scholarly journals Midterm Results of the Bony Bankart Bridge Technique for the Treatment of Bony Bankart Lesions

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan A. Godin ◽  
Burak Altintas ◽  
Marilee P. Horan ◽  
Zaamin B. Hussain ◽  
Jonas Pogorzelski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Bankart Lesion ◽  
Bony Bankart Lesion ◽  
Bony Bankart ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Bankart Lesions ◽  
Shoulder Stability

Background: The arthroscopic “bony Bankart bridge” (BBB) repair technique was recently shown to successfully restore shoulder stability at short-term follow-up, but longer-term outcomes have not yet been described. Purpose: To report the outcomes at minimum 5-year follow-up after BBB repair for anterior shoulder instability with a bony Bankart lesion. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Patients were included if they sustained a bony Bankart lesion, were treated with a BBB technique, and were at least 5 years postoperative. Patients were excluded if they underwent concomitant rotator cuff repair or an open bone fragment reduction. All patients were assessed with the following measures preoperatively and at final evaluation: QuickDASH (Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation, and 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) Physical Component Summary. Results: From 2008 to 2012, 13 patients who underwent BBB met the inclusion criteria with a mean age of 39.6 years (range, 19.1-68.8 years) and a mean follow-up of 6.7 years (range, 5.1-9.0 years). Mean time from most recent injury to surgery was 6.3 months (range, 1 day–36 months). The mean glenoid bone loss was 22.5% (range, 9.1%-38.6%). Mean SF-12 scores demonstrated significant improvement from 45.8 (SD, 9.7) preoperatively to 55.1 (SD, 5.9) at a mean follow-up of 6.7 years. At final follow-up, the mean American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score was 93.1 (range, 68.3-100); the mean QuickDASH score, 6.2 (range, 0-25); and the mean Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score, 92.8 (range, 69-99). None of the patients progressed to further shoulder surgery. Three of 13 patients (23%) reported subjective recurrent instability. At final follow-up, 9 of 12 (75%) patients indicated that their sports participation levels were equal to their preinjury levels. Median patient satisfaction at final follow-up was 10 of 10 points (range, 3-10). Conclusion: The arthroscopic BBB technique for patients with anterior bony Bankart lesions can restore shoulder stability, yield durable improvements in clinical outcomes, and provide a high return-to-sport rate at a minimum 5-year follow-up. Three of 13 patients experienced postoperative symptoms of instability but did not undergo further stabilization surgery.

scholarly journals “Double-Pulley” Dual-Row Technique for Arthroscopic Fixation of Large Bony Bankart Lesion: Minimum 2-Year Follow-up With CT Evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 232596712110292
Author(s):  
Siyi Guo ◽  
Chunyan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Intraobserver Reliability ◽  
Bankart Lesion ◽  
Reliable Technique ◽  
Bony Bankart Lesion ◽  
Ct Measurements ◽  
Bony Bankart ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Arthroscopic Fixation ◽  
The Mean

Background: A “double-pulley” dual-row technique had been applied for arthroscopic fixation of large bony Bankart lesion in which the fragment has a wide base. Purpose: To investigate clinical outcomes and glenoid healing after arthroscopic fixation of bony Bankart lesion using the double-pulley dual-row technique. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A total of 25 patients were included in this retrospective study. The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, pain visual analog scale (VAS) score, and range of motion of the affected shoulder were assessed. Radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scans (preoperatively, immediately after surgery, and at 1 year postoperatively) were performed to evaluate arthritic changes (Samilson-Prieto classification) and glenoid size. The intraobserver reliability of the CT measurements was analyzed. Results: At a mean follow-up of 3.4 years, the mean ASES and VAS scores were 94.87 ± 5.02 and 0.48 ± 0.59, respectively. Active forward elevation, external rotation with the arm at the side, and internal rotation were 165.80° ± 11.70°, 33.20° ± 8.02°, and T9 (range, T6-S1), respectively. No patient reported a history of redislocation or instability. The intraobserver reliability of the CT measurements was moderate to excellent. The mean preoperative size of the bony fragment was measured as 23.4% ± 7.8% of the glenoid articular surface. The quality of the reduction was judged to be excellent in 13 (52%) cases, good in 8 (32%), and fair in 4 (16%). The mean immediate postoperative glenoid size was 96.8% ± 4.3%, and bone union was found in all cases. There were no significant differences between reconstructed and immediate postoperative glenoid size or between preoperative and final Samilson-Prieto grades. Conclusion: The arthroscopic double-pulley method was a reliable technique for the fixation of large bony Bankart lesions with a wide base. Satisfactory results can be expected regarding the restoration of the glenoid morphology and stability of the shoulder. High healing rate and good shoulder function can be achieved. No radiological evidence of cartilage damage caused by suture abrasion was found at 2- to 5-year follow-up.

scholarly journals Failed Surgery for Patellar Tendinopathy in Athletes: Midterm Results of Further Surgical Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 232596712199455
Author(s):  
Nicola Maffulli ◽  
Francesco Oliva ◽  
Gayle D. Maffulli ◽  
Filippo Migliorini
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Management ◽  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Patellar Tendinopathy ◽  
Symptom Duration ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Training Time ◽  
The Mean

Background: Tendon injuries are commonly seen in sports medicine practice. Many elite players involved in high-impact activities develop patellar tendinopathy (PT) symptoms. Of them, a small percentage will develop refractory PT and need to undergo surgery. In some of these patients, surgery does not resolve these symptoms. Purpose: To report the clinical results in a cohort of athletes who underwent further surgery after failure of primary surgery for PT. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A total of 22 athletes who had undergone revision surgery for failed surgical management of PT were enrolled in the present study. Symptom severity was assessed through the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment Scale for Patellar Tendinopathy (VISA-P) upon admission and at the final follow-up. Time to return to training, time to return to competition, and complications were also recorded. Results: The mean age of the athletes was 25.4 years, and the mean symptom duration from the index intervention was 15.3 months. At a mean follow-up of 30.0 ± 4.9 months, the VISA-P score improved 27.8 points ( P < .0001). The patients returned to training within a mean of 9.2 months. Fifteen patients (68.2%) returned to competition within a mean of 11.6 months. Of these 15 patients, a further 2 had decreased their performance, and 2 more had abandoned sports participation by the final follow-up. The overall rate of complications was 18.2%. One patient (4.5%) had a further revision procedure. Conclusion: Revision surgery was feasible and effective in patients in whom PT symptoms persisted after previous surgery for PT, achieving a statistically significant and clinically relevant improvement of the VISA-P score as well as an acceptable rate of return to sport at a follow-up of 30 months.

Midterm Results of Fresh-Frozen Osteochondral Allografting for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus

2020 ◽  
pp. 107110072094986
Author(s):  
Chung-Hua Chu ◽  
Ing-Ho Chen ◽  
Kai-Chiang Yang ◽  
Chen-Chie Wang
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Osteochondral Allograft ◽  
Osteochondral Lesions ◽  
Midterm Results ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Allograft Transplantation ◽  
Fresh Frozen ◽  
The Mean

Background: Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) are relatively common. Following the failure of conservative treatment, many operative options have yielded varied results. In this study, midterm outcomes after fresh-frozen osteochondral allograft transplantation for the treatment of OLT were evaluated. Methods: Twenty-five patients (12 women and 13 men) with a mean age 40.4 (range 18-70) years between 2009 and 2014 were enrolled. Of 25 ankles, 3, 13, 4, and 4 were involved with the talus at Raikin zone 3, 4, 6, and 7 as well as one coexisted with zone 4 and 6 lesion. The mean OLT area was 1.82 cm2 (range, 1.1-3.0). The mean follow-up period was 5.5 years (range, 4-9.3). Outcomes evaluation included the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, visual analog scale score, and 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12). Result: AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score increased from 74 preoperatively to 94 at 2 years postoperatively ( P < .001) and the SF-12 physical health component scores increased from 32 to 46 points ( P < .001). Incorporation was inspected in all patients in the latest follow-up, and graft subsidence and radiolucency were observed in 2 and 7 cases, respectively, whereas graft collapse and revision OLT graft were not observed. Bone sclerosis was found in 6 of 25 patients. Conclusion: With respect to midterm results, fresh, frozen-stored allograft transplantation might be an option in the management of symptomatic OLT. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.

Minimum 5-Year Outcomes and Return to Sports After Resection Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Sternoclavicular Osteoarthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 715-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Travis J. Dekker ◽  
Lucca Lacheta ◽  
Brandon T. Goldenberg ◽  
Marilee P. Horan ◽  
Jonas Pogorzelski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Resection Arthroplasty ◽  
Physical Component Score ◽  
Return To Sports ◽  
Articular Disk

Background: Osteoarthritis of the sternoclavicular (SC) joint is a rare condition that leads to decreased function and persistent pain, ultimately altering the function of the shoulder and keeping individuals from their desired activities. SC resection in the setting of primary and posttraumatic osteoarthritis is the most common surgical treatment for these patients, but midterm results are lacking. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose was to assess the clinical outcomes, pain levels, return to sports rate, and survivorship after open SC joint resection in the setting of painful primary SC joint osteoarthritis. We hypothesized that an SC joint resection of maximum 10 mm would result in a significant improvement in clinical outcomes, decreased pain levels, a high rate of return to sports, and a high survivorship. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Patients who underwent SC joint resection (maximum 10 mm) by a single surgeon between the years 2006 and 2013 with minimum 5-year follow-up were reviewed. The following clinical outcomes were collected prospectively during this time period: 12-Item Short Form Health Survey Physical Component Score (SF-12 PCS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE) score, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) score, and patient satisfaction. Return to sports and pain were assessed through use of a customized questionnaire. Survivorship of SC joint resection was defined as not requiring further surgery on the affected joint. Results: A total of 21 SC joints were treated with resection of the medial clavicle and intra-articular disk and capsulorrhaphy for SC joint osteoarthritis in 19 patients with a mean age of 39.4 years (range, 12.5-66.7 years). At minimum 5-year follow-up, 19 SC joint resections were assessed in 16 of 19 patients (84%) with a mean follow-up of 6.7 years (range, 5.0-10.4 years). All outcome scores improved significantly from pre- to postoperative assessments: ASES (from 54 to 90.5; P = .003), SANE (from 61.8 to 90.4; P = .004), QuickDASH (from 43.1 to 13.8; P = .004), and SF-12 PCS (from 39.8 to 51.3; P = .004). Median satisfaction with surgical outcomes was 9 (range, 2-10), and pain levels improved from a score of 8 out of 10 to 3 out of 10 (scale of 0 to 10 with 0 being pain free and 10 worst possible pain). Of the 13 patients who answered the optional sports participation question, 13 (100%) patients had participated in sports before their injury. A total of 14 patients answered the question on sports participation after injury, with 12 (86%) indicating successful return to sports. Pain at its worst ( P = .003) and pain with competition ( P = .017) significantly decreased pre- to postoperatively. Resection survivorship at final follow-up was 84.2% at 5 years. We found that 3 patients (15%) had recurrent SC joint pain and were treated with revision surgery. Conclusion: Open SC resection arthroplasty with capsulorrhaphy in the setting of pain for SC osteoarthritis results in significant improvement in clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, return to sports, and pain reduction at minimum 5-year follow-up.

Arthroscopic Microfracture for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Functional Outcomes at a Mean of 6.7 Years in 165 Consecutive Ankles

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Won Choi ◽  
Gun-Woo Lee ◽  
Keun-Bae Lee
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Arthroscopic Surgery ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Osteochondral Lesions ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Arthroscopic Microfracture ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Mean

Background: Arthroscopic microfracture for osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) has shown good functional outcomes. However, some studies have reported that functional outcomes deteriorate over time after surgery. Purpose: To use various functional scoring systems to evaluate functional outcomes in a large sample of patients with OLT treated by arthroscopic microfracture. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: The study cohort consisted of 165 ankles (156 patients) that underwent arthroscopic microfracture for small to mid-sized OLT. The mean lesion size was 73 mm2 (range, 17-146 mm2), and the mean follow-up period was 6.7 years (range, 2.0-13.6 years). The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS), American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scale, visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used to compare the functional outcomes between the preoperative and final follow-up assessments. Results: The mean FAOS significantly improved in regard to all subscores ( P < .001). The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale showed an improvement from 71.0 points (range, 47.0-84.0) preoperatively to 89.5 points (range, 63.0-100) at the final follow-up ( P < .001). The VAS score showed an improvement from 6.2 points (range, 4.0-9.0) preoperatively to 1.7 points (range, 0-6.0) at the final follow-up ( P < .001). The mean SF-36 score improved from 62.4 points (range, 27.4-76.6) preoperatively to 76.2 points (range, 42.1-98.0) at the final follow-up ( P < .001). Among 165 ankles, 22 ankles (13.3%) underwent repeat arthroscopic surgery for evaluation of repaired cartilage status. Conclusion: Arthroscopic microfracture showed good functional outcomes and improved quality of life with maintenance of satisfactory outcomes at a mean follow-up of 6.7 years. Therefore, arthroscopic microfracture seems to be reliable as a first-line treatment for OLT at an intermediate-term follow-up.

Long-Term Follow-up of Capsular Interposition Arthroplasty for Hallux Rigidus

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ettore Vulcano ◽  
Andy L. Chang ◽  
David Solomon ◽  
Mark Myerson
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Hallux Rigidus ◽  
Interposition Arthroplasty ◽  
Patient Satisfaction Score ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
The Mean

Background: Capsular interposition arthroplasty is a joint- and motion-sparing procedure that has been shown as an effective alternative to fusion. This study aimed to evaluate patient function and satisfaction after long-term follow-up. Methods: Sixty-four patients were treated with capsular interposition arthroplasty for hallux rigidus by the senior author performed between February 1998 and July 2011. Twenty-two patients could not be reached for follow-up and were thus excluded from the analysis. Therefore, 42 remaining patients were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS), Foot Function Index (FFI), Short Form 12 (SF-12), and patient satisfaction scores. The mean follow-up was 11.3 (range, 4-16) years. Results: The mean VAS for pain was 7.9 preoperatively and 1.8 postoperatively ( P = .003). The mean preoperative SF-12 physical score was 42.0 vs 64.2 postoperatively ( P = .02). The mean preoperative SF-12 mental score was 50.7, while the postoperative SF-12 mental score was 54.6 ( P = .01). The total FFI score also significantly improved, with a preoperative value of 98.3 and a postoperative mean score of 49.6 ( P = .001). The mean patient satisfaction score was 7.4 of 10. Overall, 39 of 42 patients (92.9%) stated they would have the surgery again. Four of the 42 patients (9.5%) required conversion to hallux metatarsophalangeal fusion at a mean of 6.1 years after the index procedure secondary to pain, but no other complications were reported. Conclusion: Capsular interposition arthroplasty was a safe and effective treatment for severe hallux rigidus. These longer term results demonstrate a high level of patient satisfaction. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.

scholarly journals Tendoscopic Groove Deepening for Subluxation or Stenosis of the Peroneal Tendons

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011419S0039
Author(s):  
Yoshiharu Shimozono ◽  
John G Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
Peroneal Tendon ◽  
Peroneal Tendons ◽  
Stenosing Tenosynovitis ◽  
Concentrated Bone Marrow ◽  
The Mean

Category: Ankle, Arthroscopy, Sports Introduction/Purpose: Peroneal tendon disorders frequently result in refractory posterolateral ankle and hindfoot pain which disables patients from daily activity and sports. Diagnosis can be challenging in certain cases of peroneal tendon pathology, such as subluxation and stenosis. Additionally, traditional open surgery is associated with complications including surgical scarring and injury to the sural nerve. Therefore peroneal tendoscopy has gained popularity as an effective diagnostic and treatment procedure. Recently tendoscopic groove deepening technique has been reported for the treatment of chronic subluxation or stenosing tenosynovitis of peroneal tendons. In this case series, we present the effectiveness of tendoscopic groove deepening procedure for subluxation or stenosis of the peroneal tendons. Methods: A retrospective cohort study investigating patients treated with tendoscopic groove deepening the fibular groove and concentrated bone marrow (CBMA) injection for the treatment of peroneal subluxation or stenosing peroneal tenosynovitis. Retrospective chart review was performed, and clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Foot and Ankle Outcome Scores (FAOS) and Short-Form 12 (SF-12) preoperatively and at final follow-up. Results: Twenty patients diagnosed with subluxation and/or stenosis were included. The mean age was 35.1±9.2 years and the mean follow-up time was 32.5±12.4 months. Mean symptoms, pain, daily activities, sports activities and quality of life scores in FAOS significantly improved from 56.8, 74.1, 72.3, 36.2 and 22.7 preoperatively to 86.5, 83.2, 92.3, 70.2 and 63.8 postoperatively, respectively at final follow-up (p<0.001). The mean SF-12 significantly improved from 48.7 to 75.8 postoperatively (p<0.001). No superior peroneal retinaculaum repair was perfumed in all subluxation cases. No complications were reported. Conclusion: The current study demonstrates that endoscopic groove deepening of the fibular groove was a reproducible and minimally invasive technique that provided a good clinical outcome for subluxation of the peroneal tendons and stenosing peroneal tenosynovitis.

scholarly journals Arthroscopic lift, drill, fill and fix (LDFF) is an effective treatment option for primary talar osteochondral defects

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaj T. A. Lambers ◽  
Jari Dahmen ◽  
Mikel L. Reilingh ◽  
Christiaan J. A. van Bergen ◽  
Sjoerd A. S. Stufkens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Osteochondral Defects ◽  
Effective Treatment Option ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe the mid-term clinical and radiological results of a novel arthroscopic fixation technique for primary osteochondral defects (OCD) of the talus, named the lift, drill, fill and fix (LDFF) technique. Methods Twenty-seven ankles (25 patients) underwent an arthroscopic LDFF procedure for primary fixable talar OCDs. The mean follow-up was 27 months (SD 5). Pre- and post-operative clinical assessments were prospectively performed by measuring the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) of pain in/at rest, walking and when running. Additionally, the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) were used to assess clinical outcome. The patients were radiologically assessed by means of computed tomography (CT) scans pre-operatively and 1 year post-operatively. Results The mean NRS during running significantly improved from 7.8 pre-operatively to 2.9 post-operatively (p = 0.006), the NRS during walking from 5.7 to 2.0 (p < 0.001) and the NRS in rest from 2.3 to 1.2 (p = 0.015). The median FAOS at final follow-up was 86 for pain, 63 for other symptoms, 95 for activities of daily living, 70 for sport and 53 for quality of life. A pre- and post-operative score comparison was available for 16 patients, and improved significantly in most subscores. The SF-36 physical component scale significantly improved from 42.9 to 50.1. Of the CT scans at 1 year after surgery, 81% showed a flush subchondral bone plate and 92% of OCDs showed union. Conclusion Arthroscopic LDFF of a fixable primary talar OCD results in excellent improvement of clinical outcomes. The radiological follow-up confirms that fusion of the fragment is feasible in 92%. This technique could be regarded as the new gold standard for the orthopedic surgeon comfortable with arthroscopic procedures. Level of evidence Prospective case series, therapeutic level IV.

scholarly journals Endoscopic minimally invasive transforaminal interbody fusion without general anesthesia: initial clinical experience with 1-year follow-up

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. E13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Y. Wang ◽  
Jay Grossman
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Open Surgery ◽  
Interbody Fusion ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Clinical Series ◽  
The Mean

OBJECTIVE One of the principal goals of minimally invasive surgery has been to speed postoperative recovery. In this case series, the authors used an endoscopic technique for interbody fusion combined with percutaneous screw fixation to obviate the need for general anesthesia. METHODS The first 10 consecutive patients treated with a minimum of 1 year's follow-up were included in this series. The patients were all treated using endoscopic access through Kambin's triangle to allow for neural decompression, discectomy, endplate preparation, and interbody fusion. This was followed by percutaneous pedicle screw and connecting rod placement using liposomal bupivacaine for long-acting analgesia. No narcotics or regional anesthetics were used during surgery. RESULTS All patients underwent the procedure successfully without conversion to open surgery. The patients' average age was 62.2 ± 9.0 years (range 52–78 years). All patients had severe disc height collapse, and 60% had a Grade I spondylolisthesis. The mean operative time was 113.5 ± 6.3 minutes (range 105–120 minutes), and blood loss was 65 ± 38 ml (range 30–190 ml). The mean length of hospital stay was 1.4 ± 1.3 nights. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. Comparison of preoperative and final clinical metrics demonstrated that the Oswestry Disability Index improved from 42 ± 11.8 to 13.3 ± 15.1; the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Physical Component Summary improved from 47.6 ± 3.8 to 49.7 ± 5.4; the SF-36 Mental Component Summary decreased from 47 ± 3.9 to 46.7 ± 3.4; and the EQ-5D improved from 10.7 ± 9.5 to 14.2 ± 1.6. There were no cases of nonunion identified radiographically on follow-up imaging. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic fusion under conscious sedation may represent a feasible alternative to traditional lumbar spine fusion in select patients. Larger clinical series are necessary to validate that clinical improvements are sustained and that arthrodesis rates are successful when compared with open surgery. This initial experience demonstrates the possible utility of this procedure.

Long-term outcomes of lumbar microdiscectomy in the pediatric population: a large single-institution case series

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 549-557
Author(s):  
Malia McAvoy ◽  
Heather J. McCrea ◽  
Vamsidhar Chavakula ◽  
Hoon Choi ◽  
Wenya Linda Bi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Management ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Csf Leak ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
The Mean

OBJECTIVEFew studies describe long-term functional outcomes of pediatric patients who have undergone lumbar microdiscectomy (LMD) because of the rarity of pediatric disc herniation and the short follow-up periods. The authors analyzed risk factors, clinical presentation, complications, and functional outcomes of a single-institution series of LMD patients over a 19-year period.METHODSA retrospective case series was conducted of pediatric LMD patients at a large pediatric academic hospital from 1998 to 2017. The authors examined premorbid risk factors, clinical presentation, physical examination findings, type and duration of conservative management, indications for surgical intervention, complications, and postoperative outcomes.RESULTSOver the 19-year study period, 199 patients underwent LMD at the authors’ institution. The mean age at presentation was 16.0 years (range 12–18 years), and 55.8% were female. Of these patients, 70.9% participated in competitive sports, and among those who did not play sports, 65.0% had a body mass index greater than 25 kg/m2. Prior to surgery, conservative management had failed in 98.0% of the patients. Only 3 patients (1.5%) presented with cauda equina syndrome requiring emergent microdiscectomy. Complications included 4 cases of postoperative CSF leak (2.0%), 1 case of a noted intraoperative CSF leak, and 3 cases of wound infection (1.5%). At the first postoperative follow-up appointment, minimal or no pain was reported by 93.3% of patients. The mean time to return to sports was 9.8 weeks. During a mean follow-up duration of 8.2 years, 72.9% of patients did not present again after routine postoperative appointments. The total risk of reoperation was a rate of 7.5% (3.5% of patients underwent reoperation for the same level; 4.5% underwent adjacent-level decompression, and one patient [0.5%] ultimately underwent a fusion).CONCLUSIONSMicrodiscectomy is a safe and effective treatment for long-term relief of pain and return to daily activities among pediatric patients with symptomatic lumbar disc disease in whom conservative management has failed.

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