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Tayal A, Pahwa B, Garg K. Reoperation rate and risk factors of reoperation for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL): a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2023; 46:313. [PMID: 37996772 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-02215-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Revision surgery for OPLL is undesirable for both patients and physicians. However, the risk factors for reoperation are not clear. Thus, we sought to review the existing literature and determine the factors associated with higher reoperation rates in patients with OPLL. A search was performed using Pubmed, Embase, Web of Sciences, and Ovid to include studies regarding the risk factors of reoperation for OPLL. RoBANS (Risk of Bias Assessment tool for Nonrandomized Studies) was used for risk of bias analysis. Heterogeneity of studies and publication bias was assessed, and sensitivity analysis was performed. Statistical analysis was performed with a p-value < 0.05 using SPSS software (version 23). Twenty studies with 129 reoperated and 2,793 non-reoperated patients were included. The pooled reoperation rate was 5% (95% CI: 4% to 7). The most common cause of reoperation was residual OPLL or OPLL progression (n = 51, 39.53%). An increased risk of additional surgery was found with pre-operative cervical or thoracic angle (Standardized mean difference = -0.44; 95% CI: -0.69 to -0.19; p = 0.0061), post-operative CSF leak (Odds ratio, OR = 4.97; 95% CI: 2.48 to 9.96; p = 0.0005), and graft and/or hardware failure (OR = 192.09; 95% CI: 6.68 to 5521.69; p = 0.0101). Apart from the factors identified in our study, the association of other variables with the risk of second surgery could not be ruled out, owing to the complexity of the relationship and significant bias in the current literature.
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- Anish Tayal
- University College of Medical Sciences and G.T.B. Hospital, Delhi, India
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- University College of Medical Sciences and G.T.B. Hospital, Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India.
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Barrios-Anderson A, Wang EJ, Sastry R, Fridley JS. Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament in the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine. Cureus 2021; 13:e14041. [PMID: 33898127 PMCID: PMC8059481 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a relatively rare disorder characterized by elongation of the posterior longitudinal ligament followed by the progressive development of ectopic osseous tissue along the ligament. OPLL is most commonly reported in the cervical spine, with fewer reported cases of thoracic or lumbar OPLL. The incidence of OPLL is high in east Asian populations with a much lower incidence in the United States. In this case report and review, we present the case of a 44-year-old female who was admitted to the hospital with a one-year history of progressive bilateral lower extremity weakness. Her lower extremity weakness had worsened over months and precipitated a gait disturbance that left her wheelchair-bound at the time of presentation. Additional presenting symptoms included lower back pain, stool incontinence, neck pain, and upper extremity paresthesias. Computed tomography of the spine revealed multiple areas of osteophyte formation and OPLL in the cervical spine from C2-5, thoracic spine from T6-10, and in the lumbar and sacral spine from L1-S1. There were notable areas of accompanying neural foraminal stenosis and central canal stenosis with visible spinal cord compression present in various locations. The patient did not undergo surgical intervention given the significant risk of multilevel surgery, and her symptoms were managed with medication. OPLL, particularly when not considered in lower-risk populations, can be a significant cause for progressive debilitating neurological abnormality. We report a rare case of OPLL occurring throughout the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine.
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- Neurological Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, USA
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- Neurological Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, USA
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Li S, Peng J, Xu R, Zheng R, Huang M, Xu Y, He Y, Chai Y, Song H, Asakawa T. Comparison of the surgeries for the ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament-related cervical spondylosis: A PRISMA-compliant network meta-analysis and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24900. [PMID: 33655951 PMCID: PMC7939206 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE We designed and performed a network meta-analysis to compare the clinical outcomes among the 5 surgeries-anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF), anterior controllable antedisplacement fusion (ACAF), laminoplasty (LP), laminectomy (LC), and posterior decompression with instrumented fusion (PDF)-for patients with cervical spondylosis related to the ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). METHODS Databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and Web of Science (firstly available-2019) were selected for literature search. We performed a network meta-analysis with the included studies. A Newcastle-Ottawa scale was employed to assess the study quality of the included studies. RESULTS Total 23 studies with 1516 patients were included in our analysis. We found that ACCF achieved the most improvement in the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Scores and excellent and good recovery rate, ACAF achieved the best improvement of the improvement rate and lordosis. LP got the best operative time and blood loss. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggested that both anterior (ACCF and ACAF) and posterior (LP, LC, and PDF) procedures have their strengths and weaknesses. Clinicians need to select the most appropriate surgery with a comprehensive consideration of the clinical condition of each patient with OPLL-related cervical spondylosis.
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- Sihan Li
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou
- The second people's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhongshan Jishuitan orthopedic hospital, Zhongshan, Guangdong
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- The second people's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou
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- The second people's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou
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- The second people's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou
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- Xiamen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Xiamen
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- The second people's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou
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- School of Medical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen
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- The second people's Hospital affiliated to Fujian University of traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou
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- Research Base of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Handayama, Hamamatsu-city, Shizuoka, Japan
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The Effect of an Educational and Interactive Informed Consent Process on Patients With Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2020; 45:193-200. [PMID: 31513103 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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 Prospective observational cohort study. OBJECTIVE In this study, an educational and interactive informed consent (EIC) program was proposed for patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy caused by ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL-CSM) to improve their comprehension level during the informed consent process. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA OPLL-CSM is a slow progressive disease, and it is difficult for patients to understand the disease. Few studies have evaluated very specific programs to improve the informed consent process for these patients. METHODS This prospective study evaluated patients with OPLL-CSM who either underwent the proposed EIC process (n = 63) or the standard consent process (n = 124). The standard consent process only included a physician-patient interview. During the EIC process, information was provided regarding OPLL-CSM through information booklets, a video, verbal information, and initial and second physician-patient interviews. After the second physician-patient interview, the patient was requested to answer 14 medical questions to assess their knowledge about OPLL-CSM. The proposed EIC process took approximately 90 minutes. They were asked to report the most useful educational method and the most effective method of reinforcing verbal communication. RESULTS The mean questionnaire scores were higher in the EIC group than in the control group (P < 0.001). Video was selected by 50/63 patients (79.4%) as the most useful EIC process method, and the most effective method of reinforcing verbal communication was video (n = 61; 96.8%). Patients in the EIC group reported having higher satisfaction with surgery (P = 0.024) than did those in the control group. CONCLUSION The proposed EIC process was shown to result in good patient comprehension and recall regarding OPLL-CSM. Using a video was the most informative and effective reinforcement of verbal communication. The enhanced educational group had better knowledge and improved satisfaction following surgery. The EIC process might help physicians educate and counsel patients regarding OPLL-CSM and its treatment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2.
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Head J, Rymarczuk G, Stricsek G, Velagapudi L, Maulucci C, Hoelscher C, Harrop J. Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: Surgical Approaches and Associated Complications. Neurospine 2019; 16:517-529. [PMID: 31607083 PMCID: PMC6790740 DOI: 10.14245/ns.1938222.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a rare but potentially devastating cause of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). Decompressive surgery is the standard of care for OPLL and can be achieved through anterior, posterior, or combined approaches to the cervical spine. Surgical correction of OPLL via any approach is associated with higher rates of complications and the presence of OPLL is considered a significant risk factor for perioperative complications in DCM surgeries. Potential complications include dural tear (DT) and subsequent cerebrospinal fluid leak, C5 palsy, hematoma, hardware failure, surgical site infections, and other neurological deficits. Anterior approaches are technically more demanding and associated with higher rates of DT but offer greater access to ventral OPLL pathology. Posterior approaches are associated with lower rates of complications but may allow for continued disease progression. Therefore, the decision to pursue either an anterior or posterior approach to surgical decompression may be critically influenced by complications associated with each procedure. The authors critically review anterior and posterior approaches to surgical decompression of OPLL with particular focus on the complications associated with each approach. We also review the recent work in developing new surgical treatments for OPLL that aim to reduce complication incidence.
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- Jeffery Head
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Radiological Characteristics and Clinical Outcome of Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Involving C2 After Posterior Laminoplasty and Instrumented Fusion Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2019; 44:E150-E156. [PMID: 30044366 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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 study. OBJECTIVE To analyze the radiological characteristics and surgical outcome of cervical ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) involving C2 level. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The study and report focused on the OPLL involving C2 level are rare. Therefore, the radiological characteristics and surgical outcome remain unclear. METHODS The records of the patients with OPLL involving C2 level who underwent posterior surgery from July 2006 through October 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. The types, longitudinal and transverse extent, occupation ratio, K-line classification of OPLL, and high-intensity zone of spine cord on magnetic resonance imaging were analyzed to evaluate the radiological characteristics. All the cases received posterior open-door laminoplasty and instrumented fusion surgery. The Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score and recovery rate (RR) were used to evaluate neurological function after surgery. RESULTS A total of 45 patients with OPLL involving C2 level were enrolled in the study. Their radiological data were carefully analyzed. The mixed (73.3%) and continuous type (24.5%) were observed. The mean number of involved segments was 5.1. The narrowest spinal canal mostly located in the level of C3-C4 and mean occupying ratio was 65.3%. Thirty-two patients were followed up for at least 2 years and the mean follow-up time was 46.2 months. The mean JOA score was 10.3 preoperatively and 15.2 at the final follow-up and the mean RR was 70.7%. The K-line (+) and (-) subgroups showed similar preoperative JOA score and RR. The high-intensity zone (+) subgroup showed lower preoperative JOA score but equal RR with (-) subgroup. CONCLUSION When OPLL involve C2 level, it often presented different radiological characteristics. The posterior open-door laminoplasty and instrumented fusion surgery could achieve favorable clinical outcomes. Further researches and long-term clinical follow-up are needed to better appreciate the OPLL involving C2 level. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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Chen TP, Qian LG, Jiao JB, Li QG, Sun B, Chen K, Wang YF, Liang ZX, Chen YM, Meng J. Anterior decompression and fusion versus laminoplasty for cervical myelopathy due to ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e13382. [PMID: 30608381 PMCID: PMC6344170 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000013382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Both anterior decompression and fusion (ADF) and laminoplasty (LAMP) are frequently used for the treatment of cervical myelopathy due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). However, some controversies still remained in surgical options. We investigated whether ADF had better neurological outcome than LAMP in the treatment of cervical myelopathy due to OPLL. Secondary outcomes included operation time, blood loss, rate of complication and reoperation. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials database were searched to identify potential clinical studies compared ADF with LAMP for treatment of cervical myelopathy owing to OPLL. We also manually searched the reference lists of articles and reviews for possible relevant studies. Quality assessment was performed according to Cochrane Handbook and meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 12.0 software. RESULTS Nine studies involving 712 patients were finally included in this analysis. Compared with LAMP, ADF was associated with an increase of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score (WMD = 1.86, 95% CI 0.43 to 3.29, P = .011) and recovery JOA score at final follow-up (WMD = 30.94, 95% CI 20.56 to 41.33, P = .000). And, ADF was associated with a decrease of the late neurologic deterioration than LAMP group (RR = 0.34, 95% CI 0.12 to 0.92, P = .003). However, ADF was associated with an increase of the postoperative cervical lordosis (WMD = 4.47, 95% CI 1.58 to 7.36, P = .002) than LAMP. There was no significant difference between the complication, reoperation rate (P > .05). What's more, ADF was associated with an increase of the operation time than LAMP (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS ADF yields better neurological improvement, but higher cervical lordosis and longer operation time compared with LAMP for cervical myelopathy caused by OPLL. No significant difference was found in the complication and re-operation rate.
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- Tao-ping Chen
- Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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- Hebei University, No. 405, Wusidong Road, Baoding, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
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