Association of findings on preoperative extension lateral cervical radiography with osteotomy type, approach, and postoperative cervical alignment after cervical deformity surgery

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Hai V. Le ◽  
Joseph B. Wick ◽  
Renaud Lafage ◽  
Gregory M. Mundis ◽  
Robert K. Eastlack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Spine Deformity ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Cervical Lordosis ◽  
Sagittal Vertical Axis ◽  
T1 Slope ◽  
Radiographic Parameters ◽  
Cervical Spine Radiography

OBJECTIVE The authors’ objective was to determine whether preoperative lateral extension cervical spine radiography can be used to predict osteotomy type and postoperative alignment parameters after cervical spine deformity surgery. METHODS A total of 106 patients with cervical spine deformity were reviewed. Radiographic parameters on preoperative cervical neutral and extension lateral radiography were compared with 3-month postoperative radiographic alignment parameters. The parameters included T1 slope, C2 slope, C2–7 cervical lordosis, cervical sagittal vertical axis, and T1 slope minus cervical lordosis. Associations of radiographic parameters with osteotomy type and surgical approach were also assessed. RESULTS On extension lateral radiography, patients who underwent lower grade osteotomy had significantly lower T1 slope, T1 slope minus cervical lordosis, cervical sagittal vertical axis, and C2 slope. Patients who achieved more normal parameters on extension lateral radiography were more likely to undergo surgery via an anterior approach. Although baseline parameters were significantly different between neutral lateral and extension lateral radiographs, 3-month postoperative lateral and preoperative extension lateral radiographs were statistically similar for T1 slope minus cervical lordosis and C2 slope. CONCLUSIONS Radiographic parameters on preoperative extension lateral radiography were significantly associated with surgical approach and osteotomy grade and were similar to those on 3-month postoperative lateral radiography. These results demonstrated that extension lateral radiography is useful for preoperative planning and predicting postoperative alignment.

Applicability of cervical sagittal vertical axis, cervical lordosis, and T1 slope on pain and disability outcomes after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in patients without deformity

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darryl Lau ◽  
Anthony M. DiGiorgio ◽  
Andrew K. Chan ◽  
Cecilia L. Dalle Ore ◽  
Michael S. Virk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Anterior Cervical Discectomy ◽  
Cervical Lordosis ◽  
Sagittal Vertical Axis ◽  
Significant Linear Trend ◽  
Cervical Discectomy ◽  
T1 Slope ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vas Scores

OBJECTIVEUnderstanding what influences pain and disability following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in patients with degenerative cervical spine disease is critical. This study examines the timing of clinical improvement and identifies factors (including spinal alignment) associated with worse outcomes.METHODSConsecutive adult patients were enrolled in a prospective outcomes database from two academic centers participating in the Quality Outcomes Database from 2013 to 2016. Demographics, surgical details, radiographic data, arm and neck pain (visual analog scale [VAS] scores), and disability (Neck Disability Index [NDI] and EQ-5D scores) were reviewed. Multivariate analysis was used.RESULTSA total of 186 patients were included, and 48.4% were male. Their mean age was 55.4 years, and 45.7% had myelopathy. Preoperative cervical sagittal vertical axis (cSVA), cervical lordosis (CL), and T1 slope values were 24.9 mm (range 0–55 mm), 10.4° (range −6.0° to 44°), and 28.3° (range 14.0°–51.0°), respectively. ACDF was performed at 1, 2, and 3 levels in 47.8%, 42.0%, and 10.2% of patients, respectively. Preoperative neck and arm VAS scores were 5.7 and 5.4, respectively. NDI and EQ-5D scores were 22.1 and 0.5, respectively. There was significant improvement in all outcomes at 3 months (p < 0.001) and 12 months (p < 0.001). At 3 months, neck VAS (3.0), arm VAS (2.2), NDI (12.7), and EQ-5D (0.7) scores were improved, and at 12 months, neck VAS (2.8), arm VAS (2.3), NDI (11.7), and EQ-5D (0.8) score improvements were sustained. Improvements occurred within the first 3-month period; there was no significant difference in outcomes between the 3-month and 12-month mark. There was no correlation among cSVA, CL, or T1 slope with any outcome endpoint. The most consistent independent preoperative factors associated with worse outcomes were high neck and arm VAS scores and a severe NDI result (p < 0.001). Similar findings were seen with worse NDI and EQ-5D scores (p < 0.001). A significant linear trend of worse NDI and EQ-5D scores at 3 and 12 months was associated with worse baseline scores. Of the 186 patients, 171 (91.9%) had 3-month follow-up data, and 162 (87.1%) had 12-month follow-up data.CONCLUSIONSACDF is effective in improving pain and disability, and improvement occurs within 3 months of surgery. cSVA, CL, and T1 slope do not appear to influence outcomes following ACDF surgery in the population with degenerative cervical disease. Therefore, in patients with relatively normal cervical parameters, augmenting alignment or lordosis is likely unnecessary. Worse preoperative pain and disability were independently associated with worse outcomes.

scholarly journals RADIOGRAPHIC ALIGNMENT OF CERVICAL SPINE ON A SAMPLE OF ASYMPTOMATIC SUBJECTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
MOHAMED AHMED NASREDDINE ◽  
RAPHAEL DE REZENDE PRATALI ◽  
CARLOS EDUARDO GONÇALES BARSOTTI ◽  
FRANCISCO PRADO EUGENIO DOS SANTOS ◽  
CARLOS EDUARDO ALGAVES SOARES DE OLIVEIRA
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Panoramic Radiograph ◽  
Brazilian Population ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sagittal Vertical Axis ◽  
Radiographic Parameters ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Objective: To present normality parameters for the cervical spine in a sample of the Brazilian population and its distribution by sex and age. Methods: This was a prospective study considering 94 asymptomatic individuals evaluated by panoramic radiograph of the spine for the analysis of the following parameters: cervical lordosis (CL), C2 sagittal vertical axis (SVA-C2), cervical sagittal vertical axis (cSVA), and T1 Slope (TA-T1). The parameter values were compared according to sex and age of individuals. Results: The mean CL was -16.5° (SD: ± 10.8°), SVA-C2 was -3.9 mm (SD: ± 29.2 mm), cSVA was 16.9 mm (SD: ± 10.6 mm) and TA-T1 was 24.8° (SD: ± 7.0°). There was no significant difference between the radiographic parameters when considered with respect to sex and age of individuals (P>0.05). The analysis of correlation among the radiographic parameters showed that the TA-T1 presented the highest correlation with the other parameters, including CL (r= 0.367, P<0.01), SVA-C2 (r= 0.434, P<0.001) and cSVA (r= 0.441, P<0.001). There was also a correlation between SVA-C2 and cSVA (r= 0.32, P= 0.001) and inverse correlation between CL and the cSVA (r= -0.242, P= 0.019). Conclusio: We introduced normality data of the cervical spine alignment in a Brazilian population sample. There was significant correlation among the analyzed parameters, especially considering TA-T1 in relation to the other parameters.

scholarly journals Differences in Demographic and Radiographic Characteristics between Patients with Visible and Invisible T1 Slopes on Lateral Cervical Radiographic Images

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 411
Author(s):  
Sadayuki Ito ◽  
Hiroaki Nakashima ◽  
Akiyuki Matsumoto ◽  
Kei Ando ◽  
Masaaki Machino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Surgical Planning ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Sagittal Vertical Axis ◽  
Radiographic Images ◽  
T1 Slope ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Flexion And Extension

Introduction: The T1 slope is important for cervical surgical planning, and it may be invisible on radiographic images. The prevalence of T1 invisible cases and the differences in demographic and radiographic characteristics between patients whose T1 slopes are visible or invisible remains unexplored. Methods: This pilot study aimed to evaluate the differences in these characteristics between outpatients whose T1 slopes were visible or invisible on radiographic images. Patients (n = 60) who underwent cervical radiography, whose T1 slope was confirmed clearly, were divided into the visible (V) group and invisible (I) group. The following radiographic parameters were measured: (1) C2-7 sagittal vertical axis (SVA), (2) C2-7 angle in neutral, flexion, and extension positions. Results: Based on the T1 slope visibility, 46.7% of patients were included in group I. The I group had significantly larger C2-7 SVA than the V group for males (p < 0.05). The C2-7 SVA tended to be larger in the I group, without significant difference for females (p = 0.362). Discussion: The mean C2-7 angle in neutral and flexion positions was not significantly different between the V and I groups for either sex. The mean C2-7 angle in the extension position was greater in the V group. The T1 slope was invisible in males with high C2-7 SVA.

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.

scholarly journals Comparison of Best Versus Worst Clinical Outcomes for Adult Cervical Deformity Surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin S. Smith ◽  
Christopher I. Shaffrey ◽  
Han Jo Kim ◽  
Peter Passias ◽  
Themistocles Protopsaltis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Japanese Orthopaedic Association ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Major Complication ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Spine Deformity ◽  
Patient Counseling ◽  
Sagittal Vertical Axis ◽  
A Minor

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objective: Factors that predict outcomes for adult cervical spine deformity (ACSD) have not been well defined. To compare ACSD patients with best versus worst outcomes. Methods: This study was based on a prospective, multicenter observational ACSD cohort. Best versus worst outcomes were compared based on Neck Disability Index (NDI), Neck Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NP-NRS), and modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) scores. Results: Of 111 patients, 80 (72%) had minimum 1-year follow-up. For NDI, compared with best outcome patients (n = 28), worst outcome patients (n = 32) were more likely to have had a major complication ( P = .004) and to have undergone a posterior-only procedure ( P = .039), had greater Charlson Comorbidity Index ( P = .009), and had worse postoperative C7-S1 sagittal vertical axis (SVA; P = .027). For NP-NRS, compared with best outcome patients (n = 26), worst outcome patients (n = 18) were younger ( P = .045), had worse baseline NP-NRS ( P = .034), and were more likely to have had a minor complication ( P = .030). For the mJOA, compared with best outcome patients (n = 16), worst outcome patients (n = 18) were more likely to have had a major complication ( P = .007) and to have a better baseline mJOA ( P = .030). Multivariate models for NDI included posterior-only surgery ( P = .006), major complication ( P = .002), and postoperative C7-S1 SVA ( P = .012); models for NP-NRS included baseline NP-NRS ( P = .009), age ( P = .017), and posterior-only surgery ( P = .038); and models for mJOA included major complication ( P = .008). Conclusions: Factors distinguishing best and worst ACSD surgery outcomes included patient, surgical, and radiographic factors. These findings suggest areas that may warrant greater awareness to optimize patient counseling and outcomes.

Posterior Cervical Fusion Using Cervical Interfacet Spacers in Patients With Symptomatic Cervical Pseudarthrosis

Neurosurgery ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 661-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manish K. Kasliwal ◽  
Jacquelyn A. Corley ◽  
Vincent C. Traynelis
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Cervical Fusion ◽  
Cervical Lordosis ◽  
Sagittal Vertical Axis ◽  
Arm Pain ◽  
Vas Score ◽  
Posterior Cervical Fusion

Abstract BACKGROUND: Posterior cervical fusion with cervical interfacet spacer (CIS) is a novel allograft technology offering the potential to provide indirect neuroforaminal decompression while simultaneously enhancing fusion by placing the allograft in compression. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes after posterior cervical fusion with CIS in patients with symptomatic anterior cervical pseudarthroses. METHODS: Medical records of patients who underwent posterior cervical fusion with CIS for symptomatic pseudarthrosis after anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion were reviewed. Standardized outcome measures such as visual analog scale (VAS) score for neck and arm pain, Neck Disability Index (NDI), and upright lateral cervical radiographs were reviewed. RESULTS: There were 19 patients with symptomatic cervical pseudarthrosis. Preoperative symptoms included refractory neck or arm pain. The average follow-up was 20 months (range, 12-56 months). There was improvement in VAS score for neck pain (P &lt; .004), radicular arm pain (P &lt; .007), and NDI score (P &lt; .06) after surgery, with 83%, 72%, and 67% of patients showing improvement in their VAS neck pain, VAS arm pain, and NDI scores, respectively. Fusion rate was high, with fusion occurring at all levels treated for pseudarthrosis. There was a small improvement in cervical lordosis (mean difference, 2 ± 5.17°; P = .09) and slight worsening of C2-7 sagittal vertical axis after surgery (mean difference, 1.89 ± 7.87 mm; P = .43). CONCLUSION: CIS provides an important fusion technique, allowing placement of an allograft in compression for posterior cervical fusion in patients with anterior cervical pseudarthroses. Although there was improvement in clinical outcome measures after surgery, placement of CIS had no clinically significant impact on cervical lordosis and C2-7 sagittal vertical axis.

scholarly journals Relationship of T1 Slope with sagittal alignment parameters of the upper and subaxial cervical spine in patients with cervical lordotic and kyphotic curvature

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Sun ◽  
Peng Liu ◽  
Zhaolin Wang ◽  
Jie Cheng ◽  
Jianhui Mou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Sagittal Alignment ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Observer Agreement ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Cervical Lordosis ◽  
Cervical Alignment ◽  
T1 Slope ◽  
Subaxial Cervical Spine

Abstract Background: To identify the relationship between T1 slope and the sagittal alignment parameters of the upper and subaxial cervical spine in patients with cervical lordosis and kyphosis.Methods: Relevant sagittal radiographic parameters pertaining to patients with non-specific neck pain but with no associated neurogenic symptoms were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were categorized into lordotic alignment and kyphotic alignment groups based on the C2-C7 Cobb. Correlation among radiographic variables was assessed with the Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis. Between-group differences with respect to cervical alignment parameters were assessed with One-way Analysis of Variance.Results: Intra-observer and inter-observer agreement (two independent observers) was rated as excellent (kappa: 0.91 - 0.93). Inter-observer agreement for the two independent observers was rated as and substantial (kappa: 0.79 - 0.80), respectively. Significant between-group differences were observed with respect to C0-C1 angle, C1-C2 angle, C0-C2 angle, C2-C7 SVA (sagittal vertical axis) and TS-CL (T1 slope minus cervical lordosis) (P<0.01 for all), but not with respect to T1S (T1 slope) (P=0.367). In both groups, C2-C7 SVA showed a significant linear correlation with T1S (r2=0.712 vs. r2=0.467) and TS-CL (r2=0.810 vs. r2=0.248).Conclusion: This study showed that the two cervical alignment types (lordosis and kyphosis) have different angular variation in upper and subaxial cervical spine. With the increase in T1 slope, the upper cervical C0-C2 Cobb angle and the C2-7 SVA in the lordotic group were significantly higher than that of the kyphotic group. TS-CL mismatch may significantly impact lordotic cervical alignment in patients with lordosis.

scholarly journals Improvement in cervical lordosis and sagittal alignment after vertebral body sliding osteotomy in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy and kyphosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong-Ho Lee ◽  
Choon Sung Lee ◽  
Chang Ju Hwang ◽  
Jae Hwan Cho ◽  
Jae-Woo Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vertebral Body ◽  
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy ◽  
Sagittal Alignment ◽  
Japanese Orthopaedic Association ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Sacral Slope ◽  
Cervical Lordosis ◽  
Sagittal Vertical Axis ◽  
Segmental Lordosis

OBJECTIVEVertebral body sliding osteotomy (VBSO) is a safe, novel technique for anterior decompression in patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Another advantage of VBSO may be the restoration of cervical lordosis through multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) above and below the osteotomy level. This study aimed to evaluate the improvement and maintenance of cervical lordosis and sagittal alignment after VBSO.METHODSA total of 65 patients were included; 34 patients had undergone VBSO, and 31 had undergone anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACCF). Preoperative, postoperative, and final follow-up radiographs were used to evaluate the improvements in cervical lordosis and sagittal alignment after VBSO. C0–2 lordosis, C2–7 lordosis, segmental lordosis, C2–7 sagittal vertical axis (SVA), T1 slope, thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, sacral slope, pelvic tilt, and Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores were measured. Subgroup analysis was performed between 15 patients with 1-level VBSO and 19 patients with 2-level VBSO. Patients with 1-level VBSO were compared to patients who had undergone 1-level ACCF.RESULTSC0–2 lordosis (41.3° ± 7.1°), C2–7 lordosis (7.1° ± 12.8°), segmental lordosis (3.1° ± 9.2°), and C2–7 SVA (21.5 ± 11.7 mm) showed significant improvements at the final follow-up (39.3° ± 7.2°, 13° ± 9.9°, 15.2° ± 8.5°, and 18.4 ± 7.9 mm, respectively) after VBSO (p = 0.049, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, and p = 0.038, respectively). The postoperative segmental lordosis was significantly larger in 2-level VBSO (18.8° ± 11.6°) than 1-level VBSO (10.3° ± 5.5°, p = 0.014). The final segmental lordosis was larger in the 1-level VBSO (12.5° ± 6.2°) than the 1-level ACCF (7.2° ± 7.6°, p = 0.023). Segmental lordosis increased postoperatively (p < 0.001) and was maintained until the final follow-up (p = 0.062) after VBSO. However, the postoperatively improved segmental lordosis (p < 0.001) decreased at the final follow-up (p = 0.045) after ACCF.CONCLUSIONSNot only C2–7 lordosis and segmental lordosis, but also C0–2 lordosis and C2–7 SVA improved at the final follow-up after VBSO. VBSO improves segmental cervical lordosis markedly through multiple ACDFs above and below the VBSO level, and a preserved vertebral body may provide more structural support.

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