scholarly journals Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of High-Grade Spondylolisthesis (Monocenter Cohort and Literature Review)

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 100-111
Author(s):  
S. O. Ryabykh ◽  
D. M. Savin ◽  
E. Yu. Filatov ◽  
A. O. Kotelnikov ◽  
M. S. Sayfutdinov
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Sagittal Balance ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Sagittal Imbalance ◽  
High Grade ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Severity Grade

Purpose — to evaluate outcomes of surgical treatment for high-grade spondylolisthesis using bone-disc-bone osteotomy, reduction and fixation through the dorsal approach. Materials and Methods. The authors retrospectively examined a monocenter five-year cohort (IV level of evidence). The study included 10 patients aging from 7 to 22 years (Me — 12 years, M±m — 13.1±4.1 years) who underwent surgery due to high-grade spondylolysis antelisthesis in the period from 2012 to 2017. Displacement was located in L5-S1 segments and corresponded to types 4-6 by AO Spine SDSG classification in all patients. Catamnesis was followed for the period from 1 to 5 years. Surgical procedures included bone-disc-bone osteotomy, L5 reduction and dorsal instrumental multi-bearing (from 2 to 5 spinal motion segments) using reduction transpedicular screws. The following parameters were evaluated: pain syndrome prior and after surgery, sagittal balance, spondylolisthesis mobility on the functional x-rays or CYs, severity grade of anterior spondylolysis, criteria of spontaneous muscular activity and MEPs as well as structure of postoperative complications. Results. L5 displacement prior to surgery was 92.6±25.2%, after surgery — 25.4±16.6% (Z = -2.805, p = 0.005). Patients with sagittal imbalance demonstrated normalization after the surgery allowing to re-classify pathology as “balanced spondylolisthesis”: PI from 67.9±8.6 to 67.5±8.7 (Z = 0,000, p = 1,000), PT from 26.8±13.3 to 20.1±7.1 (Z = -2,090, p = 0.037), SS from 41.3±8.7 to 47.3±9.7 (Z = -1.886, p = 0.059), SA from 34.9±36.3° to 8.6±7.1° (Z = -2.803, p = 0.005). 3 cases of transient L5 radiculopathy with full regress after conservative 6 months’ treatment were reported in the early follow up period (on day 3 after procedure). Pain syndrome dynamics on VAS scale prior to and after the surgery were as follows: spine 8.1±1.0 and 0.5±0.5 (Z = -2.814, p = 0.005), lower limbs 6.8±1.5 and 0.4±0.7 (Z = -2.812, p = 0.005), respectively. Life quality indices by SRS-24 score prior to and after the surgery were 62.6±7.9 and 90.7±12.4 (Z = -2.803, p = 0.005). Mobility of spondylolisthesis was observed in 9 patients. Spondylolisthesis severity by Bridwell classification in late period scored from 1 to 3 points. Conclusion. Use of AO Spine SDSG classification along with assessment of sagittal balance as well as severity of neurological deficit and pain syndrome allow to define the severity grade of spondylolisthesis, while normalization of parameters after the surgery speaks for positive treatment outcome. Extensive release during bone-disc-bone osteotomy at L5-S1 level along with altering tilt angle of the sacrum is the key factor for mobilization and radical correction of pelvic balance in high-grade spondylolisthesis. Outcomes of surgical treatment in the analyzed cohort demonstrate significant improvement in life quality (by SRS-24 score) and reduced pain syndrome (by VAS) in patients. At the same time precise compliance to the procedure protocol and intraoperative neuro-monitoring of MEPs allow to decrease risk of complications. 

scholarly journals Clinical and radiological aspects of the sagittal balance of the spine in children with achondroplasia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
Oksana G. Prudnikova ◽  
Anna M. Aranovich
Keyword(s):  
Sagittal Balance ◽  
Lumbar Lordosis ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Sagittal Imbalance ◽  
Compensatory Mechanisms ◽  
Lateral Instability ◽  
Hip Joints ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background. Changes in the spine with achondroplasia are represented by disorders of synostosis, the presence of wedge-shaped vertebrae, underdevelopment of the sacrum, changes in the size of the roots of the arches, stenosis of the spinal canal, and changes in the sagittal balance. Aim. To investigate the clinical and radiological features of the sagittal balance of the spine in children with achondroplasia. Materials and methods. We performed a cross-sectional clinical and radiological study of 16 patients with achondroplasia aged 6–17 years (mean, 9.2 ± 3.3 years). Radiographically, the parameters of the sagittal balance of the spine and pelvis and scoliosis were evaluated. Clinical evaluation included orthopedic and neurological status and back pain syndrome. Results. The anatomic features of patients with achondroplasia are limb shortening, O-shaped curvature of the lower extremities with lateral instability of the knee joints, and flexural contractures of the hip joints. With restriction of mobility in the hip joints, compensatory mechanisms for correcting sagittal imbalance are triggered: pelvic incline, lumbar lordosis, and thoracic kyphosis change. The clinical manifestations of sagittal imbalance in enrolled children were hypokyphosis of the thoracic spine in 100% and an increase in lumbar lordosis in 56.25% of patients. In 50% of patients, wedge-shaped deformation of vertebral bodies was diagnosed at the level of the thoracolumbar transition with the formation of local kyphosis. Neurological disorders have not been diagnosed in children. Conclusions. The anatomical features of the lower limbs and hip joints in achondroplasia reflect the biomechanical features of the relationship between the spine, pelvis, and lower limbs, which should be considered when planning for orthopedic and spinal surgery after prediction.

scholarly journals Chronic infectious lesions of the cervical spine in adults: monocentric cohort analysis and literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
D. G. Naumov ◽  
S. G. Tkach ◽  
A. Yu. Mushkin ◽  
M. E. Makogonova
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Sagittal Balance ◽  
Cohort Analysis ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Sagittal Vertical Axis ◽  
Comorbidity Index ◽  
Anterior Reconstruction ◽  
Infectious Spondylitis

Objective. To analyze the results of surgical treatment of chronic infectious cervical spondylitis and literature data.Material and Methods. Design: retrospective monocentric cohort study for 2017–2020. The study included medical history and clinical and instrumental data of 25 patients who underwent 28 reconstructive surgeries on the suboccipital (n1 = 3) and subaxial (n2 = 25) spine. The average follow-up period was 1 year 2 months ± 4 months. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22.0.Results. The effect of the duration of the therapeutic pause (p = 0.043) and the T1 slope (T1S) (p = 0.022) on the intensity of vertebrogenic pain syndrome was established. When assessing the parameters of the sagittal balance a direct relationship between the age of patients and the value of cervical sagittal vertical axis (CSVA) (p = 0.035) was revealed, while CSVA (p = 0.514) and neck tilt angle (NTA) (p = 0.617) did not significantly affect the intensity of vertebral pain syndrome. The extent of vertebral destruction did not affect either the intensity of vertebral pain (p = 0.872) or the indices of the sagittal balance: CSVA (p = 0.116), T1S (p = 0.154), and NTA (p = 0.562). A significant predictor of postoperative complications is the level of comorbidity with an index of 7 or more (p = 0.027) according to the Charlson scale.Conclusion. The leading predictors of complications of surgical treatment of cervical infectious spondylitis are the Charlson comorbidity index (7 points or more) and the variant of anterior reconstruction (the use of a blocked extraspinal plate). The factors influencing the intensity of vertebrogenic pain syndrome in this pathology are the duration of the therapeutic pause and the magnitude of T1S compensation. Anterior reconstruction of the cervical spine in the presence of infectious spondylitis provides a correction of the sagittal balance parameters, with the possibility of long-term maintaining the achieved values.

A Retrospective Study in the Treatment of a 2-Part Greater Tuberosity Fracture Using the F3 Biomet Plate

2016 ◽  
Vol 101 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 465-472
Author(s):  
Jun Ma ◽  
Liangyu Zhao ◽  
Tao Liu ◽  
Qiang Fu ◽  
Aimin Chen
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Shoulder Function ◽  
Open Reduction Internal Fixation ◽  
Dash Score ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Greater Tuberosity

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the F3 Biomet plate in the treatment of 2-part displaced humeral greater tuberosity fractures. We compared the clinical outcomes of patients with displaced greater tuberosity fractures who underwent surgical treatment using an F3 plate with those of patients who were treated nonsurgically. Eleven patients with 2-part displaced humeral greater tuberosity fractures were surgically treated with use of an F3 Biomet plate, whereas 12 patients with equal injuries were treated nonsurgically. Each patient underwent follow-up for at least 1 year. We retrospectively collected data and analyzed the clinical outcomes. The Constant score and DASH score were used to assess the shoulder function, and X-rays were taken to evaluate the fracture healing. X-rays of the patients in both groups showed that the fractures achieved union after the 1-year follow-up. Patients treated surgically with an F3 plate and open reduction internal fixation had better Constant score and DASH score results for shoulder function than those treated nonsurgically. In the present study, surgical treatment of displaced humeral greater tuberosity fractures with the use of an F3 plate led to a 100% union rate and good clinical outcomes. The F3 Biomet plate can be considered an effective implant for the treatment of displaced humeral greater tuberosity fractures. The level of evidence is therapeutic III.

scholarly journals Minimally invasive surgery for spine osteomyelitis treatment

2021 ◽  
pp. 104-110
Author(s):  
Ye.Ya. Kochnev ◽  
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S.Vl. Lyulin ◽  
S.V. Mukhtyaev ◽  
I.A. Meshcheryagina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive Surgery ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Invasive Surgery ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Minimally Invasive Surgical ◽  
Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment

The aim of the research is to study the results of minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of nonspecifi c infectious spine lesions, and to present personal experience. Material and methods. Three patients with purulent nonspecifi c spondylodiscitis of lumbar spine got minimally invasive surgical treatment. The essence of surgical intervention included X-ray-assisted placement of tubular retractors in the area of intervertebral disc aff ected by purulent process; debridement and irrigation with antiseptic solution of interbody space, and setting a drain tube. All patients were treated during the period from December 2016 to February 2019. They were examined before surgery and in 3 months aft er the discharge. Laboratory parameters (CBT, C-reactive protein, bacteriological analysis of intervertebral disc contents) and instrumental research methods (computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging) were evaluated. ODI, VAS, SF-36 questionnaires helped to assess pain syndrome and life quality of patients. Results. In 100 % of studied cases infection was caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The result of treatment in all cases was assessed as good, because pain syndrome, neurological disorders and inflammatory process were arrested; there were no signs of disease progression. In all cases, life quality of patients was restored. In one case, additional surgical intervention was required (posterior instrumental fi xation of spine) because of instability signs. Conclusion. Minimally invasive surgical treatment of purulent single-level spondylodiscites can be recommended for practical use. The use of such approache allows to verify purulent infection agent, to damage soft tissues less getting proper sanitation of interbody space. It also allows to stop the infection and restore life quality of a patient

scholarly journals SURGICAL TREATMENT OF TRAPEZIOMETACARPAL OSTEOARTHRITIS (REVIEW)

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-144
Author(s):  
L. A. Rodomanova ◽  
I. V. Orlova
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Trapeziometacarpal Joint ◽  
Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis ◽  
Surgical Options ◽  
Criteria For Selection ◽  
Selection Of

 The sellar joint plays a key role in wrist function ensuring thumb contraposition when gripping. Lesions of sellar joint are accompanied by pain syndrome and deformity of the first metacarpal which substantially affects life quality of the patients. The authors carried the analysis of literature dedicated to surgical treatment of degenerative lesions of trapeziometacarpal joint. The present review describes features of joint anatomy and biomechanics, reports the key factors contributing to disease progression, covers various approaches and criteria for selection of surgical options for reconstruction of sellar joint. 

scholarly journals LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS: EVALUATION OF PAIN AND LIFE QUALITY AFTER SURGICAL TREATMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Gustavo Alvarenga ◽  
João Otávio Araújo Rotini ◽  
Leonardo Yukio Jorge Asano ◽  
Vinícius Alves de Andrade ◽  
André Evaristo Marcondes Cesar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
The Mean ◽  
One Year ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to present an analysis of progression of the quality of life and pain in patients undergoing surgical treatment of LSS and the potential correlations between individual factors and the clinical outcome observed. Methods: We studied 111 patients undergoing surgical treatment of LSS from January 2009 to December 2011 using the functional capacity (ODI) and pain (VAS) questionnaires. The preoperative data were compared statistically with the results obtained during the postoperative follow-up at one month, six months, one year, and two years. Results: The population consisted of 60 men and 51 women. The mean age was 61.16 years at the time of surgery, 33.33% were 60 years or older. When the questionnaires were applied, we found improvement in the progressive disability assessment with a mean drop of 23.65 ODI points after 6 months of the surgical treatment and 27.47 at the end of one year of surgery compared to preoperative for this scale. There was a decline of 3.84 points (mean) in the VAS at first postoperative month. Conclusion: Surgical treatment of LSS presented favorable postoperative evolution in a 2-year follow-up regarding pain and quality of life through VAS and ODI. Level of Evidence IV; Case series.

scholarly journals EN BLOCK RESECTION OF THE GIANT INVASIVE SCHWANNOMA IN THE THORACOLUMBAR SPINE

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
D. V. Kuklin ◽  
D. G. Naumov ◽  
M. V. Belyakov ◽  
I. A. Sovpenchuk ◽  
M. S. Serdobintsev
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Thoracolumbar Spine ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Vas Scores

The paper presents a rare clinical case of surgical treatment of a patient with a giant invasive schwannoma of the thoracolumbar spine. A single-stage en block resection of the tumor through a combined posteroanterior approach was performed followed by replacement of post-resection interbody diastasis with a carbon implant and by posterior instrumental fixation of the spine. The pain syndrome regressed from VAS scores 7 and 8 (back, lower limbs) to scores 4 and 1, respectively. The follow-up examination was conducted at 6 and 12 months after surgery: there were no signs of relapse. Publications on giant invasive spinal schwannomas were analyzed.

scholarly journals PROGRESS IN SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CHRONIC LOWER LIMB ISCHEMIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
O. A. Alukhanyan ◽  
X. G. Маrtyrosya ◽  
I. V. Poluektova ◽  
V. A. Avakimyan
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Chronic Ischemia ◽  
Critical Ischemia ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Bypass Patency ◽  
Thrombotic Complications ◽  
Male Patients

Aim. The study was conducted to expand the variety of ways for surgical treatment of chronic ischemia of lower limbs complicated by the involvement of the femoropopliteal and pedidial arterial segment. Materials and methods. The experience of surgical interventions in 43 male patients aged 52-75 suffering from chronic ischemia of lower limbs complicated by the atherosclerotic involvement of the femoropopliteal and pedidial segment has been summarized. According to the classification by A.V. Pokrovskiy, ischemia of the 3rd stage has been determined in 24 patients (55,8%), while ischemia of the 4th stage complicated by necrosis of the toes (critical ischemia) has been determined in other 19 patients (44,2%). All examined patients have undergone the reconstructive interventions using the prepared lateral subcutaneous vein of the upper extremity as a shunt.Results. During the first day after the operation, the regression of pain syndrome as well as the warming of the lower extremity was indicated in 93% of patients. In 8-12 days after the reconstructive operation, the patients have undergone the 15 necrectomy or toe amputation. In the nearest postoperative period (less than 6 months) no thrombotic complications in the reconstructed segment have been determined. Within the observation period from 6 months to 5 years the bypass patency has been preserved in 71% of patients; ischemia of the 2nd B type has been revealed in all patients with the preserved bypass patency by the clinical examination.Conclusion. Despite the “forced” character of usage of the prepared V. cephalica due to the absence of “traditional” venous shunts as well as the labor intensity of the method, it allows to expand the variety of ways for surgical treatment of patients suffering from chronic ischemia of lower limbs of the 3rd-4th stages complicated by occlusive involvements of the femoropopliteal and pedidial segment.

RADIOGRAPHIC RESTORATION OF LUMBAR ALIGNMENT AFTER TRANSFORAMINAL LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION

Neurosurgery ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 955-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Jagannathan ◽  
Charles A. Sansur ◽  
Rod J. Oskouian ◽  
Kai-Ming Fu ◽  
Christopher I. Shaffrey
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Cobb Angle ◽  
Sagittal Balance ◽  
Lumbar Lordosis ◽  
Interbody Fusion ◽  
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion ◽  
Sagittal Imbalance ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Lumbar Interbody Fusion ◽  
Spinal Alignment

Abstract OBJECTIVE Restoration of lumbar lordosis is a critical factor in long-term success after lumbar fusions. Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a popular surgical technique in the lumbar spine, but few data exist on change in spinal alignment after the procedure. METHODS Eighty patients who underwent TLIF surgery were retrospectively reviewed (minimum follow-up period, 2 years). Standing x-rays were assessed for changes in focal and segmental kyphosis, and restoration of lumbar lordosis. Improvement in spondylolisthesis, sagittal balance, and scoliosis were also assessed. Fusion was assessed as well. RESULTS Eighty operations were performed at 107 levels. Mean presenting lumbar Cobb angle measurement (L1–S1) was 36.3 ± 4.5 degrees (range, 12–77 degrees). Forty patients (50%) had sagittal imbalance. Mean postoperative Cobb angle (L1–S1) was 55.1 ± 6.6. Thirty-three of 36 patients with segmental kyphosis (92%) had restoration of lordosis. Improvement in alignment was most prominent at the surgical level (mean increase in lordosis, 20.2 ± 4.2 degrees). The improvement in lumbar lordosis among patients undergoing multilevel TLIFs (27.3 ± 3.4 degrees) was significantly higher compared with patients undergoing single-level operations (17.4 ± 4.4) (Student's t test, P = 0.0004). Thirty of the 40 patients with sagittal imbalance (75%) achieved immediate restoration of normal sagittal balance. The ability to restore normal sagittal balance was correlated with a sagittal imbalance of less than 10 cm (P = 0.0001). Spondylolisthesis was completely corrected at the TLIF site in 90 of 99 levels (91%). Three patients (4%) required reoperation, 2 for implant disengagement and 1 for worsening kyphoscoliosis above the original surgical levels. Two of the 80 patients had pseudoarthrosis; hence, the rate of pseudoarthrosis was 2.5%. CONCLUSION The TLIF operation is highly effective in improving spinal alignment in patients with degenerative spinal disorders when the appropriate surgical technique is implemented.

HIGH GRADE DYSPLASTIC SPONDYLOLISTHESIS IN AN 11 YEAR OLD GIRL CHILD - A CASE REPORT

2021 ◽  
pp. 10-12
Author(s):  
Kaiwan Randeria ◽  
Laxmikant Dagadia
Keyword(s):  
Radicular Pain ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
High Grade ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Girl Child ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Postural Correction ◽  
Radicular Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Description ◽  
Rare Situation

High-Dysplastic Developmental Spondylolisthesis (HDDS) is an extremely rare situation, comprising of around 5% of the total cases of spondylolisthesis. Clinical Description :- A eleven year-old girl with high-grade dysplastic L5-S1 spondylolisthesis with pain in her lower back along with radicular pain to her lower limbs (right > left). Her X-rays depicted a L5 - S1 anterolisthesis leading to an abnormal kyphosis at lumbo-sacral junction, increased lumbar lordosis and reversal of thoracic kyphosis to lordosis. Management:- A was done along with a cage insertion at the L5 - S1 level. L5 - S1 posterior - spinal fixation Outcome:- Postural correction was achieved immediately post-op and the patient also had relief from the radicular symptoms.

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