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Zhao YB, Jin YZ, Zhao XF, Lu XD, Qi DT, Zhou RT, Wang XN, Liu HF, Chen L, Xi K, Yang-Zhang, Sun TS, Feng SQ, Zhang ZC, Zhao B. Clinical Analysis and Imaging Study of Lateral Lumbar Intervertebral Fusion in the Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis. Orthop Surg 2024. [PMID: 39077885 DOI: 10.1111/os.14151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE As the population ages and technology advances, lateral lumbar intervertebral fusion (LLIF) is gaining popularity for the treatment of degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS). This study investigated the feasibility, minimally invasive concept, and benefits of LLIF for the treatment of DLS by observing and assessing the clinical efficacy, imaging changes, and complications following the procedure. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed for 52 DLS patients (12 men and 40 women, aged 65.84 ± 9.873 years) who underwent LLIF from January 2019 to January 2023. The operation time, blood loss, complications, clinical efficacy indicators (visual analogue scale [VAS], Oswestry disability index [ODI], and 36-Item Short Form Survey), and imaging indicators (coronal position: Cobb angle and center sacral vertical line-C7 plumbline [CSVL-C7PL]; and sagittal position: sagittal vertical axis [SVA], lumbar lordosis [LL], pelvic incidence angle [PI], and thoracic kyphosis angle [TK] were measured). All patients were followed up. The above clinical evaluation indexes and imaging outcomes of patients postoperatively and at last follow-up were compared to their preoperative results. RESULTS Compared to the preoperative values, the Cobb angle and LL angle were significantly improved after surgery (p < 0.001). Meanwhile, CSVL-C7PL, SVA, and TK did not change much after surgery (p > 0.05) but improved significantly at follow-up (p < 0.001). There was no significant change in PI at either the postoperative or follow-up timepoint. The operation took 283.90 ± 81.62 min and resulted in a total blood loss of 257.27 ± 213.44 mL. No significant complications occurred. Patients were followed up for to 21.7 ± 9.8 months. VAS, ODI, and SF-36 scores improved considerably at postoperative and final follow-up compared to preoperative levels (p < 0.001). After surgery, the Cobb angle and LL angle had improved significantly compared to preoperative values (p < 0.001). CSVL-C7PL, SVA, and TK were stable after surgery (p > 0.05) but considerably improved during follow-up (p < 0.001). PI showed no significant change at either the postoperative or follow-up timepoints. CONCLUSION Lateral lumbar intervertebral fusion treatment of DLS significantly improved sagittal and coronal balance of the lumbar spine, as well as compensatory thoracic scoliosis, with good clinical and radiological findings. Furthermore, there was less blood, less trauma, and quicker recovery from surgery.
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- Yi-Bo Zhao
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong Universit, Shandong University Centre for Orthopaedics, Advanced Medical Research Institute, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong Universit, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan Shanxi Province, China
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Wang R, Xiao J, Gao Q, Xu G, Ni T, Zou J, Wang T, Luo G, Cheng Z, Wang Y, Tao X, Sun D, Yao Y, Yan M. Predictive modeling for identifying infection risk following spinal surgery: Optimizing patient management. Exp Ther Med 2024; 28:281. [PMID: 38800051 PMCID: PMC11117112 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2024.12569] [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: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Infection is known to occur in a substantial proportion of patients following spinal surgery and predictive modeling may provide a useful means for identifying those at higher risk of complications and poor prognosis, which could help optimize pre- and postoperative management strategies. The outcome measure of the present study was to investigate the occurrence of all-cause infection during hospitalization following scoliosis surgery. To meet this aim, the present study retrospectively analyzed 370 patients who underwent surgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (Hangzhou, China) between January 2016 and October 2022, and patients who either experienced or did not experience all-cause infection while in hospital were compared in terms of their clinicodemographic characteristics, surgical variables and laboratory test results. Logistic regression was subsequently applied to data from a subset of patients in order to build a model to predict infection, which was validated using another subset of patients. All-cause, in-hospital postoperative infections were found to have occurred in 66/370 patients (17.8%). The following variables were included in a predictive model: Sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification, body mass index (BMI), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, preoperative levels of white blood cells and preoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) and duration of surgery. The model exhibited an area under the curve of 0.776 against the internal validation set. In conclusion, dynamic nomograms based on sex, ASA classification, BMI, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, preoperative levels of white blood cells and CRP and duration of surgery may have the potential to be a clinically useful predictor of all-cause infection following scoliosis. The predictive model constructed in the present study may potentially facilitate the real-time visualization of risk factors associated with all-cause infection following surgical procedures.
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- Ruiyu Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261041, P.R. China
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261041, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 330100, P.R. China
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Ahn Y, Song SK. Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy for octogenarian patients. Front Surg 2024; 11:1324843. [PMID: 38362456 PMCID: PMC10867165 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1324843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Background Radiculopathy caused by lumbar foraminal stenosis in older people has become more common in the aging general population. However, patients aged ≥80 years rarely undergo conventional open surgery under general anesthesia because of the high risk of peri-operative morbidity and adverse events. Therefore, less invasive surgical alternatives are needed for older or medically handicapped patients. Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar foraminotomy (TELF) under local anesthesia may be helpful in at-risk patients, although only limited information is available regarding the clinical outcomes of this procedure in octogenarians. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of TELF for treating radiculopathy induced by foraminal stenosis in octogenarian patients. Methods Overall, 32 consecutive octogenarian patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis underwent TELF between January 2019 and January 2021. The inclusion criterion was unilateral radiculopathy secondary to lumbar foraminal stenosis. The pain focus was confirmed using imaging studies and selective nerve blocks. Full-scale foraminal decompression was performed using a percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic approach under local anesthesia. Surgical outcomes were assessed using the visual analog pain score, Oswestry Disability Index, and modified MacNab criteria. Results The pain scores and functional outcomes improved significantly during the 24-month follow-up period, and the rate of clinical improvement was 93.75% in 30 of the 32 patients. None of the patients experienced systemic complications. Conclusion TELF under local anesthesia is an effective and safe treatment for foraminal stenosis in octogenarian or medically compromised patients. The mid-term follow-up did not reveal any significant progression in spinal stability. Therefore, this endoscopic procedure can be an effective alternative to aggressive surgery for managing lumbar foraminal stenosis in octogenarian patients with intractable radiculopathy.
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- Yong Ahn
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Ahn Y, Jung JH. Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Lateral Recess Decompression for Octogenarian Patients. J Clin Med 2024; 13:515. [PMID: 38256649 PMCID: PMC10816502 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020515] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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The incidence of radiculopathy due to lumbar spinal stenosis has been on the increase in the aging population. However, patients aged ≥ 80 years hesitate to undergo conventional open surgery under general anesthesia because of the risk of postoperative morbidity and adverse events. Therefore, less invasive surgical alternatives are required for the elderly or medically handicapped patients. Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar lateral recess decompression (TELLRD) may be helpful for those patients. This study aimed to demonstrate the efficacy of TELLRD for treating radiculopathy in octogenarian patients. A total of 21 consecutive octogenarian patients with lumbar foraminal stenosis underwent TELLRD between January 2017 and January 2021. The inclusion criterion was unilateral radiculopathy, which stemmed from lumbar lateral recess stenosis. The pain source was verified using imaging studies and selective nerve blocks. Full-scale lateral canal decompression was performed using a percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic approach under local anesthesia. We found the pain scores and functional status improved significantly during the 24-month follow-up period. The clinical improvement rate was 95.24% (20 of 21 patients) with no systemic complication. In conclusion, endoscopic lateral recess decompression via the transforaminal approach is practical for octogenarian patients.
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- Yong Ahn
- Department of Neurosurgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea;
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Byvaltsev VA, Goloborodko VY, Kalinin AA, Shepelev VV, Pestryakov YY, Riew KD. A standardized anesthetic/analgetic regimen compared to standard anesthetic/analgetic regimen for patients with high-risk factors undergoing open lumbar spine surgery: a prospective comparative single-center study. Neurosurg Rev 2023; 46:95. [PMID: 37093302 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-02005-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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The objective of the study is to improve the results of patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery who are at high risk for anesthesia and/or surgical complications. Two independent groups were compared: the study group (SG, n = 40) (standardized neuroanesthetic protocol with multimodal analgesia) and the control group (CG, n = 40) (intravenous anesthesia based on propofol and fentanyl). The data were collected using prospective observation of early and long-term results of lumbar fusion. After 24 months, the level of functional state and quality of life were studied. Patients in the SG did not have statistically significant changes in intraoperative hemodynamics; the best indicators of cognitive functions were noted. The effectiveness of the SG compared with the CG was confirmed by a statistically significantly lower amount of perioperative opioid drugs required (p = 0.01) and a minimal level of incisional pain (p < 0.05). An intergroup comparison of the adverse effects of anesthesia revealed a significantly lower number in the SG (n = 4) compared to the CG (n = 16) (p = 0.004). The number of postoperative surgical complications was comparable (p = 0.72). Intergroup comparison showed improved ODI, SF-36, and the Macnab scale at 24 months after surgery in the SG compared to the CG (p < 0.05). Long-term clinical results correlated with the level of incisional pain in the first three postoperative days. Our standardized neuroanesthetic protocol ensured effective treatment of postoperative incisional pain, significantly decreased the perioperative use of opioids, reduced adverse anesthesia events, and improved long-term clinical results in patients with high risk factors for anesthetic complications who undergoing open lumbar spine surgery.
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- Vadim A Byvaltsev
- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, 1 Krassnogo Vosstaniya Street, off 201, 664003, Irkutsk, Irkutskaya Oblast, Russia.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Railway Clinical Hospital, Irkutsk, Russia.
- Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Irkutsk, Russia.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, 1 Krassnogo Vosstaniya Street, off 201, 664003, Irkutsk, Irkutskaya Oblast, Russia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Railway Clinical Hospital, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, 1 Krassnogo Vosstaniya Street, off 201, 664003, Irkutsk, Irkutskaya Oblast, Russia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Railway Clinical Hospital, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, 1 Krassnogo Vosstaniya Street, off 201, 664003, Irkutsk, Irkutskaya Oblast, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, 1 Krassnogo Vosstaniya Street, off 201, 664003, Irkutsk, Irkutskaya Oblast, Russia
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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Risk factors of early complications after thoracic and lumbar spinal deformity surgery: 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 2023; 32:899-913. [PMID: 36611078 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07486-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine risk factors increasing susceptibility to early complications (intraoperative and postoperative within 6 weeks) associated with surgery to correct thoracic and lumbar spinal deformity. METHODS We systematically searched the PubMed and EMBASE databases for studies published between January 1990 and September 2021. Observational studies evaluating predictors of early complications of thoracic and lumbar spinal deformity surgery were included. Pooled odds ratio (OR) or standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was calculated via the random effects model. RESULTS Fifty-two studies representing 102,432 patients met the inclusion criteria. Statistically significant patient-related risk factors for early complications included neurological comorbidity (OR = 3.45, 95% CI 1.83-6.50), non-ambulatory status (OR = 3.37, 95% CI 1.96-5.77), kidney disease (OR = 2.80, 95% CI 1.80-4.36), American Society of Anesthesiologists score > 2 (OR = 2.23, 95% CI 1.76-2.84), previous spine surgery (OR = 1.98, 95% CI 1.41-2.77), pulmonary comorbidity (OR = 1.94, 95% CI 1.21-3.09), osteoporosis (OR = 1.60, 95% CI 1.17-2.20), cardiovascular diseases (OR = 1.46, 95% CI 1.20-1.78), hypertension (OR = 1.37, 95% CI 1.23-1.52), diabetes mellitus (OR = 1.84, 95% CI 1.30-2.60), preoperative Cobb angle (SMD = 0.43, 95% CI 0.29, 0.57), number of comorbidities (SMD = 0.41, 95% CI 0.12, 0.70), and preoperative lumbar lordotic angle (SMD = - 0.20, 95% CI - 0.35, - 0.06). Statistically significant procedure-related factors were fusion extending to the sacrum or pelvis (OR = 2.53, 95% CI 1.53-4.16), use of osteotomy (OR = 1.60, 95% CI 1.12-2.29), longer operation duration (SMD = 0.72, 95% CI 0.05, 1.40), estimated blood loss (SMD = 0.46, 95% CI 0.07, 0.85), and number of levels fused (SMD = 0.37, 95% CI 0.03, 0.70). CONCLUSION These data may contribute to development of a systematic approach aimed at improving quality-of-life and reducing complications in high-risk patients.
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Cofano F, Perna GD, Bongiovanni D, Roscigno V, Baldassarre BM, Petrone S, Tartara F, Garbossa D, Bozzaro M. Obesity and Spine Surgery: A Qualitative Review About Outcomes and Complications. Is It Time for New Perspectives on Future Researches? Global Spine J 2022; 12:1214-1230. [PMID: 34128419 PMCID: PMC9210241 DOI: 10.1177/21925682211022313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Literature review. OBJECTIVES An increasing number of obese patients requires operative care for degenerative spinal disorders. The aim of this review is to analyze the available evidence regarding the role of obesity on outcomes after spine surgery. Peri-operative complications and clinical results are evaluated for both cervical and lumbar surgery. Furthermore, the contribution of MIS techniques for lumbar surgery to play a role in reducing risks has been analyzed. METHODS Only articles published in English in the last 10 years were reviewed. Inclusion criteria of the references were based on the scope of this review, according to PRISMA guidelines. Moreover, only paper analyzing obesity-related complications in spine surgery have been selected and thoroughly reviewed. Each article was classified according to its rating of evidence using the Sacket Grading System. RESULTS A total number of 1636 articles were found, but only 130 of them were considered to be relevant after thorough evaluation and according to PRISMA checklist. The majority of the included papers were classified according to the Sacket Grading System as Level 2 (Retrospective Studies). CONCLUSION Evidence suggest that obese patients could benefit from spine surgery and outcomes be satisfactory. A higher rate of peri-operative complications is reported among obese patients, especially in posterior approaches. The use of MIS techniques plays a key role in order to reduce surgical risks. Further studies should evaluate the role of multidisciplinary counseling between spine surgeons, nutritionists and bariatric surgeons, in order to plan proper weight loss before elective spine surgery.
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- Fabio Cofano
- Spine Surgery Unit, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, Turin, Italy,Department of Neuroscience “Rita Levi Montalcini,” Unit of Neurosurgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience “Rita Levi Montalcini,” Unit of Neurosurgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Endocrinology, Andrology and Metabolism, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Endocrinology, Andrology and Metabolism, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience “Rita Levi Montalcini,” Unit of Neurosurgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience “Rita Levi Montalcini,” Unit of Neurosurgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy,Salvatore Petrone, Department of Neuroscience “Rita Levi Montalcini,” Unit of Neurosurgery, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, Turin 10126, Italy.
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience “Rita Levi Montalcini,” Unit of Neurosurgery, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, Turin, Italy
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Feng Q, Xia W, Dai G, Lv J, Yang J, Liu D, Zhang G. The Aging Features of Thyrotoxicosis Mice: Malnutrition, Immunosenescence and Lipotoxicity. Front Immunol 2022; 13:864929. [PMID: 35720307 PMCID: PMC9201349 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.864929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The problem of aging is mainly the increase of age-related diseases, and elderly patients have longer hospitalization and worse prognosis. Poorer nutritional status and immunosenescence may be predisposing and severe factors. The mechanism of the high incidence of diseases and poor prognosis behind aging is complex. Finding suitable aging models is of great significance to find strategies to prevent aging related events. In this study, the relationship between thyrotoxicosis and aging was investigated in mice. The results of routine blood tests and flow cytometry showed that immunosenescence occurred in thyrotoxicosis mice, which was characterized by a significant decrease in neutrophils, lymphocytes, CD4+/CD8+ and CD4+IFN-γ+ lymphocytes. Biochemical examination results showed that there were hypocholesterolemia, hypolipoproteinemia, and hyperlipidemia in thyrotoxicosis mice. Serum proteomics analysis showed that the downregulation of complement and coagulation proteins was another manifestation of declined immunity. Moreover, proteomics analysis showed that many downregulated proteins were related to homeostasis, mainly transport proteins. Their downregulation led to the disturbance of osmotic pressure, ion homeostasis, vitamin utilization, lipid transport, hyaluronic acid processing, and pH maintenance. Serum metabolomics analysis provided more detailed evidence of homeostasis disturbance, especially lipid metabolism disorder, including the downregulation of cholesterol, vitamin D, bile acids, docosanoids, and the upregulation of glucocorticoids, triglycerides, sphingolipids, and free fatty acids. The upregulated lipid metabolites were related to lipotoxicity, which might be one cause of immunosenescence and many aging related syndromes. This study provides evidence for the aging model of thyrotoxicosis mice, which can be used for exploring anti-aging drugs and strategies.
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- Qin Feng
- Center for Pharmacological Research, State Key Laboratory of Generic Manufacture Technology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Linyi, China
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- Center for Pharmacological Research, State Key Laboratory of Generic Manufacture Technology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Linyi, China
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- Center for Pharmacological Research, State Key Laboratory of Generic Manufacture Technology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Linyi, China
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- Center for Pharmacological Research, State Key Laboratory of Generic Manufacture Technology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Linyi, China
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- Center for Pharmacological Research, State Key Laboratory of Generic Manufacture Technology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Linyi, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Center for Pharmacological Research, State Key Laboratory of Generic Manufacture Technology of Chinese Traditional Medicine, Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Linyi, China
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Ma T, Zhou T, Gu Y, Zhang L, Che W, Wang Y. Efficacy and safety of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery (PTES) compared with MIS-TLIF for surgical treatment of lumbar degenerative disease in elderly patients: A retrospective cohort study. Front Surg 2022; 9:1083953. [PMID: 37139262 PMCID: PMC10149668 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1083953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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Objectives To evaluate the efficacy and safety of PTES for surgical treatment of lumbar degenerative disease (LDD) including lumbar disc herniation, lateral recess stenosis, intervertebral foraminal stenosis and central spinal canal stenosis in elderly patients compared with MIS-TLIF. Methods From November 2016 to December 2018, 84 elderly patients (>70 years old) of single-level LDD with neurologic symptoms underwent the surgical treatment. 45 patients were treated using PTES under local anesthesia in group 1 and 39 patients treated using MIS-TLIF in group 2. Preoperative, postoperative back and leg pain were evaluated using Visual analog scale (VAS) and the results were determined with Oswestry disability index (ODI) at 2-year follow-up. All complications were recorded. Results PTES group shows significantly less operation time (55.6 ± 9.7 min vs. 97.2 ± 14.3 min, P < 0.001), less blood loss [11(2-32) ml vs. 70(35-300) ml, P < 0.001], shorter incision length (8.4 ± 1.4 mm vs. 40.6 ± 2.7 mm, P < 0.001), less fluoroscopy frequency [5(5-10) times vs. 7(6-11) times, P < 0.001] and shorter hospital stay[3(2-4) days vs. 7(5-18) days, P < 0.001] than MIS-TLIF group does. Although there was no statistical difference of leg VAS scores between two groups, back VAS scores in PTES group were significantly lower than those in MIS-TLIF group during follow-ups after surgery (P < 0.001). ODI of PTES group was also significantly lower than that of MIS-TLIF group at 2-year follow-up (12.3 ± 3.6% vs. 15.7 ± 4.8%, P < 0.001). Conclusion Both PTES and MIS-TLIF show favorable clinical outcomes for LDD in elderly patients. Compared with MIS-TLIF, PTES has the advantages including less damage of paraspinal muscle and bone, less blood loss, faster recovery, lower complication rate, which can be performed under local anesthesia.
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- Tianle Ma
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Southwest Spine Surgery Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Southwest Spine Surgery Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Southwest Spine Surgery Center, Shanghai, China
- Correspondence: Yutong Gu
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Fan N, Yuan S, Du P, Wu Q, Wang T, Wang A, Li J, Kong X, Zhu W, Zang L. Complications and risk factors of percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy in the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:1041. [PMID: 34911532 PMCID: PMC8672468 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04940-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Background With the advancements in surgical methods, optical designs, and surgical instruments, percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy (PETD) has become an effective and minimally invasive procedure to treat lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in recent years. Few studies have focused on the complications associated with the treatment of LSS using percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD). This study aimed to summarize the complications of PETD and identify the associated risk factors. Methods Complications in a total of 738 consecutive LSS patients who underwent single-level PETD were retrospectively recorded and analyzed between January 2016 and July 2020. In addition, a matched case-control study was designed, and according to the date of operation, the control group was matched with patients without complications, with a matching ratio of 1:3. Demographic parameters included age, sex, BMI, smoking and drinking status, comorbidity, and surgical level. The radiological parameters included grade of surgical-level disc degeneration, number of degenerative lumbar discs, grade of lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, lumbar lordosis, disc angle, and disc height index. Univariate analysis was performed using independent samples t-test and chi-squared test. Results The incidence of different types of complications was 9.76% (72/738). The complications and occurrence rates were as follows: recurrence of LSS (rLSS), 2.30% (17/738); persistent lumbosacral or lower extremity pain, 3.79% (28/738); dural tear, 1.90% (14/738); incomplete decompression, 0.81% (6/738); surgical site infection, 0.41% (3/738); epidural hematoma, 0.27% (2/738); and intraoperative posterior neck pain, 0.27% (2/738). Univariate analysis demonstrated that age, the grade of surgical-level disc degeneration (P < 0.001) and the number of disc degeneration levels (P = 0.004) were significantly related to the complications. Conclusion Complications in the treatment of LSS using PELD included rLSS, persistent pain of the lumbosacral or lower extremity, dural tear, incomplete decompression, surgical site infection, epidural hematoma, and intraoperative posterior neck pain. In addition, old age, severe grade of surgical-level disc degeneration and more disc degeneration levels significantly increased the incidence of complications.
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- Ning Fan
- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Perez-Roman RJ, Lu VM, Govindarajan V, Rivera-Babilonia JM, Leon-Correa R, Ortiz-Cartagena I, Wang MY. Myocardial Infarction After Lumbar Surgery: A Critical Meta-Analysis of Cohort versus Database Studies for a Rare Complication. World Neurosurg 2021; 158:e865-e879. [PMID: 34838767 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.11.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND One potentially fatal complication of spine surgery is myocardial infarction (MI). There is still uncertainty of the true incidence of MI within subsets of spine surgeries. The aim of this study was to survey the contemporary spine literature and ascertain the true incidence of MI after lumbar spine surgery, as well as to provide commentary on the inherent assumptions made when interpreting cohort versus database studies on this topic. METHODS A systematic search of 4 electronic databases from inception to November 2020 was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Articles were screened against prespecified criteria. MI incidence was then estimated by random-effects meta-analyses of proportions based on cohort versus database studies. RESULTS A total of 34 cohort studies and 32 database studies describing 767,326 lumbar procedures satisfied all criteria for selection. There were 12,170 (2%) cases from cohort studies and 755,156 (98%) cases from database studies. Cohort studies reported a significantly older patient cohort (P < 0.01) and longer follow-up period than did database studies (P < 0.03). Using cohort studies only, the incidence of MI was 0.44% (P heterogeneity < 0.01), whereas using database studies only, the incidence of MI was 0.41% (P heterogeneity < 0.01). These 2 incidences were statistically different (P interaction = 0.01). Bias analysis indicated that cohort studies were more vulnerable to small-study biases than were database studies. CONCLUSIONS Although infrequent, the incidence of MI after lumbar spine surgery is unequivocally nonzero. Furthermore, the literature on this topic remains skewed based on study type, and translation of academic findings into practice should be wary of this.
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- Roberto J Perez-Roman
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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Li P, Tong Y, Chen Y, Zhang Z, Song Y. Comparison of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic decompression and short-segment fusion in the treatment of elderly degenerative lumbar scoliosis with spinal stenosis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:906. [PMID: 34711184 PMCID: PMC8555161 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04804-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) combined with spinal stenosis is increasingly being diagnosed in the elderly. However, the appropriate surgical approach remains somewhat controversial. The aim of this study was to compare the results of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic decompression (PTED) and short-segment fusion for the treatment of mild degenerative lumbar scoliosis combined with spinal stenosis in older adults over 60 years of age. Methods Of the 54 consecutive patients included, 30 were treated with PTED and 24 were treated with short-segment open fusion. All patients were followed up for at least 12 months (12–24 months). Patient demographics, and perioperative and clinical outcomes were recorded. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores, Oswestry disability index (ODI) scores, and modified Macnab criteria were used to assess clinical outcomes. At the same time, changes in disc height, segmental lordosis, coronal Cobb angle, and lumbar lordosis were compared. Results The mean age was 68.7 ± 6.5 years in the PTED group and 66.6 ± 5.1 years in the short-segment fusion group. At 1 year postoperatively, both groups showed significant improvement in VAS and ODI scores compared with preoperative scores (p < 0.05), with no statistically significant difference between groups. However, VAS-Back and ODI were lower in the PTED group at 1 week postoperatively (p < 0.05). According to the modified Macnab criteria, the excellent rates were 90.0 and 91.6% in the PTED and short-segment fusion groups, respectively. However, the PTED group had a significantly shorter operative time, blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, postoperative bed rest, and complication rate. There was no significant difference in radiological parameters between the two groups preoperatively. At the last follow-up, there were significant differences in disc height, segmental lordosis at the L4–5 and L5–S1 levels, and Cobb angle between the two groups. Conclusion Both PTED and short-segment fusion for mild degenerative lumbar scoliosis combined with spinal stenosis have shown good clinical results. PTED under local anesthesia may be an effective supplement to conventional fusion surgery in elderly patients with DLS combined with spinal stenosis.
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- Pengfei Li
- Department of Orthopedic, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, No. 36 Nanyingzi St, Chengde, 067000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, No. 36 Nanyingzi St, Chengde, 067000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, No. 36 Nanyingzi St, Chengde, 067000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, No. 36 Nanyingzi St, Chengde, 067000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic, Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University, No. 36 Nanyingzi St, Chengde, 067000, Hebei, China.
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Camino-Willhuber G, Norotte G, Bronsard N, Kido G, Pereira-Duarte M, Estefan M, Bendersky M, Terrasa S, Bassani J, Petracchi M, Gruenberg M, Sola C. Percutaneous Cement Discoplasty for Degenerative Low Back Pain with Vacuum Phenomenon: A Multicentric Study with a Minimum of 2 Years of Follow-Up. World Neurosurg 2021; 155:e210-e217. [PMID: 34403794 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND To report clinical results after percutaneous cement discoplasty (PCD) in a multicentric case series with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. METHODS Between December 2014 and January 2019, 180 patients with low back pain and advanced degeneration were treated with percutaneous discoplasty in 2 centers. The inclusion criteria were as follows: patients 65 years or older, with mechanical low back pain with or without spinal stenosis, who did not respond to conservative management. Patients were divided into 3 groups: group 1: patients without previous spine surgeries who underwent PCD, group 2: patients with previous spine surgeries who underwent PCD, and group 3: patients with/without previous surgery who underwent PCD plus decompression surgery. Clinical and radiological analyses were performed as well as complication and readmission rates. RESULTS A total of 156 patients (74% female; mean age, 75.8 ± 5.7 years; mean body mass index, 29.9 ± 5.2) were included in our study. Overall preoperative visual analog score (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were 7.8 ± 0.9 and 68.1 ± 9.6, respectively. At 2 years of follow-up, mean VAS improvement was 3.56 (95% confidence interval: 3.92-3.20; P < 0.0001) and mean ODI improvement was 17.18 (95% confidence interval: 19.52-14.85; P < 0.0001), showing a significant and sustained improvement in both scores. In addition, 84% of patients reached both VAS and ODI minimum important clinical difference at the final follow-up. Finally, 5.7% of patients suffered major complications 30 days postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS PCD showed significant improvement of VAS and ODI scores at 2 years of follow-up with relatively low rate of complications.
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- Gaston Camino-Willhuber
- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Institute of Orthopedics "Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Intercommunal Hospital of the Southern Alps, Gap, France
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- Department of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, University Hospital, Nice, France
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Institute of Orthopedics "Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Institute of Orthopedics "Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Institute of Orthopedics "Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- III Normal Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Family and Community Medicine Division, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Institute of Orthopedics "Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Institute of Orthopedics "Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Institute of Orthopedics "Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department, Institute of Orthopedics "Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Dalbayrak S, Öğrenci A, Akar E, Koban O, Yılmaz A, Yılmaz M. Clinical and radiological outcomes after correction of degenerative lumbar scoliosis with dynamic stabilization (with the help of a rigid rod); and describing an alternative technique. J Clin Neurosci 2020; 79:123-128. [PMID: 33070880 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.07.023] [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: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sharing clinical and radiological results in patients with degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) treated surgically with dynamic system and describing an alternative technique for scoliosis correction. Between 2013 and 2018, 48 patients with flexible degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) were operated with dynamic stabilization with Polyetheretherketone Rod (PEEK rod) after rigid rod application. Preoperative and postoperative scoliosis angles (standing and supine) were statistically compared. Preoperative and postoperative low back pain (LBP) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores were compared. In addition, preoperative C7 Sagittal Vertical Axis (SVA) values and lumbar lordosis angles were compared with postoperative values. The mean follow-up period of the patients was 48.3 months (range 30-76), the mean age was 67.08 (range 49-84). While the average Cobb angle of all patients was 9.65 in preoperative supine position, the average Cobb angle with standing position was 19.73. The mean standing Cobb angle of the patients after surgery was 3.52. The mean Cobb angle in the supine position after surgery was 3.02. The difference between the preoperative and postoperative patients' Cobb angles in standing and supine position were statistically significant (p:0,000, p:0,000, respectively). The differences of VAS and ODI scores between preoperative and postoperative period were statistically significantly (p:0,000, p:0,000; respectively). Especially in patients with flexible LDS, the technique we have defined and dynamic stabilization with PEEK rod provides significant correction. There was no loss of correction in our patients during postoperative follow-up period. PEEK rod is insufficient for lordosis increase and correction of SVA values.
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- Sedat Dalbayrak
- Okan University, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Okan University, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Okan University, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Okan University, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Neurospinal Academy, Department of Neurosurgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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