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An J, Chen J, Wu H, Zhao J, Zhang W. A retrospective case-control study on the effectiveness of preoperative diffusion tensor imaging for mitigating nerve injury in extreme lateral interbody fusion surgery. Spine J 2024:S1529-9430(24)00307-3. [PMID: 38942298 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2024.06.017] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) has been established as an effective treatment for degenerative disorders of the lumbar spine. Nevertheless, there is a potential risk of lumbar plexus damage associated with XLIF, especially during surgeries at the L4-5 segment. Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) evaluates the directional diffusion of water molecules in tissue, providing a more intricate depiction of internal tissue microstructure compared to conventional MRI techniques. The capability of DTI sequences to elucidate the 3-dimensional interplay between lumbar nerve pathways and adjacent musculoskeletal structures, potentially reducing the incidence of nerve injury complications related to XLIF, remains to be established. PURPOSE This study evaluates the effectiveness of preoperative Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) in reducing neurological complications after Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) surgeries at the L4-5 level, focusing on the interaction between lumbar nerves and the psoas major muscle. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case-control study. PATIENT SAMPLE The study included 128 patients undergoing XLIF surgery for degenerative disorders at the L4-5 segment: 68 in the traditional group and 62 in the DTI group. OUTCOME MEASURES The study assessed Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores, along with complication rates. It also documented psoas major muscle morphology and its correlation with nerve pathways. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 128 patients undergoing XLIF surgery for degenerative disorders at the L4-5 segment between February 2020 and August 2022 was conducted. The cohort was divided into a traditional group (68 patients) receiving presurgery MRI scans to identify surgical entry points at the intervertebral space midpoint (Zones II-III junction) and a DTI group (62 patients) who additionally underwent preoperative DTI to customize entry points. The study evaluated VAS and ODI scores, complication rates, psoas major muscle morphology, and its interaction with nerve pathways. RESULTS The traditional group uniformly chose the Zone II-III junction for entry. In contrast, the DTI group's entry points varied. Postoperative follow-up revealed significant improvements in VAS and ODI scores in both groups. However, the DTI group experienced fewer immediate postoperative complications such as thigh pain, numbness, and motor disturbances. The study also noted a ventral shift in nerve positioning in patients with elevated psoas muscles. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative DTI effectively maps the relationship between the psoas major muscle and lumbar nerves. Tailoring surgical entry points based on DTI results significantly reduces the risk of nerve damage in XLIF surgeries. The study underscores the importance of recognizing variability in lumbar nerve pathways due to differing psoas muscle morphologies, highlighting a higher risk of nerve injury in patients with elevated psoas muscles during XLIF procedures.
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- Jilong An
- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China; Department of Spinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital Of Hebei University, BaoDing, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China.
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Buckland AJ, Huynh NV, Menezes CM, Cheng I, Kwon B, Protopsaltis T, Braly BA, Thomas JA. Lateral lumbar interbody fusion at L4-L5 has a low rate of complications in appropriately selected patients when using a standardized surgical technique. Bone Joint J 2024; 106-B:53-61. [PMID: 38164083 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.106b1.bjj-2023-0693.r2] [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] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Aims The aim of this study was to reassess the rate of neurological, psoas-related, and abdominal complications associated with L4-L5 lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) undertaken using a standardized preoperative assessment and surgical technique. Methods This was a multicentre retrospective study involving consecutively enrolled patients who underwent L4-L5 LLIF by seven surgeons at seven institutions in three countries over a five-year period. The demographic details of the patients and the details of the surgery, reoperations and complications, including femoral and non-femoral neuropraxia, thigh pain, weakness of hip flexion, and abdominal complications, were analyzed. Neurological and psoas-related complications attributed to LLIF or posterior instrumentation and persistent symptoms were recorded at one year postoperatively. Results A total of 517 patients were included in the study. Their mean age was 65.0 years (SD 10.3) and their mean BMI was 29.2 kg/m2 (SD 5.5). A mean of 1.2 levels (SD 0.6) were fused with LLIF, and a mean of 1.6 (SD 0.9) posterior levels were fused. Femoral neuropraxia occurred in six patients (1.2%), of which four (0.8%) were LLIF-related and two (0.4%) had persistent symptoms one year postoperatively. Non-femoral neuropraxia occurred in nine patients (1.8%), one (0.2%) was LLIF-related and five (1.0%) were persistent at one year. All LLIF-related neuropraxias resolved by one year. A total of 32 patients (6.2%) had thigh pain, 31 (6.0%) were LLIF-related and three (0.6%) were persistent at one year. Weakness of hip flexion occurred in 14 patients (2.7%), of which eight (1.6%) were LLIF-related and three (0.6%) were persistent at one year. No patients had bowel injury, three (0.6%) had an intraoperative vascular injury (not LLIF-related), and five (1.0%) had ileus. Reoperations occurred in five patients (1.0%) within 30 days, 37 (7.2%) within 90 days, and 41 (7.9%) within one year postoperatively. Conclusion LLIF involving the L4-L5 disc level has a low rate of persistent neurological, psoas-related, and abdominal complications in patients with the appropriate indications and using a standardized surgical technique.
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- Aaron J Buckland
- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Melbourne, Australia
- Spine and Scoliosis Research Associates Australia, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Spine and Scoliosis Research Associates Australia, Melbourne, Australia
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- Austin Spine Surgery, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Division of Spine Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Atlantic Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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Bobinski L, Liv P, Meyer B, Krieg SM. Lateral interbody fusion without intraoperative neuromonitoring in addition to posterior instrumented fusion in geriatric patients: A single center consecutive series of 108 surgeries. BRAIN & SPINE 2023; 3:101782. [PMID: 38021016 PMCID: PMC10668059 DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2023.101782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Introduction Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) and lateral thoracic interbody fusion (LTIF), supported by intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM), gained popularity as a mini-invasive alternatives for standard interbody fusion. The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical outcome in a large elderly patient cohort who underwent LTIF/LLIF without IONM. Methods This retrospective, single-center study enrolled elderly patients (≥70 years old) operated during the period from 2010 to 2016. Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) in the L5/S1 segment was excluded from the analysis. Results The study enrolled 108 patients (63 males, 58.3%) with a mean age of 76.5 y/o. The mean follow-up was 14.4 ± 11.3 months. The mean time of the surgery was 92 ± 34.2 min. The mean blood loss was 62.2 ml. There were no vascular or visceral surgical complications. 39 medical complications were encountered in 24 (22%) patients. Less than 5% of patients presented with a new onset of motor weakness and less than 2% of the patients developed a new sensory deficit at the discharge. 46% of patients were lost in follow-up at 12 months. Conclusions IONM is not mandatory for LLIF/LTIF surgery in geriatric patients and has a low frequency of approach-related complications as well as neurological deterioration. Our results are comparable to the available literature. Regardless of the utilization of these mini-invasive, anterior approaches, in patients of advanced aged, the risk for major medical complications is high and is responsible for contributing to prolonged hospitalization.
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- Section of Sustainable Health, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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Oyekan A, Dalton J, Fourman MS, Ridolfi D, Cluts L, Couch B, Shaw JD, Donaldson W, Lee JY. Multilevel tandem spondylolisthesis associated with a reduced "safe zone" for a transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion at L4-5. Neurosurg Focus 2023; 54:E5. [PMID: 36587399 DOI: 10.3171/2022.10.focus22605] [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: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) on psoas anatomy and the L4-5 safe zone during lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF). METHODS In this retrospective, single-institution analysis, patients managed for low-back pain between 2016 and 2021 were identified. Inclusion criteria were adequate lumbar MR images and radiographs. Exclusion criteria were spine trauma, infection, metastases, transitional anatomy, or prior surgery. There were three age and sex propensity-matched cohorts: 1) controls without DS; 2) patients with single-level DS (SLDS); and 3) patients with multilevel, tandem DS (TDS). Axial T2-weighted MRI was used to measure the apical (ventral) and central positions of the psoas relative to the posterior tangent line at the L4-5 disc. Lumbar lordosis (LL), pelvic incidence (PI), pelvic tilt (PT), sacral slope (SS), and PI-LL mismatch were measured on lumbar radiographs. The primary outcomes were apical and central psoas positions at L4-5, which were calculated using stepwise multivariate linear regression including demographics, spinopelvic parameters, and degree of DS. Secondary outcomes were associations between single- and multilevel DS and spinopelvic parameters, which were calculated using one-way ANOVA with Bonferroni correction for between-group comparisons. RESULTS A total of 230 patients (92 without DS, 92 with SLDS, and 46 with TDS) were included. The mean age was 68.0 ± 8.9 years, and 185 patients (80.4%) were female. The mean BMI was 31.0 ± 7.1, and the mean age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (aCCI) was 4.2 ± 1.8. Age, BMI, sex, and aCCI were similar between the groups. Each increased grade of DS (no DS to SLDS to TDS) was associated with significantly increased PI (p < 0.05 for all relationships). PT, PI-LL mismatch, center psoas, and apical position were all significantly greater in the TDS group than in the no-DS and SLDS groups (p < 0.05). DS severity was independently associated with 2.4-mm (95% CI 1.1-3.8 mm) center and 2.6-mm (95% CI 1.2-3.9 mm) apical psoas anterior displacement per increased grade (increasing from no DS to SLDS to TDS). CONCLUSIONS TDS represents more severe sagittal malalignment (PI-LL mismatch), pelvic compensation (PT), and changes in the psoas major muscle compared with no DS, and SLDS and is a risk factor for lumbar plexus injury during L4-5 LLIF due to a smaller safe zone.
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- Anthony Oyekan
- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh.,2Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research Group, Pittsburgh
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- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh.,2Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research Group, Pittsburgh
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- 2Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research Group, Pittsburgh.,4Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
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- 2Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research Group, Pittsburgh.,3University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and
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- 2Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research Group, Pittsburgh.,3University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and
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- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh.,2Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research Group, Pittsburgh
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- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh.,2Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research Group, Pittsburgh
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- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh.,2Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research Group, Pittsburgh
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- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh.,2Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research Group, Pittsburgh
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Kramer DE, Woodhouse C, Kerolus MG, Yu A. Lumbar plexus safe working zones with lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review and meta-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 2022; 31:2527-2535. [PMID: 35984508 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07352-2] [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: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Significant risk of injury to the lumbar plexus and its departing motor and sensory nerves exists with lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF). Several cadaveric and imaging studies have investigated the lumbar plexus position with respect to the vertebral body anteroposterior plane. To date, no systematic review and meta-analysis of the lumbar plexus safe working zones for LLIF has been performed. METHODS This systematic review was conducted according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Relevant studies reporting on the position of the lumbar plexus with relation to the vertebral body in the anteroposterior plane were identified from a PubMed database query. Quantitative analysis was performed using Welch's t test. RESULTS Eighteen studies were included, encompassing 1005 subjects and 2472 intervertebral levels. Eleven studies used supine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with in vivo subjects. Seven studies used cadavers, five of which performed dissection in the left lateral decubitus position. A significant correlation (p < 0.001) existed between anterior lumbar plexus displacement and evaluation with in vivo MRI at all levels between L1-L5 compared with cadaveric measurement. Supine position was also associated with significant (p < 0.001) anterior shift of the lumbar plexus at all levels between L1-L5. CONCLUSIONS This is the first comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of the lumbar neural components and safe working zones for LLIF. Our analysis suggests that the lumbar plexus is significantly displaced ventrally with the supine compared to lateral decubitus position, and that MRI may overestimate ventral encroachment of lumbar plexus.
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- Dallas E Kramer
- Department of Neurosurgery, Allegheny Health Network, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Allegheny Health Network, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 855, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Allegheny Health Network, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, USA
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Buckland AJ, Ashayeri K, Leon C, Cheng I, Thomas JA, Braly B, Kwon B, Eisen L. Anterior column reconstruction of the lumbar spine in the lateral decubitus position: anatomical and patient-related considerations for ALIF, anterior-to-psoas, and transpsoas LLIF approaches. 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; 31:2175-2187. [PMID: 35235051 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07127-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Circumferential (AP) lumbar fusion surgery is an effective treatment for degenerative and deformity conditions of the spine. The lateral decubitus position allows for simultaneous access to the anterior and posterior aspects of the spine, enabling instrumentation of both columns without the need for patient repositioning. This paper seeks to outline the anatomical and patient-related considerations in anterior column reconstruction of the lumbar spine from L1-S1 in the lateral decubitus position. METHODS We detail the anatomic considerations of the lateral ALIF, transpsoas, and anterior-to-psoas surgical approaches from surgeon experience and comprehensive literature review. RESULTS Single-position AP surgery allows simultaneous access to the anterior and posterior column and may combine ALIF, LLIF, and minimally invasive posterior instrumentation techniques from L1-S1 without patient repositioning. Careful history, physical examination, and imaging review optimize safety and efficacy of lateral ALIF or LLIF surgery. An excellent understanding of patient spinal and abdominal anatomy is necessary. Each approach has relative advantages and disadvantages according to the disc level, skeletal, vascular, and psoas anatomy. CONCLUSIONS A development of a framework to analyze these factors will result in improved patient outcomes and a reduction in complications for lateral ALIF, transpsoas, and anterior-to-psoas surgeries.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, 462 1st Avenue, Suite 7S4, New York, NY, 10016, USA.
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- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Atlantic Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists, Wilmington, NC, USA
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- Oklahoma Sports, Science and Orthopaedics, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Division of Spine Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Silverstein JW, Block J, Smith ML, Bomback DA, Sanderson S, Paul J, Ball H, Ellis JA, Goldstein M, Kramer DL, Arutyunyan G, Marcus J, Mermelstein S, Slosar P, Goldthwaite N, Lee SI, Reynolds J, Riordan M, Pirnia N, Kunwar S, Abbi G, Bizzini B, Gupta S, Porter D, Mermelstein LE. Femoral nerve neuromonitoring for lateral lumbar interbody fusion surgery. Spine J 2022; 22:296-304. [PMID: 34343664 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT The transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) technique is an effective alternative to traditional anterior and posterior approaches to the lumbar spine; however, nerve injuries are the most reported postoperative complication. Commonly used strategies to avoid nerve injury (eg, limiting retraction duration) have not been effective in detecting or preventing femoral nerve injuries. PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of emerging intraoperative femoral nerve monitoring techniques and the importance of employing prompt surgical countermeasures when degraded femoral nerve function is detected. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING We present the results from a retrospective analysis of a multi-center study conducted over the course of 3 years. PATIENT SAMPLE One hundred and seventy-two lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedures were reviewed. OUTCOME MEASURES Intraoperative femoral nerve monitoring data was correlated to immediate postoperative neurologic examinations. METHODS Femoral nerve evoked potentials (FNEP) including saphenous nerve somatosensory evoked potentials (snSSEP) and motor evoked potentials with quadriceps recordings were used to detect evidence of degraded femoral nerve function during the time of surgical retraction. RESULTS In 89% (n=153) of the surgeries, there were no surgeon alerts as the FNEP response amplitudes remained relatively unchanged throughout the surgery (negative group). The positive group included 11% of the cases (n=19) where the surgeon was alerted to a deterioration of the FNEP amplitudes during surgical retraction. Prompt surgical countermeasures to an FNEP alert included loosening, adjusting, or removing surgical retraction, and/or requesting an increase in blood pressure from the anesthesiologist. All the cases where prompt surgical countermeasures were employed resulted in recovery of the degraded FNEP amplitudes and no postoperative femoral nerve injuries. In two cases, the surgeons were given verbal alerts of degraded FNEPs but did not employ prompt surgical countermeasures. In both cases, the degraded FNEP amplitudes did not recover by the time of surgical closure, and both patients exhibited postoperative signs of sensorimotor femoral nerve injury including anterior thigh numbness and weakened knee extension. CONCLUSIONS Multimodal femoral nerve monitoring can provide surgeons with a timely alert to hyperacute femoral nerve conduction failure, enabling prompt surgical countermeasures to be employed that can mitigate or avoid femoral nerve injury. Our data also suggests that the common strategy of limiting retraction duration may not be effective in preventing iatrogenic femoral nerve injuries.
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- Justin W Silverstein
- Neuro Protective Solutions, New York, NY 11788, USA; Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA; Northwell Health Huntington Hospital, Huntington, NY, USA.
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- ION Intraoperative Neurophysiology, Orinda, CA, USA
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- Rothman Orthopedic Institute, New York, NY, USA; Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists, Danbury, CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- Elite Brain and Spine of Connecticut, Danbury CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- OrthoConnecticut, Danbury CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- San Ramone Regional Medical Center, San Ramon, CA, USA
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- Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Orthopedic Associates of Manhasset, Great Neck, NY, USA; St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY, USA
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- Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists, Danbury, CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- Rothman Orthopedic Institute, New York, NY, USA; Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Elite Brain and Spine of Connecticut, Danbury CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, USA
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- ION Intraoperative Neurophysiology, Orinda, CA, USA
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- Long Island Spine Specialists, Long Island, NY, USA; Northwell Health Huntington Hospital, Huntington, NY, USA
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Daher MT, Fortuna PPS, Amaral RAD, Daher RT, Daher RT, Batista MC, Felisbino Jr P, Nascimento VN, Pokorny GHDO, Orcino JL, Pratali RR, Pimenta L, Herrero CFPDS. COMPARISON OF PSOAS MORPHOLOGY AND LUMBAR LORDOSIS IN DIFFERENT POSTURES. COLUNA/COLUMNA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s1808-185120222101250513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the interobserver reliability of measurements of psoas morphology and lumbar lordosis in different positions and to standardize the performance of magnetic resonance imaging in the prone and lateral positions. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with asymptomatic volunteers of both sexes, aged over 18 years, with no known pathological changes in the lumbar region. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine was performed in the supine, right lateral decubitus and prone positions, obtaining images in T2-weighted sequences in the sagittal and axial planes. The distances were measured from the psoas to the vertebral plateau and from the psoas to the lumbar plexus. The exams were assessed by two independent, blinded orthopedists. Results: There was excellent agreement between the measurements of vertebral size (ICC=0.92), low agreement for plexus distance (ICC=0.63) and high agreement for the anterior margin (ICC=0.84). Conclusion: There was good reproducibility of 2 of the 3 measures proposed, suggesting that the technique in the lateral and prone positions is capable of generating quality images. Level of Evidence 3B; Prospective.
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- Murilo Tavares Daher
- Centro de Reabilitação e Readaptação Dr. Henrique Santillo, Brazil; Centro de Recursos Diagnósticos, Brazil; Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil
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Jung JM, Chung CK, Kim CH, Yang SH, Won YI, Choi Y. Effects of Total Psoas Area Index on Surgical Outcomes of Single-Level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg 2021; 154:e838-e845. [PMID: 34411761 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We evaluated the effect of the total psoas area index (TPAI = total psoas muscle area [cm2]/height squared [m2]) on neurological complications and clinical outcomes after lateral lumbar interbody fusion and identified the appropriate TPAI to achieve a substantial clinical benefit (SCB). METHODS A consecutive series of 123 patients who had undergone single-level lateral lumbar interbody fusion at a single center with ≥2 years of follow-up were retrospectively reviewed. The patient characteristics and operative data were evaluated. The neurological complications were classified as transient and persistent symptoms. The visual analog scale score for back pain was assessed preoperatively and at 1 and 2 years postoperatively. RESULTS The present study included 31 men and 92 women. The mean TPAI was 8.97 cm2/m2 for the men and 5.04 cm2/m2 for the women. The mean TPAI was not significantly different between the patients with and without perioperative neurological complications. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that solid interbody fusion was the most significant factor for achieving an SCB regarding back pain in men (odds ratio [OR], 2.453; P = 0.019) and women (OR, 2.906; P = 0.042). The TPAI was one of the predictors for achieving an SCB in men (OR, 1.251; P = 0.038) and women (OR, 1.795; P = 0.023). The optimal cutoff point of the TPAI for an SCB was 8.18 cm2/m2 for the men and 4.43 cm2/m2 for the women. CONCLUSIONS The TPAI had little effect on the incidence of perioperative neurological complications. However, the TPAI was identified as one of the predictors for achieving an SCB regarding back pain.
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- Jong-Myung Jung
- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Seoul National University College of Natural Sciences, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Medical Statistics, Medical Research Collaborating Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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The Effect of Patient Position on Psoas Morphology and in Lumbar Lordosis. World Neurosurg 2021; 153:e131-e140. [PMID: 34166827 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.06.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Among the interbody fusions, lateral lumbar interbody fusion allows access to the lumbar spine through the major psoas muscle, which offers several advantages to the spine surgeon. However, some of its drawbacks cause surgeons to avoid using it as a daily practice. Therefore, to address some of these challenges, we propose the prone transpsoas technique, differing mainly from the traditional technique on patient position-moving from lateral to prone decubitus, theoretically enhancing the lordosis and impacting the psoas morphology. METHODS Twenty-four consecutive patients were invited to have magnetic resonance imaging examinations in 3 different positions (prone, dorsal, lateral). Two observers measured the following parameters: vertebral body size, psoas diameter, psoas anterior border distance, plexus distance, total lumbar lordosis, distal lumbar lordosis, and proximal lumbar lordosis. Values of P < 0.05 were deemed significant. RESULTS The prone position yielded a significant increase in the lumbar lordosis, both in L1-S1 (57° vs. 46.5°) and proximal lordosis (40.4° vs. 36.9°) compared with the lateral position. Regarding the morphologic aspects, patients in the prone position presented lesser psoas muscles forward shift, but no difference was noted in the plexus position neither for L3-L4 nor L4-L5. CONCLUSIONS The prone position resulted in a significantly increased lumbar lordosis, both distal and proximal, which may enable the spine surgeon to achieve significant sagittal restoration just by positioning. The prone position also produced a posterior retraction of the psoas muscle. However, it did not significantly affect the position of the plexus concerning the vertebral body.
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Yingsakmongkol W, Wathanavasin W, Jitpakdee K, Singhatanadgige W, Limthongkul W, Kotheeranurak V. Psoas Major Muscle Volume Does Not Affect the Postoperative Thigh Symptoms in XLIF Surgery. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11030357. [PMID: 33799645 PMCID: PMC7999586 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11030357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background: Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is a minimally invasive surgery that accesses the lumbar spine through the psoas muscle. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between the psoas major muscle volume and anterior thigh symptoms after XLIF. Methods: Eighty-one patients (mean age 63 years) with degenerative spine diseases underwent XLIF (total = 94 levels). Thirty-eight patients were female (46.9%), and 24 patients (29.6%) had a history of lumbar surgery. Supplemental pedicle screws were used in 48 patients, and lateral plates were used in 28 patients. Neuromonitoring devices were used in all cases. The patients were classified into two groups (presence of thigh symptoms and no thigh symptoms after the surgery). The psoas major volumes were measured and calculated by CT (computed tomography) scan and compared between the two patient groups. Results: In the first 24 h after surgery, 32 patients (39.5%) had thigh symptoms (20 reported pain, 9 reported numbness, and 18 reported weakness). At one year postoperatively, only 3 of 32 patients (9.4%) had persistent symptoms. Conclusions: As a final observation, no statistically significant difference in the mean psoas major volume was found between the group of patients with new postoperative anterior thigh symptoms and those with no thigh symptoms. Preoperative psoas major muscle volume seems not to correlate with postoperative anterior thigh symptoms after XLIF.
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- Wicharn Yingsakmongkol
- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (Thai Red Cross Society), Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (W.Y.); (W.S.); (W.L.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Somdej Phra Phutthaloetla Hospital, Mae Klong, Samut Songkram 75000, Thailand;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital (Thai Red Cross Society), Sriracha, Chonburi 20110, Thailand;
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (Thai Red Cross Society), Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (W.Y.); (W.S.); (W.L.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (Thai Red Cross Society), Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (W.Y.); (W.S.); (W.L.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital (Thai Red Cross Society), Sriracha, Chonburi 20110, Thailand;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-383-20-200
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Sadrameli SS, Davidov V, Huang M, Lee JJ, Ramesh S, Guerrero JR, Wong MS, Boghani Z, Ordonez A, Barber SM, Trask TW, Roeser AC, Holman PJ. Complications associated with L4-5 anterior retroperitoneal trans-psoas interbody fusion: a single institution series. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2020; 6:562-571. [PMID: 33102893 DOI: 10.21037/jss-20-579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Background Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), first described in the literature in 2006 by Ozgur et al., involves direct access to the lateral disc space via a retroperitoneal trans-psoas tubular approach. Neuromonitoring is vital during this approach since the surgical corridor traverses the psoas muscle where the lumbar plexus lies, risking injury to the lumbosacral plexus that could result in sensory or motor deficits. The risk of neurologic injury is especially higher at L4-5 due to the anatomy of the plexus at this level. Here we report our single-center clinical experience with L4-5 LLIF. Methods A retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent an L4-5 LLIF between May 2016 and March 2019 was performed. Baseline demographics and clinical characteristics, such as body mass index (BMI), medical comorbidities, surgical history, tobacco status, operative time and blood loss, length of stay (LOS), and post-op complications were recorded. Results A total of 220 (58% female and 42% male) cases were reviewed. The most common presenting pathology was spondylolisthesis. The average age, BMI, operative time, blood loss, and LOS were 64.6 years, 29 kg/m2, 214 min, 75 cc, and 2.5 days respectively. A review of post-operative neurologic deficits revealed 31.4% transient hip flexor weakness and 4.5% quadricep weakness on the approach side. At 3-week follow-up, 9.1% of patients experienced mild hip flexor weakness (4 or 4+/5), 0.9% reported mild quadricep weakness, and 9.5% reported anterior thigh dysesthesias; 93.2% of patients were discharged home and 2.3% were readmitted within the first 30 days post discharge. Female sex, higher BMI and longer operative time were associated with hip flexor weakness. Conclusions LLIF at L4-5 is a safe, feasible, and versatile approach to the lumbar spine with an acceptable approach-related sensory and motor neurologic complication rates.
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- Saeed S Sadrameli
- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion at L4-5: A Morphometric Analysis of Psoas Anatomy and Cage Placement. World Neurosurg 2020; 141:e691-e699. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nojiri H, Okuda T, Miyagawa K, Kobayashi N, Sato T, Hara T, Ohara Y, Kudo H, Sakai T, Kaneko K. Localization of the Lumbar Plexus in the Psoas Muscle: Considerations for Avoiding Lumbar Plexus Injury during the Transpsoas Approach. Spine Surg Relat Res 2020; 5:86-90. [PMID: 33842715 PMCID: PMC8026205 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2020-0074] [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: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Transpsoas lumbar spine surgery is minimally invasive and has very good corrective effects. However, approach-side nerve complications delay post-operative rehabilitation. We anatomically investigated the localization of the lumbar plexus running in the psoas muscle. Methods We examined 27 formalin-fixed cadavers. The left-sided psoas muscle was extracted and cut parallel to the intervertebral disc at the L2/3, L3/4, and L4/5 disc levels. Using digitized photographs, we calculated the ratio of the distance from the front edge of the psoas muscle to the center of the lumbar plexus in the anteroposterior diameter of the psoas muscle (%). Then, we calculated the ratio of the distance from the lateral edge of the psoas muscle to the center of the lumbar plexus in the lateral diameter of the psoas muscle (%). Results The anterior-posterior lumbar plexus localization was 74.5 at L2/3, 74.7 at L3/4, and 81.2 at L4/5. There was a significant difference between L2/3 and L4/5 and between L3/4 and L4/5, but not between L2/3 and L3/4 (P=0.02, 0.01, and 0.94, respectively). The lateral and medial lumbar plexus localization was 85.4 at L2/3, 83.9 at L3/4, and 77.7 at L4/5. There was a significant difference between L2/3 and L4/5 and between L3/4 and L4/5, but not between L2/3 and L3/4 (P=0.01, 0.04, and 0.41, respectively). Conclusions The lumbar plexus was localized in the posterior one-third and medial one-third of the psoas muscle and moved to a posterolateral location at L4/5. To avoid neuropathy, consider the psoas muscle's position relative to that of the intervertebral disc. It is essential to understand lumbar plexus localization in the psoas muscle when looking directly at this muscle to enter the pricking point or route with a lower risk of nerve damage.
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- Hidetoshi Nojiri
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Spine and Spinal Cord Center, Juntendo Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Spine and Spinal Cord Center, Juntendo Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Spine and Spinal Cord Center, Juntendo Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Spine and Spinal Cord Center, Juntendo Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Spine and Spinal Cord Center, Juntendo Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Spine and Spinal Cord Center, Juntendo Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Spine and Spinal Cord Center, Juntendo Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Life Structure, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy and Life Structure, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan.,Spine and Spinal Cord Center, Juntendo Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Grasso G. Avoiding Lumbar Segmental Arteries Injury in Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion Procedure. World Neurosurg 2020; 139:57-59. [PMID: 32289506 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.03.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Giovanni Grasso
- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, Section of Neurosurgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
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Campbell PG, Nunley PD, Cavanaugh D, Kerr E, Utter PA, Frank K, Stone M. Short-term outcomes of lateral lumbar interbody fusion without decompression for the treatment of symptomatic degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-5. Neurosurg Focus 2019; 44:E6. [PMID: 29290128 DOI: 10.3171/2017.10.focus17566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Recently, authors have called into question the utility and complication index of the lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedure at the L4-5 level. Furthermore, the need for direct decompression has also been debated. Here, the authors report the clinical and radiographic outcomes of transpsoas lumbar interbody fusion, relying only on indirect decompression to treat patients with neurogenic claudication secondary to Grade 1 and 2 spondylolisthesis at the L4-5 level. METHODS The authors conducted a retrospective evaluation of 18 consecutive patients with Grade 1 or 2 spondylolisthesis from a prospectively maintained database. All patients underwent a transpsoas approach, followed by posterior percutaneous instrumentation without decompression. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and SF-12 were administered during the clinical evaluations. Radiographic evaluation was also performed. The mean follow-up was 6.2 months. RESULTS Fifteen patients with Grade 1 and 3 patients with Grade 2 spondylolisthesis were identified and underwent fusion at a total of 20 levels. The mean operative time was 165 minutes for the combined anterior and posterior phases of the operation. The estimated blood loss was 113 ml. The most common cage width in the anteroposterior dimension was 22 mm (78%). Anterior thigh dysesthesia was identified on detailed sensory evaluation in 6 of 18 patients (33%); all patients experienced resolution within 6 months postoperatively. No patient had lasting sensory loss or motor deficit. The average ODI score improved 26 points by the 6-month follow-up. At the 6-month follow-up, the SF-12 mean Physical and Mental Component Summary scores improved by 11.9% and 9.6%, respectively. No patient required additional decompression postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS This study offers clinical results to establish lateral lumbar interbody fusion as an effective technique for the treatment of Grade 1 or 2 degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-5. The use of this surgical approach provides a minimally invasive solution that offers excellent arthrodesis rates as well as favorable clinical and radiological outcomes, with low rates of postoperative complications. However, adhering to the techniques of transpsoas lateral surgery, such as minimal table break, an initial look-and-see approach to the psoas, clear identification of the plexus, minimal cranial caudal expansion of the retractor, mobilization of any traversing sensory nerves, and total psoas dilation times less than 20 minutes, ensures the lowest possible complication profile for both visceral and neural injuries even in the narrow safe zones when accessing the L4-5 disc space in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis.
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- 3Clinical Research, Spine Institute of Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana
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- 3Clinical Research, Spine Institute of Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana
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Farah K, Leroy HA, Karnoub MA, Obled L, Fuentes S, Assaker R. Does the hip positioning matter for oblique lumbar interbody fusion approach? A morphometric study. 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 2019; 29:306-313. [PMID: 31410621 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-06107-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate whether left hip positioning widened the access corridor using oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) approach during right lateral decubitus (RLD). METHODS Ten healthy adult volunteers underwent a T2 lumbosacral MRI (1.5 T) in the supine position, RLD position with left hip in extension and then in flexion. L2-L3 to L5-S1 disc spaces were identified. At each level, left psoas surface (in cm2), access corridor (in mm) and vessel movement were calculated in the three positions. Paired t test was used for comparison. RESULTS The mean surface of the left psoas ranged from 7.83 to 17.19 cm2 in the three positions (p > 0.05). From L2-3 to L4-5, in RLD, when the left hip shifted from extension to flexion, nor the access corridor nor vessel movements were significantly different. When the volunteers shifted from supine to RLD position with hip in extension, arteries moved 3.66-5.61 mm to the right (p < 0.05 at L2-3, L3-4 and L5-S1), while the venous structures moved 0.92-4.96 mm (p < 0.05 at L2-3) to the right. When the position shifted from supine to RLD with hip in flexion, the arterial structures moved 0.47-4.88 mm (p < 0.05 at L2-3 and L3-4) to the right, while the venous structures moved - 0.94 to 4.13 mm (p < 0.05 at L2-3 and L3-4) to the right. CONCLUSION Hip positioning was not associated with a significant widening of the surgical corridor. To perform OLIF, we advocate for RLD position with left hip in extension to move away the vascular structures and reduce the psoas volume. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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- Kaissar Farah
- Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France. .,Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Unit, La Timone University Hospital, Marseille, France.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Unit, La Timone University Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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The Anatomic Characteristics of the Retroperitoneal Oblique Corridor to the L1-S1 Intervertebral Disc Spaces. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2019; 44:E697-E706. [PMID: 30475333 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN This is a cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE To investigate the oblique corridor to the L1-S1 intervertebral disc space between the psoas muscle and the great vessels in cadaveric specimens bilaterally and the location of genitofemoral nerve and the diaphragmatic crura relative to the oblique corridor. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Although use of oblique lumbar interbody fusion is rapidly expanding, the morphometric data related to the procedure are limited. METHODS Twelve fresh-frozen full-torso cadaveric specimens were dissected to examine the oblique corridor to access the L1-S1 space in a static state and with mild retraction of the psoas. The level at which the genitofemoral nerve pierces from the psoas major and the diaphragmatic crura originate from the lumbar vertebral body was also investigated. RESULTS The mean width of oblique corridor in the static state and with mild psoas retraction, respectively, were as follows: on the right side: (L1-2) 13.33 and 16.75 mm; (L2-3) 15.42 and 21.42 mm; (L3-4) 16.58 and 22.67 mm; (L4-5) 12.75 and 21.17 mm; (L5-S1) 5.92 and 12.00 mm; on the left side: (L1-2) 16.75 and 19.67 mm; (L2-3) 18.50 and 25.33 mm; (L3-4) 20.58 and 28.00 mm; (L4-5) 18.17 and 26.08 mm; and (L5-S1) 5.83 and 12.00 mm. The level at which the genitofemoral nerve pierces from the psoas major was between L2 and L4. The diaphragmatic crura originates from L1 to L3. CONCLUSION The oblique corridor allows access to the L1-L5 discs from both sides, but it is larger on the left side. The corridor between the iliac vessels and the psoas for L5-S1 is difficult to be applied clinically. Mild psoas retraction can moderately enlarge the oblique corridor. The genitofemoral nerve and diaphragmatic crura may be encountered in this approach and should be carefully observed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 5.
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Derman PB, Phillips FM. Complication avoidance in minimally invasive spinal surgery. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2019; 5:S57-S67. [PMID: 31380493 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2019.04.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Minimally invasive techniques in spinal surgery allow surgeons to perform operations with less of the approach-related morbidity inherent to traditional open procedures. Yet these muscle-sparing procedures come with a unique set of risks that stem from the novel approaches, limited exposure, and/or a restricted working corridor that they employ. The literature suggests that these operations can be performed without an increased rate of complication once the associated learning curve has been surmounted, suggesting that knowledge of and experience with the nuances of these procedures are essential for patient safety. The present article describes the complications specific to a variety of minimally invasive spinal surgeries and provides guidance on how to avoid them.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Eguchi Y, Norimoto M, Suzuki M, Haga R, Yamanaka H, Tamai H, Kobayashi T, Orita S, Suzuki M, Inage K, Kanamoto H, Abe K, Umimura T, Sato T, Aoki Y, Watanabe A, Koda M, Furuya T, Nakamura J, Akazawa T, Takahashi K, Ohtori S. Diffusion tensor tractography of the lumbar nerves before a direct lateral transpsoas approach to treat degenerative lumbar scoliosis. J Neurosurg Spine 2019; 30:461-469. [PMID: 30684934 DOI: 10.3171/2018.9.spine18834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between vertebral bodies, psoas major morphology, and the course of lumbar nerve tracts using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) before lateral interbody fusion (LIF) to treat spinal deformities. METHODS DTI findings in a group of 12 patients (all women, mean age 74.3 years) with degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) were compared with those obtained in a matched control group of 10 patients (all women, mean age 69.8 years) with low-back pain but without scoliosis. A T2-weighted sagittal view was fused to tractography from L3 to L5 and separated into 6 zones (zone A, zones 1-4, and zone P) comprising equal quarters of the anteroposterior diameters, and anterior and posterior to the vertebral body, to determine the distribution of nerves at various intervertebral levels (L3-4, L4-5, and L5-S1). To determine psoas morphology, the authors examined images for a rising psoas sign at the level of L4-5, and the ratio of the anteroposterior diameter (AP) to the lateral diameter (lat), or AP/lat ratio, was calculated. They assessed the relationship between apical vertebrae, psoas major morphology, and the course of nerve tracts. RESULTS Although only 30% of patients in the control group showed a rising psoas sign, it was present in 100% of those in the DLS group. The psoas major was significantly extended on the concave side (AP/lat ratio: 2.1 concave side, 1.2 convex side). In 75% of patients in the DLS group, the apex of the curve was at L2 or higher (upper apex) and the psoas major was extended on the concave side. In the remaining 25%, the apex was at L3 or lower (lower apex) and the psoas major was extended on the convex side. Significant anterior shifts of lumbar nerves compared with controls were noted at each intervertebral level in patients with DLS. Nerves on the extended side of the psoas major were significantly shifted anteriorly. Nerve pathways on the convex side of the scoliotic curve were shifted posteriorly. CONCLUSIONS A significant anterior shift of lumbar nerves was noted at all intervertebral levels in patients with DLS in comparison with findings in controls. On the convex side, the nerves showed a posterior shift. In LIF, a convex approach is relatively safer than an approach from the concave side. Lumbar nerve course tracking with DTI is useful for assessing patients with DLS before LIF.
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 3Radiology, Shimoshizu National Hospital, Yotsukaido, Chiba
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 4Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eastern Chiba Medical Center, Chiba
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- 4Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eastern Chiba Medical Center, Chiba
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- 5Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki; and
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 6Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba
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Krieg SM, Bobinski L, Albers L, Meyer B. Lateral lumbar interbody fusion without intraoperative neuromonitoring: a single-center consecutive series of 157 surgeries. J Neurosurg Spine 2019; 30:439-445. [PMID: 30660114 DOI: 10.3171/2018.9.spine18588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is frequently used for anterior column stabilization. Many authors have reported that intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) of the lumbar plexus nerves is mandatory for this approach. However, even with IONM, the reported motor and sensory deficits are still considerably high. Thus, the authors' approach was to focus on the indication, trajectory, and technique instead of relying on IONM findings per se. The objective of this study therefore was to analyze the outcome of our large cohort of patients who underwent LLIF without IONM. METHODS The authors report on 157 patients included from 2010 to 2016 who underwent LLIF as an additional stabilizing procedure following dorsal instrumentation. LLIF-related complications as well as clinical outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS The mean follow-up was 15.9 ± 12.0 months. For 90.0% of patients, cage implantation by LLIF was the first retroperitoneal surgery. There were no cases of surgery-related hematoma, vascular injury, CSF leak, or any other visceral injury. Between 1 and 4 cages were implanted per surgery, most commonly at L2-3 and L3-4. The mean length of surgery was 92.7 ± 35 minutes, and blood loss was 63.8 ± 57 ml. At discharge, 3.8% of patients presented with a new onset of motor weakness, a new sensory deficit, or the deterioration of leg pain due to LLIF surgery. Three months after surgery, 3.5% of the followed patients still reported surgery-related motor weakness, 3.6% leg pain, and 9.6% a persistent sensory deficit due to LLIF surgery. CONCLUSIONS The results of this series demonstrate that the complication rates for LLIF without IONM are comparable, if not superior, to those in previously reported series using IONM. Hence, the authors conclude that IONM is not mandatory for LLIF procedures if the surgical approach is tailored to the respective level and if the visualization of nerves is performed.
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- Sandro M Krieg
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany; and
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Riley MR, Doan AT, Vogel RW, Aguirre AO, Pieri KS, Scheid EH. Use of motor evoked potentials during lateral lumbar interbody fusion reduces postoperative deficits. Spine J 2018; 18:1763-1778. [PMID: 29505853 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) has gained rather widespread acceptance as a method to mitigate risk to the lumbar plexus during lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) surgery. The most common approach to IONM involves using only electromyography (EMG) monitoring, and the rate of postoperative deficit remains unacceptably high. Other test modalities, such as transcranial electric motor-evoked potentials (tcMEPs) and somatosensory-evoked potentials, may be more suitable for monitoring neural integrity, but they have not been widely adopted during LLIF. Recent studies have begun to examine their utility in monitoring LLIF surgery with favorable results. PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different IONM paradigms in the prevention of iatrogenic neurologic sequelae during LLIF and to specifically evaluate the utility of including tcMEPs in an IONM strategy for LLIF surgery. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING A non-randomized, retrospective analysis of 479 LLIF procedures at a single institution over a 4-year period was conducted. During the study epoch, three different IONM strategies were used for LLIF procedures: (1) surgeon-directed T-EMG monitoring ("SD-EMG"), (2) neurophysiologist-controlled T-EMG monitoring ("NC-EMG"), and (3) neurophysiologist-controlled T-EMG monitoring supplemented with MEP monitoring ("NC-MEP"). PATIENT SAMPLE The patient population comprised 254 men (53.5%) and 221 women (46.5%). Patient age ranged from a minimum of 21 years to a maximum of 89 years, with a mean of 56.6 years. OUTCOME MEASURES Physician-documented physiological measures included manual muscle test grading of hip-flexion, hip-adduction, or knee-extension, as well as hypo- or hyperesthesia of the groin or anterolateral thigh on the surgical side. Self-reported measures included numbness or tingling in the groin or anterolateral thigh on the surgical side. METHODS Patient progress notes were reviewed from the postoperative period up to 12 months after surgery. The rates of postoperative sensory-motor deficit consistent with lumbar plexopathy or peripheral nerve palsy on the surgical side were compared between the three cohorts. RESULTS Using the dependent measure of neurologic deficit, whether motor or sensory, patients with NC-MEP monitoring had the lowest rate of immediate postoperative deficit (22.3%) compared with NC-EMG monitoring (37.1%) and SD-EMG monitoring (40.4%). This result extended to sensory deficits consistent with lumbar plexopathy (pure motor deficits being excluded); patients with NC-MEP monitoring had the lowest rate (20.5%) compared with NC-EMG monitoring (34.3%) and SD-EMG monitoring (36.9%). Additionally, evaluation of postoperative motor deficits consistent with peripheral nerve palsy (pure sensory deficits being excluded) revealed that the NC-MEP group had the lowest rate (5.7%) of motor deficit compared with the SD-EMG (17.0%) and NC-EMG (17.1%) cohorts. Finally, when assessing only those patients whose last follow-up was greater than or equal to 12 months (n=251), the rate of unresolved motor deficits was significantly lower in the NC-MEP group (0.9%) compared with NC-EMG (6.9%) and SD-EMG (11.0%). A comparison of the NC-MEP versus NC-EMG and SD-EMG groups, both independently and combined, was statistically significant (>95% confidence level) for all analyses. CONCLUSIONS The results of the present study indicate that preservation of tcMEPs from the adductor longus, quadriceps, and tibialis anterior muscles are of paramount importance for limiting iatrogenic sensory and motor injuries during LLIF surgery. In this regard, the inclusion of tcMEPs serves to compliment EMG and allows for the periodic, functional assessment of at-risk nerves during these procedures. Thus, tcMEPs appear to be the most effective modality for the prevention of both transient and permanent neurologic injury during LLIF surgery. We propose that the standard paradigm for protecting the nervous system during LLIF be adapted to include tcMEPs.
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- Michael R Riley
- SafePassage Patient Monitoring Services LLC, 915 Broadway Suite 1200, New York, NY 10010, USA.
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- SafePassage Patient Monitoring Services LLC, 915 Broadway Suite 1200, New York, NY 10010, USA
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- SafePassage Patient Monitoring Services LLC, 915 Broadway Suite 1200, New York, NY 10010, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Syracuse University, 362 Life Sciences Complex, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Elon University, 2625 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244, USA
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- Capital Region Special Surgery PLLC, 1220 New Scotland Rd, Slingerlands, NY 12159, USA
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Cofano F, Zenga F, Mammi M, Altieri R, Marengo N, Ajello M, Pacca P, Melcarne A, Junemann C, Ducati A, Garbossa D. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring during spinal surgery: technical review in open and minimally invasive approaches. Neurosurg Rev 2018; 42:297-307. [DOI: 10.1007/s10143-017-0939-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Radiographic Analysis of Psoas Morphology and its Association With Neurovascular Structures at L4-5 With Reference to Lateral Approaches. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:E1386-E1392. [PMID: 28658039 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective imaging review. OBJECTIVE Utilize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to expand the anatomical description of psoas morphology and its association with neurovascular structures at L4-5. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Anatomical psoas muscle variants may present a greater risk of neurovascular injury at the L4-5 level during lateral transpsoas approaches. METHODS Axial L4-5 sections of consecutive patients who obtained lumbar MRIs were analyzed. Teardrop psoas morphology was assessed qualitatively. MRI described psoas morphology and proximity of neurovascular structures, whereas plain radiographs were evaluated for lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV). Teardrop morphology was tested for associations with radiographic measurements using t tests and χ analysis. RESULTS Fifty teardrop and 476 nonteardrop psoas muscles were identified. Teardrop morphology was associated with greater longitudinal length (53.1 vs. 49.3 mm, P = 0.012), and shorter transverse length (34.9 vs. 44.8 mm, P < 0.001) compared with nonteardrop. Teardrop morphology was associated with anterior and lateral migration of the psoas with greater distance between the anterior borders of the psoas and disc (13.5 vs. 6.3 mm, P < 0.001), and greater distance between the medial border of the psoas to the lateral disc border (1.6 vs. 0.5 mm, P < 0.001). Teardrop morphology was associated with a higher incidence of the lumbar plexus migrating anteriorly adjacent to the middle-third of the disc (43.4% vs. 17.6%, P < 0.001) and the iliac vasculature being more laterally and posteriorly located, adjacent to the anterior-third of the disc (43.4% vs. 30.0%, P = 0.047). Teardrop morphology was not associated with presence of LSTV (3.8% vs. 7.6%, P = 0.306). CONCLUSION The current study provides detailed metrics of teardrop psoas muscles and surrounding structures. The study confirms that the presence of teardrop anatomy on L4-5 axial imaging is associated with anterior migration of the lumbar plexus and posterolateral migration of the iliac vasculature which may increase the risk of neurovascular injury during direct and oblique-lateral lumbar spine procedures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Oikawa Y, Eguchi Y, Watanabe A, Orita S, Yamauchi K, Suzuki M, Sakuma Y, Kubota G, Inage K, Sainoh T, Sato J, Fujimoto K, Koda M, Furuya T, Matsumoto K, Masuda Y, Aoki Y, Takahashi K, Ohtori S. Anatomical evaluation of lumbar nerves using diffusion tensor imaging and implications of lateral decubitus for lateral transpsoas approach. 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 2017; 26:2804-2810. [PMID: 28389885 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5082-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Revised: 02/19/2017] [Accepted: 03/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Recently, lateral interbody fusion (LIF) has become more prevalent, and evaluation of lumbar nerves has taken on new importance. We report on the assessment of anatomical relationships between lumbar nerves and vertebral bodies using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). METHODS Fifty patients with degenerative lumbar disease and ten healthy subjects underwent DTI. In patients with lumbar degenerative disease, we studied nerve courses with patients in the supine positions and with hips flexed. In healthy subjects, we evaluated nerve courses in three different positions: supine with hips flexed (the standard position for MRI); supine with hips extended; and the right lateral decubitus position with hips flexed. In conjunction with tractography from L3 to L5 using T2-weighted sagittal imaging, the vertebral body anteroposterior span was divided into four equally wide zones, with six total zones defined, including an anterior and a posterior zone (zone A, zones 1-4, zone P). We used this to characterize nerve courses at disc levels L3/4, L4/5, and L5/S1. RESULTS In patients with degenerative lumbar disease, in the supine position with hips flexed, all lumbar nerve roots were located posterior to the vertebral body centers in L3/4 and L4/5. In healthy individuals, the L3/4 nerve courses were displaced forward in hips extended compared with the standard position, whereas in the lateral decubitus position, the L4/5 and L5/S nerve courses were displaced posteriorly compared with the standard position. CONCLUSIONS The L3/4 and L4/5 nerve roots are located posterior to the vertebral body center. These were found to be offset to the rear when the hip is flexed or the lateral decubitus position is assumed. The present study is the first to elucidate changes in the course of the lumbar nerves as this varies by position. The lateral decubitus position or the position supine with hips flexed may be useful for avoiding nerve damage in a direct lateral transpsoas approach. Preoperative DTI seems to be useful in evaluating the lumbar nerve course as it relates anatomically to the vertebral body.
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- Yasuhiro Oikawa
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chiba Children's Hospital, 579-1 Heta-Chou, Midori-ku, Chiba, 266-0007, Japan
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- Department of Orthopeadic Surgery, Shimoshizu National Hospital, 934-5, Shikawatashi, Yotsukaido, Chiba, 284-0003, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eastern Chiba Medical Center, 3-6-2, Okayamadai, Togane, Chiba, 283-8686, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eastern Chiba Medical Center, 3-6-2, Okayamadai, Togane, Chiba, 283-8686, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Chiba University Hospital, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Chiba University Hospital, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eastern Chiba Medical Center, 3-6-2, Okayamadai, Togane, Chiba, 283-8686, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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Syed HR, Yaeger K, Sandhu FA. Resolution of the more anteriorly positioned psoas muscle following correction of spinal sagittal alignment from spondylolisthesis: case report. J Neurosurg Spine 2017; 26:441-447. [DOI: 10.3171/2016.9.spine16324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Several studies have described the radiographic, histological, and morphological changes to the paraspinal muscle in patients with chronic low-back pain due to degenerative diseases of the spine. Gross anatomical illustrations have shown that the psoas muscle lies lateral to the L4–5 vertebrae and subsequently thins and dissociates from the vertebral body at L5–S1 in a ventrolateral course. A “rising psoas” may influence the location of the lumbar plexus and result in transient neurological injury on lateral approach to the spine. It is postulated that axial back pain may be exacerbated by anatomical changes of paraspinal musculature as a direct result of degenerative spine conditions. To their knowledge, the authors present the first reported case of a more anteriorly positioned psoas muscle and its resolution following correction of spondylolisthesis in a 62-year-old woman. This case highlights the dynamic nature of degenerative spinal disorders and illustrates that psoas muscle position can be affected by sagittal balance. Normal anatomical positioning can be restored following correction of spinal alignment.
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- Hasan R. Syed
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; and
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; and
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Lower Lumbar Segmental Arteries Can Intersect Over the Intervertebral Disc in the Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion Approach With a Risk for Arterial Injury: Radiological Analysis of Lumbar Segmental Arteries by Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:135-142. [PMID: 27196018 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective radiological study on vascular anatomy. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the anatomical and radiological features of lumbar segmental arteries with respect to the surgical field of the oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) approach by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA OLIF surgery restores disc height and enables indirect decompression of narrowed spinal canals through an oblique lateral approach to the spine, by using a specially designed retractor. In a minimal surgical field, injuring segmental arteries can cause massive hemorrhage. METHODS We reviewed 272 lumbar MRIs. In the sagittal images, the intersection of one-third of the anterior and median lines of the intervertebral disc (IVD) was considered the center of the virtually installed OLIF retractor. The cephalad/caudal distances from the center and branch angles of segmental arteries to the longitudinal axes of the aorta were measured to determine whether the segmental arteries run into the surgical area. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS The branch angles of segmental arteries were significantly acute (≤90°) in L1-L3 arteries and significantly blunt (>90°) in L4 and L5 arteries. The average distance to the center of the caudal adjacent IVD was significantly larger, and there were generally low possibilities for the existence of segmental arteries below half of the vertebral height, where the surgeons can install fixation pins with ease and safety. Among the lumbar segmental arteries, L5 showed specific characteristics with significant deviation, a four times (4.1% vs. L1-L3 segmental arteries) higher adjacency rate, and a two-fifth (38.6% vs. 100%) lower existence rate. CONCLUSION Segmental arteries can be involved in the surgical field of OLIF especially in the lower lumbar spine level of L4 and L5 arteries, which can directly run across IVDs. L5 segmental arteries can also be iliolumbar arteries that have an abnormal trajectory by nature. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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The role for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) continues to expand in the management of spinal pathology. In the setting of trauma, operative techniques that can minimize morbidity without compromising clinical efficacy have significant value. MIS techniques are associated with decreased intraoperative blood loss, operative time, and morbidity, while providing patients with comparable outcomes when compared with conventional open procedures. MIS interventions further enable earlier mobilization, decreased hospital stay, decreased pain, and an earlier return to baseline function when compared with traditional techniques. This article reviews patient selection and select MIS techniques for those who have suffered traumatic spinal injury.
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- Neurological Surgery Spine Services, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UMPC - Presbyterian, Suite B400, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Mandelli C, Colombo EV, Sicuri GM, Mortini P. Lumbar plexus nervous distortion in XLIF® approach: an anatomic study. 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 2016; 25:4155-4163. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4617-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2016] [Revised: 04/12/2016] [Accepted: 05/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Lateral lumbar interbody fusion is a minimally invasive spinal fusion technique that uses the retroperitoneal approach to the anterior spinal column. Mechanical and technical results of the technique compare favorably with those of anterior lumbar interbody fusion in regard to large graft placement, graft volumes, and early initial stability. Lateral lumbar interbody fusion uses the transpsoas approach and traverses near the lumbar plexus. It is not, however, without its unique complications. Groin pain or numbness is well tolerated and often temporary; however, quadriceps palsy can be long-lasting and debilitating. Rarer but serious complications include vascular and visceral injury. Lateral lumbar interbody fusion has been used successfully to treat common degenerative spinal conditions such as spinal instability, stenosis, scoliosis, and degenerative disk disease. While understanding of the lumbar plexus and the technical challenges of the procedure improves, lateral lumbar interbody fusion will continue to provide safe and successful clinical outcomes with less morbidity than traditional procedures.
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Gammal ID, Spivak JM, Bendo JA. Systematic Review of Thigh Symptoms after Lateral Transpsoas Interbody Fusion for Adult Patients with Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease. Int J Spine Surg 2015; 9:62. [PMID: 26767154 DOI: 10.14444/2062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lateral transpsoas interbody fusion (LTIF) is a minimally invasive technique for achieving lumbar spinal fusion. While it has many advantages over open techniques it carries with it a distinct set of risks, most commonly post-operative ipsilateral thigh pain, weakness and sensory disturbances. It is vital for both the surgeon and patient to understand the risks for and outcomes of injury associated with this procedure. We conducted a systematic review of the literature to evaluate the incidence, risks, and long-term clinical outcomes of post-operative thigh symptoms in patients treated with LTIF. METHODS We conducted a search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science and the Cochrane Collaboration Library, using keywords and MeSH terms, for English-language literature published through September 2014, as well as reference lists from key articles. Studies were then manually filtered to retrieve articles that met inclusion criteria. We were interested in studies that reported postoperative lower extremity symptoms after LTIF, such as pain, weakness and changes in sensation. The strength of evidence was determined based on precepts outlined by the Grades of Recommendation Assessment, Development and Evaluation Working Group (GRADE). RESULTS A total of 392 articles were initially retrieved, with 24 ultimately meeting criteria for inclusion. The incidence of any post-operative thigh symptom varied, ranging as high as 60.7%, with 9.3% of patients experiencing a motor deficit related to direct nerve injury. Several studies reported cases of persistent symptoms at 6 months follow up. Additionally, inclusion of the L4-5 disc space and a longer duration of surgery were both identified as risks for developing postoperative thigh symptoms. CONCLUSION The risk of postoperative thigh symptoms after LTIF is high. Thigh pain, paresthesias and weakness were the most commonly reported symptoms. While most patients' symptoms resolved by 6 months follow up, several studies reported patients with symptoms persistent as far as 12 months removed from surgery. Surgery at the L4-5 disc space and longer surgical duration place the patient at greater risk for developing postoperative and long-term thigh symptoms.
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- Isaac D Gammal
- Division of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
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Lateral approaches to the lumbar disc space have become popular in recent years with very few reported complications. We report on a rare case of a stand-alone cage migration. A 77-year-old female presented with a right L2-3 radiculopathy that was refractory to maximum medical management. This was secondary to foraminal compression at L2-3 and L3-4 due to degenerative disc disease and levoscoliosis, as well as Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at both levels. A left-sided approach lateral lumbar interbody fusion was performed at L2-3 and L3-4 using a lordotic polyetheretherketone (PEEK) graft (50 mm length x 18 mm width x 9 mm height) packed with demineralized bone matrix (DBM). A contralateral release of the annulus fibrosis was performed during the decompression prior to graft insertion. Postoperative anteroposterior and lateral x-ray imaging confirmed good position of interbody grafts, correction of scoliosis as well as spondylolisthesis, and restoration of disc height achieving foraminal indirect decompression. A routine postoperative x-ray at three months demonstrated asymptomatic ipsilateral cage migration at the L2-3 level with evidence of arthrodesis in the disc space. This was managed conservatively without further surgical intervention. Placement of a lateral plate or interbody intradiscal plating system in patients with scoliosis and significant coronal deformity is an option that can be considered to prevent this rare LLIF complication. Moreover, asymptomatic cage migration may be conservatively managed without reoperation.
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- Wendy S Towers
- Neurosurgery, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
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Silverstein JW. Re: Trans-cranial motor evoked potential detection of femoral nerve injury in trans-psoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion. J Clin Monit Comput 2015; 30:743-4. [PMID: 26403605 DOI: 10.1007/s10877-015-9773-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Justin W Silverstein
- Neuro Protective Solutions, LLC, 140 Adams Ave, Ste B13, Hauppauge, NY, 11788, USA.
- Spine Medical Services, PLLC, 140 Adams Ave Ste B13, Hauppauge, NY, 11788, USA.
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Multimodality intraoperative neuromonitoring in extreme lateral interbody fusion. Transcranial electrical stimulation as indispensable rearview. 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 2015; 25:1581-1586. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-4182-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2015] [Revised: 08/05/2015] [Accepted: 08/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Buric J. Relationship between psoas muscle dimensions and post operative thigh pain. A possible preoperative evaluation factor. Int J Spine Surg 2015. [PMID: 26196034 DOI: 10.14444/2027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Advanced intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is used to attenuate postoperative complications and side effects of extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF). Specific factors relate to the presence of postoperative injury are not well understood. This study aims to identify intraoperative variables with correlations to new postoperative anterior thigh/groin sensory changes. METHODS Twenty-nine patients with various degenerative lumbar conditions were treated with XLIF at a single institution. Mean age was 59 years, 69% were female, and 21% had undergone previous lumbar surgery. A total of 47 levels (mean 1.6, range 1-3) were treated with XLIF. Supplemental pedicle screw and rod fixation was used in 24 patients (83%). Dynamically-evoked electromyography was used in all cases. Analysis of baseline demographic and treatment variables were performed at a per patient basis (n = 29), whereas analysis of intraoperative variables were performed at a per levels treated basis (n = 47). RESULTS Within 24 hours postoperative, 10 (34%) patients experienced anterior thigh/groin sensory changes (4 reported pain only, 5 reported pain plus other sensory changes, and 1 paresthesia without pain). Symptom resolution occurred at 1 month postoperative for 4 patients, at 3 months postoperative for 2 patients. At 3 months postoperative, 6 patients had complete symptom resolution, 3 patients had symptom improvements, and 1 patient had no change in perioperative symptoms. Psoas dimension in the lateral-latero direction were significantly smaller for patients with postoperative sensory changes (p = 0.025), and similarly, patients with postoperative sensory changes had a significantly higher ratio of psoas muscle in the anterior-posterior to lateral-latero directions (p = 0.026). CONCLUSIONS In addition to IONM, MRI evaluation of psoas shape, position, and dimension may be of help in preoperative planning of a safe XLIF access and eventually, predict those cases with higher risk of approach-related post-operative events.
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Magnetic Resonance Neurography of the Lumbar Plexus at the L4-L5 Disc: Development of a Preoperative Surgical Planning Tool for Lateral Lumbar Transpsoas Interbody Fusion (LLIF). Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2015; 40:942-7. [PMID: 25811264 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000000899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Observational study. OBJECTIVE To demonstrate use of magnetic resonance (MR) neurography to visualize the course of the lumbar plexus at the L4-L5 disc space. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Risk of injury to the lumbar plexus during lateral transpsoas approach for lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is significant. We describe a new technique for preoperative mapping using magnetic resonance neurography to directly visualize the course of the plexus relative to the L4-L5 disc space. METHODS Consecutive lumbar plexus MR neurograms (n=35 patients, 70 sides) were studied. Scans were obtained on a Siemens 3-Tesla Skyra magnetic resonance imaging scanner. T1- and T2-color-coded fusion maps were generated along with 3-dimensional models of the lumbosacral plexus with attention to the L4-L5 interspace. The position of the plexus and the shape of the psoas muscle at the L4-L5 interspace were evaluated and recorded. RESULTS Direct imaging of the lumbar plexus using MR neurography revealed a substantial variability in the position of the lumbar plexus relative to the L4-L5 disc space. The left-side plexus was identified in zone 2 (5.7%), zone 3 (54.3%), and zone 4 (40%) (P = 0.0014); on the right, zone 2 (8.6%), zone 3 (42.9%) or zone 4 (45.7%), and zone 5 (2.9%) (P = 0.01). Right-left symmetry was found in 18 of 35 subjects (51.4%) (P = 0.865). There was no association between the position of the plexus and the shape of the overlying psoas muscle identified. In patients with an elevated psoas (n = 12), the lumbar plexus was identified in zone 3 in 75% and 66% (left and right) compared with patients without psoas elevation (n = 23), 30.4% and 43.5% (left and right). CONCLUSION The course of the lumbosacral plexus traversing the L4-L5 disc space may be more variable than has been suggested by previous studies. Magnetic resonance neurography may provide a more reliable means of preoperatively identifying the plexus when compared with current methods. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Neural anatomy, neuromonitoring and related complications in extreme lateral interbody fusion: video lecture. 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 2015; 24 Suppl 3:445-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-3950-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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MIS lateral spine surgery: a systematic literature review of complications, outcomes, and economics. 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 2015; 24 Suppl 3:287-313. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-3886-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ng CLL, Pang BC, Medina PJA, Tan KA, Dahshaini S, Liu LZ. The learning curve of lateral access lumbar interbody fusion in an Asian population: a prospective study. 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 2015; 24 Suppl 3:361-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-3876-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2014] [Revised: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Bina RW, Zoccali C, Skoch J, Baaj AA. Surgical anatomy of the minimally invasive lateral lumbar approach. J Clin Neurosci 2015; 22:456-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2014.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2014] [Accepted: 08/30/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Monitoring lumbar plexus integrity in extreme lateral transpsoas approaches to the lumbar spine: a new protocol with anatomical bases. 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 2015; 24:1051-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-3801-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2014] [Revised: 02/04/2015] [Accepted: 02/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Koreckij T, Park DK, Fischgrund J. Minimally invasive spine surgery in the treatment of thoracolumbar and lumbar spine trauma. Neurosurg Focus 2015; 37:E11. [PMID: 24981899 DOI: 10.3171/2014.5.focus1494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Thoracolumbar and lumbar trauma account for the majority of traumatic spinal injuries. The mainstay of current treatments is still nonoperative therapy with bracing. Classic treatment algorithms reserved absolute surgical intervention for spinal trauma patients with neurological compromise or instability. Relative indications included incapacitating pain and obesity/body habitus making brace therapy ineffective. In the past decade, minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques for spine surgery have been increasingly used for degenerative conditions. These same minimally invasive techniques have seen increased use in trauma patients. The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to decrease surgical morbidity through decreased soft-tissue dissection while providing the same structural stability afforded by classic open techniques. These minimally invasive techniques involve percutaneous posterior pedicle fixation, vertebral body augmentation, and utilization of endoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques. While MIS techniques are somewhat in their infancy, an increasing number of studies are reporting good clinical and radiographic outcomes with these MIS techniques. However, the literature is still lacking high-quality evidence comparing these newer techniques to classic open treatments. This article reviews the relevant literature regarding minimally invasive spine surgery in the treatment of thoracolumbar and lumbar trauma.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
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Menezes CM, de Andrade LM, Herrero CFPDS, Defino HL, Ferreira Júnior MA, Rodgers WB, Nogueira-Barbosa MH. Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance (DW-MR) neurography of the lumbar plexus in the preoperative planning of lateral access lumbar surgery. 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 2014; 24:817-26. [PMID: 25266892 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-014-3598-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2014] [Revised: 09/23/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Magnetic resonance (MR) neurography has been used to evaluate entire nerves and nerve bundles by providing better contrast between the nerves and the surrounding tissues. The purpose of the study was to validate diffusion-weighted MR (DW-MR) neurography in visualizing the lumbar plexus during preoperative planning of lateral transpsoas surgery. METHODS Ninety-four (188 lumbar plexuses) spine patients underwent a DW-MR examination of the lumbar plexus in relation to the L3-4 and L4-5 disc spaces and superior third of the L5 vertebral body. Images were reconstructed in the axial plane using high-resolution Maximum Intensity projection (MIP) overlay templates at the disc space and L3-4 and L4-5 interspaces. 10 and 22 mm MIP templates were chosen to mimic the working zone of standard lateral access retractors. The positions of the L4 nerve root and femoral nerve were analyzed relative to the L4-5 disc in axial and sagittal planes. Third-party radiologists and a senior spine surgeon performed the evaluations, with inter- and intraobserver testing performed. RESULTS In all subjects, the plexus was successfully mapped. At L3-4, in all but one case, the components of the plexus (except the genitofemoral nerve) were located in the most posterior quadrant (zone IV). The L3 and L4 roots coalesced into the femoral nerve below the L4-5 disc space in all subjects. Side-to-side variation was noted, with the plexus occurring in zone IV in 86.2 % right and only 78.7 % of left sides. At the superior third of L5, the plexus was found in zone III in 27.7 % of right and 36.2 % of left sides; and in zone II in 4.3 % right and 2.1 % left sides. Significant inter- and intraobserver agreement was found. CONCLUSIONS By providing the surgeon with a preoperative roadmap of the lumbar plexus, DW-MR may improve the safety profile of lateral access procedures.
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- Cristiano Magalhães Menezes
- Serviço de Cirurgia de Coluna, Hospital Ortopédico/Lifecenter and Hospital São Francisco de Assis, Belo Horizonte, Brazil,
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Oliveira DDA, Fernandez JS, Falcon RS, Menezes CM. Fusion via transpsoas lateral approach: considerations and initial results. COLUNA/COLUMNA 2014. [DOI: 10.1590/s1808-18512014130300r94] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE: To present some technical considerations about interbody fusion by direct lateral retroperitoneal transpsoas approach and its initial results. METHODS: Non-randomized prospective study of 14 patients undergoing interbody fusion via lateral approach, with evaluation of initial results and complications. RESULTS: We collected and analyzed data from 14 patients with a total of 27 levels operated. The average operative time was 146 minutes and blood loss was on average less than 50 ml. Ten patients required supplemental percutaneous fixation with pedicle screws. VAS scores for the lumbar region and lower limbs and ODI had significant improvement in the postoperative period. There was an associated case of postoperative infection and thromboembolism that required reoperations. CONCLUSION: This technique has revolutionized the care of patients requiring fusion of T6-7 to L4-5. Following the five basic steps and using intraoperative monitoring, this technique is safe and reproducible with encouraging clinical results and low rate of serious complications.
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Efficacy of transcranial motor evoked potentials, mechanically elicited electromyography, and evoked electromyography to assess nerve root function during sustained compression in a porcine model. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2014; 39:E989-93. [PMID: 24875956 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000000442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN This is an animal experiment using transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEPs), mechanically elicited electromyographic (EMG) responses, and evoked EMG responses during nerve root compression in a pig model. OBJECTIVE To compare these 3 electrophysiological measures for compression applied to a lumbar nerve root. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Lumbar nerve root injury may result in motor weakness in up to 30% of spinal deformity cases. Compressive injury may occur during the surgical approach, decompression, and manipulation of the spine. Using an established porcine model, we examined the changes to TcMEPs, mechanically elicited EMG responses, and evoked EMG responses during varied compressive forces. METHODS TcMEPs, mechanically elicited EMG responses, and evoked EMG responses were recorded for the tibialis anterior muscle in 16 experiments. Precompression TcMEP and nerve root stimulation threshold (NRT) were obtained. The dominant root was compressed at 1 N (n = 8) or 2 N (n = 8) for 10 minutes. TcMEP was recorded every minute during compression, and TcMEP and NRT were recorded after both compression and 10 minutes of recovery. RESULTS After 10 minutes of 1-N compression, TcMEP amplitude of the tibialis anterior muscle decreased to 69% ± 13% of baseline (P < 0.02 vs. baseline). The mean NRT increased to 645% ± 433% (P < 0.02 vs. baseline NRT). After the recovery period, TcMEP in the 1-N group returned to 98% ± 11% of baseline (P = 0.36 vs. baseline). After 10 minutes of 2-N compression, TcMEPs from the tibialis anterior muscle decreased to 27% ± 15% of baseline (P < 0.02 vs. baseline). After the recovery period, TcMEP in the 2-N group returned to 30% ± 10% of baseline (P < 0.02 vs. baseline). Tonic EMG activity was observed in 3 nerve roots compressed at 2 N. CONCLUSION Compression at 1 and 2 N produced consistent changes in TcMEPs and EMG responses. TcMEP monitoring is sensitive to an increase in compressive force. TcMEP amplitude change was correlated to the force applied and the ability of the nerve root to recover. Mechanically elicited EMG responses were not sensitive to nerve root compression. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE N/A.
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Alimi M, Hofstetter CP, Cong GT, Tsiouris AJ, James AR, Paulo D, Elowitz E, Härtl R. Radiological and clinical outcomes following extreme lateral interbody fusion. J Neurosurg Spine 2014; 20:623-35. [DOI: 10.3171/2014.1.spine13569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Extreme lateral interbody fusion (ELIF) is a popular technique for anterior fixation of the thoracolumbar spine. Clinical and radiological outcome studies are required to assess safety and efficacy. The aim of this study was to describe the functional and radiological impact of ELIF in a degenerative disc disease population with a longer follow-up and to assess the durability of this procedure.
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Demographic and perioperative data for all patients who had undergone ELIF for degenerative lumbar disorders between 2007 and 2011 were collected. Trauma and tumor cases were excluded. For radiological outcome, the preoperative, immediate postoperative, and latest follow-up coronal Cobb angle, lumbar sagittal lordosis, bilateral foraminal heights, and disc heights were measured. Pelvic incidence (PI) and PI–lumbar lordosis (PI-LL) mismatch were assessed in scoliotic patients. Clinical outcome was evaluated using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and visual analog scale (VAS), as well as the Macnab criteria.
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One hundred forty-five vertebral levels were surgically treated in 90 patients. Pedicle screw and rod constructs and lateral plates were used to stabilize fixation in 77% and 13% of cases, respectively. Ten percent of cases involved stand-alone cages. At an average radiological follow-up of 12.6 months, the coronal Cobb angle was 10.6° compared with 23.8° preoperatively (p < 0.0001). Lumbar sagittal lordosis increased by 5.3° postoperatively (p < 0.0001) and by 2.9° at the latest follow-up (p = 0.014). Foraminal height and disc height increased by 4 mm (p < 0.0001) and 3.3 mm (p < 0.0001), respectively, immediately after surgery and remained significantly improved at the last follow-up. Separate evaluation of scoliotic patients showed no statistically significant improvement in PI and PI-LL mismatch either immediately postoperatively or at the latest follow-up. Clinical evaluation at an average follow-up of 17.6 months revealed an improvement in the ODI and the VAS scores for back, buttock, and leg pain by 21.1% and 3.7, 3.6, and 3.7 points, respectively (p < 0.0001). According to the Macnab criteria, 84.8% of patients had an excellent, good, or fair functional outcome. New postoperative thigh numbness and weakness was detected in 4.4% and 2.2% of the patients, respectively, which resolved within the first 3 months after surgery in all but 1 case.
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This study provides what is to the authors' knowledge the most comprehensive set of radiological and clinical outcomes of ELIF in a fairly large population at a midterm follow-up. Extreme lateral interbody fusion showed good clinical outcomes with a low complication rate. The procedure allows for at least midterm clinically effective restoration of disc and foraminal heights. Improvement in coronal deformity and a small but significant increase in sagittal lordosis were observed. Nonetheless, no significant improvement in the PI-LL mismatch was achieved in scoliotic patients.
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- 1Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Institute, Department of Neurological Surgery
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- 1Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Institute, Department of Neurological Surgery
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- 1Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Institute, Department of Neurological Surgery
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- 1Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Institute, Department of Neurological Surgery
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- 1Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Institute, Department of Neurological Surgery
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Voyadzis JM, Felbaum D, Rhee J. The rising psoas sign: an analysis of preoperative imaging characteristics of aborted minimally invasive lateral interbody fusions at L4–5. J Neurosurg Spine 2014; 20:531-7. [DOI: 10.3171/2014.1.spine13153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Minimally invasive lateral interbody fusion for the treatment of degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or scoliosis is becoming increasingly popular. The approach at L4–5 carries the highest risk of nerve injury given the proximity of the lumbar plexus and femoral nerve. The authors present 3 cases that were aborted during the approach because of pervasive electromyography responses throughout the L4–5 disc space. Preoperative imaging characteristics of psoas muscle anatomy in all 3 cases are analyzed and discussed. In all cases, the psoas muscle on axial views was rising away from the vertebral column as opposed to its typical location lateral to it. Preoperative evaluation of psoas muscle anatomy is important. A rising psoas muscle at L4–5 on axial imaging may complicate a lateral approach.
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Taher F, Hughes AP, Lebl DR, Sama AA, Pumberger M, Aichmair A, Huang RC, Cammisa FP, Girardi FP. Contralateral motor deficits after lateral lumbar interbody fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2013; 38:1959-63. [PMID: 23917644 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3182a463a9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE To report on the rare finding of motor deficits contralateral to the transpsoas approach in patients who underwent lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Although sensorimotor deficits occurring ipsilaterally to a transpsoas approach have more fully been elucidated, there seems to be a paucity of data on motor deficits contralateral to an LLIF approach. METHODS The electronic medical records and radiographical studies of 244 patients who underwent LLIF at a single institution between 2006 and 2009 were retrospectively reviewed for reports on motor deficits contralateral to the surgical approach. RESULTS Of the patients reviewed, 2.9% (7/244) presented with a postoperative contralateral motor deficit, the most severe of which was a 1/5 weakness of the quadriceps muscle. An average of 3 levels (range: 2-4) was fused in 7 patients who developed a contralateral motor deficit, and in 3 of the 7 patients, an anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) was performed in addition to the LLIF. At 1 year follow-up, 3 patients presented with complete resolution of their muscle weakness, 1 patient still had mild weakness, 1 patient had decreased range of motion in the affected joint, and 1 patient had a 2/5 foot drop. One patient was lost to follow-up. CONCLUSION These data are among the largest reports of contralateral motor deficits after LLIF. Among possible underlying mechanisms are entrapment of the contralateral nerve root through translational correction of spondylolisthesis, front-to-back misalignment of the cage resulting in contralateral nerve root impingement, pressure on the contralateral peroneal nerve during positioning, and overdistraction neurapraxia when using ALIF at L5-S1 concomitantly. Awareness of the possibility of this rare complication can play an important role in surgical consideration and preoperative patient counseling. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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- Fadi Taher
- *Sektion für Wirbelsäulenchirurgie, Centrum für Muskuloskeletale Chirurgie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany; and †Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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