who underwent OLIF without direct posterior decompression. Preoperative and postoperative radiological parameters were evaluated and intraoperatively modifiable radiologic parameters for successful immediate radiologic decompression on magnetic resonance image (MRI) were determined. Radiologic parameters were preoperative and postoperative radiological parameters including anterior disc height (ADH), posterior disc height (PDH) lumbar lordotic angle (LLA), segmental lordotic angle (SLA), foraminal height (FH), cage position, cross-sectional area (CSA) of the thecal sac, cross-sectional foraminal area (CSF), facet distance (FD). Results All radiologic outcomes significantly improved. Comparing preoperative and postoperative values, mean CSA increased from 99.63±40.21 mm2 to 125.02±45.90 mm2 (p<.0001), and mean left CSF increased from 44.54±12.90 mm2 to 69.91±10.80 mm2 (p<.0001). FD also increased from 1.40±0.44 to 1.92±0.71 mm (p<.0001). FH increased from 16.31±3.3 to 18.84±3.47 mm (p<.0001). ADH and PDH also significantly increased (p<.0001). Immediate postoperative CSF and FH improvement rate (%) were significantly correlated with posterior disc height restoration rate (%) (p=.0443, and p=.0234, respectively). In addition, the patients with a cage positioned in the middle of the vertebral body experienced a greater FH improvement rate (%) compared to the patients with a cage positioned anteriorly. Finally, Visual analogue scale (VAS) for leg pain was improved immediately. Conclusions OLIF provided satisfactory immediate indirect decompression in central and foraminal spinal stenosis. Moreover, intraoperative surgical technique for successful radiologic CSF and FH improvement included restoration of the PDH and placement of the cage in the middle.
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- Jiwon Park
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, 123, Jeokgeum-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Spine Center and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, 170, Jomaru-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, 123, Jeokgeum-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, 123, Jeokgeum-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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Vcelak J, Kral A, Speldova A, Toth L. The Effect of Indirect Decompression Through Extraforaminal Interbody Fusion for Degenerative Lumbar Disease. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:2058-2065. [PMID: 38009178 PMCID: PMC10673753 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-023-01008-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Purpose Extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion as with other methods that involve the mechanism of indirect decompression, the discussion not only focuses on the benefit of minimizing the risk of thecal sac injury and postoperative scarring, but also on the risk of insufficient decompression in the affected neural structures during the reduction of the affected segment. Methods Eighty-two patients presenting with degenerative lumbar disease with segmental instability underwent ELIF combined with transpedicular fixation and circumferential fusion. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed. Results The mean ODI significantly improved from 63.4 preoperatively to 32.3 1 year postoperatively. The mean VAS back pain significantly improved from 5.95 to 2.63 postoperatively and VAS (leg pain) improved from 6.04 to 2.44. The mean CSA increased from 103 mm2 preoperatively to 169 mm2 postoperatively. The median extension ratio of CSA was 33%. Disc height, segmental disc angle, and lumbar lordosis also improved significantly. Only three (3.7%) patients were revised using direct central decompression due to neurologic deterioration. Conclusion Spinal stenosis was resolved successfully by indirect decompression through extraforaminal interbody fusion via a transmuscular limited approach.
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- Josef Vcelak
- The Orthopaedic Clinic of the 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, The University Hospital Bulovka, Budínova 2, 180 81 Prague 8, Czech Republic
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- The Orthopaedic Clinic of the 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, The University Hospital Bulovka, Budínova 2, 180 81 Prague 8, Czech Republic
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- The Orthopaedic Clinic of the 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, The University Hospital Bulovka, Budínova 2, 180 81 Prague 8, Czech Republic
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- The Orthopaedic Clinic of the 1st Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, The University Hospital Bulovka, Budínova 2, 180 81 Prague 8, Czech Republic
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Liu C, Geng Y, Li Y. Oblique lateral internal fusion combined with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation in severe lumbar spinal stenosis: clinical and radiographic outcome. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:882. [PMID: 37981677 PMCID: PMC10658976 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04373-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) has been a popular technique for treating lumbar degenerative diseases. Previous studies have shown its efficiency in lumbar spinal stenosis; yet, only a few studies have investigated its application to severe lumbar spinal stenosis. Herein, we investigated the clinical and radiographic outcome of OLIF with percutaneous pedicle screws in the treatment of severe lumbar spinal stenosis. METHODS A total of 15 patients who underwent OLIF with percutaneous pedicle screws were retrospectively analysed. All patients were diagnosed with severe lumbar stenosis (Schizas grade C or D) through preoperative magnetic resonance image (MRI) and received OLIF combined with percutaneous pedicle screw surgery. Clinical outcomes, including visual analogue scale (VAS)-back and VAS-leg scores, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), as well as mean disc height (DH), mean foraminal height (FH), segmental lumbar lordosis (SLL) and cross-sectional area (CSA) of the spinal canal, were analysed before and after surgery and at the last follow-up. Intraoperative data, complications and fusion rate were also investigated. RESULTS OLIF combined with percutaneous pedicle screws was performed on 18 segments in 15 patients. Mean follow-up was 23.1 ± 4.6 months (range 15-29 months). VAS-back, VAS-leg, and ODI scores were significantly improved at the last follow-up. DH increased from 8.86 ± 3.06 mm before surgery to 13.31 ± 2.14 mm after; at the last follow-up, DH was 11.69 ± 1.87 mm. FH increased from 17.85 ± 2.26 mm before surgery to 22.09 ± 1.36 mm after; at the last follow-up, FH was 20.41 ± 0.99 mm. CSA of the spinal canal increased from 30.83 ± 21.15 mm2 before surgery to 74.99 ± 33.65 mm2 after the operation and 81.22 ± 35.53 mm2 at the last follow-up. The segmental LL before surgery, after surgery and at last follow-up was 20.27 ± 6.25 degrees, 20.83 ± 6.52 degrees and 19.75 ± 5.87 degrees, respectively. All patients have gained fusion at the last follow-up. CONCLUSION OLIF with percutaneous pedicle screws could achieve satisfactory clinical and radiographic effects through indirect compression by increasing DH, FH and CSA of the spinal canal in severe lumbar stenosis patients.
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- Chen Liu
- Department of Spine Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zheshan West Road, Wuhu, 241001, Anhui, China
- Spine Research Center of Wannan Medical College, No. 22 Wenchang West Road, Wuhu, 241001, Anhui, China
- Key Laboratory of Non-Coding RNA Transformation Research of Anhui Higher Education Institution, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zheshan West Road, Wuhu, 241001, Anhui, China
- Spine Research Center of Wannan Medical College, No. 22 Wenchang West Road, Wuhu, 241001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zheshan West Road, Wuhu, 241001, Anhui, China.
- Spine Research Center of Wannan Medical College, No. 22 Wenchang West Road, Wuhu, 241001, Anhui, China.
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Li X, Chen X, Wang Y, Diwan AD, Lu S. Early outcomes of oblique lateral interbody fusion with posterior fixation versus posterior interbody fusion with fixation for treating adult degenerative scoliosis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:873. [PMID: 37978407 PMCID: PMC10655270 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04363-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the surgical trauma and outcomes between oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) and posterior fixation and posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) with fixation for adult degenerative scoliosis (ADS). METHODS We included ADS patients who underwent OLIF with fixation or PLIF with fixation treatment from June 2020 to December 2022. The preoperative and postoperative spinal pelvic parameters were measured using X-rays. Clinical symptoms were measured using the Oswestry Disability Index and a visual analog scale. We recorded operation time, intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion, albumin infusion, surgical fixation segment, surgical osteotomy segment, time, and drainage volume. RESULTS Forty patients with ADS were included: 20 with OLIF with posterior fixation and 20 with PLIF matched for age, sex, pelvic incidence, and Cobb angle with the OLIF group. There were no significant differences in age, gender, BMI, preoperative spinal parameters, or preoperative clinical symptoms between the groups (p > 0.05). There were no statistical differences in postoperative spinal parameters or clinical symptoms (p > 0.05). Patients in the OLIF group had less intraoperative blood loss (p < 0.01) and fewer intraoperative blood transfusions (p < 0.001) than the posterior surgery group. The number of fixed segments was fewer (p < 0.01), and there were fewer total osteotomy segments (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION OLIF with posterior fixation surgery can achieve the same corrective effect and efficacy as a posterior internal fusion with fixation surgery for treating ADS. OLIF with posterior fixation surgery causes less trauma and reduces the number of fixation segments.
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- Xiangyu Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China
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- St. George and Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Level 3, WR Pitney Building, Kogarah, Sydney, NSW, 2217, Australia.
- Spine Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. George Hospital Campus, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing, China.
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An B, Ren B, Han Z, Mao K, Liu J. Comparison between oblique lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:856. [PMID: 37950267 PMCID: PMC10636879 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04312-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) has produced good results for lumbar degenerative diseases (LDDs), its efficacy vis-a-vis posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) remains controversial. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of OLIF and PLIF for the treatment of LDDs. METHODS A comprehensive assessment of the literature was conducted, and the quality of retrieved studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Clinical parameters included the visual analog scale (VAS), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for pain, disability, and functional levels. Statistical analysis related to operative time, intraoperative bleeding, length of hospital stay, lumbar lordosis angle, postoperative disc height, and complication rates was performed. The PROSPERO number for the present systematic review is CRD42023406695. RESULTS In total, 574 patients (287 for OLIF, 287 for PLIF) from eight studies were included. The combined mean postoperative difference in ODI and lumbar VAS scores was - 1.22 and - 0.43, respectively. In postoperative disc, height between OLIF and PLIF was 2.05. The combined advantage ratio of the total surgical complication rate and the mean difference in lumbar lordosis angle between OLIF and PLIF were 0.46 and 1.72, respectively. The combined mean difference in intraoperative blood loss and postoperative hospital stay between OLIF and PLIF was - 128.67 and - 2.32, respectively. CONCLUSION Both the OLIF and PLIF interventions showed good clinical efficacy for LDDs. However, OLIF demonstrated a superior advantage in terms of intraoperative bleeding, hospital stay, degree of postoperative disc height recovery, and postoperative complication rate.
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- Bochen An
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100089, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100089, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100089, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100089, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100089, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100089, China.
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Xu W, Liu W, Zhong F, Peng Y, Liu X, Yu L. Efficacy of OLIF combined with pedicle screw internal fixation for lumbar spinal stenosis on spinal canal changes before and after surgery. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:724. [PMID: 37749636 PMCID: PMC10519078 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04209-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of OLIF combined with pedicle screw internal fixation in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis by assessing the changes in spinal canal before and after surgery. METHODS In this retrospective study, we included sixteen patients who underwent a combination of single-segment OLIF and pedicle screw internal fixation for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis at the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine between February 2018 and August 2022. The patients' pre- and post-operative data were compared. Intraoperative bleeding, duration of surgery, visual analogue score (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), disc height (DH), cross-sectional area of vertebral canal (CSAVC), cross-sectional area of dural sac (CSADS), cross-sectional area of intervertebral foramen (CSAIF), spinal canal volume (SCV), spinal canal volume expansion rate, lumbar lordosis, and sagittal vertical axis were observed and recorded. The efficacy of OLIF combined with pedicle screw internal fixation for lumbar spinal stenosis on spinal canal changes before and after surgery was summarized. RESULTS The results showed that OLIF combined with pedicle screw internal fixation effectively restored disc height and increased the cross-sectional area of the spinal canal. It also had an indirect decompression effect. The intraoperative bleeding and duration of surgery were within acceptable ranges. The VAS and ODI scores significantly improved after surgery, indicating a reduction in pain and improvement in functional disability. The CSAVC, CSADS, CSAIF, SCV, and spinal canal volume expansion rate were all increased postoperatively. Additionally, there was improvement in lumbar lordosis and sagittal vertical axis. We conducted a follow-up of all patients at 1 year after the surgery. The results revealed that the parameter values at 1 year post-surgery showed varying degrees of decrease or increase compared to the immediate postoperative values. However, these values remained statistically significant when compared to the preoperative parameter values (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS OLIF combined with pedicle screw internal fixation effectively restores disc height and increases the cross-sectional area of the vertebral canal in patients with LSS, reflecting the indirect decompression effect. Measuring parameters such as DH, CSAVC, CSADS, CSAIF, SCV, and SCV expansion rate before and after surgery provides valuable information for evaluating the efficacy and functional recovery of the lumbar spine in LSS patients treated with OLIF surgery.
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- Wangbing Xu
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
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- The Fourth Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, China
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- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China
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- Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330004, China
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Otsuki B, Fujibayashi S, Shimizu T, Murata K, Masuda S, Matsuda S. Minimally invasive LLIF surgery to decrease the occurrence of adjacent-segment disease compared to conventional open TLIF. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2023; 32:3200-3209. [PMID: 37314580 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07806-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Lateral lumbar interbody fusion with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (Mis-LLIF) can establish indirect decompression by lifting the vertebra with a large intervertebral cage, which causes less damage to the posterior elements. Thus, Mis-LLIF is expected to reduce the incidence of adjacent segment disease (ASD). The aim of the study was to compare the occurrence of ASD between Mis-LLIF and conventional open transforaminal interbody fusion (TLIF). METHODS A total of 156 patients (TLIF group = 88, Mis-LLIF group = 68) who underwent single-level lumbar interbody fusion (L2/3, L3/4, or L4/5) at a single institution between 2003 and 2018 with minimum 2-year follow-up were retrospectively reviewed. The incidence of symptomatic ASD requiring reoperation (S-ASD) and radiological adjacent segment degeneration (R-ASD) 2 years postoperatively were investigated between 51 paired patients from both groups who were propensity score (PS) matched by demographic and baseline clinical data. The effect of characteristics arising from differences in surgical methods between Mis-LLIF and TLIF, such as the amount of distraction of the index fused level (∆H), on S-ASD and R-ASD was also examined. RESULTS There were no significant differences in the incidence of S-ASD between the Mis-LLIF and TLIF groups (adjusted OR 1.3; 95% CI 0.41-3.9). There was no significant difference in the incidence of R-ASD between the Mis-LLIF and TLIF groups both at the cranial (adjusted OR 1.0; 95% CI 0.22-4.5) and caudal level (adjusted OR 1.5; 95% CI 0.44-5.3). On the other hand, ∆H was significantly higher in the Mis-LLIF group than in the TLIF group (3.6 mm vs. 1.7 mm, respectively, P < 0.0001), and was extracted as a significant independent risk factor for S-ASD (adjusted HR 2.7; 95% CI 1.1-6.3) and R-ASD at the cranial side (adjusted HR 6.4; 95% CI 1.7-24) in multivariable analysis with PS adjustment. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of R-ASD or S-ASD was not significantly reduced in the Mis-LLIF group compared to the TLIF group, with greater ∆H potentially being a contributing factor. Using a thin cage in both TLIF and Mis-LLIF may decrease the occurrence of ASD.
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- Bungo Otsuki
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto, Japan
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Zhou T, Gu Y. Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery (PTES) and mini-incision L5/S1 OLIF with a self-lock cage for the surgical treatment of L5 spondylolisthesis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:527. [PMID: 37488544 PMCID: PMC10367385 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04022-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We reported thirteen cases of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery (PTES) under local anesthesia and mini-incision L5/S1 OLIF (OLIF51) with a self-lock cage for the treatment of L5 spondylolisthesis. METHODS From Jan 2019 to Feb 2020, the patients with L5 spondylolisthesis with nerve root symptoms undergoing PTES and OLIF51 were included in this study. PTES under local anesthesia was performed in a prone position, and OLIF51 with a self-lock cage and allograft was then undertaken through a left abdominal mini-incision and oblique retroperitoneal approach between bilateral iliac vessels with the external oblique, internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles bluntly separated in turn for L5/S1 in a right oblique position under general anesthesia. Back and leg pain were preoperatively and postoperatively evaluated using the VAS, and the clinical outcomes were evaluated with the ODI before surgery and at the 2-year follow-up. The anterior and posterior intervertebral space height (AISH, PISH), lumbar lordotic, and surgical segmental lordotic angle (SLA) were measured on lumbar spine X-rays preoperatively and postoperatively. The fusion status was assessed according to Bridwell's fusion grades. RESULTS Thirteen cases of L5 spondylolisthesis were included. The operation duration was 49.1 ± 5.6 min for PTES and 73.6 ± 8.2 min for OLIF. There was blood loss of 25 (15-45) ml. The incision length was 7.5 ± 1.1 mm for PTES and 46.8 ± 3.8 mm for OLIF. The hospital stay was 5 (4-6) days, and the follow-up duration was 29 (24-37) months. For the clinical evaluation, the VAS of back and leg pain significantly dropped after surgery (p < 0.001), and the ODI significantly decreased from 64.7 ± 7.8% to 12.9 ± 4.3% 2 years after surgery (p < 0.001). AISH, PISH and SLA significantly improved after surgery (p < 0.05). Fusion grades based on the Bridwell grading system at the 2-year follow-up were grade I in 9 segments (69.2%) and grade II in 4 segments (30.8%). No patients had any form of permanent iatrogenic nerve damage or major complications. No failure of instruments was observed. CONCLUSIONS PTES and mini-incision OLIF51 with a self-lock cage is a viable option of minimally invasive surgery for L5 spondylolisthesis, which can achieve direct neurologic decompression, satisfactory fusion and hardly destroys the rectus abdominis and its sheath, paraspinal muscles and bone structures.
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- Tianyao Zhou
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Southwest Spine Surgery Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Southwest Spine Surgery Center, Shanghai, China.
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Masuda S, Fukasawa T, Takeuchi M, Fujibayashi S, Otsuki B, Murata K, Shimizu T, Matsuda S, Kawakami K. Incidence of Surgical Site Infection Following Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Compared With Posterior/Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Propensity Score-Weighted Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2023; 48:901-907. [PMID: 36716385 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) after lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) and posterior/transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion ( P /TLIF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Previous studies have shown that LLIF can improve neurological symptoms to a comparable degree to P /TLIF. However, data on the risk of SSI after LLIF is lacking compared with P /TLIF. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted under a retrospective cohort design in patients undergoing LLIF or P /TLIF for lumbar degenerative diseases between 2013 and 2020 using a hospital administrative database. We used propensity score overlap weighting to adjust for confounding factors including age, sex, body mass index, comorbidities, number of fusion levels, hospital size, and surgery year. We estimated weighted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% CIs for SSI within 30 days postoperatively. RESULTS We compared the risk of SSI between 2874 patients who underwent LLIF and 24,245 patients who received P/TLIF Patients who had received LLIF were at significantly less risk of experiencing an SSI compared with those receiving P/TLIF (0.7% vs. 1.2%; weighted OR: 0.57; 95% CI: 0.36 -0.92; P=0.02). As a secondary outcome, patients who had received LLIF had less risk of transfusion (7.8% vs. 11.8%; weighted OR: 0.63; 95% CI:0.54 -0.73; P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS In this large retrospective cohort study of adults undergoing lumbar interbody fusion, LLIF was associated with a significantly lower risk of SSI than P /TLIF. The small, but significantly, decreased risk of SSI associated with LLIF may inform decisions regarding the technical approach for lumbar interbody fusion.
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- Soichiro Masuda
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Pharmacoepidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacoepidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Digital Health and Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacoepidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacoepidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Zhao L, Hou W, Shi H, Jiang W, Cao M, Wan D. Risk factors for postoperative sympathetic chain dysfunction following oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a multivariate analysis. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2023; 32:2319-2325. [PMID: 37219709 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07761-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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PURPOSE Postoperative sympathetic chain dysfunction (PSCD) was a relatively common complication after anterior lumbar interbody fusion due to the manipulation adjacent to the lumbar sympathetic chain (LSC). This study aimed to investigate the incidence of PSCD and identify its related independent risk factors after oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) surgery. METHODS PSCD was defined as either of the following in the affected lower limb compared to the contralateral: (1) increase in skin temperature by 1 ºC or more, (2) reduced skin perspiration, (3) limb swelling or skin discoloration. Consecutive patients who underwent OLIF at L4/5 level from February 2018 and May 2022 at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed and divided into two groups: patients with PSCD and patients without PSCD. Binary logistic regression analyses were performed on patients' demographic, comorbidities, radiological datum and perioperative factors to identify independent risk factors for PSCD. RESULTS Twelve (5.7%) of 210 patients experienced PSCD following OLIF surgery. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified the identification of lumbar dextroscoliosis (OR = 7.907, P = 0.012) and the presence of "tear-drop" psoas (OR = 7.216, P = 0.011) as independent risk factors for the PSCD following OLIF. CONCLUSION This study identified the lumbar dextroscoliosis and the "tear-drop" psoas as independent risk factors for the development of PSCD after OLIF. Spine alignment examination and the morphological identification of psoas major muscle should be highly noticed for the PSCD prevention following OLIF.
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- Long Zhao
- Department of Spine Surgery, Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Loop, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Loop, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Loop, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Loop, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Loop, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Loop, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Lu Z, Ding A, Yu Q, Wang H, Ma L. Effect of the preoperative assessment of the anteroposterior diameters of the spinal canal and dural area on the efficacy of oblique lumbar interbody fusion in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:440. [PMID: 37337281 PMCID: PMC10278331 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03913-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to quantify the degree of lumbar spinal stenosis by assessing the anterior and posterior vertebral canal diameter and dural area, determine the sensitivity of the anterior and posterior spinal canal diameter, dural area and dural occupying rate in predicting the postoperative efficacy of oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) for patients with single-stage lumbar spinal stenosis, and identify the corresponding indicators suggesting that OLIF surgery should not be performed. METHODS In a retrospective analysis of patients who had previously undergone OLIF surgery in our hospital, we included a total of 104 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who had previously undergone single-stage surgery in our hospital. Three independent observers were employed to measure the anterior and posterior diameter of the spinal canal (AD, mm), dural area (CSA, mm2), the spinal canal area (SCA, mm2), and the ratio of the dural area to the spinal canal area (DM, %) at the disc level with the most severe stenosis on MRI. According to the values of AD and CSA in preoperative MRI, patients were divided into three groups: A, B, and C (Group A: AD > 12 and 100 < CSA ≤ 130, group B: Except A and C, group C: AD ≤ 10 and CSA ≤ 75). Preoperative and postoperative clinical outcome scores (Japanese Orthopaedic Association [JOA] score, VAS score, modified Macnab standard) of 104 patients were statistically. RESULTS There were significant differences in the preoperative and postoperative clinical correlation scores among the mild, moderate and severe lumbar spinal stenosis groups. The improvement rate of the post treatment JOA score, the difference between the preoperative and postoperative VAS score, and the modified Macnab standard were compared pairwise. There was no statistical significance in the improvement rate of the post treatment JOA score, the difference between the preoperative and postoperative VAS score, and the modified Macnab standard between Group A and Group B (P = 0.125, P = 0.620, P = 0.803). There were statistically significant differences between Group A and Group C and between Group B and Group C in the improvement rate of the JOA score, the difference in the pre- and postoperative VAS score, and the modified Macnab standard. The anterior and posterior vertebral canal diameter and dural area are sensitive predictors of the postoperative efficacy of OLIF surgery for single-stage lumbar spinal stenosis. Moreover, when the anterior and posterior vertebral canal diameter was less than 6.545 mm and the dural area was less than 34.43 mm2, the postoperative effect of OLIF surgery was poor. CONCLUSIONS All the patients with mild, moderate, and severe lumbar spinal stenosis achieved curative effects after OLIF surgery. Patients with mild and moderate lumbar spinal stenosis had better curative effects, and there was no significant difference between them, while patients with severe lumbar spinal stenosis had poor curative effects. Both the anteroposterior diameter of the spinal canal and the dural area of the spinal canal were sensitive in predicting the curative effect of OLIF surgery for single-stage lumbar spinal stenosis. When the anterior and posterior vertebral canal diameter was less than 6.545 mm and the dural area was less than 34.43 mm2, the postoperative effect of OLIF surgery was poor.
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- Zhe Lu
- Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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Lefèvre E, Szadkowski M, Fière V, Vieira TD, Ould-Slimane M, d'Astorg H. Implications of cage impactions in single-level OLIF treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103385. [PMID: 35933020 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cage impactions (CI) of Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) appear to be a frequent mechanical complication with a potential functional impact. OBJECTIVES To determine the rate of CI occurrence, their risk factors and clinical implications in the case of combined single-level arthrodesis. METHOD A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was performed. All our patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis initially underwent OLIF combined with pedicle screw fixation (PSF). Intraoperative control with an image intensifier and a standard radiograph in the immediate postoperative period made it possible to assess the occurrence of CI, depending on the position of the implant. Secondary subsidence was sought on the standing radiological examination using EOS biplanar radiography during follow-up. The pelvic parameters were analyzed, as well as the occurrence of bone fusion. The clinical evaluation was made at≥1 year, by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), the walking distance (WD) and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). RESULTS In all, 130 patients out of the 131 included were analyzed. A CI occurred in 25.3% (n=33) of cases and of these, 94% (n=32) occurred intraoperatively. Postmenopausal women had more CI with an odds ratio (OR) of 5.8 (P=0.034). The "CI" group had a 9.5% lower ODI score than the "non-CI" group (P=0.0040), but both provided excellent ODI gains of 30.8±16 and 32.9±15.5% (P<0.0001). An "anterior" position of the implant allowed a greater gain in lumbar lordosis (P<0.001) but was associated with greater CI occurrence (P<0.001), with an OR of 6.75 (P=0.0018). CONCLUSION The occurrence of intraoperative cage impaction is a frequent event when performing OLIF. Postmenopausal women have an approximately 6 times greater risk of impaction than men, and patients with an "anterior" implant placement have a 7 times greater risk than with central placement. The negative impact of cage impactions on the clinical score (ODI) was significant after one year of follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, non-comparative cohort study.
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- Emeric Lefèvre
- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France.
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- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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Du W, Wang Z, Dong Y, Hu J, Quan R, Qi J. Recent Efficacy of Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion Combined With Wiltse Approach Pedicle Screw Fixation for Degenerative Single-Level Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. World Neurosurg 2023; 171:e533-e541. [PMID: 36529433 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.12.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The study aimed to explore the recent efficacy of oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) combined with Wiltse approach pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of single-level degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS). METHODS This is a retrospective study. The study enrolled 54 patients with single-level DLS who were treated at the Affiliated Jiangnan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University from May 2018 to June 2020. (OLIF group) 24 cases operated using OLIF combined with Wiltse approach pedicle screw fixation, and (PLIF group) 30 cases operated by PLIF. The primary outcome measures were visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI), and the lower lumbar spine anterior convexity angle. RESULTS There were significant differences in VAS (2.63 ± 0.58 vs. 3.57 ± 0.63, P < 0.001) and ODI (9.67 ± 0.92 vs. 10.63 ± 1.40, P < 0.05) between the OLIF group and PLIF group on postoperative 3 days. And there was a significant decrease in VAS (2.63 ± 0.58 vs. 1.08 ± 0.28, P < 0.05) and ODI (3.57 ± 0.63 vs. 1.10 ± 0.31, P < 0.05) in both groups on postoperative 3 days and at 6 months postoperative comparisons. OLIF group showed better intervertebral space height and the lower lumbar spine anterior convexity angle scores on postoperative 3 days and 6 months, the difference was statistically significant(all P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS OLIF combined with the Wiltse approach pedicle screw fixation can achieve good short-term clinical results in the treatment of single-level DLS. This surgical approach is less invasive, promotes early functional recovery, shortens hospitalization time, and improves the quality of life.
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- Weibin Du
- Research Institute of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Jiangnan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Research Institute of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Jiangnan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Shaoxing TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affilliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Research Institute of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Jiangnan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Research Institute of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Jiangnan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Gagliardi MJ, Guiroy AJ, Camino-Willhuber G, Joaquim AF, Carazzo CA, Yasuda E, Cabrera JP, Morales Ciancio AR. Is Indirect Decompression and Fusion More Effective than Direct Decompression and Fusion for Treating Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis With Instability? A Systematic Review and meta-Analysis. Global Spine J 2023; 13:499-511. [PMID: 35486409 PMCID: PMC9972259 DOI: 10.1177/21925682221098362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Study design: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Objective: Surgical alternatives to treat lumbar spinal stenosis and instability include indirect (ALIF, OLIF, and LLIF) and direct (TLIF or posterior lumbar interbody fusion) decompression and fusion interventions. Although both approaches have proven to be effective in reducing symptoms, it is unknown if there is any difference in effectiveness between them. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate postoperative pain and disability in patients treated whit indirect vs direct decompression and fusion approaches.Methods: We conducted a systematic review of the literature consulting several databases and identified studies that enrolled patients diagnosed with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis and instability treated with indirect or direct decompression and fusion techniques. Our primary endpoints were the visual analogue scale, Oswestry Disability Index, and the Japanese Orthopedics Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire 1 year after the procedure. Secondary outcomes included complication rate, blood loss, and surgical time.Results: Nine retrospective and comparative studies were included enrolling a total of 1004 participants. Both surgical strategies had satisfactory clinical outcomes with no significant difference at 1 year. Although the complication rate was similar for both groups, the profile of the adverse events was different. In addition, patients treated with indirect decompression and fusion had significantly less blood loss and operative times.Conclusions: Indirect and direct decompression and fusion techniques are similarly effective in treating patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and instability. The ID group had significantly lower intraoperative blood loss and surgical time values.
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- Martin J. Gagliardi
- Department of Neurosurgery, St Michael’s Hospital, University of
Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada,Department of Orthopedics, Hospital Español de
Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina,Martin J. Gagliardi, M.D, Department of
Neurosurgery, St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, 36 Queen Street,
Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital Español de
Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina,The Paley Orthopedics and Spine
Institute, Saint Mary’s Medical
Center, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, São
Vicente de Paulo Hospital, University of Passo
Fundo, Passo Fundo, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery,
Hospital de Clinicas, University of Buenos
Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Clinico Regional de
Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hospital Español de
Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina,Department of Orthopaedics, Great Ormond Street
Hospital, London, UK
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Sun D, Liang W, Hai Y, Yin P, Han B, Yang J. OLIF versus ALIF: Which is the better surgical approach for degenerative lumbar disease? A systematic review. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2023; 32:689-699. [PMID: 36587140 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07516-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographical outcomes between OLIF and ALIF in treating lumbar degenerative diseases. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library for relevant studies. Changes in disc height (DH), segmental lordosis angle (SLA), lumbar lordosis (LL), visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and Oswestry disability index (ODI) between baseline and final follow-up, along with other important surgical outcomes, were assessed and analysed. Data on the global fusion rate and main complications were collected and compared. RESULTS Approximately, 2041 patients from 36 studies were included, consisting of 1057 patients who underwent OLIF and 984 patients who underwent ALIF. The results reveal no significant difference in DH, SLA, VAS score, and ODI between the two groups (all P > 0.05). The operation time, estimated blood loss, and length of hospital stay were also comparable between the two groups. Over 90% of the fusion rate was achieved in both groups. The OLIF group showed a higher complication rate than the ALIF group (OLIF 18.83% vs ALIF 7.32%). CONCLUSIONS OLIF leads to a higher complication rate, with the most notable complication being cage subsidence. Both OLIF and ALIF are effective treatments for degenerative lumbar diseases and have similar therapeutic effects. ALIF was expected to be more expensive for patients because of the necessity of involving vascular surgeons.
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- Duan Sun
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, GongTiNanLu 8#, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, GongTiNanLu 8#, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, GongTiNanLu 8#, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, GongTiNanLu 8#, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, GongTiNanLu 8#, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, GongTiNanLu 8#, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, China
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Zhou T, Fan W, Gu Y, Che W, Zhang L, Wang Y. Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery combined with mini-incision OLIF and anterolateral screws rod fixation vs. MIS-TLIF for surgical treatment of single-level lumbar spondylolisthesis. Front Surg 2023; 9:1049448. [PMID: 36684264 PMCID: PMC9852646 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1049448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Objective Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) has been used to treat lumbar spine spondylolisthesis. However, it usually needs posterior pedicle screws fixation for biomechanical stability and possible posterior direct decompression for relieving neurologic symptoms. We use percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery (PTES) combined with mini-incision OLIF and anterolateral screws rod fixation for surgical treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis. The purpose of study is to evaluate the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of this method compared with minimally invasive surgery-transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF). Methods From July 2016 to May 2018, 65 patients of lumbar spondylolisthesis (L2-4) with neurologic symptoms were treated using PTES combined with mini-incision OLIF and anterolateral screws rod fixation (31 cases, group A) or MIS-TLIF (34 cases, group B) in this study. Operative duration, blood loss, incision length, fluoroscopy frequency, and hospital stay are compared. Preoperative and postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores of back and legs, Oswestry disability index (ODI), intervertebral space height, lumbar lordotic angle, operative segmental lordotic angle, and complications are recorded. The fusion status is assessed according to Bridwell's fusion grades. Results The VAS score of back and leg pain and ODI significantly dropped after surgery in both groups (p < 0.001). There was no statistical difference of back and leg VAS score and ODI between two groups except that back VAS scores in group A were significantly lower than that of group B immediately after surgery (p = 0.000). Group A had significantly more intervertebral space height and operative segmental lordotic angle than group B postoperatively (p = 0.022, p = 0.002). Twenty-three segments (74.2%) were grade I and 8 segments (25.8%) were grade II in group A; 20 segments (58.8%) were grade I and 14 segments (41.2%) were grade II in group B at a 2-year follow-up (p = 0.194). No difference was observed in the complication rate between the two groups (6.5% vs. 5.9%, p = 0.924). Conclusion The long-term clinical efficacy and complication rates of both groups are comparable. PTES combined with mini-incision OLIF and anterolateral screws rod fixation is a good choice of minimally invasive surgery for lumbar spondylolisthesis, which hardly destroys the paraspinal muscles and bone structures.
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- Tianyao Zhou
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Southwest Spine Surgery Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Southwest Spine Surgery Center, Shanghai, China,Correspondence: Yutong Gu
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Lang Z, Ge T, Wu J, Yuan Q, Sun Y. Comparison of transfacet and pedicle screws in oblique lateral interbody fusion for single-level degenerative lumbar spine diseases: a retrospective propensity score-matched analysis. BMC Surg 2022; 22:429. [PMID: 36522754 PMCID: PMC9753392 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01880-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To perform a comparative assessment of percutaneous transfacet screws (TFS) and percutaneous bilateral pedicle screws (BPS) in oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) for the treatment of single-level degenerative lumbar spine diseases in terms of radiological examinations and clinical outcomes. METHODS Sixty-six patients who received single-level OLIF with percutaneous supplementary fixation assisted by the robot for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine diseases were selected. There were 16 cases of OLIF with TFS and 50 cases of OLIF with BPS. The propensity score matching method selected 11 patients in each group with matched characteristics to perform a clinical comparison. RESULTS The estimated blood loss was 68.2 ± 25.2 ml in the OLIF with TFS group compared to 113.6 ± 39.3 ml in the OLIF with BPS group (P < 0.05). The intervertebral disc height raised from 8.6 to 12.9 mm in the TFS group and from 8.9 to 13.9 mm in the BPS group in the immediate postoperative period, and dropped to 10.8 and 12.9 mm at the twelfth month, respectively (P < 0.05). The fusion rates were 91% and 100% for TFS and BPS groups (P > 0.05). Quantitative assessments of back/leg pain of the two groups reached a healthy level in the late period of the follow-up. CONCLUSION Both TFS and BPS techniques for the OLIF surgery relieve back pain caused by degenerative lumbar spine diseases. The TFS technique exhibits less blood loss compared with the BPS. A moderate cage subsidence is present in TFS but no complication is reported.
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- Zhao Lang
- grid.414360.40000 0004 0605 7104Department of Spine Surgery, Peking University 4th Clinical Medical College, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No. 31, Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.414360.40000 0004 0605 7104Department of Spine Surgery, Peking University 4th Clinical Medical College, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No. 31, Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.414360.40000 0004 0605 7104Department of Spine Surgery, Peking University 4th Clinical Medical College, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No. 31, Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.414360.40000 0004 0605 7104Department of Spine Surgery, Peking University 4th Clinical Medical College, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No. 31, Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.414360.40000 0004 0605 7104Department of Spine Surgery, Peking University 4th Clinical Medical College, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, No. 31, Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035 People’s Republic of China
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Fujibayashi S, Takemoto M, Ishii K, Funao H, Isogai N, Otsuki B, Shimizu T, Nakamura T, Matsuda S. Multicenter Prospective Study of Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusions Using Bioactive Porous Titanium Spacers without Bone Grafts. Asian Spine J 2022; 16:890-897. [PMID: 36470243 PMCID: PMC9827197 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2021.0354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective multicenter clinical study. PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of bioactive surface treatment for porous titanium spacers without bone graft for lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) through clinical and radiological examinations. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE LLIF is a minimally invasive spinal fusion procedure. To achieve bony union, a substantial volume of grafted bone is typically packed into the cage; however, this is related to donor site morbidities-one of the disadvantages of LLIF. METHODS For this prospective multicenter study, 40 patients were followed up through radiologic and clinical examinations for at least 1 year postoperatively. All surgical procedures were either single- or double-level LLIF using bioactive porous titanium spacers without bone grafts. RESULTS Four patients were excluded from the study owing to aggravation from other comorbidities. Another 36 patients, including 26 and 10 with single- and double-level LLIFs, respectively, participated in the follow-up. The mean age at the time of surgery was 63.7 years. The mean operating time was 50.5 minutes per level. The mean estimated intraoperative blood loss was 11.6 mL per level. Clinical scores improved in all cases and were maintained throughout the follow-up period. The intervertebral bony union rates were 67.4% and 84.8% at 6 and 12 months, respectively. Endplate cyst signs were observed in 13.0% and 8.7% of patients at 6 and 12 months, respectively. Fused segmental angles were maintained throughout the follow-up period, indicating no cage subsidence. CONCLUSIONS Single- and double-level LLIFs using bioactive porous titanium spacers without bone grafts were found to be minimally invasive, resulting in clinical and imaging results comparable with conventional procedures. Therefore, this type of implant may be an option for minimally invasive spinal fusion surgery.
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- Shunsuke Fujibayashi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto,
Japan,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto City Hospital, Kyoto,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo,
Japan,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Narita,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo,
Japan,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Narita,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto,
Japan
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Spontaneous facet joint fusion in patients following oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion combined with lateral single screw-rod fixation: prevalence, characteristics and significance. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2022; 31:3580-3589. [PMID: 36264348 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07424-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore the characteristics of spontaneous facet joint fusion (SFJF) in patients after oblique lateral lumbar interbody fusion combined with lateral single screw-rod fixation (OLIF-LSRF). METHODS We randomly selected 300 patients from 723 patients treated with OLIF-LSRF into a cross-sectional study based on the pilot study results. A novel fusion classification system was designed to evaluate the fusion status of the facet joints at three time points. Ultimately, the prevalence, characteristics, and significance of SFJF were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 265 (333 levels) qualified cases were included in our study. The novel classification for SFJF has excellent reliability (kappa > 0.75). The rate of SFJF was 15.20% (45/296 levels) at 3 months postoperatively, 31.34% (89/284 levels) at 6 months postoperatively, and 33.63% (112/333 levels) at the last follow-up. The circumferential fusion rate was 31.53% (105/333 levels) at the last follow-up. The location of SFJF was mostly on the right facet joint (P < 0.001), and the rate of SFJF increased significantly from 3 to 6 months after the operation (P < 0.001). The average age of patients with SFJF was older than that of patients without SFJF (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in Visual Analog Scale or Oswestry Disability Index scores between patients with and without SFJF. CONCLUSION In the OLIF-LSRF procedure, SFJF occurs mostly at 3-6 months postoperatively, especially in elderly patients and at the right facet joint. OLIF-LSRF has the potential for circumferential fusion.
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Won YI, Kim CH, Park HP, Chung SG, Yuh WT, Kwon SW, Yang SH, Lee CH, Choi Y, Park SB, Rhee JM, Kim KT, Chung CK. A cost-utility analysis between decompression only and fusion surgery for elderly patients with lumbar spinal stenosis and sagittal imbalance. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20408. [PMID: 36437360 PMCID: PMC9701767 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-24784-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and sagittal imbalance are relatively common in elderly patients. Although the goals of surgery include both functional and radiological improvements, the criteria of correction may be too strict for elderly patients. If the main symptom of patients is not forward-stooping but neurogenic claudication or pain, lumbar decompression without adding fusion procedure may be a surgical option. We performed cost-utility analysis between lumbar decompression and lumbar fusion surgery for those patients. Elderly patients (age > 60 years) who underwent 1-2 levels lumbar fusion surgery (F-group, n = 31) or decompression surgery (D-group, n = 40) for LSS with sagittal imbalance (C7 sagittal vertical axis, C7-SVA > 40 mm) with follow-up ≥ 2 years were included. Clinical outcomes (Euro-Quality of Life-5 Dimensions, EQ-5D; Oswestry Disability Index, ODI; numerical rating score of pain on the back and leg, NRS-B and NRS-L) and radiological parameters (C7-SVA; lumbar lordosis, LL; the difference between pelvic incidence and lumbar lordosis, PI-LL; pelvic tilt, PT) were assessed. The quality-adjusted life year (QALY) and incremental cost-effective ratio (ICER) were calculated from a utility score of EQ-5D. Postoperatively, both groups attained clinical and radiological improvement in all parameters, but NRS-L was more improved in the F-group (p = 0.048). ICER of F-group over D-group was 49,833 US dollars/QALY. Cost-effective lumbar decompression may be a recommendable surgical option for certain elderly patients, despite less improvement of leg pain than with fusion surgery.
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- Young Il Won
- grid.254230.20000 0001 0722 6377Department of Neurosurgery, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, 20, Bodeum 7-ro, Sejong, 30099 Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea ,grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Neurosurgery and Medical Device Development, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea ,grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Hospital, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.488450.50000 0004 1790 2596Department of Neurosurgery, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, 7 Keunjaebong-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 18450 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Incheon Veterans Hospital, 138, Inju-daero, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, 22182 Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Neurosurgery and Medical Device Development, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea ,grid.412480.b0000 0004 0647 3378Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-ro 173 Beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13620 Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea ,grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Neurosurgery and Medical Device Development, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDivision of Medical Statistics, Medical Research Collaborating Center, Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Neurosurgery and Medical Device Development, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea ,grid.412479.dDepartment of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Boramae Medical Center 20, Boramae-ro 5-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 07061 Republic of Korea
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- grid.189967.80000 0001 0941 6502Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA
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- grid.411235.00000 0004 0647 192XDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944 Republic of Korea ,grid.258803.40000 0001 0661 1556Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, 680 Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944 Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 101, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea ,grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Neurosurgery and Medical Device Development, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea ,grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Seoul National University, 101, 1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lin GX, Chen CM, Jhang SW, Zhu MT, Lyu P, Hu BS. Characteristics and hotspots of the 50 most cited articles in the field of pre-psoas oblique lumbar interbody fusion. Front Surg 2022; 9:1004839. [PMID: 36311953 PMCID: PMC9597085 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1004839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PURPOSE In the past decade, the field of pre-psoas oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) has developed rapidly, and with it, the literature on OLIF has grown considerably. This study was designed to analyze the top 50 articles in terms of the number of citations through bibliometric research to demonstrate the research characteristics and hotspots of OLIF. METHOD Searching the Web of Science database yielded the 50 most cited publications in the OLIF field as of July 10, 2022. The publications were ranked according to the number of citations. The following sources were evaluated: the year of publications, the number of citations, authors, countries, institutions, journals, research topics, and keyword hotspots. RESULTS The most productive period was from 2017 to 2020, with 41 articles. The number of citations varied from 10 to 140, with an average of 35.52, and 1,776 citations were found. World Neurosurgery published the most articles (12), China produced the most articles (16), and the Catholic University of Korea produced the most studies (6). The corresponding author who produced the most articles was J.S. Kim (5), and the first author who produced the most publications was S. Orita (3). The main research topics were anatomical morphology, surgical techniques, indications, outcomes, and complications. The top 10 most cited keywords were "complications," "decompression," "spine," "surgery," "outcomes," "transpsoas approach," "spondylolisthesis," "anterior," "disease," and "injury." CONCLUSIONS Certain articles can be distinguished from others using citation analysis as an accurate representation of their impact due to their long-term effectiveness and peer recognition. With these publications, researchers are provided with research priorities and hotspots through influential literature in the field of OLIF.
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- Guang-Xun Lin
- The School of Clinical Medicine, The Third Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, China,Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan,Department of Leisure Industry Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan,College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dayeh University, Taiwan
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China,Correspondence: Bao-Shan Hu Ming-Tao Zhu Pengfei Lyu
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China,Correspondence: Bao-Shan Hu Ming-Tao Zhu Pengfei Lyu
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China,Correspondence: Bao-Shan Hu Ming-Tao Zhu Pengfei Lyu
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Tseng SC, Lin YH, Wu YC, Shih CM, Chen KH, Lee CH, Pan CC. Indirect decompression via oblique lumbar interbody fusion is sufficient for treatment of lumbar foraminal stenosis. Front Surg 2022; 9:911514. [PMID: 36061052 PMCID: PMC9433985 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.911514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is a popular technique for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal disease. There are no clear guidelines on whether direct posterior decompression (PD) is necessary after OLIF. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of the indirect decompression obtained from OLIF in patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis. We retrospectively reviewed 33 patients who underwent OLIF surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal disease between 1 January 2018, and 30 June 2019. The inclusion criteria included patients who were diagnosed with lumbar foraminal stenosis by preoperative MRI. The exclusion criteria included the presence of central canal stenosis, spinal infection, vertebral fractures, and spinal malignancies. The clinical results, evaluated using the visual analogue scale of back pain (VAS-Back), VAS of leg pain (VAS-Leg), and Oswestry disability index (ODI), were recorded. The radiologic parameters were also measured. The VAS-Back, VAS-Leg, and ODI showed significant improvement in both the PD and non-posterior decompression (Non-PD) groups postoperatively (all, p < 0.05). Patients in the Non-PD group showed better results than those in the PD group in the VAS-Back at 12- and 24 months postoperatively (0.00 vs. 3.00 postoperatively at 12 months, p = 0.030; 0.00 vs. 4.00 postoperatively at 24 months, p = 0.009). In addition, the ODI at 24 months postoperatively showed better improvement in the Non-PD group (8.89 vs. 24.44, p = 0.038). The disc height in both the PD and the Non-PD groups increased significantly postoperatively (all, p < 0.05), but the restoration of foraminal height was significantly different only in the Non-PD group. There was no statistically significant difference in cage position, cage subsidence, fusion grade, or screw loosening between the PD and the Non-PD groups. Indirect decompression via OLIF for lumbar foraminal stenosis showed favorable outcomes. The use of interbody cages and posterior instrumentation was sufficient for relieving symptoms in patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis. Additional direct posterior decompression may deteriorate results in the follow-up period.
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- Sheng-Chieh Tseng
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Therapy, HungKuang University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Jenteh Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Miaoli, Taiwan
- Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, College of Computing and Informatics, Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Intelligent Technology, HungKuang University, Taichung, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Hungkuang University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Jenteh Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Miaoli, Taiwan
- Correspondence: Chien-Chou Pan
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Comparing the medium-term outcomes of lumbar interbody fusion via transforaminal and oblique approach in treating lumbar degenerative disc diseases. Spine J 2022; 22:993-1001. [PMID: 34906739 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) has been proven to be effective in treating lumbar degenerative disorders (LDDs) via indirect decompression. However, its superiority over transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) remains questionable, especially in terms of medium-term follow-up. PURPOSE To compare the medium-term clinical and radiological outcomes of TLIF and OLIF in treating patients with LDDs. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective comparative study. PATIENT SAMPLE Fifty-two patients treated by TLIF and forty-six patients treated by OLIF. OUTCOME MEASURES Clinical records including the visual analog scale (VAS) score of the lower back and leg and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Radiological records including disk height (DH), lumbar lordosis (LL), segmental lordosis (SL), the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the spinal canal, and fusion rate. Surgical-related information and complications were also recorded. METHODS A retrospective review was performed on patients who were surgically managed for LDDs at L4-5 between 2015 and 2017 and completed at least 4 years of follow-up. A total of 98 patients were analyzed, with 46 patients treated by OLIF combined with anterolateral single screw-rod fixation (OLIF-AF group), and 52 patients treated by TLIF (TLIF group). Parameters including postoperative outcomes and perioperative complications were compared with evaluate the efficacy of the two approaches. RESULTS There was significantly less bleeding, surgical duration, and hospitalization in the OLIF-AF group than in the TLIF group. Significant improvements in the clinical score were achieved in both groups. However, the VAS score of the lower back was significantly higher in the TLIF group than in the OLIF-AF group throughout the whole follow-up period. Significantly higher expansion of the CSA was found in the TLIF group than in the OLIF-AF group. However, the improvements in DH, LL, and SL were significantly lower in the TLIF group. The fusion rate was significantly higher in the OLIF-AF group than in the TLIF group within 6 months postoperatively, and there was no significant difference between the two groups at the final record. No significant difference was found in the rate of overall complications between the two groups (25.0% vs. 23.9%, p=.545). The intraoperative complication rate in the TLIF group (13.5%) was slightly higher than that in the OLIF-AF group (6.5%) (p=.257). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adjacent segment disorder (ASD) between the two groups (7.7% vs. 10.9%, p=.422). Cage subsidence was slightly lower in the TLIF group (5.8%) than in the OLIF-AF group (13.0%) (p=.298). CONCLUSIONS Both the TLIF and OLIF-AF approaches demonstrated good medium-term outcomes in treating LDDs. Compared with TLIF, OLIF-AF showed advantages in postoperative recovery, improvement of intervertebral space and lumbar sagittal balance, and early intervertebral fusion but was associated with inferior spinal canal decompression efficacy. The two approaches shared comparable overall complication rates. However, OLIF-AF tended to have fewer intraoperative complications, and a higher incidence of subsidence.
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Li J, Xu TZ, Zhang N, Chen QX, Li FC. Predictors for second-stage posterior direct decompression after lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a review of five hundred fifty-seven patients in the past five years. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2022; 46:1101-1109. [PMID: 35132497 PMCID: PMC9001245 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05313-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze the predictors for second-stage posterior direct decompression (PDD) after lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) procedure. METHODS We studied patients who underwent LLIF for degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis in the last five years, from July 2016 to June 2021. All surgical levels were grouped according to Schizas' central canal stenosis (CCS) classification, Pathria's facet joint degeneration (FJD) classification, Bartynski's lateral recess stenosis (LRS) classification, and Lee's foraminal stenosis (FS) classification. Second-stage PDD rates of each subgroup and their annual change were analyzed. Evaluation of risk factors associated with PDD was investigated. RESULTS A total of 901 segments from 557 patients were included. The overall PDD rate was 29.97%. An overall PDD rate of 75.21% for grade D CCS, 29.74% for grade C CCS, 41.67% for grade 3 FJD, 37.61% for grade 3 LRS, and 40.70% for grade 3 FS was shown. While there was a continuous decline in annual PDD rate in the past four years, the annual PDD rate for grade D remained at very high levels. Logistic regression analysis had shown grade D CCS as the utmost risk factor for PDD (OR = 17.77). And grade 3 LRS (OR = 4.63), grade 3 FS (OR = 2.42), grade C CCS (OR = 2.41), and grade 3 FJD (OR = 2.04) were also moderately correlated with PDD, which meant they only moderately increased the risk of PDD. CONCLUSION Extreme severe lumbar CCS (grade D) is the greatest determinant to perform the second-stage PDD procedure after LLIF.
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- Jun Li
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No.88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Department of Orthopedics, Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Zhao L, Xie T, Wang X, Yang Z, Pu X, Zeng J. Whether Anterolateral Single Rod Can Maintain the Surgical Outcomes Following Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Double-Segment Disc Disease. Orthop Surg 2022; 14:1126-1134. [PMID: 35478325 PMCID: PMC9163980 DOI: 10.1111/os.13290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective To evaluate the outcomes of oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) combined with anterolateral single‐rod screw fixation (AF) in treating two‐segment lumbar degenerative disc disease (LDDD) and to determine whether AF can maintain the surgical results. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on patients who underwent OLIF combined with AF (OLIF‐AF) for LDDD at the L3‐5 levels between October 2017 and May 2018. A total of 84 patients, including 44 males and 40 females, with a mean age of 62.8 ± 6.8 years, who completed the 12‐month follow‐up were eventually enrolled. Clinical outcomes, including the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), visual analog scale (VAS) score for the low back and leg, and radiographic parameters, including the cross‐sectional area (CSA) of the spinal canal, disc height (DH), foraminal height (FH), degree of upper vertebral slippage (DUVS), segmental lumbar lordosis (SL), fusion rate, and lumbar lordosis (LL), were recorded before surgery and 1 and 12 months after surgery. Surgical‐related complications, including cage subsidence (CS), were also evaluated. The local radiographic parameters were compared between L3‐4 and L4‐5. The clinical results and all radiographic parameters were compared between patients with and without CS. Results Significant improvements were observed in radiographic parameters 1 day postoperatively (p < 0.05). Local radiological parameters in L4‐5 had a significant decrease at 12 months postoperatively (p < 0.05), while they were well‐maintained at L3‐4 throughout the follow‐up period (p > 0.05). CS was observed in 26 segments (15.5%). Endplate injury was observed in four segments (2.4%). There was no significant difference in the fusion rate between the segments with and without CS (p = 0.355). The clinical results improved significantly after surgery (p < 0.05), and no significant difference was observed between the groups with and without CS (p > 0.05). Conclusions Anterolateral fixation combined with OLIF provides sufficient stability to sustain most radiological improvements in treating double‐segment LDDD. Subsidence was the most common complication, which was prone to occur in L4‐5 compared to L3‐4, but did not impede the fusion process or diminish the surgical results.
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- Long Zhao
- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Kim H, Chang BS, Chang SY. Pearls and Pitfalls of Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion: A Comprehensive Narrative Review. Neurospine 2022; 19:163-176. [PMID: 35378589 PMCID: PMC8987540 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2143236.618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Lumbar degenerative disease is a common problem in an aging society. Oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) is a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) technique that utilizes a retroperitoneal antepsoas corridor to treat lumbar degenerative disease. OLIF has theoretical advantages over other lumbar fusion techniques, such as a lower risk of lumbar plexus injury than direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF). Previous studies have reported favorable clinical and radiological outcomes of OLIF in various lumbar degenerative diseases. The use of OLIF is increasing, and evidence on OLIF is growing in the literature. The indications for OLIF are also expanding with the help of recent technical developments, including stereotactic navigation systems and robotics. In this review, we present current evidence on OLIF for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease, focusing on the expansion of surgical indications and recent advancements in the OLIF procedure.
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- Hyoungmin Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Corresponding Author Sam Yeol Chang https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4152-687X Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehakro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03080, Korea
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Hiyama A, Sakai D, Katoh H, Nomura S, Sato M, Watanabe M. Comparative Study of Cage Subsidence in Single-Level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11051374. [PMID: 35268465 PMCID: PMC8911078 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11051374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We investigated the incidence and clinical features of cage subsidence after single-level lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF). We studied a retrospective cohort of 59 patients (34 males, 25 females; mean age, 68.9 years) who received single-level LLIF. Patients were classified into subsidence and no-subsidence groups. Cage subsidence was defined as any violation of either endplate, classified using radiographs and computed tomography (CT) images. After one year, we compared patient characteristics, surgical parameters, radiological findings, pain scores, and fusion status. We also compared the Hounsfield unit (HU) endplate value obtained on CT preoperatively. Twenty patients (33.9%) had radiographic evidence of interbody cage subsidence. There were significant differences between the subsidence and no-subsidence groups in sex, cage height, fusion rate, and average HU value of both endplates (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences in age, height, weight, or body mass index. Moreover, there were no significant differences in global alignment and Numerical Rating Scale change in low back pain, leg pain, and numbness. Despite suggestions that patients with lower HU values might develop cage subsidence, our results showed that cage subsidence after single-level LLIF was not associated with low back pain, leg pain, or numbness one year post-operation.
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Du X, Ou Y, Luo W, Jiang G, Qin W, Zhu Y. Evaluation of the efficacy of OLIF combined posterior internal fixation for single-segment lumbar tuberculosis: a single-center retrospective cohort study. BMC Surg 2022; 22:54. [PMID: 35152902 PMCID: PMC8842924 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01492-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) combined posterior fixation for single-segment lumbar tuberculosis (TB). Methods The medical records of spinal TB patients who were admitted to our department from January 2016 to December 2018 were retrospectively reviewed, and those meeting the inclusion criteria were finally included for analysis. The operative time, operative blood loss, hospital stay, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Oswestry disability index (ODI), Cobb angle of surgical segment, bone graft fusion rate, erythrocytic sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), neurological function (ASIA grade) and complications of the included patients were all recorded and analyzed. Results Thirty-nine patients with lumbar TB were finally included. The mean operative time, operative blood loss, and hospital stay were 135.8 ± 19.2 min, 239.4 ± 84.7 ml, and 9.5 ± 2.7 days, respectively. The mean follow-up time was 26.3 ± 7.5 months. During the follow-up, both VAS score and ODI were significantly improved at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year postoperative, and the last follow-up, compared with preoperative (P < 0.001). Cobb angle was significantly corrected at 1 month postoperatively (P < 0.001), however, from 3 months postoperative to the last follow-up, Cobb angle was getting lost (P < 0.01). Bone graft fusion rate at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year postoperative, and last follow-up were 66.67%, 87.18%, 94.88%, and 100%, respectively. Compared with preoperative, ESR and CRP were both showed significant decrease at 1 and 6 months postoperative, and the last follow-up (P < 0.001). At the last follow-up, all patients had improvement in ASIA grade compared with preoperative (P < 0.001). Six patients were found with postoperative complications, and all were cured after active treatment. Conclusions OLIF combined posterior internal fixation is safe and effective in the treatment of single-segment lumbar TB, with satisfactory pain relief, improvement of lumbar and neurological function, and deformity correction.
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Jang JS, Ko MJ, Lee YS, Park SW, Wui SH. Importance of Surgical Order for Minimizing Vascular Injury During the L5-S1 Approach in Multilevel Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion Surgery. Korean J Neurotrauma 2022; 18:287-295. [PMID: 36381430 PMCID: PMC9634293 DOI: 10.13004/kjnt.2022.18.e42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective In oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) surgery at the L5-S1 level (OLIF51), anatomical complexity and the possibility of vascular injury during retraction of the common iliac vein (CIV) make the surgery challenging. We radiologically evaluated patients who underwent OLIF surgery to determine approaches that can make OLIF51 surgery easier during multilevel OLIF. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 275 consecutive patients who underwent OLIF surgery between September 2014 and December 2019. The distance between the left and right CIVs (dCIV) was measured using an axial image at the L5 lower endplate level, and the height of the iliocaval junction (hCIV) was measured from the L5 lower endplate to the iliocaval junction in the sagittal image. The sum of anterior disc height of each level (sADH) was calculated. Results Eighty-two patients (33 males and 49 females) were enrolled. The number of three- (L2-3-4-5), two- (L3-4-5), and one-level (L4-5) fusions was 13, 21, and 48, respectively. Changes between the pre- and postoperative sADH, dCIV, and hCIV values were 17.1±4.7, 7.7±3.5, and 13.1±4.7 mm in three-level fusion; 10.6±4.1, 5.6±3.7, and 7.0±3.1 in two-level fusion; and 4.3±2.5, 3.3±2.7, and 3.0±2.0 mm in one-level fusion, respectively. As the number of surgical levels increased, the changes in sADH, dCIV, and hCIV significantly increased. Conclusions The dCIV and hCIV values increased when the upper segment underwent surgery before OLIF51 during multilevel OLIF.
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- Ju-Sung Jang
- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Gwangmyeong, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Gwangmyeong, Korea
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Treatment of one-level degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with severe stenosis by oblique lateral interbody fusion: Clinical and radiological results after a minimal 1-year follow-up. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2021.101321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Comparison of outcomes between indirect decompression of oblique lumbar interbody fusion and MIS-TLIF in one single-level lumbar spondylosis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:12783. [PMID: 34140626 PMCID: PMC8211833 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92330-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Minimal invasive spinal fusion has become popular in the last decade. Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is a relatively new surgical technique and could avoid back muscle stripping and posterior complex destruction as in minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF). Between December 2016 and September 2018, patients with single level degenerative spondylosis were selected to enroll in this retrospective study. A total of 21 patients that underwent OLIF and 41 patients that received MIS-TLIF were enrolled. OLIF showed significantly less blood loss and shorter surgery time compared to MIS-TLIF (p < 0.05). The improvement in segmental lordosis and coronal balance was significantly more in OLIF group than MIS-TLIF group (p < 0.05). When comparing with MIS-TLIF, OLIF was significantly better in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and visual analogue scale for back pain improvement at post-operative 6 months (p < 0.05). Both OLIF and MIS-TLIF are becoming mainstream procedures for lumbar degenerative-related disease, especially for spondylolisthesis. However, the indirect decompression of OLIF has shown to have less perioperative blood loss and shorter surgery time than that of MIS-TLIF. In addition, OLIF gives superior outcome in restoring segmental lordosis and coronal imbalance. While both OLIF and MIS-TLIF provide optimal clinical outcomes, upon comparison between the two techniques, the indirect decompression of OLIF seems to be a superior option in modern days.
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