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The safe use of long screws in L5/S1 stand-alone anterior interbody fusion for olisthesis cases.
König, Matthias A; Grevitt, Michael P; Quraishi, Nasir A; Boszczyk, Bronek M.
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  • König MA; a The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery , Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust , Nottingham , UK.
  • Grevitt MP; a The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery , Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust , Nottingham , UK.
  • Quraishi NA; a The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery , Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust , Nottingham , UK.
  • Boszczyk BM; a The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery , Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust , Nottingham , UK.
Br J Neurosurg ; 32(1): 28-31, 2018 Feb.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29405776
BACKGROUND: Stand-alone anterior interbody fusion (STALIF) with poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) cages could offer a treatment option in olisthesis cases. The fixation of the PEEK-cage at the L5/S1 inferior endplate with long divergent screws however might endanger neural sacral structures, especially the S1 nerve root. If shorter screws are used, the achieved bony purchase might not be sufficient to resist the pull out and shear forces at the lumbosacral junction. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the use of long screws in PEEK-cages for olisthesis cases at the L5/S1 segment and its neurological complications. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 11 Patients (6 males) with a mean age of 47(± 15.1) years between 2013-2015 designated for an STALIF at the L5/S1 level were consecutively included in the present study. All patients had a Grade 1 or 2 slippage according to Meyerding. PEEK cages (SynFix-LR®, Depuy Synthes) were implanted with 30mm screws at the baseplate of L5/S1 in all patients. Perioperative and postoperative long-term complications were evaluated. Furthermore, radiological follow-up was performed (CT-scan at 6 months, X-ray at 6, 12 and 24 months). RESULTS: 6 patients suffered from an isthmic, 1 from a degenerative olisthesis. 4 patients with iatrogenic spondylolisthesis were included. Pre-operative radiculopathy was noted in 10 patients. 9 patients with pre-operative radiculopathy showed relief of symptoms until the last follow-up after 24 months. Fusion was achieved in all patients after 6 months. No screw-displacement, breakage or violation of the neural foramen was noted. Furthermore, no implant failure or pull-out fractures were seen. CONCLUSION: In this investigation, no complication due to the use of long divergent locking screws was noted. In addition, the majority of patients showed permanent relief of radiculopathy symptoms at the 2 years follow-up. This study demonstrates the safe usage of long divergent locking screws in the baseplate of L5/S1 in anterior interbody fusion at the L5/S1 level.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Fusão Vertebral / Parafusos Ósseos / Espondilolistese Limite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Br J Neurosurg Assunto da revista: NEUROCIRURGIA Ano de publicação: 2018 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Fusão Vertebral / Parafusos Ósseos / Espondilolistese Limite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Br J Neurosurg Assunto da revista: NEUROCIRURGIA Ano de publicação: 2018 Tipo de documento: Article