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BACKGROUND: Although there has been increased interest in utilizing artificial disc replacement (ADR) techniques to treat cervical degenerative disease, few reports have focused on their postoperative complication and reoperation rates. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 52-year-old male underwent the uneventful placement of a C5-C6 cervical ADR for disc disease and foraminal stenosis. One year later, he experienced the onset of severe neck pain attributed to instability of the ADR construct. This required removal of the C5-6 ADR and subsequent fusion. CONCLUSION: Strict adherence to appropriate criteria is critical for choosing when to place a cervical ADR. This requires documenting; adequate surgical indications, careful selection of the appropriate ADR device, meticulous surgical technique, proper preservation of the supporting structures, and sufficient neural decompression.
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: There are several approaches for double disc herniation consisting of an intracanal and foraminal lesion. Of several approaches, we introduced extreme lateral and interlaminar approach (ELIA). And we aimed to compare the approach with the conventional combined interlaminar and paraisthmic approach (CIPA). PATIENTS AND METHODS: The authors reviewed the medical charts of patients who underwent a procedure for a double disc herniation at the lumbosacral level between March 2012 and February 2016 and patients who underwent CIPA or ELIA were selected. For preoperative testing, simple X-ray, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans were performed. For postoperative outcomes, the Korean version of the Oswestry Disability Index (K-ODI) and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at one, two, and three months post-operation were checked. RESULTS: Eleven patients were given ELIA and twenty-four patients were involved in CIPA. The mean pre K-ODI was 34.1 (±13.9) and 32.4 (±4.0) at each group. 1st, 2nd and 3rd month post-operative K-ODI was 8.2 (±4.1), 6.4 (±2.1) and 5.3 (±2.4) in ELIA and 8.1 (±3.2), 7.1 (±3.5) and 8.4 (±6.4) in CIPA. Post-operative 3rd month K-ODI showed significant difference between two groups (p: 0.005). The mean pre NRS was 8 (±0.9) and 8.6 (±1.0). 1st, 2nd and 3rd month post-operative NRS was 2.4 (±1.5), 2.2 (±1.5) and 2.0 (±0.9) in ELIA and 3.3 (±1.4), 3.3 (±1.6) and 3.7 (±1.9). Post-operative 3rd month NRS showed significant difference between two groups as well (p: 0.001). There were four (19.0%) recurrence cases in CIPA patients group, otherwise there was no recurrence case in ELIA group. CONCLUSIONS: In the treatment of L5-S1 double disc herniation, the ELIA surgical approach showed better outcomes than the CIPA surgical approach did with respect to pain and K-ODI during a mid-term follow-up examination conducted three months post-operation.
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Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral/cirurgia , Vértebras Lombares , Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos/métodos , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral/patologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
STUDY DESIGN: This study was a technical case report. OBJECTIVES: To introduce a new transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) technique for the treatment of upper lumbar disc herniation using an extradiscal epiduroscopic approach. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Although upper lumbar disc herniation accounts for only 1%-2% of all cases of lumbar disc herniation, the treatment is difficult and shows relatively poor outcomes compared with lower lumbar disc herniation. The anatomic characteristics of the upper lumbar spine are somewhat different from those of the lower lumbar spine. Thus, conventional transforaminal PELD may fail to remove the herniated disc. METHODS: In the setting of extradiscal epiduroscopic PELD for upper lumbar disc herniation, the approach angle on the axial plane is ~30 degrees, which is less than that of the conventional transforaminal endoscopic discectomy and the working cannula is directly targeted to the herniated disc. Four patients who presented with back and/or leg pain due to disc herniation at L1-L2 or L2-L3 disc space were treated with extradiscal epiduroscopic PELD. RESULTS: The patients experienced relief from symptoms and were discharged the next day. CONCLUSIONS: Extradiscal epiduroscopic PELD is a promising treatment strategy for upper lumbar disc herniation, which may otherwise lead to a poor outcome.
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Degeneração do Disco Intervertebral/cirurgia , Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral/cirurgia , Vértebras Lombares , Adulto , Discotomia Percutânea , Endoscopia , Feminino , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
Bilateral chylothorax following anterior cervical spine surgery is very rare. This report documents the first case of chylothorax after anterior cervical spine surgery through a right-side surgical approach. Unidentified chyle leakage can easily remain unrecognized and, thus, is difficult to treat. For early diagnosis and treatment, it is very important to consider the possibility of chylothorax following anterior cervical spine surgery, even when using a right-side surgical approach.
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Vértebras Cervicais/cirurgia , Quilotórax/etiologia , Procedimentos Ortopédicos/efeitos adversos , Quilotórax/diagnóstico por imagem , Quilotórax/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/diagnóstico por imagem , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Toracentese , Ducto Torácico/diagnóstico por imagem , Ducto Torácico/cirurgiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article was to analyze risk factors for secondary new vertebral compression fractures (SNVCFs) after percutaneous vertebroplasty in patients with osteoporosis. METHODS: We investigated medical records and radiologic images of patients undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture between October 2009 and September 2014. We assessed patients' age, past medical history, and bone mineral content using computed tomography. Procedure-specific outcomes were assessed, including ratio of injected bone cement to vertebral body volume, bone cement distribution in the vertebral body (to identify degree of consistency in bone cement injection), presence of bone cement leakage into adjacent disc space, segmental kyphosis, and time interval between first and second fracture events. RESULTS: Percutaneous vertebroplasty was performed in 293 patients (60 men and 233 women) with 336 affected levels. Of this cohort, 34 (14.6%) patients sustained SNVCFs. We compared patients in 2 groups: patients who experienced SNVCFs, and patients who did not experience fractures. Significant differences were identified in bone mineral content (P = 0.000) and bone cement distribution (P = 0.000). Patients exhibiting bone cement leakage into disc space revealed a higher incidence of SNVCF than patients without leakage (P = 0.039). CONCLUSIONS: Poor bone mineral content can be a predictive factor of SNVCFs. To prevent SNVCFs, bone cement should be injected as evenly as possible into the vertebral body. Bone cement leakage into the disc space should be avoided.
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Fraturas por Compressão/epidemiologia , Osteoporose/epidemiologia , Fraturas por Osteoporose/epidemiologia , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/epidemiologia , Vertebroplastia , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Cimentos Ósseos/uso terapêutico , Densidade Óssea , Feminino , Fraturas por Compressão/cirurgia , Humanos , Cifose/epidemiologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fraturas por Osteoporose/cirurgia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Medição de Risco , Fatores de Risco , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/cirurgia , Fatores de Tempo , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: We evaluated postoperative outcomes in patients who have lumbar foraminal or extraforaminal disc herniation (FELDH) and suggested the risk factors for poor outcomes. METHODS: A total of 234 patients were selected for this study. Pre- and post-operative Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Korean version Oswestry Disability Index (KODI) were evaluated and the changes of both score were calculated. Outcome was defined as excellent, good, fair, and poor based on Mcnab classification. The percentage of superior facetectomy was calculated by using the Maro-view 5.4 Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS). RESULTS: Paramedian lumbar discectomy was performed in 180 patients and combined lumbar discectomy was performed in 54 patients. Paramedian lumbar discectomy group showed better outcome compared with combined discectomy group. p value of VAS change was 0.009 and KODI was 0.013. The average percentage of superior facetectomy was 33% (range, 0-79%) and it showed negative correlation with VAS and KODI changes (Pearson coefficient : -0.446 and -0.498, respectively). Excellent or good outcome cases (Group I) were 136 (58.1%) and fair or poor outcome cases (Group II) were 98 (41.9%). The percentage of superior facetectomy was 26.5% at Group I and 42.5% at Group II. There was significant difference in superior facetectomy percentage between Group I and II (p=0.000). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that paramedian lumbar discectomy with preservation of facet joints is an effective and good procedure for FELDH. At least 60% of facet should be preserved for excellent or good outcomes.
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OBJECTIVE: We analyzed the clinical and radiologic features of posterior apophyseal ring separation (PARS) with lumbar disc herniation and suggest the proper management options according to the PARS characteristics. METHODS: We reviewed case series of patients with PARS who underwent surgery of lumbar disc herniation. Preoperative symptoms, neurologic status, Body Mass Index, preoperative and postoperative Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Korean-Oswestry Disability Index (K-ODI) scores, operation types were obtained. PARS size, locations, the degree of resection were assessed. RESULTS: PARS was diagnosed in 109 (7.5%) patients among 1448 patients given surgical treatment for single level lumbar disc herniation. There were 55 (50.5%) small PARS and 54 (49.5%) large PARS. Among the large PARS group, 15 (27.8%) had lower endplate PARS of upper vertebra at the level of disc herniation. Thirty-nine (72.2%) were upper endplate PARS of lower vertebra. Among the group with upper endplate PARS of lower vertebra, unresected PARS was diagnosed in 12 (30.8%) cases and resected PARS was diagnosed in 27 (69.2%) cases. VAS and K-ODI scores changes were 3.6±2.9 and 5.4±6.4 in the unresected PARS group, 5.8±2.1 and 11.3±7.1 in the resected PARS group. The group with upper endplate PARS of lower vertebra showed significant difference of VAS (p=0.01) and K-ODI (p=0.013) score changes between unresected and resected PARS groups. CONCLUSION: The large PARS of upper endplate in lower vertebra should be removed during the surgery of lumbar disc herniation. High level or bilateral side of PARS should be widely decompressed and arthrodesis procedures are necessary if there is a possibility of secondary instability.
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OBJECTIVE: The incidence of leptomeningeal dissemination from malignant glioma is rare, so the clinical features of this are not well documented yet. We attempted to determine the clinical features of leptomeningeal dissemination from malignant gliomas. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 11 cases of leptomeningeal dissemination of malignant glioma, who were treated at our institution between 2006 and 2009. We investigated the clinical features of these patients by considering the following factors : tumor locations, the events of ventricular opening during surgery and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) profiles, including the cytology. RESULTS: The group was composed of 9 males and 2 females. The histological diagnosis of their initial intracranial tumors were 4 primary glioblastoma, 3 anaplastic astrocytoma, 1 anaplastic oligoastrocytoma, 2 ganglioglioma and 1 pleomorphic xanthoastrocyotma with anaplastic features. The mean age of the patients at the time of the initial presentation was 42.8±10.3 years. The mean time between surgery and the diagnosis of spinal dissemination was 12.3±7.9 (3-28) months. The mean overall survival after dissemination was 2.7±1.3 months. All our patients revealed a history of surgical opening of the ventricles. Elevated protein in the CSF was reported for eight patients who had their CSF profiles checked. CONCLUSION: We propose that in the malignant gliomas, the surgical opening of ventricles can cause the spinal leptomeningeal dissemination and the elevated protein content of CSF may be a candidate marker of leptomeningeal dissemination.