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Wang X, Liu H, Wang B, Wu T, He J, Yan L, Ding C. Early Outcomes of Bone Autografting in the Bilateral Atlantoaxial Joints Applied in Posterior Fusion Surgery. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:559-567. [PMID: 38214016 PMCID: PMC10925506 DOI: 10.1111/os.13997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Cable-dragged reduction and cantilever beam internal fixation can provide promising results in the treatment of atlantoaxial dislocation or instability. However, bilateral atlantoaxial joints bone autografting has not been conducted in this technique. We aim to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of bilateral atlantoaxial joints bone autografting in posterior cable-dragged reduction and cantilever-beam internal fixation. METHODS In this retrospective study, we included 14 patients with a minimum 24-month follow-up from December 2019 to September 2020. The granular bone harvested from the iliac crest was packed into the bilateral atlantoaxial joints of 14 patients in posterior cable-dragged reduction and cantilever-beam internal fixation. X-ray imaging and cervical computed tomography (CT) were performed during follow-up. The time required for bone fusion was recorded. The clinical outcomes were evaluated using the JOA scores, NDI, and VAS scores. Mann-Whitney U test, the chi-squared test, or the Fisher exact test were used to compare the two groups regarding patient characteristics, clinical outcomes, bone fusion rates, and cervical sagittal alignment. RESULTS The operations were successfully performed in all patients without any intraoperative complications. The mean operation time was (169.64 ± 20.91) minutes, and the intraoperative blood loss was (130.71 ± 33.62) mL. All patients received satisfactory reductions and firm bony fusion at the final follow-up. The fusion rates were 64.29% in the atlantoaxial joints and 21.43% in post bone graft area at 3 months postoperatively, and a significant difference was observed (p = 0.022). Besides, the cervical sagittal alignment in all patients was well maintained in the last follow-up compared to preoperatively. Importantly, a complete bony fusion in the atlantoaxial joints was observed in all patients. Moreover, the JOA, NDI, and VAS scores had improved significantly at the last follow-up. CONCLUSION Bone autografting of the bilateral atlantoaxial joints is a safe and effective technique to increase bone fusion rates, shorten bone fusion time, and reduce complication rates when the cable-dragged reduction and cantilever beam internal fixation approach is used. Therefore, it is a cost-effective surgical procedure for treating patients with atlantoaxial dislocation or instability.
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- Xing‐jin Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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Breton Y, Lebhar J, Bourgoin A, Kriegel P, Chatellier P, Ropars M. Morbidity and clinicoradiological outcomes of anterior lumbar arthrodesis using tantalum intervertebral implants. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2021; 107:103030. [PMID: 34343698 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to assess the morbidity of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) using an intervertebral tantalum implant. Tantulum is an extremely porous metallic material which possesses properties of osseointegration, osteoinduction and osteoconduction while offering superior primary stability, compared to other materials more commonly used (polyether ether ketone or PEEK, titanium). Perioperative morbidity, short-term functional outcomes (2 years) and radiographic impaction of implants were also analysed. METHODS This retrospective monocentric study involved 94 patients operated on between 2014 and 2017 for degenerative disc disease (75%), degenerative spondylolisthesis (3%) or isthmic lytic spondylolisthesis (22%). Sixty-five patients (69%) had isolated ("stand-alone") ALIF procedures, 24 (26%) with associated anterior osteosynthesis and 5 (5%) with associated posterior osteosynthesis. A Kaplan-Meier survival curve was established with surgical revision listed as the main criterion for failure. Perioperative complications were identified. The clinical evaluation at the last follow-up used a Visual Analogue Scale for radicular pain (VAS-R), for lumbar pain (VAS-L) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score. The impactions, assessed on x-rays, were divided into 2 groups according to severity in order to establish risk factors (RF). RESULTS The primary objective showed a 2-year survival rate of 94% (95% CI [0.88; 0.99]). Two patients had early surgical revision for impaction and 4 patients had late surgical revision for pseudarthrosis. The rate of perioperative complications was 8.5%, mostly due to vascular causes. At the average follow-up of 33 months (24-59), the clinical results were significantly improved and the impaction rate was 36% in the immediate postoperative period (IPO) and 47% at one year. CONCLUSION ALIF using an intervertebral tantalum implant is a reliable, reproducible and low morbidity technique. However, it is accompanied by a significant rate of immediate and secondary impaction but without any resounding influence on short-term clinical outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Yann Breton
- Orthopedics and Trauma department, Pontchaillou University Hospital, 2 rue Henri le Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, France
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- ILO Rachis Institut Locomoteur de l'Ouest, 7 Boulevard de la Boutière, 35760 Saint-Grégoire, France
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- Orthopedics and Trauma department, Pontchaillou University Hospital, 2 rue Henri le Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Orthopedics and Trauma department, Pontchaillou University Hospital, 2 rue Henri le Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Orthopedics and Trauma department, Pontchaillou University Hospital, 2 rue Henri le Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Orthopedics and Trauma department, Pontchaillou University Hospital, 2 rue Henri le Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, France.
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Salamanna F, Tschon M, Borsari V, Pagani S, Martini L, Fini M. Spinal fusion procedures in the adult and young population: a systematic review on allogenic bone and synthetic grafts when compared to autologous bone. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2020; 31:51. [PMID: 32451687 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-020-06389-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This systematic review aims to compare clinical evidences related to autologous iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) and non-ICBG (local bone) with allografts and synthetic grafts for spinal fusion procedures in adult and young patients. A systematic search was carried out in three databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) to identify clinical studies in the last 10 years. The initial search retrieved 1085 studies, of which 24 were recognized eligible for the review. Twelve studies (4 RCTs, 5 prospective, 3 retrospective) were focused on lumbar spine, 9 (2 RCTs, 2 prospective, 4 retrospective, 1 case-series) on cervical spine and 3 (1 RCT, 2 retrospective) on spinal fusion procedures in young patients. Calcium phosphate ceramics, allografts, bioglasses, composites and polymers have been clinically investigated as substitutes of autologous bone in spinal fusion procedures. Of the 24 studies included in this review, only 1 RCT on cervical spine was classified with high level of evidence (Class I) and showed low risk of bias. This RCT demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the proposed treatment, a composite bone substitute, that results in similar and on some metrics superior outcomes compared with local autograft bone. Almost all other studies showed moderately or, more often, high incidence of bias (Class III), thus preventing ultimate conclusion on the hypothesized beneficial effects of allografts and synthetic grafts. This review suggests that users of allografts and synthetic grafting should carefully consider the scientific evidence concerning efficacy and safety of these bone substitutes, in order to select the best option for patient undergoing spinal fusion procedures.
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- F Salamanna
- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Laboratory of Preclinical and Surgical Studies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Yolcu YU, Wahood W, Eissa AT, Alvi MA, Freedman BA, Elder BD, Bydon M. The impact of platelet-rich plasma on postoperative outcomes after spinal fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg Spine 2020; 33:540-547. [PMID: 32442977 DOI: 10.3171/2020.3.spine2046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a biological agent obtained by centrifuging a sample of blood and retrieving a high concentration of platelets and plasma components. The concentrate is then stimulated for platelet secretion of various growth factors and cytokines. Although it is not widely used in clinical practice, its role in augmenting bony union among patients undergoing spinal fusion has been assessed in several clinical studies. The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the existing literature to determine the efficacy of PRP use in spinal fusion procedures. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE for studies from all available dates. From eligible studies, data regarding the fusion rate and method of assessing fusion, estimated blood loss (EBL), and baseline and final visual analog scale (VAS) scores were collected as the primary outcomes of interest. Patients were grouped by those undergoing spinal fusion with PRP and bone graft (PRP group) and those only with bone graft (graft-only group). RESULTS The literature search resulted in 207 articles. Forty-five full-text articles were screened, of which 11 studies were included, resulting in a meta-analysis including 741 patients. Patients without PRP were more likely to have a successful fusion at the last follow-up compared with those with PRP in their bone grafts (OR 0.53, 95% CI 0.34-0.84; p = 0.006). There was no statistically significant difference with regard to change in VAS scores (OR 0.00, 95% CI -2.84 to 2.84; p > 0.99) or change in EBL (OR 3.67, 95% CI -67.13-74.48; p = 0.92) between the groups. CONCLUSIONS This study found that the additional use of PRP was not associated with any significant improvement in patient-reported outcomes and was actually found to be associated with lower fusion rates compared with standard grafting techniques. Thus, PRP may have a limited role in augmenting spinal fusion.
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- Yagiz Ugur Yolcu
- 1Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
- 2Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- 1Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
- 2Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- 3Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida; and
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- 1Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
- 2Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- 1Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
- 2Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- 4Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- 2Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- 1Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
- 2Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Huang PJ, Lin JH, Chiang YH. Miniplate-Augmented Interlaminar Fusion in C1-C2 Screwing. World Neurosurg 2020; 138:e634-e641. [PMID: 32173550 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The interlaminar fusion combination involving C1-C2 screwing fixation is one of the most effective techniques for atlantoaxial dislocation or subluxation, and the bone graft is usually stabilized by wiring constructs. However, some adverse events were reported during the insertion of sublaminar wiring, such as accidentally damaging the spinal cord or dura. Thus we used the miniplate to stabilize the harvest bone graft on the C1-C2 laminar, which led to a shorter operation time and prevented spinal canal violation. This study investigated the safety and efficacy of the novel surgical technique, namely miniplate-augmented interlaminar fusion. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 43 patients who underwent posterior atlantoaxial fusion with the miniplate-augmented iliac crest autograft at our institute. Complications related to surgery were recorded and calculated. After operation, patients were followed up through routine radiography to examine whether the fusion of the atlantoaxial segment was achieved. Success of fusion was defined as follows: 1) the presence of bone bridging between the bone graft and both the atlas and axis; and 2) the absence of movement of the atlantoaxial spinous process on flexion-extension radiography, which meant that the variation of length measured in 2 views, respectively, was <1 mm. The first time when radiography showed successful fusion after surgery was termed as fusion time and was recorded individually. In addition, overall fusion rates and mean fusion times were analyzed. RESULTS Of 43 patients, long-term follow-up data were available for 31 patients, whereas the remaining 12 patients had dropped out (mean follow-up duration, 24.91 months; range, 6-72 months). Among 31 patients, 22 (70.96%) were women and 9 (29.03%) were men. The mean age was 63.33 years. Regarding the etiology, atlantoaxial dislocations or subluxations were caused due to degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, odontoid fracture, trauma, and os odontoideum in 14 (45%), 3 (10%), 5 (16%), 8 (26%), and 1 (3%) patient(s), respectively. Successful fusion was achieved in 30 (96.77%) patients, with a mean fusion time of 6.23 months, whereas only 1 (3.23%) patient did not meet the fusion criteria. No complications related to the miniplate occurred. We noted vertebral artery rupture not requiring blood transfusion in 1 patient, aspiration pneumonia in 1 patient, urinary tract infection in 1 patient, anemia requiring transfusion in 1 patient, and leg dysesthesia in 1 patient. No neurologic deficit was found. CONCLUSIONS Miniplate-augmented interlaminar fusion with C1-C2 screwing resulted in excellent fusion rates with a considerably low probability of complications. Hence this novel technique for bone graft fixation with atlantoaxial screwing has a good efficacy and safety and can serve as an alternative for bone graft fixation during C1-C2 fusion.
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- Po-Jen Huang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Taipei Neuroscience Institute, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Taipei Neuroscience Institute, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yang JS, Chen H, Chu L, Liu P, Yan L, Liu TJ, Tian F, Zhang JN, Hao DJ. Does Additional Bone Grafting of Atlantoaxial Joint Increase Bone Fusion Rate of Iliac Crest Autograft in Posterior Occipitocervical Fusion? Retrospective, Controlled Study with 2-Year Follow-up. World Neurosurg 2019; 125:e29-e34. [PMID: 30711657 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.12.153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We sought to explore whether additional bone grafting of the atlantoaxial joint increases the bone fusion rate of iliac crest autograft in posterior occipitocervical fusion surgery. METHODS From January 2012 to January 2016, a total of 78 patients who had basilar invagination with occipitalization of the atlas came to our tertiary spine center. Except for those lost to follow-up (10 cases) or who had a follow-up time <2 years (20 cases), there were 48 patients retrospectively included in this study. In the control group, a piece of autogenous iliac corticocancellous bone was placed between the occipital and C2 vertebral lamina for fusion. In the hybrid fusion group, besides posterior occipitocervical autograft, some granular bone harvested from the iliac crest was packed into the bilateral atlantoaxial joint. X-ray imaging and cervical computed tomography (CT) were performed during follow-up. RESULTS The operations were completed successfully in all patients without intraoperative complications. Only 21 (87.5%) patients in the control group had confirmed posterior bony fusion on CT, while 24 (100%) patients in the hybrid fusion group had confirmed posterior bony fusion. There were postoperative implant-related complications in 2 patients. Both cases belonged to the control group (8.3%). Three patients (12.5%) complained of transient numbness in the posterior occipital region: 2 patients in the hybrid group and 1 patient in the control group. The mean duration to posterior occipitocervical fusion was 5.5 months in the hybrid fusion group versus 6.1 months in the control group (P = 0.757). Of note, in the hybrid fusion group, the process of atlantoaxial joint fusion was faster than that of posterior occipitocervical fusion (5.1 months vs. 5.5 months, P = 0.823). CONCLUSIONS Additional bone grafting of the atlantoaxial joint could increase the bone fusion rate of iliac crest autograft in posterior occipitocervical fusion.
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- Jun-Song Yang
- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China; Graduate School of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, District Yuzhong, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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Ishida W, Ramhmdani S, Xia Y, Kosztowski TA, Xu R, Choi J, De la Garza Ramos R, Elder BD, Theodore N, Gokaslan ZL, Sciubba DM, Witham TF, Bydon A, Wolinsky JP, Lo SFL. Use of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 at the C1-C2 Lateral Articulation without Posterior Structural Bone Graft in Posterior Atlantoaxial Fusion in Adult Patients. World Neurosurg 2018; 123:e69-e76. [PMID: 30448576 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Posterior atlantoaxial fusion is an important armamentarium for neurosurgeons to treat several pathologies involving the craniovertebral junction. Although the potential advantages of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) are well documented in the lumbar spine, its indication for C1-C2 fusion has not been well characterized. In our institution, we apply rhBMP-2 to the C1-C2 joint either alone or with hydroxyapatite, locally harvested autograft chips, and/or morselized allogenic bone graft for selected cases-without conventional posterior structural bone graft. We report the clinical outcomes of the surgical technique to elucidate its feasibility. METHODS We performed a single-center, retrospective review of data from 2008 to 2016 and identified 69 patients who had undergone posterior atlantoaxial fusion with rhBMP-2. The clinical records of these patients were reviewed, and the baseline characteristics, operative data, and postoperative complications were collected and statistically analyzed. RESULTS The average age of the 69 patients was 60.8 ± 4.5 years, and 55.1% were women. With an average follow-up period of 21.1 ± 4.2 months, the C1-C2 fusion rate was 94.3% (65 of 69), and the average time to fusion was 11.4 ± 2.6 months (range, 5-23). The overall reoperation rate was 10.1% (7 of 69), with instrumentation failure in 7 patients (10.1%), adjacent segment disease in 2 (2.9%), and postoperative dysphagia and dyspnea in 2 patients (2.9%). No ectopic bone formation or soft tissue edema developed. CONCLUSIONS Although retrospective and from a single center, our study has shown that rhBMP-2 usage at the C1-C2 joint without posterior structural bone grafting is a safe and reasonable surgical option.
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- Wataru Ishida
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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Uei H, Tokuhashi Y, Maseda M. Radiographic and clinical outcomes of C1-C2 intra-articular screw fixation in patients with atlantoaxial subluxation. J Orthop Surg Res 2018; 13:273. [PMID: 30373599 PMCID: PMC6206642 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-018-0985-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The Magerl and Goel-Harms techniques have been reported to produce excellent treatment outcomes in cases of atlantoaxial subluxation, but they also carry a risk of vertebral artery injuries. In order to completely prevent such injuries, we developed a surgical procedure, involving bone grafting between the C1 posterior arch and C2 lamina with clamp- or hook-and-rod-based fixation combined with the insertion of an interference screw into the posterior atlantoaxial joint. Methods This was a retrospective single-center study. The subjects were 58 patients in whom atlantoaxial subluxation was treated with the abovementioned procedure after 1995 (33 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA group) and 25 patients without rheumatoid arthritis (non-RA group)). The clinical outcomes and imaging findings of anterior subluxation at ≥ 2 years after surgery were compared between the RA and non-RA groups. Results No vertebral artery injuries occurred during surgery. Seven and two patients died during the follow-up period in the RA and non-RA groups, respectively, but none of these deaths were associated with surgery. At ≥ 2 years after surgery, the visual analogue scale score, Japanese Orthopaedic Association score, and Ranawat classification had significantly improved in both groups (p < 0.001). Radiologically, bone fusion was noted in all patients. Significant changes in the atlas-dens interval (ADI) were seen immediately after surgery in both groups (p < 0.001). In the non-RA group, significant changes in the corrected atlantoaxial height were observed immediately after surgery (p < 0.01), and loss of correction was seen at the final follow-up, but it was not significant (p = 0.1965). No significant changes were noted in any other parameter. Regarding the postoperative alignment of the cervical spine, lordosis tended to decrease, but additional surgery was only performed in one patient, who had developmental stenosis at the mid-lower level and belonged to the RA group. No reoperations due to fused adjacent segmental disease or exacerbated curvature were required. Conclusion In the present study, no vertebral artery injuries occurred during surgery, and no major perioperative complications developed. Favorable clinical outcomes were observed at ≥ 2 postoperative years although the patients’ diseases varied. This procedure produced superior outcomes, especially in terms of spinal correction and the maintenance of the ADI.
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- Hiroshi Uei
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi-kamicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi-kamicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi-kamicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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