Congenital hypoplasia of the lumbar pedicle with spondylolisthesis: report of 2 cases

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 430-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Sheng Hsieh ◽  
Sang-Ho Lee ◽  
Hyung Chang Lee ◽  
Hyeong-Seok Oh ◽  
Byeong-Wook Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pedicle Screw ◽  
Screw Fixation ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Pedicle Screw Fixation ◽  
Percutaneous Pedicle Screw ◽  
The Right ◽  
Posterior Instrumented Fusion ◽  
Lumbar Spinal ◽  
Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation ◽  
Lumbar Pedicle

Congenital hypoplasia of the spinal pedicle is a rare condition. Previously reported cases were treated conservatively or with posterior instrumented fusion. However, the absence or hypoplasia of the lumbar pedicle may increase the difficulty of pedicle screw fixation and fusion. Herein, the authors describe 2 cases of rare adult congenital hypoplasia of the right lumbar pedicles associated with spondylolisthesis. The patients underwent anterior lumbar interbody fusion with a stand-alone cage as well as percutaneous pedicle screw fixation. This method was used to avoid the difficulties associated with pedicle screw fixation and to attain solid fusion. Both patients achieved satisfactory outcomes after a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. This method may be an alternative for patients with congenital hypoplasia of the lumbar spinal pedicle.

scholarly journals Thoracic spondylotic myelopathy presumably caused by diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis in a patient who underwent decompression and percutaneous pedicle screw fixation

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2098779
Author(s):  
Shota Miyoshi ◽  
Tadao Morino ◽  
Haruhiko Takeda ◽  
Hiroshi Nakata ◽  
Masayuki Hino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pedicle Screw ◽  
Screw Fixation ◽  
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis ◽  
Pedicle Screw Fixation ◽  
Vertebral Bone ◽  
Bone Bridge ◽  
Percutaneous Pedicle Screw ◽  
Bilateral Lower Limb ◽  
Upper Thoracic ◽  
Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation

A 74-year-old man developed bilateral lower limb spastic paresis. He was diagnosed with thoracic spondylotic myelopathy presumably caused by mechanical stress that was generated in the intervertebral space (T1-T2) between a vertebral bone bridge (C5-T1) due to diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis after anterior fixation of the lower cervical spine and a vertebral bone bridge (T2-T7) due to diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis in the upper thoracic spine. Treatment included posterior decompression (T1-T2 laminectomy) and percutaneous pedicle screw fixation at the C7-T4 level. Six months after surgery, the patient could walk with a cane, and the vertebral bodies T1-T2 were bridged without bone grafting. For thoracic spondylotic myelopathy associated with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, decompression and percutaneous pedicle screw fixation are effective therapies.

scholarly journals Hemoptysis as the Presenting Clinical Sign of a T8-T9 Spine Fracture with Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis Changes

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ioannis Siasios ◽  
John Pollina ◽  
Vassilios G. Dimopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Sign ◽  
Screw Fixation ◽  
Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis ◽  
Pedicle Screw Fixation ◽  
Percutaneous Pedicle Screw ◽  
Lung Hemorrhage ◽  
The Right ◽  
Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation ◽  
Neurologically Intact ◽  
Lung Base

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a noninflammatory degenerative disease that affects multiple spine levels and, in combination with osteoporosis, makes vertebrae more prone to fractures, especially in elderly people. We describe a rare case of thoracic fracture in an ankylosed spine in which hemoptysis was the only clinical sign. The patient (age in the early 80s) presented with chest pain and a cough associated with hemoptysis. The patient had no complaints of back pain and no neurological symptoms. Computed tomography (CT) angiography of the chest revealed changes consistent with DISH, with fractures at the T8 and T9 vertebra as well as lung hemorrhage or contusion in the right lung base. CT and magnetic resonance imaging of the thoracic spine showed similar findings, with a recent T8-T9 fracture and DISH changes. The patient underwent percutaneous pedicle screw fixation from T7 to T11 and remained neurologically intact with an uneventful postoperative course.

scholarly journals Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for Unstable Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures: A Case Series

2016 ◽  
Vol 02 (04) ◽  
pp. e131-e138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitin Agarwal ◽  
Phillip Choi ◽  
Raymond Sekula
Keyword(s):  
Pedicle Screw ◽  
Screw Fixation ◽  
Burst Fracture ◽  
Pedicle Screw Fixation ◽  
Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture ◽  
Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures ◽  
Percutaneous Pedicle Screw ◽  
Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation

Introduction Traumatic thoracolumbar burst fracture is a common pathology without a clear consensus on best treatment approach. Minimally invasive approaches are being investigated due to potential benefits in recovery time and morbidity. We examine long-term resolution of symptoms of traumatic thoracolumbar burst fractures treated with percutaneous posterior pedicle screw fixation. Methods Retrospective clinical review of seven patients with spinal trauma who presented with thoracolumbar burst fracture from July 2012 to April 2013 and were treated with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation. Electronic patient charts and radiographic imaging were reviewed for initial presentation, fracture characteristics, operative treatment, and postoperative course. Results The patients had a median age of 29 years (range 18 to 57), and 57% were men. The median Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Scale score was 4 (range 2 to 9). All patients had proper screw placement and uneventful postoperative courses given the severity of their individual traumas. Five of seven patients were reached for long-term follow-up of greater than 28 months. Six of seven patients had excellent pain control and stability at their last follow-up. One patient required revision surgery for noncatastrophic hardware failure. Conclusion Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of unstable thoracolumbar burst fracture may provide patients with durable benefits and warrants further investigation.

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