1
|
Park S, Hwang CJ, Lee DH, Kim NY, Nam HW, Kang HW, Lee CS, Ok CH, Cho JH. Risk factors of revision operation and early revision for adjacent segment degeneration after lumbar fusion surgery: a case-control study. Spine J 2024; 24:1678-1689. [PMID: 38663482 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2024.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) following lumbar fusion operation is common and can occur at varying timepoints after index surgery. An early revision operation for ASD, however, signifies a short symptom-free period and might increase the risk of successive surgeries. PURPOSE We aimed to elucidate the overall risk factors associated with revision surgeries for ASD with distinct attention to early revisions. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Retrospective, case-control study. PATIENT SAMPLE The study included 86 patients who underwent revision operations for ASD after lumbar fusion in the revision group and 166 patients who did not for at least 5 years after index surgery. OUTCOME MEASURES Sagittal parameters, Pfirrmann grading, facet degeneration grading, and disc space height (DSH) of adjacent segments were assessed. METHODS Revision operations within 5 years postsurgery were defined as early revision. We compared the revision and no-revision groups as well as the early- and late-revision groups. RESULTS The revision group demonstrated a significantly greater preoperative C7-S1 sagittal vertical axis (SVA) (p=.001), postoperative C7-S1 SVA (p<.001), and postoperative pelvic incidence (PI)-lumbar lordosis (LL) (p<.001) than those in the no-revision group. Preoperative DSH of the proximal adjunct segment (p=.001), postoperative PI-LL (p=.014), and postoperative C7-S1 SVA (p=.037) exhibited significant association with ASD in logistic regression analysis. The early-revision group had a significantly higher patient age (p=.001) and a greater number of levels fused (p=.030) than those in the late-revision group. Multivariate Cox regression analysis demonstrated that old age (p=.045), a significant number of levels fused (p=.047), and a narrow preoperative DSH of the proximal adjacent level (p=.011) were risk factors for early revision. CONCLUSIONS Postoperative sagittal imbalance, including significant PI-LL and C7-S1 SVA were risk factors for revision operation for ASD but not for early revision. These factors are likely to affect the long-term risk of revision operation due to ASD and thus are not considered risk factors for early revision. Narrow DSH of the proximal adjacent level increased the risks of both revision and early revision surgeries. Moreover, old age and a significant number of levels fused further increased the risk for early revision for ASD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sehan Park
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Pungnap-2-dong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Chang Ju Hwang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Pungnap-2-dong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Dong-Ho Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Pungnap-2-dong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Nam Yeop Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Pungnap-2-dong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyun Wook Nam
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Pungnap-2-dong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Hyun Wook Kang
- Department of Spine Surgery, St.Peter's Hospital, 2649, Nambusunhwan-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Choon Sung Lee
- Department of Spine Surgery, St.Peter's Hospital, 2649, Nambusunhwan-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Cha Hyeong Ok
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Pungnap-2-dong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jae Hwan Cho
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Pungnap-2-dong, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Byvaltsev VA, Kalinin AA, Shepelev VV, Pestryakov YY, Biryuchkov MY, Jubaeva BA, Boddapati V, Lehman RA, Riew KD. The Relationship of Radiographic Parameters and Morphological Changes at Various Stages of Degeneration of the Lumbar Facet Joints: Cadaver Study. Global Spine J 2024; 14:195-203. [PMID: 35499552 PMCID: PMC10676162 DOI: 10.1177/21925682221099471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN Cadaveric specimens. OBJECTIVE To perform a pathomorphological analysis of the degree of facet joint (FJ) degeneration utilizing fresh cadaveric models and correlating these structural changes with imaging findings. METHODS L1-L5 FSU including all tissue between the anterior longitudinal ligament to the posterior spinal structures were obtained on 28 patients at a mean of 5.7 hours post-mortem. The samples were fixed in an agar medium and CT and MRI were performed. The level of FJ degeneration was identified based on prior classifications Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI), as was the facet angle and tropism. Pathomorphological assessment including articular cartilage cell density was performed according to prior established methodology. RESULTS Radiographically, a direct association was identified between FJ degeneration and patient age. Facet angle and tropism did not significantly vary by patient age. Pathomorphologically, there was a decrease in the cellular density of articular cartilage with increasing patient age. Similarly, there was a significant direct correlation between radiographic degree of degenerative changes in FJs with the age of cadavers and the degree of degeneration of FJs according to the morphological classification of OARSI, as well as a significant inverse correlation with cell density. CONCLUSION A comprehensive assessment of various signs of FJ degeneration using cadaveric material has established that, based on radiographic imaging, it is possible to assess the microstructural state of FJ, including at an early stage of the disease. This data may be useful for surgeons in guiding therapeutic strategies based on individual biometric parameters of the FJ.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Vadim A Byvaltsev
- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Railway Clinical Hospital, Irkutsk, Russia
- Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Irkutsk, Russia
| | - Andrei A Kalinin
- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Railway Clinical Hospital, Irkutsk, Russia
| | - Valerii V Shepelev
- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
| | - Yurii Ya Pestryakov
- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
| | - Mikhail Y Biryuchkov
- Department of Neurosurgery, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
| | - Bagdat A Jubaeva
- Department of Neurosurgery, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
| | - Venkat Boddapati
- Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
| | - Ronald A Lehman
- Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
| | - K Daniel Riew
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical School
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Acosta JI, Mandell JC, Ermann J, Isaac Z, Zampini JM, DeFilipp M, Gottreich JR, Andrew M, Katz JN. Grading Systems of Lumbar Facet Joint Inflammatory Changes on Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Scoping Review. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2023; 48:636-644. [PMID: 36856452 PMCID: PMC10101880 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN A scoping review. OBJECTIVE We aimed to identify and characterize grading systems of the inflammatory features of the lumbar facet joints (FJs) noted on magnetic resonance imaging and summarize their reliability. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Chronic low back pain is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide and is frequently accompanied by FJ osteoarthritis. Inflammatory changes in the lumbar FJs are commonly noted in imaging studies of patients with FJ osteoarthritis and low back pain. Several grading systems for these inflammatory changes have been developed. However, these grading system's features and reliability have yet to be reviewed. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a literature search of studies reporting grading systems for FJ inflammatory changes published in English or Spanish between 1985 and 2022. We collected data on reported interreader reliability measures of each grading system. Finally, we compared the features of inflammation described by each system. RESULTS Six studies met the inclusion criteria and were used in our analysis. Features commonly graded in these systems are the hyperintensity signal noted within the FJ, bone marrow edema, and the extent of the soft-tissue edema surrounding the FJs. We found that the interreader reliability measures ranged from 0.56 to 0.96. CONCLUSIONS Only 6 studies have reported methods for documenting inflammation in the FJs. Studies varied in the precise tissues and phenomena included in the grading systems. However, the systems were generally reliable. Future studies should document the reliability of these methods when independent investigators are not involved in developing the classification schemes. Further work might combine one or more of these measures to establish a standard and reliable grading system for inflammatory changes in the FJs, including signal intensity within the joint, bone marrow edema, and soft-tissue inflammation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- José I. Acosta
- Orthopedic and Arthritis Center for Outcomes Research, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Jacob C. Mandell
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Joerg Ermann
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Zacharia Isaac
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Jay M. Zampini
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Miriam DeFilipp
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Julia R. Gottreich
- Orthopedic and Arthritis Center for Outcomes Research, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Michael Andrew
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Jeffrey N. Katz
- Orthopedic and Arthritis Center for Outcomes Research, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Bochicchio M, Aicale R, Romeo R, Nardi PV, Maffulli N. Mini-invasive bilateral transfacet screw fixation with reconstruction of the neural arch for lumbar stenosis: A two centre case series. Surgeon 2021; 20:e122-e128. [PMID: 34187737 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2021.05.006] [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: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Lumbar stenosis and instability frequently coexist. Spinal canal decompression is often combined with fixation of the relevant vertebral segment and can be performed using different techniques and devices, including pedicle screws and interspinous devices and facet screws. The present study evaluates the clinical outcome of laminectomy and single-level fusion using a minimally invasive technique for rigid posterior spinal column fixation with two cross-linked lag screws. METHODS The records of patients operated from 2012 to 2016 were retrieved from the computerised medical record database system. Data on age, sex, surgical level, type of deficit and disease were collected. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaires were administered pre-operatively and at 1, 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery. MAIN FINDINGS A total of 46 consecutive patients were operated between January 2012 to October 2016. One intraoperative complication was reported, and 4 patients experienced radiographic pseudarthrosis postoperatively. Five patients underwent additional surgery. The lumbar and lower limb VAS score, ODI and SF-36 scores showed statistically significant improvement for each score at the first and last follow-up (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Percutaneous lumbar transfacet screw placement with the Facet-Link ® system is feasible and safe but with a relatively high rate of poor articular fusion. This technique can reduce the morbidity of single-level lumbar spinal stenosis and mild instability and improve patient outcome scores. Comparative studies, including randomised controlled trials, are needed to confirm these findings.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michele Bochicchio
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Casa di Cura di Bernardini, 74121 Taranto, Italy.
| | - Rocco Aicale
- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084 Baronissi, Italy; Clinica Ortopedica, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona Hospital, 84131 Salerno, Italy.
| | - Rocco Romeo
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Ospedale San Carlo, Via Potito Petrone, 85100 Potenza, PZ, Italy.
| | - Pier Vittorio Nardi
- Ospedale Cristo Re, U.O.C. Neurochirurgia, Via delle Calasanziane, 25, 00167, Rome, Italy.
| | - Nicola Maffulli
- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084 Baronissi, Italy; Clinica Ortopedica, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona Hospital, 84131 Salerno, Italy; Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG, England; School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University Faculty of Medicine, Guy Hilton Research Centre, Thornburrow Drive, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QB, England.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Tiwari P, Kaur H, Jha V. Is thoracic facet joint arthritis over-reported? It's time to review CT grading parameters - An analytical cross-sectional study. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2021; 30:427-435. [PMID: 33737771 PMCID: PMC7954162 DOI: 10.4103/ijri.ijri_390_20] [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: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: In the absence of any exclusive classification for dorsal FJA, there is a lot of confusion while labelling grade 1 FJA in thoracic spine based on decreased FJ space. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to know the facet joint space measurements in thoracic spine of asymptomatic and symptomatic participants and to comment whether the lower cut-off of 2 mm used in lumbar FJA classification can be safely applied in thoracic spine too. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done from December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019. Patients above 18 years of age in this study who underwent CT thorax for causes unrelated to dorsal spinal pain were included. IBM SPSS Statistics v 26 was used for statistical analysis. Results: We measured and analysed 1512 thoracic facet joints in 63 patients (30 females and 33 males) in both axial and sagittal plane on CT scan. Mean age of the entire sample was 59.19 ± 15.19 years, ranging from 33 to 97 years and a standard error of mean 1.365 years. Overall mean thoracic facet joint space was measured to be 1.270 mm ± 0.3416 mm, ranging from 0 to 3.1 mm and a standard error of mean 0.0088 mm and a variance of 0.117 mm. The median was 1.300 mm while mode was 1.1 mm. Conclusion: The popular lumbar FJA classification by Weishupt et al. cannot be applied in its present form in thoracic spine, without the modification in parameters of grade 1 FJA. The lower cut-off of normal thoracic facet joint space probably lies around 1 mm.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Punit Tiwari
- Department of Orthopaedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
| | - Harmeet Kaur
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
| | - Vivek Jha
- Department of Orthopaedics, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Hu H, Song X, Li Y, Ma T, Bai H, Zhao M, Wang X, Liu L, Gao L. Emodin protects knee joint cartilage in rats through anti-matrix degradation pathway: An in vitro and in vivo study. Life Sci 2021; 269:119001. [PMID: 33421527 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.119001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
AIMS Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease and the main cause of disability. We sought to determine the effective concentration of emodin on chondrocytes and to identify the dosage of emodin that induces a comparable therapeutic effect with the COX-2 inhibitor drug, celecoxib that is currently used to treat OA. MATERIAL AND METHODS In vitro experiments induced inflammation of chondrocytes by IL-1β, and an osteoarthritis model was established in vivo by cutting rat anterior cruciate ligament. Western Blot, Real-time PCR, HE staining, Safranin O-green staining and immunohistochemistry were performed to detect MMP-3, MMP-13, ADAMTS-4, iNOS and COL2A1 on the chondrocytes or the tibial plateau. The cytokine activity and content in serum of six groups of rats were measured by kit. RESULTS It was found that the surface layer of the cartilage was thicker and smoother after the administration of emodin. Tissue expression of MMP-3, MMP-13, ADAMTS-4 and iNOS were significantly (p < 0.05) decreased in chondrocytes and cartilage treated with different doses of emodin, and the content of COL2A1 was reversed. Emodin also significantly decreased the blood levels of COX-2 and PGE2. The effective emodin in vitro was 5 μmol/L, whereas emodin at 80 mg/kg was equivalent to celecoxib in vivo. CONCLUSION Emodin reduces the expression of cartilage matrix degradation biomarkers, thereby reducing the degradation of cartilage matrix and protecting the knee joint cartilage. Emodin at 5 μmol/L shows the best concentration to treat chondrocytes, and the protective effect of emodin at 80 mg/kg is comparable to that of celecoxib.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hailong Hu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China
| | - Xiaopeng Song
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China
| | - Yue Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China
| | - Tianwen Ma
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China
| | - Hui Bai
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China
| | - Mingchao Zhao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China
| | - Xinyu Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China
| | - Lin Liu
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China
| | - Li Gao
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang Key Laboratory Animals and Comparative Medicine, Harbin 150030, China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Caprara S, Carrillo F, Snedeker JG, Farshad M, Senteler M. Automated Pipeline to Generate Anatomically Accurate Patient-Specific Biomechanical Models of Healthy and Pathological FSUs. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:636953. [PMID: 33585436 PMCID: PMC7876284 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.636953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
State-of-the-art preoperative biomechanical analysis for the planning of spinal surgery not only requires the generation of three-dimensional patient-specific models but also the accurate biomechanical representation of vertebral joints. The benefits offered by computational models suitable for such purposes are still outweighed by the time and effort required for their generation, thus compromising their applicability in a clinical environment. In this work, we aim to ease the integration of computerized methods into patient-specific planning of spinal surgery. We present the first pipeline combining deep learning and finite element methods that allows a completely automated model generation of functional spine units (FSUs) of the lumbar spine for patient-specific FE simulations (FEBio). The pipeline consists of three steps: (a) multiclass segmentation of cropped 3D CT images containing lumbar vertebrae using the DenseVNet network, (b) automatic landmark-based mesh fitting of statistical shape models onto 3D semantic segmented meshes of the vertebral models, and (c) automatic generation of patient-specific FE models of lumbar segments for the simulation of flexion-extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation movements. The automatic segmentation of FSUs was evaluated against the gold standard (manual segmentation) using 10-fold cross-validation. The obtained Dice coefficient was 93.7% on average, with a mean surface distance of 0.88 mm and a mean Hausdorff distance of 11.16 mm (N = 150). Automatic generation of finite element models to simulate the range of motion (ROM) was successfully performed for five healthy and five pathological FSUs. The results of the simulations were evaluated against the literature and showed comparable ROMs in both healthy and pathological cases, including the alteration of ROM typically observed in severely degenerated FSUs. The major intent of this work is to automate the creation of anatomically accurate patient-specific models by a single pipeline allowing functional modeling of spinal motion in healthy and pathological FSUs. Our approach reduces manual efforts to a minimum and the execution of the entire pipeline including simulations takes approximately 2 h. The automation, time-efficiency and robustness level of the pipeline represents a first step toward its clinical integration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sebastiano Caprara
- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Fabio Carrillo
- Institute for Biomechanics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland
- Research in Orthopedic Computer Science, University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Jess G. Snedeker
- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Mazda Farshad
- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Marco Senteler
- Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital Balgrist, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Development of a novel in vitro cadaveric model for analysis of biomechanics and surgical treatment of Bertolotti syndrome. Spine J 2020; 20:638-656. [PMID: 31669612 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2019.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Bertolotti syndrome (BS) is caused by pseudoarticulation between an aberrant L5 transverse process and the sacral ala, termed a lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV). BS is thought to cause low back pain and is treated with resection or fusion, both of which have shown success. Acquiring cadavers with BS is challenging. Thus, we combined 3D printing, based on BS patient CT scans, with normal cadaveric spines to create a BS model. We then performed biomechanical testing to determine altered kinematics from LSTV with surgical interventions. Force sensing within the pseudojoint modeled nociception for different trajectories of motion and surgical conditions. PURPOSE This study examines alterations in spinal biomechanics with LSTVs and with various surgical treatments for BS in order to learn more about pain and degeneration in this condition, in order to help optimize surgical decision-making. In addition, this study evaluates BS histology in order to better understand the pathology and to help define pain generators-if, indeed, they actually exist. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Model Development: A retrospective patient review of 25 patients was performed to determine the imaging criteria that defines the classical BS patient. Surgical tissue was extracted from four BS patients for 3D-printing material selection. Biomechanical Analysis. This was a prospective cadaveric biomechanical study of seven spines evaluating spinal motions, and loads, over various surgical conditions (intact, LSTV, and LSTV with various fusions). Additionally, forces at the LSTV joint were measured for the LSTV and LSTV with fusion condition. Histological Analysis: Histologic analysis was performed prospectively on the four surgical specimens from patients undergoing pseudoarthrectomy for BS at our institution to learn more about potential pain generators. PATIENT SAMPLE The cadaveric portion of the study involved seven cadaveric spines. Four patients were prospectively recruited to have their surgical specimens assessed histologically and biomechanically for this study. Patients under the age of 18 were excluded. OUTCOME MEASURES Physiological measures recorded in this study were broken down into histologic analysis, tissue biomechanical analysis, and joint biomechanical analysis. Histologic analysis included pathologist interpretation of Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, as well as S-100 staining. Tissue biomechanical analysis included stiffness measurements. Joint biomechanical analysis included range of motion, resultant torques, relative axis angles, and LSTV joint forces. METHODS This study received funding from the American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Research Scholarship. Three authors hold intellectual property rights in the simVITRO robotic testing system. No other authors had relevant conflicts of interest for this study. CT images were segmented for a representative BS patient and cadaver spines. Customized cutting and drilling guides for LSTV attachment were created for individual cadavers. 3D-printed bone and cartilage structural properties were based on surgical specimen stiffness, and specimens underwent histologic analysis via Hematoxylin and Eosin, as well as S-100 staining. Joint biomechanical testing was performed on the robotic testing system for seven specimens. Force sensors detected forces in the LSTV joint. Kruskal-Wallis tests and Dunnett's tests were used for statistical analysis with significance bounded to p<.05. RESULTS LSTV significantly reduces motion at the L5-S1 level, particularly in lateral bending and axial rotation. Meanwhile, the LSTV increases adjacent segment motion significantly at the L2-L3 level, whereas other levels have nonsignificant trends toward increased motion with LSTV alone. Fusion involving L4-S1 (L4-L5 and L5-S1) to treat adjacent level degeneration associated with an LSTV is associated with a significant increase in adjacent segment motion at all levels other than L5-S1 compared to LSTV alone. Fusion of L5-S1 alone with LSTV significantly increases L3-L4 adjacent segment motion compared to LSTV alone. Last, ipsilateral lateral bending with or without ipsilateral axial rotation produces the greatest force on the LSTV, and these forces are significantly reduced with L5-S1 fusion. CONCLUSIONS BS significantly decreases L5-S1 mobility, and increases some adjacent segment motion, potentially causing patient activity restriction and discomfort. Ipsilateral lateral bending with or without ipsilateral axial rotation may cause the greatest discomfort overall in these patients, and fusion of the L5-S1 or L4-S1 levels may reduce pain associated with these motions. However, due to increased adjacent segment motion with fusions compared to LSTV alone, resection of the joint may be the better treatment option if the superior levels are not unstable preoperatively. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE This study's results indicate that patients with BS have significantly altered spinal biomechanics and may develop pain due to increased loading forces at the LSTV joint with ipsilateral lateral bending and axial rotation. In addition, increased motion at superior levels when an LSTV is present may lead to degeneration over time. Based upon results of LSTV joint force testing, these patients' pain may be effectively treated surgically with LSTV resection or fusion involving the LSTV level if conservative management fails. Further studies are being pursued to evaluate the relationship between in vivo motion of BS patients, spinal and LSTV positioning, and pain generation to gain a better understanding of the exact source of pain in these patients. The methodologies utilized in this study can be extrapolated to recreate other spinal conditions that are poorly understood, and for which few native cadaveric specimens exist.
Collapse
|
9
|
Bashkuev M, Reitmaier S, Schmidt H. Relationship between intervertebral disc and facet joint degeneration: A probabilistic finite element model study. J Biomech 2020; 102:109518. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
|
10
|
Berg L, Thoresen H, Neckelmann G, Furunes H, Hellum C, Espeland A. Facet arthropathy evaluation: CT or MRI? Eur Radiol 2019; 29:4990-4998. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06047-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Revised: 12/31/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
|
11
|
Guo R, Yang X, Zhong Y, Lai Q, Gao T, Lai F, Dai M, Zhan P, Zhang B. Correlations between Modic change and degeneration in 3-joint complex of the lower lumbar spine: A retrospective study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e12496. [PMID: 30235755 PMCID: PMC6160214 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Modic changes (MCs) associated with low back pain (LBP) have been assessed in a few studies. It has been documented that patients with LBP have MCs in a specific segment, but the relationship between facet joint or disc degeneration and MCs is still disputed. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the correlation between MC and facet joint or disc degeneration using imaging. METHODS Imaging data of patients were retrospectively analyzed at the Orthopedic Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang from January 2014 to August 2017. MCs, facet joint degeneration, and disc degeneration in L3-S1 were evaluated by lumbar MRI. χ test and contingency correlation coefficient were used for the statistical analyses, and a P value < .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In the descriptive statistical analysis, MCs were found to have the highest incidence in the L4-5 segment. Type II MCs had a higher incidence than type I and type III MCs regardless of whether they were in the L3-4, L4-5, or L5-S1 segment. On one hand, MCs were more frequently distributed in grades 3, 4, and 5 of the degenerative lumbar discs regardless of whether they were in the L3-4, L4-5, or L5-S1 segment (P < .000, V: contingency coefficient >0); particularly, type II MCs were closely related to lumbar disc degeneration (P < .05, V > 0). On the other hand, MCs were more frequently distributed in grades 1, 2, and 3 of the degenerative lumbar facet regardless of whether they were in the L3-4, L4-5, or L5-S1 segment (P < .05, V > 0). Particularly, type II MCs were frequently distributed in grades 1, 2, and 3 of the facet joint in the L4-5 and L5-S1 segments (P < .05, V > 0). CONCLUSION MCs are correlated with the grade of lumbar spine degeneration, including lumbar disc and facet joint degeneration. MCs, especially type II, frequently occurred in severe degeneration of the lumbar disc and facet joint. Thus, MC may be one of the manifestations of lumbar disc and facet joint degeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Runsheng Guo
- Department of Orthopedics, Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University,Nanchang
| | - Xiaowei Yang
- Department of Orthopedics, Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University,Nanchang
| | - Yanchun Zhong
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
| | - Qi Lai
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
| | - Tian Gao
- Department of Orthopedics, Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University,Nanchang
| | - Fuchong Lai
- Department of Orthopedics, Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University,Nanchang
| | - Min Dai
- Department of Orthopedics, Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University,Nanchang
| | - Ping Zhan
- Department of Orthopedics, Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University,Nanchang
| | - Bin Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University,Nanchang
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Comparison between free-hand and O-arm-based navigated posterior lumbar interbody fusion in elderly cohorts with three-level lumbar degenerative disease. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 43:351-357. [PMID: 29876628 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4005-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE This retrospective cohort study aims to evaluate the effects of introducing the O-arm-based navigation technique into the traditional posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure treating elderly patients with three-level lumbar degenerative diseases. METHODS Forty-one consecutive elderly patients were enrolled according to the criteria. There were 21 patients in the free-hand group and 20 patients in the O-arm group. Both two groups underwent the PLIF with or without the O-arm-based navigation technique. The demographic features, clinical data and outcomes, and radiological information were collected for further analysis. RESULTS The average follow-up time was 18.3 (range, 12-28) months in the free-hand group and 16.7 (range, 12-24) months in the O-arm group. Comparison between two groups revealed no significant difference regarding demographic features. The operation time took in the navigation group was significantly less than that in the free-hand group (222.55 ± 38.00 mins versus 255.19 ± 40.26 mins, P < 0.05). Both VAS and ODI were improved post-operatively in two groups while comparison between groups showed no difference. The accuracy rate of pedicle screw positioning was 88.7% in the free-hand group to 96.9% in the O-arm group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The O-arm-based navigation is an efficacious auxiliary technique which could significantly improve the accuracy of pedicle screw insertion, especially in cases of patients with complex anatomic degenerative diseases, without sacrificing the feasibility and reliable outcome of traditional PLIF.
Collapse
|
13
|
Lai Q, Liu Y, Huang L, Liu X, Yu X, Wang Q, Guo R, Zhu J, Cheng H, Dai M, Zhang B. Expression of adiponectin in the subchondral bone of lumbar facet joints with different degrees of degeneration. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017; 18:427. [PMID: 29100514 PMCID: PMC5670694 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1786-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis research has been most commonly performed in the setting of the articular cartilage of the knee. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have evaluated the role of adiponectin in osteoarthritis of the lumbar facet joint (FJOA). Therefore, in this study, we explored whether adiponectin was expressed in the lumbar facet joints and evaluated the role of adiponectin in FJOA. METHODS We enrolled patients who underwent lumbar computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at the Orthopedic Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang from May 2015 to June 2016. Lumbar facet joints were obtained from 135 patients at the time of lumbar fusion surgery and divided into three groups according to the Weishaupt grade. Cytokine levels in the subchondral bones were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), and adiponectin levels were determined by immunohistochemistry, western blotting, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). RESULTS By ELISA, adiponectin levels were examined in the subchondral bone for lumbar facet joint, and adiponectin was found to be negatively correlated with BMI in 52 patients (p < 0.001, r = -0.861). By immunohistochemistry analysis, adiponectin was found to be expressed in the subchondral bone of the lumbar facet, whereas the cartilage area was negative for adiponectin expression. Immunostaining intensity and area was related to the degeneration of the lumbar facet joint, and, in our research, considerably decreased staining intensity and area were observed in more severely degenerated lumbar facet joints. Furthermore, the expression of adiponectin was also reduced in degenerated lumbar facet joints, and the level of decline corresponded to degeneration detected by western blotting and qPCR analysis (n = 27, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Adiponectin expression was observed in the subchondral bone of the lumbar facet joint and decreased as the degree of degeneration increased. Thus, the results of this study provide new insights into the relationship between adiponectin and osteoarthritis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qi Lai
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Yuan Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Leitao Huang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Xuqiang Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Xionglong Yu
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Qiang Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Runsheng Guo
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Jianghao Zhu
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Hanxiong Cheng
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Min Dai
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China. .,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.
| | - Bin Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Street, Nangchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China. .,Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Koh JC, Kim DH, Lee YW, Choi JB, Ha DH, An JW. Relationship between paravertebral muscle twitching and long-term effects of radiofrequency medial branch neurotomy. Korean J Pain 2017; 30:296-303. [PMID: 29123625 PMCID: PMC5665742 DOI: 10.3344/kjp.2017.30.4.296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Revised: 09/06/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Background To achieve a prolonged therapeutic effect in patients with lumbar facet joint syndrome, radiofrequency medial branch neurotomy (RF-MB) is commonly performed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of paravertebral muscle twitching when performing RF-MB in patients with lumbar facet joint syndrome. Methods We collected and analyzed data from 68 patients with confirmed facet joint syndrome. Sensory stimulation was performed at 50 Hz with a 0.5 V cut-off value. Patients were divided into 3 groups according to the twitching of the paravertebral muscle during 2 Hz motor stimulation: ‘Complete’, when twitching was observed at all needles; ‘Partial’, when twitching was present at 1 or 2 needles; and ‘None’, when no twitching was observed. The relationship between the long-term effects of RF-MB and paravertebral muscle twitching was analyzed. Results The mean effect duration of RF-MB was 4.6, 5.8, and 7.0 months in the None, Partial, and Complete groups, respectively (P = 0.47). Although the mean effect duration of RF-MB did not increase significantly in proportion to the paravertebral muscle twitching, the Complete group had prolonged effect duration (> 6 months) than the None group in subgroup analysis. (P = 0.03). Conclusions Paravertebral muscle twitching while performing lumbar RF-MB may be a reliable predictor of long-term efficacy when sensory provocation under 0.5 V is achieved. However, further investigation may be necessary for clarifying its clinical significance.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jae Chul Koh
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Do Hyeong Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Youn Woo Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jong Bum Choi
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
| | - Dong Hun Ha
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Ji Won An
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Shi W, Tian D, Liu D, Yin J, Huang Y. The comparison of measurement between ultrasound and computed tomography for abnormal degenerative facet joints: A STROBE-compliant article. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7680. [PMID: 28767595 PMCID: PMC5626149 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Besides the study on examining facet joints of lumbar spine by ultrasound in normal population, there has not been any related report about examining normal facet joints of lumbar spine by ultrasound so far. This study was aimed to explore the feasibility of ultrasound assessment of lumber spine facet joints by comparing ultrasound measure values of normal and degenerative lumber spine facet joints, and by comparing measure values of ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) of degenerative lumber spine facet joints.This study included 15 patients who had chronic low back pain because of degenerative change in lumbar vertebrae, and 19 volunteers who did not have low back pain or pain in the lower limb. The ultrasound measure values (height [H] and width [W]) of normal and degenerative lumber spine facet joints were compared. And the differentiation between measure values (H and W) of ultrasound and CT of degenerative lumber spine facet joints was also analyzed.The ultrasound clearly showed abnormal facet joints lesion, which was characterized by hyperostosis on the edge of joints, bone destruction under joints, and thinner or thicker articular cartilage. There were significant differences between the ultrasound measure values of the normal (H: 1.26 ± 0.03 cm, W: 0.18 ± 0.01 cm) and abnormal facet joints (H: 1.43 ± 0.05 cm, W: 0.15 ± 0.02 cm) (all P < .05). However, there were no significant differences between the measure values of the ultrasound (H: 1.43 ± 0.17 cm, W: 0.15 ± 0.03 cm) and CT (H: 1.42 ± 0.16, W: 0.14 ± 0.03) of the degenerative lumber spine facet joints (all P > .05).Ultrasound can clearly show the structure of facet joints of lumbar spine. It is precise and feasible to assess facet joints of lumbar spine by ultrasound. This study has important significance for the diagnosis of lumbar facet joint degeneration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Da Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
16
|
Sartoris R, Orlandi D, Corazza A, Sconfienza LM, Arcidiacono A, Bernardi SP, Schiaffino S, Turtulici G, Caruso P, Silvestri E. In vivo feasibility of real-time MR-US fusion imaging lumbar facet joint injections. J Ultrasound 2017; 20:23-31. [PMID: 28298941 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-016-0233-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Traditionally, facet joint injections (FJI) are performed under fluoroscopic or computed tomography (CT) guidance, mainly due to the deep anatomical location and the presence of bony landmarks. Fusion imaging technology, which couples the ultrasound scan with the corresponding CT or magnetic resonance (MR) image obtained from the diagnostic examination and reformatted in real time according to the ultrasound scanning plane, allows to combine the panoramic view and the elevated anatomical detail of MR or CT with the ease of use of ultrasound without patient exposure to ionizing radiation. METHODS Thirty eight patients (24 females; mean age ± SD: 64 ± 9 years) received MR fusion-assisted ultrasound-guided FJI of 1 ml of a mixture of local anaesthetic and corticosteroid using a ultrasound machine (Logiq E9, GE Healthcare) equipped with a GPS-enhanced fusion imaging technology which couples real-time B-mode images with those of the previous recent diagnostic MR examination. Low-dose CT needle positioning confirmation was performed in the first 28 patients. Patients' pain was recorded using a visual analogue scale (VAS), at baseline and at 2, 4 and 8 weeks. RESULTS All fusion imaging-guided injections were performed successfully. Out of 112, 96 FJI had optimal intra-articular needle positioning (accuracy: 85.7%). Patients VAS significantly decreases after the procedure with no differences among who received CT needle positioning control and who did not receive it. No major complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound needle guidance with MR fusion assistance allows for safe and effective injection of degenerative facet joint disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Riccardo Sartoris
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Radiodiagnostica, Università degli studi di Genova, Genoa, Italy
| | - Davide Orlandi
- S.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, Radiologia, Ospedale Evangelico Internazionale, Corso Solferino 2A, 16100 Genoa, Italy
| | - Angelo Corazza
- Unità Operativa di Radiologia Diagnostica ed Interventistica, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
- Scuola di dottorato in Neuroscienze, Università degli Studi di Genova, Genoa, Italy
| | - Luca Maria Sconfienza
- Unità Operativa di Radiologia Diagnostica ed Interventistica, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy
| | - Alice Arcidiacono
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Radiodiagnostica, Università degli studi di Genova, Genoa, Italy
| | - Silvia Perugin Bernardi
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Radiodiagnostica, Università degli studi di Genova, Genoa, Italy
| | - Simone Schiaffino
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Radiodiagnostica, Università degli studi di Genova, Genoa, Italy
| | - Giovanni Turtulici
- S.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, Radiologia, Ospedale Evangelico Internazionale, Corso Solferino 2A, 16100 Genoa, Italy
| | - Pietro Caruso
- S.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, Radiologia, Ospedale Evangelico Internazionale, Corso Solferino 2A, 16100 Genoa, Italy
| | - Enzo Silvestri
- S.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, Radiologia, Ospedale Evangelico Internazionale, Corso Solferino 2A, 16100 Genoa, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Lv X, Liu Y, Zhou S, Wang Q, Gu H, Fu X, Ding Y, Zhang B, Dai M. Correlations between the feature of sagittal spinopelvic alignment and facet joint degeneration: a retrospective study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:341. [PMID: 27528107 PMCID: PMC4986370 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1193-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Sagittal spinopelvic alignment changes associated with degenerative facet joint arthritis have been assessed in a few studies. It has been documented that patients with facet joint degeneration have higher pelvic incidence, but the relationship between facet joint degeneration and other sagittal spinopelvic alignment parameters is still disputed. Our purpose was to evaluate the correlation between the features of sagittal spinopelvic alignment and facet joint degeneration. METHODS Imaging data of 140 individuals were retrospectively analysed. Lumbar lordosis, pelvic tilt (PT), pelvic incidence (PI), sacral slope, and height of the lumbar intervertebral disc were measured on lumbar X-ray plates. Grades of facet joint degeneration were evaluated from the L2 to S1 on CT scans. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient and Student's t-test were used for statistical analyses, and a P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS PI was positively associated with degeneration of the facet joint at lower lumbar levels (p < 0.001 r = 0.50 at L5/S1 and P = 0.002 r = 0.25 at L4/5). A significant increase of PT was found in the severe degeneration group compared with the mild degeneration group: 22.0° vs 15.7°, P = 0.034 at L2/3;21.4°vs 15.1°, P = 0.006 at L3/4; 21.0° vs 13.5°, P = 0.000 at L4/5; 20.8° vs 12.1°, P = 0.000 at L5/S1. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that a high PI is a predisposing factor for facet joint degeneration at the lower lumbar spine, and that severe facet joint degeneration may accompany with greater PT at lumbar spine.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xin Lv
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Yuan Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Song Zhou
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Qiang Wang
- Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Houyun Gu
- Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Xiaoxing Fu
- Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Yi Ding
- Artificial Joints Engineering and Technology Research Center of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
| | - Bin Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.
| | - Min Dai
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yong Wai Zheng Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China.
| |
Collapse
|