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BACKGROUND: To investigate and compare the surgical outcomes of short and thoracopelvic corrective fusion with our two-stage technique using lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) and posterior open surgery. METHODS: Consecutive patients with adult spinal deformities who underwent a planned two-stage anterior-posterior surgery, using LLIF for the first stage and posterior open corrective fusion for the second stage, with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up were included. Patients who underwent lumbar or lumbosacral corrective fusion and thoracopelvic corrective fusion were categorized into the short group and thoracopelvic groups, respectively. We investigated the spinopelvic parameters and patient-reported outcome measurements. RESULTS: Seventy-four consecutive patients (8 men, 66 women; average age, 70.0 years) were included. Ten patients underwent short corrective fusion following significant improvements in the symptoms and radiographic parameters post-LLIF. Several preoperative spinopelvic parameters were better in the short group. Compared to the thoracopelvic group, those who underwent short fusion had a poorer alignment 2 years postoperatively but with comparable results and a significantly higher function score on the Scoliosis Research Society-22 r (SRS-22r) questionnaire. The mean Oswestry Disability Index and SRS-22r scores significantly improved during the 2-year postoperative follow-up in both the groups. CONCLUSIONS: Short corrective fusion can be considered in patients whose symptoms and radiographic parameters significantly improve following LLIF. Patients who undergo short fusion with LLIF application have poorer alignment than those who undergo thoracopelvic fusion 2 years postoperatively; however, the results are comparable, and the function score is significantly improved.
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Escoliosis , Fusión Vertebral , Adulto , Masculino , Humanos , Femenino , Anciano , Vértebras Lumbares/diagnóstico por imagen , Vértebras Lumbares/cirugía , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Escoliosis/diagnóstico por imagen , Escoliosis/cirugía , Escoliosis/etiología , Fusión Vertebral/métodos , Región Lumbosacra/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Cross-sectional studies on diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis have focused on its incidence and related factors. However, the long-term changes caused by the disease remain unclear. This longitudinal cohort study aimed to elucidate the progression of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and its effects on physical function, health-related quality of life, and spinal alignment. METHODS: We recruited 255 older adults (87 men and 168 women; average age, 71.3 years in 2014) who attended local health checkups in 2014 and 2020. Height, body weight, body mass index, blood pressure, grip strength, functional reach, and bone mineral density were measured. The prevalence, location, number of ossified contiguous vertebrae, and spinopelvic parameters were estimated using whole-spine standing radiographs. For health-related quality of life assessment, the Oswestry disability index and EuroQuol-5D were obtained. We performed a 1:1 case-control study with age and sex-matched patients with and without diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and analyzed progression over a 6-year period. RESULTS: In 2014, 39 (15.3%) of 255 patients were diagnosed with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (24 males and 15 females), which occurred more frequently in the elderly and males. In 2020, 12 (4.3%) patients were newly diagnosed with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, and 28 (71.7%) of 39 patients diagnosed in 2014 showed varying degrees of progression. Compared with age- and sex-matched patients without diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, patients with the condition had higher body mass index and lumbar bone mineral density, larger sagittal vertical axis, and greater T1-pelvic angle. Changes in physical function and spinal-pelvic parameters during the 6-year period did not differ between the groups. CONCLUSIONS: Over a 6-year period, the prevalence of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis increased by 4.3%, and it progressed in 71.7% of patients. However, it had little effect on longitudinal physical function, health-related quality of life, and spinopelvic parameters in older adults.
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Hiperostosis Esquelética Difusa Idiopática , Masculino , Humanos , Femenino , Anciano , Estudios Longitudinales , Hiperostosis Esquelética Difusa Idiopática/diagnóstico por imagen , Hiperostosis Esquelética Difusa Idiopática/epidemiología , Estudios Transversales , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Calidad de VidaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the impact of the multi-rod construct on rod fractures over a minimum follow-up period of five years in comparison to that with the conventional two-rod construct using the same technique, rod composition, and rod reinforcement method. METHODS: Data were retrospectively retrieved from a prospectively collected, single-center database. Consecutive patients >50 years of age who underwent thoracopelvic corrective fusion with planned two-stage anterior-posterior surgery and were followed up for at least five years were included in this study. The incidence of rod fracture in the conventional two-rod and multi-rod groups was investigated. RESULTS: A total of 58 patients (mean age, 68.9 years) were included in this study (follow-up rate, 73.4 %). Rod fracture was identified in 25 patients (43.1 %), within an average period of 25.1 months. The incidence of rod fracture in the multi-rod group was significantly lower than that in the two-rod group. However, there was no significant difference in the time to rod fracture between the two groups. Reinforcement of the multi-rod to the distal portion of the connector of the iliac screw had the lowest fracture rate and no cases of reoperation. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of rod fracture was significantly lower using multi-rod reinforcement, but the timing of rod fracture did not differ, compared to that with the two-rod construct using the same surgical technique and rod material. Multi-rod reinforcement covering the distal portion of the iliac screw is recommended to reduce the risk of fracture and reoperation.
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PURPOSE: Frailty is caused by age-related decline in physical function, which may contribute to worsening spinal alignment. Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS)-criteria for assessing physical function seem more appropriate than frailty index which evaluate comorbiduty. However, there have been no reports investigating the relationship between frailty and spinal alignment using the CHS criteria. This study aimed to examine spinal radiographic parameters using the CHS criteria in volunteers participating in a health screening study. METHODS: The subjects were 211 volunteers (71 males and 140 females) aged 60-89 years old who participated in the TOEI study in 2018 and 2020. They were divided into three groups (R: robust, PF: pre-frailty, and F: frailty) according to the score of the Japanese version of the CHS (J-CHS) criteria in 2018. The radiographic parameters were evaluated using a whole-spine standing X-ray. RESULTS: There were 67 volunteers in group R, 124 volunteers in group PF, and 20 volunteers in group F. Of the five items in the J-CHS criteria, low activity was the most common in the PF group (64%). Low activity was also the most common in the F group (100%). Regarding spinal alignment, significant differences were found in C7SVA in 2020 (R:PF:F = 26:31:62 mm, P = 0.047), C2SVA in 2018 (20:34:63 mm, P = 0.019), and C2SVA in 2020 (37:47:78 mm, P = 0.041). CONCLUSION: Frailty was associated with a worsening in global alignment along the 2- year follow up. The frailty may begin with a decrease in activity and progression of exhaustion; preventing this progression is important through motivation to exercise. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II.
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Fragilidad , Anciano , Masculino , Femenino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Fragilidad/diagnóstico por imagen , Fragilidad/epidemiología , Anciano Frágil , Estudios Longitudinales , Evaluación GeriátricaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the clinical features and postoperative outcomes in patients with Lenke type 5C AIS in the early and late teens. METHODS: The study included eligible patients with AIS aged < 20 years with Lenke type 5C curves who underwent selective thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL/L) fusion. The patients were divided into two groups according to the age: younger (11-15 years) and older (16-19 years). Demographic data, radiographic parameters, and 22-item scoliosis research society questionnaire (revised) (SRS-22r) scores were compared. RESULTS: Seventy-three (female: 69, male: 4, mean age: 15.1 years) patients were included. There were 45 and 28 patients in the younger and older groups, respectively. The older group exhibited a significantly smaller TL/L curve than the younger group, whereas no between-group differences were identified regarding curve flexibility and fusion length. The change in coronal balance and subjacent disc angle from preoperative to 2 years after surgery was significantly greater in the younger group, although each curve was equally corrected. Preoperative SRS-22r scores in the older group were significantly worse; however, they improved to the level of the younger group at 2 years after surgery. Postoperative coronal malalignment was observed in six patients (21.4%) in the older group, whereas no cases in the younger group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: In patients with Lenke type 5C AIS, we showed that late teens had significantly worse SRS-22r scores than did early teens. Postoperative coronal malalignment was frequently observed in the late teens due to the reduced ability of compensation by subjacent disc wedging.
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Cifosis , Escoliosis , Fusión Vertebral , Humanos , Masculino , Adolescente , Femenino , Niño , Escoliosis/diagnóstico por imagen , Escoliosis/cirugía , Vértebras Torácicas/diagnóstico por imagen , Vértebras Torácicas/cirugía , Vértebras Lumbares/diagnóstico por imagen , Vértebras Lumbares/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage occurs in patients who undergo dural repair using artificial dura mater. This study aimed to determine if perioperative lumbar subarachnoid drainage could reduce the incidence of postoperative CSF leakage in cases of dural repair using artificial dura mater. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed 84 patients (41 men, 43 women; mean age, 52.2 ± 20.1 years) who underwent intradural spinal cord tumor resection and dural repair using artificial dura mater. These patients were divided according to whether they underwent perioperative lumbar subarachnoid drainage (39 patients: D group) or had no drainage (45 patients: ND group). The incidence of radiographic and symptomatic CSF leakage as well as baseline characteristics and operative data were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: Radiographic CSF leakage was observed in 21 patients (25.0%), including 10 (25.6%) in the D group and 11 (24.4%) in the ND group. Symptomatic CSF leakage was observed in 12 patients (14.2%), including six (15,4%) in the D group and 11 (13.3%) in the ND group. There were no significant differences in the incidence of subcutaneous CSF accumulation and symptomatic CSF leakage between the two groups. In cases with symptomatic CSF leakage, the onset time of CSF leakage tended to be earlier (5.7 days vs 15.7 days), and the treatment period tended to be longer (5.8 weeks vs 2.8 weeks) in the ND group than in the D group. CONCLUSIONS: Perioperative lumbar subarachnoid drainage did not reduce the incidence of either radiographic or symptomatic CSF leakage. However, it might shorten the treatment period and reduce refractory CSF leakage, which requires multiple treatments over a long period.
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Pérdida de Líquido Cefalorraquídeo , Neoplasias de la Médula Espinal , Masculino , Humanos , Femenino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Estudios Retrospectivos , Pérdida de Líquido Cefalorraquídeo/etiología , Pérdida de Líquido Cefalorraquídeo/prevención & control , Procedimientos Neuroquirúrgicos , Neoplasias de la Médula Espinal/diagnóstico por imagen , Neoplasias de la Médula Espinal/cirugía , Duramadre/cirugía , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/prevención & control , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/cirugíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The incidence of rod fracture after corrective surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) is high. Although many reports have investigated the effects of rod bending considering postoperative body motion, and countermeasures, there are no reports investigating the effects during intraoperative correction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of ASD correction on rods by using finite element analysis (FEA) based on the rod shape changes before and after spinal corrective fusion. METHODS: Five ASD patients (mean age 73 years, all female) who underwent thoracic to pelvic fusion were included in this study. A 3D rod model was created using computer-aided design software from digital images of the intraoperatively bended rod and intraoperative X-ray images after corrective fusion. The 3D model of the bent rod was meshed by dividing each of the screw head intervals into 20 sections and cross-section of the rod into 48 sections. Two surgical fusion methods of stepwise fixation as the cantilever method and parallel fixation as the translational method were simulated to evaluate stress and bending moments on the rods during intraoperative correction. RESULTS: The stresses on the rods were 1500, 970, 930, 744, and 606 MPa in the five cases for stepwise fixation and 990, 660, 490, 508, and 437 MPa for parallel fixation, respectively, with parallel fixation having lower stresses in all cases. In all cases, maximum stress was found around the apex of the lumbar lordosis and near L5/S1. The bending moment was high around L2-4 in most cases. CONCLUSIONS: The external forces of intraoperative correction had the greatest effect on the lower lumbar region, especially around the apex of the lumbar lordosis.
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BACKGROUND: Improvements in spinal fusion devices and techniques have enabled stronger spinal fusion, resulting in excellent clinical outcomes. Nevertheless, complications associated with implants, such as screw misalignment, screw lubrication, cage dislocation, and skin issues, might occur. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics and symptoms of sacral fractures after spinal instrumented fusion. METHODS: This case series retrospectively examined the medical records of eight patients (one man and seven women; mean age: 74 years) diagnosed with sacral fractures after undergoing posterior spinal instrumented fusion from February 2015 to March 2022. RESULTS: The average number of fusion levels in all patients was 3.5 (range, 1-10). The lowest instrumented vertebrae (LIV) ranged from L5 to the ilium. Sacral fractures were diagnosed at 18.8 (range, 0.5-84) months postoperatively. The average time from consultation to diagnosis was nine days (range, 0-25 days). Two patients had subclinical fractures, two had H-shaped fractures with the LIV at L5, and four had U-shaped fractures, including screw holes. Buttock pain and lower extremity pain, the most commonly reported symptoms, were observed in seven patients each. There were also instances of leg numbness, muscle weakness, and unilateral leg pain that may be related to L5 or S1 radiculopathy. In all patients, leg and buttock pain were worse during movement and in the sitting position, and better while resting and in the supine position. Three patients were treated conservatively, and five were treated with extended fixation to the ilium. CONCLUSIONS: Sacral fractures following posterior spinal fusion can cause radiculopathy and buttock pain. Symptoms are especially severe when instability occurs in the pelvic region, such as during movements or sitting. As atypical radiculopathy may lead to delays in diagnosis, spine surgeons should recognize the symptoms of this condition.
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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to clarify sex differences in the relationship between trunk muscle mass, aging, and whole-body sagittal alignment. METHODS: Subjects aged 60-89 years who underwent musculoskeletal screening in 2018 were included in the study. Subject demographics, trunk muscle mass (TMM) measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and spinopelvic and lower extremity alignment parameters measured from standing radiographic images were investigated. Additionally, TMM was corrected for BMI (TMM/BMI). The relationship between trunk muscle and whole-body sagittal alignment was analyzed for each age group (young-old group (60-74 years) and old-old group (>75 years)) and sex. RESULTS: A total of 281 (mean age 75.4 ± 6.7 years, 100 males and 181 females) were enrolled. The trunk muscle mass in both men and women significantly decreased with age. Regarding TMM/BMI, there was no significant difference in men, but there was a significant difference between females in the young-old and old-old groups (p < 0.001). TMM/BMI was significantly correlated with sagittal vertical axis (SVA) and knee flexion angle (KF) in both sexes. In females, TMM/BMI was significantly correlated with thoracic kyphosis in the young-old group, whereas in the old-old group, TMM/BMI was correlated with SVA, PI-LL, and KF. CONCLUSIONS: TMM was related to trunk anteverion and lower extremity alignment in both sexes. However, the relationship between TMM on alignment differs between sexes. Thoracic hyperkyphosis in young-old adults indicated a decrease in muscle mass, which may be a sign of future malalignment.
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Cifosis , Lordosis , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Caracteres Sexuales , Radiografía , Cifosis/diagnóstico por imagen , Extremidad Inferior/diagnóstico por imagen , Músculos , Lordosis/diagnóstico por imagenRESUMEN
PURPOSE: This study aimed to estimate the accuracy of pedicle screw (PS) placement in degenerative scoliosis surgery, characterize a patient population with PS misplacement, and analyze the association between misplaced PS vector and lumbar coronal curve. METHODS: In this study, 122 patients (average age 68.6 years), who underwent corrective and decompression surgery, were selected retrospectively. PS accuracy was evaluated in the thoracic to lumbar spine. We identified characteristics of misplacement in each patient. Screw positions were categorized into grade A, entirely in the pedicle; grade B, < 2 mm breach; grade C, 2-4 mm breach; and grade D, > 4 mm breach using postoperative computed tomography. RESULTS: The mean preoperative lumbar coronal curve was 32.3 ± 18.4°, and the number of fused vertebrae was 8.9 ± 2.8. A total of 2032 PS were categorized as follows: grade A, 1897 PS (93.3%); grade B, 67 (3.3%); grade C, 26 (1.3%); and grade D, 43 (2.1%). One PS (grade D), inserted at T5, needed surgery for removal due to neurological deficit. The misplacement group (grades C and D) had a significantly stronger lumbar coronal curve and apical vertebral rotation than the accuracy group (grades A and B). Misplaced PS vector (direction and degree) was significantly correlated with inserted vertebral rotation. Grade D misplacement was distributed mainly around the transitional vertebra of the lumbar curve. CONCLUSIONS: The accuracy of PS insertion in the thoracic to lumbar spine was high in DS surgery, but the need for care was highlighted in the transitional vertebra.
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Tornillos Pediculares , Escoliosis , Fusión Vertebral , Humanos , Anciano , Escoliosis/diagnóstico por imagen , Escoliosis/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Vértebras Lumbares/cirugía , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Fusión Vertebral/métodosRESUMEN
PURPOSE: We used the Hamamatsu formula as an indicator of correction goals in surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD). However, it is reported that correction according to Global Alignment and Proportion (GAP) score and the Roussouly algorithm reduces implant-related complications. The purpose of this study was to validate three preoperative plannings for the incidence of complications. METHODS: Patients who underwent ASD surgery and followed up for 5 years were included. The Hamamatsu formula was also divided into three groups: ideal (I), moderate (M), and under (U). The GAP score was divided into three groups: proportioned (P), moderately disproportioned (MD), and severely disproportioned (SD). Patients who met the postoperative Roussouly classification algorithm were defined as the restored (R) group and those who did not were defined as the non-restored (NR) group. Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and rod fractures were investigated. RESULTS: In the Hamamatsu formula, there were 51, 108, and 44 patients in Groups I, M, and U, respectively, with no significant differences in their complications. In the GAP score, there were 45, 71, and 87 patients in the P, MD, and SD group, respectively, with no significant differences in their complications. In the Roussouly classification, there were 102 and 101 patients in the R and NR group, respectively, with a significant difference in their complication rate (R/NR = 51%:70%; P = 0.005). PJK was significantly lower in the R group (R/NR = 15%:30%; P = 0.010). CONCLUSION: Correction according to the Roussouly algorithm is useful for the prevention of mechanical complications, especially PJK.
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Cifosis , Fusión Vertebral , Adulto , Humanos , Fusión Vertebral/efectos adversos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Cifosis/etiología , Procedimientos Neuroquirúrgicos/efectos adversos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/prevención & control , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: To investigate the association between the central sensitization inventory (CSI), a screening tool for central sensitization, and the number of painful sites and the severity of pain in locomotive organs in an epidemiological study in the elderly. METHODS: A total of 379 individuals who underwent musculoskeletal disease screening were enrolled in this study. The CSI was used to assess symptoms of central sensitization. The number and location of painful sites and the severity of pain were evaluated using pain mapping and a numerical rating scale (NRS) at 37 sites. We investigated the association between the number of painful sites and CSI score, and the association between the severity of low back pain or knee pain and CSI score. RESULTS: There was a positive correlation between CSI score and the number of painful sites. The CSI score was significantly higher in those with significant low back pain than in those without pain, and the high-CSI group tended to have a greater number of painful sites. Comparison of CSI scores between participants with low back pain alone and those with low back pain and posterior lower leg pain showed that the latter group had a significantly higher CSI score than the former group. The CSI score in participants with radiographic evidence of knee osteoarthritis was significantly higher in those with knee pain than in those without pain. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study suggest that participants with significant low back pain and a higher number of painful sites are more susceptible to the influence of central sensitization. In addition, CSI score was higher in participants with low back pain and posterior lower leg pain than in those with low back pain alone, suggesting that the spread of pain may be due to central sensitization.
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Dolor Crónico , Dolor de la Región Lumbar , Anciano , Sensibilización del Sistema Nervioso Central , Dolor Crónico/diagnóstico , Estudios de Cohortes , Humanos , Japón/epidemiología , Dolor de la Región Lumbar/diagnóstico , Dolor de la Región Lumbar/epidemiología , Dimensión del Dolor/métodosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Condoliase-induced chemonucleolysis is a less invasive treatment for lumbar disc herniation (LDH); however, its long-term clinical outcomes remain unclear. We investigated 2-year clinical outcomes and assess radiographs after chemonucleolysis with condoliase. METHODS: We enrolled patients with LDH who received condoliase therapy, with a minimum follow-up period of two years. Sixty-seven patients (44 men, 23 women; mean age, 46.7 ± 18.0 years) were analyzed. Time-course changes in disc height, disc degeneration, and herniation size were assessed. For clinical outcomes assessment, visual analog scale (VAS) scores for leg and back pain and the Oswestry disability index (ODI) were obtained at baseline and the 3-month, 1-year, and 2-year follow-ups. We obtained a questionnaire from these patients at two years to assess satisfaction and recommendation. Condoliase therapy was considered to be effective in patients whose VAS score for leg pain improved by ≥ 50% at 2 years from baseline and who did not require surgery. RESULTS: Condoliase therapy was effective in 51 patients (76.1%). Eight patients (11.9%) required surgery due to ineffectiveness of the therapy. Condoliase therapy was ineffective in five out of six patients with a history of discectomy. The ODI and VAS scores for leg and back pain significantly improved from three months to two years. Of the patients, 80% satisfied with their outcomes, and 85% recommended this therapy. Progression of disc degeneration was observed in 57.1% of patients at three months; however, 30% recovered to baseline at two years. The mean disc height decreased at three months, but recovered slightly at one year and remained stable until two years. No recurrent disc herniation was observed. CONCLUSIONS: Chemonucleolysis with condoliase was effective in 78% of patients with LDH for 2 years. Chemonucleolysis-induced disc degeneration was slightly recovered and maintained for two years post-injection. This treatment resulted in high patient satisfaction and recommendations.
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BACKGROUND: Condoliase-induced chemonucleolysis is a less-invasive alternative treatment for lumbar disc herniation (LDH); however, its long-term clinical outcome is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate 1-year clinical outcomes and assess radiographs after chemonucleolysis with condoliase. METHODS: We enrolled patients with LDH who received condoliase injection with a follow-up period of >1 year. Sixty patients (37 men, 23 women; mean age, 44.5 ± 18.9 years; mean follow-up period, 22.0 ± 6.0 months) were analyzed. Changes in disc height and degeneration were evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores for leg and back pain and the Oswestry disability index (ODI) were obtained. All data were assessed at baseline, 1-month, 3-month, and 1-year follow-up. RESULTS: Surgical treatment was subsequently required in 8 patients (12.5%) after condoliase therapy. Their ODI and VAS scores for leg pain and back pain significantly improved at 1 year, as in those who received condoliase therapy only. On MRI, progression of Pfirrmann grade was observed in 23 patients (44.2%) at 3 months; however, 8 patients recovered to baseline at 1 year. The mean disc height decreased at 3 months; however, it recovered at 1 year. Disc height recovery (disc recovery rate >50%) was observed in 30.8% of the patients. Patients with disc height recovery were significantly younger than those without. Patients with longer symptom duration (≥1 year) showed significantly lower rates of effectiveness compared with those with shorter symptom durations (<1 year). CONCLUSIONS: Chemonucleolysis with condoliase is a safe and minimally invasive treatment. Disc degeneration induced by chemonucleolysis could be recovered, particularly in younger patients. Prolonged symptom duration had adverse effects on outcome; thus, therapeutic intervention at the optimal time is needed.
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Quimiólisis del Disco Intervertebral , Degeneración del Disco Intervertebral , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral , Adulto , Dolor de Espalda/tratamiento farmacológico , Dolor de Espalda/etiología , Femenino , Humanos , Quimiólisis del Disco Intervertebral/métodos , Degeneración del Disco Intervertebral/diagnóstico por imagen , Degeneración del Disco Intervertebral/tratamiento farmacológico , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/cirugía , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/terapia , Vértebras Lumbares/diagnóstico por imagen , Vértebras Lumbares/cirugía , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
PURPOSE: To determine the effect of planned two-stage surgery using lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) on the perioperative complication rate following corrective fusion surgery in patients with kyphoscoliosis. METHODS: Consecutive patients with degenerative scoliosis who underwent corrective fusion were divided into a control group that underwent single-stage posterior-only surgery and a group that underwent planned two-staged surgery with LLIF and posterior corrective fusion. We collected the patient background and surgical data and assessed the perioperative complication rates. We also investigated spinopelvic parameters and patient-reported outcome measurements (PROMs). RESULTS: One hundred and thirty-eight patients of mean age 69.8 (range, 50-84) years who met the study inclusion criteria were included. The two-stage group (n = 75) underwent a staged anterior-posterior surgical procedure, and the control group (n = 63) underwent single-stage surgery. There was no significant between-group difference in the incidence of perioperative complications, except for deep wound infection (reoperation is necessary for surgical site infection). Revision surgery within 3 months of the initial surgery was more common in the control group (n = 8, 12.7%) than in the two-stage group (n = 3, 4.0%). Spinopelvic parameters and PROMs were significantly better in the two-stage group at 2 years postoperatively. CONCLUSION: The complication rate for planned two-stage surgery was similar to that of previous posterior-only single-stage surgery. However, early reoperation was less common, and the degree of spinal correction and clinical results were significantly better after two-stage surgery.
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Cifosis , Escoliosis , Fusión Vertebral , Anciano , Humanos , Vértebras Lumbares/cirugía , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Estudios Retrospectivos , Escoliosis/cirugía , Fusión Vertebral/efectos adversos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Malnutrition is reported as one of the risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI). The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a simple method for nutritional evaluation. However, little is known about the relationship between SSI and the PNI in patients after spine surgery. We aimed to determine independent predictors of SSI after spine surgery. METHODS: We analyzed 1115 patients who underwent spine surgery (369 males, 746 females, mean age 56 years, follow-up period: at least 1 year). Patients were divided into SSI and non-SSI groups. Preoperative risk factors, including PNI (10 × serum albumin [g/dL] + 0.005 × total lymphocyte count [/µL]), were assessed. RESULTS: Postoperatively, 43 patients (3.9%) experienced SSI. Univariate analysis showed that preoperative PNI (48.5 vs 51.7; p < 0.01), revision status (p < 0.05), male sex (p < 0.01), body mass index (BMI) (p < 0.05), and usage of anticoagulant agents (p < 0.05) differed significantly between the SSI and non-SSI groups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that preoperative PNI (odds ratio [OR], 0.94; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.90-0.98; p < 0.01), male sex (OR, 2.64; 95% CI: 1.40-4.99; p < 0.01), length of surgery ≥ 180 min (OR, 2.78; 95% CI: 1.30-5.96; p < 0.01), BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 (OR, 2.89; 95% CI: 1.20-6.97; p < 0.05), and revision status (OR, 2.30; 95% CI: 1.07-4.98; p < 0.05) were independently associated with SSI postoperatively. CONCLUSION: Lower preoperative PNI was found to be a risk factor for SSI after spine surgery. Patients with lower preoperative PNI values should be cautioned about the risk of SSI and provide adequate informed consent.
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Evaluación Nutricional , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estado Nutricional , Pronóstico , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/diagnóstico , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/epidemiología , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/etiologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale is a screening tool to identify the risk of locomotive syndrome in the elderly. We aimed to clarify the association of Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale scores with the incidence of certified need of care in the long-term care insurance system in a prospective longitudinal observational study (the TOEI Study). METHODS: Participants were individuals aged ≥50 years from a mountainous area who had undergone medical check-ups by the National Health Insurance in Toei. The Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale questionnaire, physical performance tests, and radiographs were completed by participants. The primary endpoint was the incidence of certified need of care in the long-term care insurance system. The secondary endpoint was the incidence of either one of the following events: certified need of care or death. RESULTS: We enrolled 681 subjects (271 men and 410 women). The mean age was 72.9 (range, 50-92) years. The incidences of certified need of care and either one of the two events were 104 and 130, respectively, during the average 4.9-year follow-up. The cumulative incidence rates of certified need of care by groups of the Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale, namely, Group 0 (score 0-6), Group 1 (score 7-15), and Group 2 (score 16-) were 7.5%, 14%, and 35%, respectively. The cumulative incidence rates of either one of the two events by group were 11%, 18%, and 39%, respectively. There was a significant association between higher Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale scores and survival rates (not achieved at each endpoint) for the primary and secondary endpoints. CONCLUSIONS: Higher Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale score was associated with greater incidence of certified need of care in the long-term care insurance system as well as either one of the two aforementioned events. This scale might enable prediction of prognosis among elderly patients.
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Evaluación Geriátrica , Seguro de Cuidados a Largo Plazo , Anciano , Femenino , Humanos , Incidencia , Masculino , Estudios Prospectivos , Encuestas y CuestionariosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Spinal shortening osteotomy (SSO) reduces the tension indirectly in the spinal cord and minimizes perioperative complications. However, the most effective and safe length to which the spine can be shortened is still unknown. In our practice, we use somatosensory-evoked potentials, motor-evoked potentials, and intraoperative ultrasonography when performing SSO. This study aimed to introduce the clinical outcomes of our SSO technique for tethered cord syndrome (TCS) in adults. METHODS: This retrospective study included 7 adult patients (2 males and 5 females) with TCS treated between December 2010 and December 2018. The average age and average preoperative duration were 40 and 5 years, respectively. All patients received SSO with somatosensory-evoked potentials, motor-evoked potentials, and ultrasonography. After surgery, all patients were followed for an average of 4 years. RESULTS: The mean operation time was 328 (284-414) min for SSO. The mean blood loss was 828 ml (501-1252 ml). Postoperative bony fusion was confirmed in all patients. Postoperative computed tomography (CT) demonstrated an average of 16 mm (11-20 mm) of spinal column shortening, compared with preoperative CT. Clinical improvements were obtained in all 7 cases, and there was no case of exacerbation. An indicator of shortening is that the ultrasonography gives pulsation and relaxation of the spinal cord. There were no abnormalities observed while monitoring the spinal cord. CONCLUSIONS: Spinal shortening should be done under somatosensory-evoked potentials, motor-evoked potentials, and intraoperative ultrasonography to obtain safe and sufficient shortening.
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Defectos del Tubo Neural , Columna Vertebral , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Defectos del Tubo Neural/diagnóstico por imagen , Defectos del Tubo Neural/cirugía , Osteotomía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Médula Espinal , UltrasonografíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Condoliase is a novel, potent chemonucleolytic drug available for clinical use for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in Japan. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of condoliase therapy in patients with LDH, as well as factors affecting the clinical outcome. METHODS: We enrolled patients with LDH who were receiving condoliase injection. The following baseline data were collected: symptom duration; herniation level and type; T2 signal intensity of herniation; adverse events; rates of spondylolisthesis, posterior intervertebral angle of ≥5°, and vertebral body translation of ≥3 mm. Change in disc height, disc degeneration, herniation size, visual analog scale (VAS) for leg and back pain, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were evaluated at the baseline, and 3-month follow-up. These data were compared between patients with efficacious (VAS improvement of ≥20 mm; group E) and inefficacious (VAS improvement <20 mm or required operation; group I) for condoliase treatment. RESULTS: Forty-seven patients (20 women, 27 men; mean age 48 years) were included. The herniation level was L2/3 in one patient, L3/4 in two, L4/5 in 23, and L5/S1 in 21. Median symptom duration was 8 months. The mean VAS and ODI improved significantly from the baseline to 3-month follow-up (p < 0.01). Group E included 33 patients (70.2%) and group I included 14, three of whom had a history of discectomy. The rates of spondylolisthesis and posterior intervertebral angle ≥5° were significantly higher in group I than in group E. However, the rates of trans-ligamentous type and herniation with high signal intensity on T2-weighted images (highT2) were significantly higher in group E. Reduction of disc herniation was more frequently observed in group E. CONCLUSIONS: Condoliase injection resulted in significantly improved symptoms in patients with LDH. Condoliase therapy was less effective for patients with a history of discectomy, spondylolisthesis, or those with a posterior intervertebral angle ≥5°, while trans-ligamentous type and high T2 herniation were associated with increased efficacy.
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Degeneración del Disco Intervertebral , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral , Espondilolistesis , Femenino , Humanos , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/diagnóstico por imagen , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/tratamiento farmacológico , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/cirugía , Vértebras Lumbares/diagnóstico por imagen , Vértebras Lumbares/cirugía , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Sagittal spino-pelvic malalignment in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) have been reported in the past, which may also affect cervical spine lesions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the cervical alignment in patients with CLBP. METHOD: Of the patients who visited an orthopedic specialist due to low back pain lasting more than three months, 121 cases (average 71.5-years-old, 46 male and 75 female) with whole standing spinal screening radiographs were reviewed (CLBP group). Cervical parameters included cervical lordosis (CL), C2-C7 sagittal vertical axis (C2-7 SVA), and the T1 slope minus CL (T1S-CL). Cervical spine deformity was defined as C2-7 SVA >4 cm, CL <0°, or T1S-CL â§20°. We compared the cervical alignment of these patients with 121 age and gender matched volunteers (control group). RESULTS: The prevalence of cervical spine deformity was significantly higher in the CLBP group than in the control group (20.7% vs. 10.7%, P = 0.034). The mean CL was smaller in the CLBP group than in the control group (16.1° vs. 21.4°, P = 0.002). The mean C2-7 SVA was 17.6 mm vs. 18.7 mm in the CLBP group and in the control group, respectively (P = 0.817). The mean T1S-CL was larger in the CLBP group than in the control group (9.1° vs. 3.5°, P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that people with CLBP were more likely to have cervical deformities than people without CLBP (odds ratio 2.16, 95% confidence interval 1.006 to 4.637). CONCLUSIONS: This study results suggest that people with CLBP present with worse cervical sagittal alignment and higher prevalence of cervical spine deformities than age and gender matched volunteers with no CLBP. This means CLBP impacts cervical spine lesions negatively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: â £.