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Diederich A, Erwin J, Carlson B, Bunch J, Jackson RS, Burton D. Indications and timing of revision spine surgery in adults after adolescent surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform 2022; 10:1385-1392. [PMID: 35695990 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-022-00525-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. PURPOSE To characterize the indications and timing of revision spine surgery in adulthood after adolescent surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Previous studies have shown that revision usually occurs within 3 months or more than 5 years after the index operation. It is not clear what the indications for and timeline to revision surgery are in these patients during adulthood. METHODS 421 patients with idiopathic scoliosis were seen as adults over a 15-year period. 81 patients who had scoliosis surgery prior to age 18 were identified. This cohort was studied for indications and time from index to revision operation. Their clinical presentation and a description of their revision operation was also documented. RESULTS Of the 81 patients, 18 (22.2%) had a revision surgery as an adult. Indications for revision in order of prevalence were implant malposition, subjacent segment degeneration and stenosis, pseudoarthrosis, delayed deep wound infection, spondylolisthesis, and symptomatic implants. Revisions were indicated generally within 15 years or more than 30 years after the initial operation. CONCLUSIONS The timeline for revision spine surgery in idiopathic scoliosis was bimodal, with revisions occurring within 15 years or over 30 years after the initial operation. Implant malposition and subjacent segment degeneration were the most prevalent indications for adulthood revision. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic-IV.
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- Andrew Diederich
- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA.
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- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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Jacob KC, Patel MR, Prabhu MC, Vanjani NN, Pawlowski H, Munim MA, Singh K. Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Single Surgeon Learning Curve. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:e411-e419. [PMID: 35513278 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.04.122] [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: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To characterize lateral lumbar interbody fusion surgical learning curve and investigate changes in perioperative and postoperative clinical parameters associated with increased operative experience. METHODS In a case series, surgical learning curve was defined using 3-parameter asymptotic regression and piecewise linear regression, yielding learning phase (patients 1-53) and proficient phase (patients 54-179) cohorts. Using a 5-point grading scale, ipsilateral iliopsoas (hip-flexion) and quadriceps (knee-extension) muscle strength and thigh and groin sensory disturbances were compared for differences preoperatively versus postoperatively using χ2 test. Patient-reported outcome measures were collected preoperatively and postoperatively and compared between cohorts with unpaired t test. RESULTS The proficient phase cohort demonstrated significantly reduced operative time, estimated blood loss, postoperative length of stay, and narcotic consumption on postoperative days 0 and 1. The proficient phase cohort displayed decreased disability at 6 weeks and 6 months and demonstrated significant improvement at all time points for disability, pain, and physical function except for 6 weeks and 2 years for physical function, whereas the learning phase cohort demonstrated improvement in disability beginning at 6 months, leg pain at all time points, and back pain through 6 months. Ipsilateral groin and thigh sensory disturbances and iliopsoas and quadriceps weakness improved with increasing operative experience. CONCLUSIONS The proficient phase cohort demonstrated significantly improved perioperative profile, reduced complication rate, and reduced rates of iliopsoas and quadriceps weakness. While the proficient phase cohort demonstrated earlier improvement in disability and physical function scores compared with the learning phase cohort, 2-year outcome measures did not differ. Long-term clinical outcomes suggest that patient safety and quality of life are not compromised during the learning phase, but patients may be particularly susceptible to femoral nerve injury early in a surgeon's practice.
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- Kevin C Jacob
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Silverstein JW, Block J, Smith ML, Bomback DA, Sanderson S, Paul J, Ball H, Ellis JA, Goldstein M, Kramer DL, Arutyunyan G, Marcus J, Mermelstein S, Slosar P, Goldthwaite N, Lee SI, Reynolds J, Riordan M, Pirnia N, Kunwar S, Abbi G, Bizzini B, Gupta S, Porter D, Mermelstein LE. Femoral nerve neuromonitoring for lateral lumbar interbody fusion surgery. Spine J 2022; 22:296-304. [PMID: 34343664 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT The transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) technique is an effective alternative to traditional anterior and posterior approaches to the lumbar spine; however, nerve injuries are the most reported postoperative complication. Commonly used strategies to avoid nerve injury (eg, limiting retraction duration) have not been effective in detecting or preventing femoral nerve injuries. PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of emerging intraoperative femoral nerve monitoring techniques and the importance of employing prompt surgical countermeasures when degraded femoral nerve function is detected. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING We present the results from a retrospective analysis of a multi-center study conducted over the course of 3 years. PATIENT SAMPLE One hundred and seventy-two lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedures were reviewed. OUTCOME MEASURES Intraoperative femoral nerve monitoring data was correlated to immediate postoperative neurologic examinations. METHODS Femoral nerve evoked potentials (FNEP) including saphenous nerve somatosensory evoked potentials (snSSEP) and motor evoked potentials with quadriceps recordings were used to detect evidence of degraded femoral nerve function during the time of surgical retraction. RESULTS In 89% (n=153) of the surgeries, there were no surgeon alerts as the FNEP response amplitudes remained relatively unchanged throughout the surgery (negative group). The positive group included 11% of the cases (n=19) where the surgeon was alerted to a deterioration of the FNEP amplitudes during surgical retraction. Prompt surgical countermeasures to an FNEP alert included loosening, adjusting, or removing surgical retraction, and/or requesting an increase in blood pressure from the anesthesiologist. All the cases where prompt surgical countermeasures were employed resulted in recovery of the degraded FNEP amplitudes and no postoperative femoral nerve injuries. In two cases, the surgeons were given verbal alerts of degraded FNEPs but did not employ prompt surgical countermeasures. In both cases, the degraded FNEP amplitudes did not recover by the time of surgical closure, and both patients exhibited postoperative signs of sensorimotor femoral nerve injury including anterior thigh numbness and weakened knee extension. CONCLUSIONS Multimodal femoral nerve monitoring can provide surgeons with a timely alert to hyperacute femoral nerve conduction failure, enabling prompt surgical countermeasures to be employed that can mitigate or avoid femoral nerve injury. Our data also suggests that the common strategy of limiting retraction duration may not be effective in preventing iatrogenic femoral nerve injuries.
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- Justin W Silverstein
- Neuro Protective Solutions, New York, NY 11788, USA; Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA; Northwell Health Huntington Hospital, Huntington, NY, USA.
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- ION Intraoperative Neurophysiology, Orinda, CA, USA
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- Rothman Orthopedic Institute, New York, NY, USA; Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists, Danbury, CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- Elite Brain and Spine of Connecticut, Danbury CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- OrthoConnecticut, Danbury CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- San Ramone Regional Medical Center, San Ramon, CA, USA
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- Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Orthopedic Associates of Manhasset, Great Neck, NY, USA; St. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY, USA
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- Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists, Danbury, CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- Rothman Orthopedic Institute, New York, NY, USA; Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Elite Brain and Spine of Connecticut, Danbury CT, USA; Nuvance Health, Danbury, CT, USA
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- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY, USA
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- ION Intraoperative Neurophysiology, Orinda, CA, USA
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- Long Island Spine Specialists, Long Island, NY, USA; Northwell Health Huntington Hospital, Huntington, NY, USA
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Ferguson DP, Stevens MT, Stewart SA, Oxner WM, Dunning CE, Glennie RA. Describing the spine surgery learning curve during the first two years of independent practice. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27515. [PMID: 34731139 PMCID: PMC8519195 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Retrospective cohort studyTo characterize the learning curve of a spine surgeon during the first 2 years of independent practice by comparing to an experienced colleague. To stratify learning curves based on procedure to evaluate the effect of experience on surgical complexity.The learning curve for spine surgery is difficult to quantify, but is useful information for hospital administrators/surgical programs/new graduates, so appropriate expectations and accommodations are considered.Data from a retrospective cohort (2014-2016) were analyzed at a quaternary academic institution servicing a geographically-isolated, mostly rural area. Procedures included anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, posterior cervical decompression and stabilization, single and 2-level posterior lumbar interbody fusion, lumbar discectomy, and laminectomy. Data related to patient demographics, after-hours surgery, and revision surgery were collected. Operative time was the primary outcome measure, with secondary measures including cerebrospinal fluid leak and early re-operation. Time periods were stratified into 6 month quarters (quarter [Q] 1-Q4), with STATA software used for statistical analysis.There were 626 patients meeting inclusion criteria. The senior surgeon had similar operative times throughout the study. The new surgeon demonstrated a decrease in operative time from Q1 to Q4 (158 minutes-119 minutes, P < .05); however, the mean operative time was shorter for the senior surgeon at 2 years (91 minutes, P < .05). The senior surgeon performed more revision surgeries (odds ratio [OR] 2.5 [95% confidence interval [CI] 1.7-3.6]; P < .001). Posterior interbody fusion times remained longer for the new surgeon, while laminectomy surgery was similar to the senior surgeon by 2 years. There were no differences in rates of cerebrospinal fluid leak (OR 1.2 [95% CI 0.6-2.5]; P > .05), nor reoperation (OR 1.16 [95% CI 0.7-1.9]; P > .05) between surgeons.A significant learning curve exists starting spine practice and likely extends beyond the first 2 years for elective operations.
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- Devin P. Ferguson
- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Pennicooke B, Guinn J, Chou D. Symptomatic contralateral osteophyte fracture with migration causing lumbar plexopathy during oblique lumbar interbody fusion: illustrative case. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY: CASE LESSONS 2021; 2:CASE21210. [PMID: 35854959 PMCID: PMC9272363 DOI: 10.3171/case21210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND While performing lateral lumbar interbody fusion surgery, one of the surgical goals is to release the contralateral side with a Cobb elevator, allowing distraction of the interbody space. Many times, there are large osteophytes on the contralateral side, and the osteophytes can be split open with the Cobb or blunt instrument. It is extremely rare for the actual osteophyte to break off from the vertebral body into the contralateral psoas muscle and lumbar plexus. OBSERVATIONS The authors report a case of symptomatic lumbar plexopathy caused by an osteophyte fracture after an oblique lumbar interbody fusion requiring a right-sided anterior approach to excise the bony fragment. They illustrate the case with imaging that the radiologist did not comment on, and they also show a video of the surgical excision of the osteophyte through a right-sided anterior lumbar retroperitoneal approach. The authors also show how the patient had spontaneous right-sided electromyography (EMG) firing before excision of the osteophyte and how the EMG firing resolved after excision. LESSONS Although the literature is plentiful with regard to ipsilateral approach–related complications, the authors discuss the literature with regard to contralateral complications after minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion.
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- Brenton Pennicooke
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Hiyama A, Katoh H, Nomura S, Sakai D, Sato M, Watanabe M. Radiographs assessment of changes in the psoas muscle at L4-L5 level after single-level lateral lumbar interbody fusion in patients with postoperative motor weakness. J Clin Neurosci 2021; 90:165-170. [PMID: 34275544 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.05.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The purposes of this study were (1) to investigate postoperative changes in cross-sectional area (CSA) and signal intensity (SI) of the psoas muscle (PS) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and (2) to compare the CSA and SI of the PS between patients with and without motor weakness after single-level lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) at level L4-L5. Sixty patients were divided into two groups-those with postoperative motor weakness and those without-and the two groups were compared. Baseline demographics and clinical characteristics, such as operation time and blood loss, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications, were recorded. The CSA and SI of the PS were obtained from the MRI regions of interest defined by manual tracing. Patients who developed motor weakness after surgery were significantly older (p = 0.040). The operation time (p = 0.868), LLIF operative time (p = 0.476), and estimated bleeding loss (p = 0.168) did not differ significantly between groups. In both groups, the CSA and SI of the left and right PS increased after surgery. The change in the CSA of the left PS was significantly higher in patients with weakness (247.6 ± 155.2 mm2) than without weakness (152.2 ± 133.1 mm2) (p = 0.036). The change in SI of the left PS did not differ between the two groups (p = 0.530). To prevent postoperative motor weakness regardless of the operation time, surgeons should be aware of the potential for surgical invasive of the PS during LLIF in older people.
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- Akihiko Hiyama
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1193, Japan.
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Takahashi Y, Funao H, Yoshida K, Sasao Y, Nishiyama M, Isogai N, Ishii K. Sequential MRI Changes After Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Spondylolisthesis with Mild and Severe Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. World Neurosurg 2021; 152:e289-e296. [PMID: 34062297 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.05.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We assessed the sequential magnetic resonance imaging changes of indirect neural decompression after minimally invasive lumbar lateral interbody fusion (LIF) combined with posterior percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) fixation for degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) according to the severity of preoperative lumbar spinal stenosis. METHODS A total of 43 patients (mean age, 68.7 years; 16 men and 27 women) with DS who had undergone LIF and closed reduction with PPS fixation were enrolled. The intervertebral levels were divided into the moderate stenosis (MS) group (preoperative cross-sectional area [CSA] of the thecal sac >50 mm2) and severe stenosis (SS) group (CSA ≤50 mm2). The CSA, ligamentum flavum thickness, and diameter of the thecal sac at the affected level were measured on cross-sectional magnetic resonance images at baseline, immediately postoperatively, and 2 years postoperatively. RESULTS For the 31 and 29 intervertebral levels in the MS and SS groups, the mean CSA at baseline, immediately postoperatively, and 2 years postoperatively was 76.9 mm2 and 35.8 mm2, 104.3 mm2 and 81.4 mm2, and 130.9 mm2 and 105.7 mm2, respectively. The mean ligamentum flavum thicknesses at 2 years postoperatively became thinner than that immediately after surgery in both groups (P < 0.01). The mean diameter of the thecal sac at 2 years was longer than that immediately after surgery in both groups (MS group, P < 0.05; SS group, P < 0.01) The expansion ratio of the CSA at 2 years postoperatively was significantly greater in the SS group than that in the MS group (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Sequential enlargement of the spinal canal was obtained by the thinning of the ligamentum flavum after LIF and PPS fixation in patients with DS with both mild and severe stenosis. The effect of indirect neural decompression was equivalent even in those with severe lumbar spinal stenosis.
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- Yoshiyuki Takahashi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Center, International University of Health and Welfare - Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Center, International University of Health and Welfare - Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare - Narita Hospital, Narita City, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Center, International University of Health and Welfare - Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Center, International University of Health and Welfare - Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Center, International University of Health and Welfare - Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Center, International University of Health and Welfare - Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Otawara, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Center, International University of Health and Welfare - Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare - Narita Hospital, Narita City, Japan.
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Cheng C, Wang K, Zhang C, Wu H, Jian F. Clinical results and complications associated with oblique lumbar interbody fusion technique. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:16. [PMID: 33553309 PMCID: PMC7859744 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-2159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is a minimally invasive technique performed through the antero-oblique trajectory to address a wide range of lumbar pathologies. However, it can lead to complications. We reviewed the results of OLIF and discussed the effective methods to avoid such complications. Methods Seventy-nine consecutive patients who underwent OLIF between May 2016 and July 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into three groups: stand-alone, posterior, and lateral fixation, according to whether they were followed up with auxiliary internal fixation as well as the fixation methods. Preoperative and last follow-up visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores were used to assess the improvement in the lower back and leg pain as well as neurological conditions. We analyzed intervertebral disc height (DH), segmental lumbar lordotic angle (SLL), lumbar lordotic angle (LL), pelvic tilt (PT), pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis (PI-LL) mismatch, and the cross-section area (CSA) on axial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image in different groups. Complications, including thigh symptoms, cage subsidence, neurological injury, and vascular injury, were also noted. Results Seventy-nine patients were followed up postoperatively for 23.2±11.5 (range, 12-48) months. Forty-eight (61%) patients underwent stand-alone surgery (without fixation), 15 (19%) patients underwent supplemental percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (posterior fixation), and 16 (20%) patients underwent lateral vertebral instrumentation (lateral fixation). In all three groups, the VAS score and the ODI score had significantly decreased at the final follow-up compared to pre-operation. The DH, SLL, LL, CSA, PT, and PI-LL mismatch had also improved by final follow-up. The most common approach-related complication was thigh symptoms. Of the 79 patients, ipsilateral transient psoas paresis occurred in 9 (11.4%), ipsilateral transient quadriceps weakness in 2 (2.5%), and groin/thigh numbness and pain in 17 (21.5%). Cage subsidence occurred in 8 (10.1%) patients, including five cases of grade 0, one of grade I, and two of grade II. Three (3.8%) patients in this study had a vascular injury. Conclusions OLIF is a minimally invasive and effective technique for dealing with degenerative lumbar diseases. However, it should also be noted that this approach carries risks of complications.
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- Cheng Cheng
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, the Third Medical Centre, Chinese PLA (People's Liberation Army) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Taher F, Plimon M, Isaak A, Falkensammer J, Pablik E, Walter C, Kliewer M, Assadian A. Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Arterial Puncture and Closure Device Training in a Pulsatile Model. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2020; 77:1271-1278. [PMID: 32205111 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The current study assesses the feasibility of in vitro practice of percutaneous puncture techniques in a pulsatile flow-model. DESIGN Prospective, controlled, randomized study. SETTING The percutaneous access to endovascular aortic repair is considered safe, but success rates may be dependent on surgeon experience with the technique. PARTICIPANTS Fourteen vascular surgery trainees and consultants were enrolled and randomized to a study or control group with both groups receiving instructions by a tutor on how to perform ultrasound guided percutaneous puncture and closure using a suture-mediated closure device. The study group received additional hands-on training on a pulsatile flowmodel of the groin and the performance of both groups was then graded. Study group participants were timed during and after their training on the model. RESULTS The study group achieved higher overall grading than the control group on a 5-point scale with higher scores indicating a better performance (mean overall scores 4.0 ± 0.7 versus 2.8 ± 1.0, respectively; p = 0.03). Experienced participants (more than 20 punctures performed before the study) achieved higher overall scores than trainees (3.8 ± 0.4 versus 2.5 ± 0.8, respectively; p = 0.01). Five participants in the study group could deploy and close the ProGlide closure device correctly without the help of a tutor while being graded (71% in the study versus 0% in the control group; p = 0.02). Study group participants improved their overall score from 3.2 ± 0.9 to 4.0 ± 0.7 during training (p = 0.02). Time needed to complete the puncture and closure reduced from 456 seconds on average before, to 302 seconds after training (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Study group participants could improve their overall score while working on the simulator. More experienced participants performed better during the simulation, which may indicate the model to be life-like and a potential skills assessment tool. Simulation training may be a valuable adjunct to traditional forms of training when teaching an endovascular technique but is limited by its reliance on simulators and demo devices.
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- Fadi Taher
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Section for Medical Statistics - CeMSIIS, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminenhospital, Vienna, Austria
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Shimizu T, Fujibayashi S, Otsuki B, Murata K, Matsuda S. Indirect decompression with lateral interbody fusion for severe degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: minimum 1-year MRI follow-up. J Neurosurg Spine 2020; 33:27-34. [PMID: 32168488 DOI: 10.3171/2020.1.spine191412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of indirect decompression surgery for severe canal stenosis remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of lateral interbody fusion (LIF) without posterior decompression in degenerative lumbar spinal spondylosis with severe stenosis on preoperative MRI. METHODS This is a retrospective case series from a single academic institution. The authors included 42 patients (45 surgical levels) who were preoperatively diagnosed with severe degenerative lumbar stenosis on MRI based on the previously published Schizas classification. These patients underwent LIF with supplemental pedicle screw fixation without posterior decompression. Surgical levels were limited to L3-4 and/or L4-5. All patients satisfied the minimum 1-year MRI follow-up. The authors compared the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the thecal sac and the clinical outcome scores (Japanese Orthopaedic Association [JOA] score) preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, and at the 1-year follow-up. Fusion status and disc height were evaluated based on CT scans obtained at the 1-year follow-up. RESULTS The CSA improved over time, increasing from 54.5 ± 19.2 mm2 preoperatively to 84.7 ± 31.8 mm2 at 3 weeks postoperatively and to 132.6 ± 37.5 mm2 at the last follow-up (average 28.3 months) (p < 0.001). The JOA score significantly improved over time (preoperatively 16.1 ± 4.1, 3 months postoperatively 24.4 ± 4.0, and 1-year follow-up 25.7 ± 2.9; p < 0.001). The fusion rate at the 1-year follow-up was 88.8%, and disc heights were significantly restored (preoperative, 6.3 mm and postoperative, 9.6 mm; p < 0.001). Patients showing poor CSA expansion (< 200% expansion rate) at the last follow-up had a higher prevalence of pseudarthrosis than patients with significant CSA expansion (> 200% expansion rate) (25.0% vs 3.4%, p < 0.001). No major perioperative complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS LIF with indirect decompression for degenerative lumbar disease with severe canal stenosis provided successful clinical outcomes, including restoration of disc height and indirect expansion of the thecal sac. Severe canal stenosis diagnosed on preoperative MRI itself is not a contraindication for indirect decompression surgery.
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Rentenberger C, Okano I, Salzmann SN, Winter F, Plais N, Burkhard MD, Shue J, Sama AA, Cammisa FP, Girardi FP, Hughes AP. Perioperative Risk Factors for Early Revisions in Stand-Alone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg 2020; 134:e657-e663. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.10.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Shirahata T, Okano I, Salzmann SN, Sax OC, Shue J, Sama AA, Cammisa FP, Toyone T, Inagaki K, Hughes AP, Girardi FP. Association Between Surgical Level and Early Postoperative Thigh Symptoms Among Patients Undergoing Standalone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg 2019; 134:e885-e891. [PMID: 31733379 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) has often been associated with postoperative lumbar plexus symptoms, including pain, paresthesia, and motor deficits in the lower extremities, especially the anterior thigh regions. Previous studies have suggested that LLIF procedures at L4-L5 will be associated with a greater motor deficit rate than other levels. However, it is unclear which level has the greatest risk of pain and paresthesia. The purpose of the present retrospective observational study was to investigate the difference in the incidence of early postoperative thigh symptoms (pain and paresthesia) stratified by procedure level among patients who had undergone standalone LLIF. METHODS We reviewed the data from consecutive patients who had undergone LLIF at a single academic institution. A total of 285 standalone LLIF cases without preoperative motor deficits were identified. The incidence of postoperative thigh pain and paresthesia at the 6-week postoperative follow-up examination was assessed at all levels from T12-L1 to L4-L5. RESULTS A total of 81 patients (28.4%) had anterior thigh pain and 62 (21.8%) had anterior thigh paresthesia. The presence of ≥3 levels fused (odds ratio [OR], 2.96; P = 0.004) and surgery at L2-L3 (OR, 2.59; P = 0.001) were significant risk factors for postoperative anterior thigh paresthesia on univariate analysis but were not associated with anterior thigh pain. Multivariate analyses demonstrated that only surgery L2-L3 was an independent risk factor for anterior thigh paresthesia (OR, 2.09; P = 0.049). CONCLUSIONS Our results have demonstrated that standalone LLIF at the L2-L3 was significantly associated with a greater incidence of postoperative anterior thigh paresthesia but that the incidence of postoperative thigh pain showed no significant association with any operative level.
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- Toshiyuki Shirahata
- Spine Care Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Spine Care Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Spine Care Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Spine Care Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Spine Care Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Spine Care Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Spine Care Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Spine Care Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Spine Care Institute, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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Salzmann SN, Fantini GA, Okano I, Sama AA, Hughes AP, Girardi FP. Mini-Open Access for Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Indications, Technique, and Outcomes. JBJS Essent Surg Tech 2019; 9:ST-D-19-00013. [PMID: 32051785 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.st.19.00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a relatively new procedure. It was established as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open interbody fusion. LLIF allows the surgeon to access the disc space via a retroperitoneal transpsoas muscle approach. Theoretical advantages of the LLIF technique include preservation of the longitudinal ligaments, augmentation of disc height with indirect decompression of neural elements, and insertion of large footprint cages spanning the dense apophyseal ring bilaterally1,2. The original 2-incision LLIF technique described by Ozgur et al., in 2006, had some inherent limitations3. First, it substantially limited direct visualization of the surgical field and may have endangered nerve and vascular structures. Additionally, it often required multiple separated incisions for multilevel pathologies. Finally, for surgeons with experience in traditional open retroperitoneal surgery, utilization of their previously acquired skills may have been difficult with this approach. To overcome these limitations, we adopted the mini-open lateral approach, which allows for visualization, palpation, and electrophysiologic neurologic confirmation during the procedure4. Description As detailed below, the patient is positioned in the lateral decubitus position and a single incision is carried out centered between the target discs. For single-level LLIF, the incision spans approximately 3 cm and can be lengthened in small increments for multilevel procedures. After blunt dissection, the retroperitoneal space is entered. The psoas muscle is split under direct visualization, carefully avoiding the traversing nerves with neurosurveillance5. A self-retaining retractor is used, and after thorough discectomy, the disc space is sized with trial components. The implant is filled with bone graft materials and is introduced using intraoperative fluoroscopy. Alternatives The 2-incision LLIF technique or traditional anterior or posterior lumbar spine interbody fusion techniques might be used instead. Rationale LLIF offers the reported advantages of minimally invasive surgery, such as reduced tissue trauma during the approach, low blood loss, shorter length of stay, decreased recovery time, and less postoperative pain. LLIF allows for the placement of a relatively larger interbody cage spanning the dense apophyseal ring bilaterally. The lateral approach preserves the anterior longitudinal ligament and posterior longitudinal ligament. These structures allow for powerful ligamentotaxis and provide extra stability for the construct. Compared with other approaches, LLIF has a reduced risk of visceral and vascular injuries, incidental dural tears, and perioperative infections. Although associated with approach-related complications such as motor and sensory deficits, LLIF can be a safe and versatile procedure1,2.
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- Stephan N Salzmann
- Spine and Scoliosis Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Spine and Scoliosis Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Spine and Scoliosis Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Spine and Scoliosis Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Spine and Scoliosis Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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- Spine and Scoliosis Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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Salzmann SN, Shirahata T, Okano I, Winter F, Sax OC, Yang J, Shue J, Sama AA, Cammisa FP, Girardi FP, Hughes AP. Does L4-L5 Pose Additional Neurologic Risk in Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion? World Neurosurg 2019; 129:e337-e342. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.05.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Neurologic Injury in Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Staged Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MOLIF) Using Hyperlordotic Tantalum Cages and Posterior Fusion Versus Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy (PSO). Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2019; 44:E939-E949. [PMID: 30896591 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective review of prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the safety of MOLIF versus PSO. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Complex adult spinal deformity (CASD) represents a challenging cohort of patients. The Scoli-RISK-1 study has shown a 22.18% perioperative risk of neurological injury. Restoration of sagittal parameters is associated with good outcome in ASD. Pedicle subtraction osteotomies (PSO) is an important technique for sagittal balance in ASD but is associated with significant morbidity. The multilevel oblique lumbar interbody fusion (MOLIF) is an extensile approach from L1 to S1. METHODS Single surgeon series from 2007 to 2015. Prospectively collected data. Scoli-RISK-1 criteria were refined to only include stiff or fused spines otherwise requiring a PSO. Roentograms were examined preoperatively and 2 year postoperatively. Primary outcome measure was the motor decline in American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) at hospital discharge, 6 weeks, 6 months, and 2 years. Demographics, blood loss, operative time, spinopelvic parameters, and spinal cord monitoring (SCM) events. RESULTS Sixty-eight consecutive patients were included in this study, with 34 patients in each Group. Group 1 (MOLIF) had a mean age 62.9 (45-81) and Group 2 (PSO) had a mean age of 66.76 years (47-79); 64.7% female versus PSO 76.5%; Body Mass Index (BMI) Group 1 (MOLIF) 28.05 and Group 2 (PSO) 27.17. Group 1 (MOLIF) perioperative neurological injury was 2.94% at discharge but resolved by 6 weeks. Group 2 (PSO) had five neurological deficits (14.7%) with no recovery by 2 years. There were four SCM events (SCM). In Group 1 (MOLIF), there was one event (2.94%) versus three events (8.88%) in Group 2 (PSO). CONCLUSION Staged MOLIF avoids passing neurological structures or retraction of psoas and lumbar plexus. It is safer than PSO in CASD with stiff or fused spines with a lower perioperative neurological injury profile. MOLIF have less SCM events, blood loss, and number of levels fused. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Ebata S, Ohba T, Haro H. New Intramuscular Electromyographic Monitoring with a Probe in Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery. Spine Surg Relat Res 2019; 3:106-111. [PMID: 31435562 PMCID: PMC6690128 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2018-0079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) surgical approach is minimally invasive and safely accesses the target region. Therefore, it is widely used in cases of lumbar spinal stenosis and spinal deformity. Intraoperative neuromonitoring is necessary to avoid nerve injury, whereas postoperative anterior thigh symptoms are not necessarily prevented. TECHNICAL NOTE In our institute, 85 LLIF operations have been performed. The first 30 cases were excluded from the present study to avoid surgical learning curve effects; conventional monitoring was used in 30 cases, whereas a new method with a probe to monitor intramuscular potential was used in 25 other cases. Anterior thigh symptoms and motor deficits were assessed postoperatively. The location of the electromyographic threshold decrease was at the posterior part of the disc at L2-3, but at the anterior part at L4-5. Compared with conventional monitoring, the new intramuscular monitoring significantly decreased the prevalence of motor deficits of the iliopsoas at 1 day and 30 days; anterior thigh pain at 1 day, 30, and 90 days; and anterior thigh numbness at 30 and 90 days postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Compared with conventional monitoring, the new intramuscular monitoring with a less invasive probe may reduce anterior thigh symptoms.
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- Shigeto Ebata
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Yamanashi, Yamanashi, Japan
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Sellin JN, Brusko GD, Levi AD. Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Revisited: Complication Avoidance and Outcomes with the Mini-Open Approach. World Neurosurg 2018; 121:e647-e653. [PMID: 30292030 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.09.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Revised: 09/21/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To discuss lessons learned from an initial lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) experience with a focus on evolving surgical technique, complication avoidance, and new motor and sensory outcomes after implementation of a modified surgical approach. METHODS A retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected series of all patients undergoing LLIF by the senior author (A.D.L.) from January 2010 to January 2018 after implementation of a modified surgical mini-open technique, compared with previously reported institutional results with the originally recommended percutaneous technique. LLIF-specific complications examined included groin/thigh sensory dysfunction, flank bulge/pseudohernia, psoas-pattern weakness, and femoral nerve injury. RESULTS The incidence (19%, n = 98 patients) of groin/thigh sensory dysfunction in our cohort was significantly lower than that of the historical control (60%, n = 59) (P < 0.0001). The incidence of abdominal flank bulge/pseudohernia (2.0%, n = 98 patients) in our cohort was improved but not significantly lower than that of the historical control (4.2%, n = 118) (P = 0.36). The incidence of psoas-pattern weakness (3.1%, n = 98) in our cohort was significantly lower than that of the historical control (23.7%, n = 59) (P = 0.0001). The incidence of femoral nerve injury (0%, n = 98 patients) in our cohort was improved but was not significantly lower than that of the historical control (1.7%, n = 118) (P = 0.20). CONCLUSIONS The adoption of an exclusive mini-open muscle-splitting approach with first-look inspection of the lumbosacral plexus nerve elements may improve motor and sensory outcomes in general and the incidence of postoperative groin/thigh sensory dysfunction and psoas-pattern weakness in particular.
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- Jonathan N Sellin
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
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Taher F, Falkensammer J, Nguyen J, Uhlmann M, Skrinjar E, Assadian A. Assessing the institutional learning curve for pararenal aortic repair using the fenestrated Anaconda endograft. Vascular 2018; 27:46-50. [DOI: 10.1177/1708538118799132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective Custom-made fenestrated aortic endografts allow exclusion of pararenal aortic aneurysms while maintaining blood flow to aortic branches. Meticulous device planning and precise deployment of the main body are essential to allow successful cannulation of the fenestrations. This study investigates whether a learning curve can be observed with more reliable cannulation and connection of fenestrations over time at a single department of vascular and endovascular surgery with multiple surgeons trained to use the device. Methods A retrospective analysis of data from all patients undergoing primary fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair during the study period was performed. Outcome measures included case volume and average number of fenestrations over time, average fluoroscopy dose area product per calendar year and primary unconnected fenestration and 30-day mortality rates. Results Between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2016, 89 patients with no history of endovascular aneurysm repair underwent fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair at our institution. The number of fenestrations per case increased over time, averaging 2.6 in 2013 and 3.3 in 2016. Primary unconnected fenestration and 30-day mortality rates were 5.6%. Primary-assisted technical success was 93.3%, secondary-assisted technical success was 94.4%. Fluoroscopy dose area product declined over the study period. Thirty-day mortality and primary unconnected fenestration rates did not significantly change over the study period. Conclusion Albeit the reduction in lethal complications and primary technical success rates were not statistically significant, a lower percentage of unconnected fenestrations and 30-day mortality per calendar year were observed over time. At the same time, an increasing complexity of performed cases, as reflected by an increasing number of fenestrations per case, was observed. Complications associated with this complex endovascular procedure are potentially lethal and remain an unfortunate reality and may not be entirely dependent on overcoming a learning curve. A higher volume of cases performed over the study period and a reduction in fluoroscopy use can be considered a representation of the institutional development and learning curve for the Anaconda fenestrated endograft at a department with prior complex endovascular aortic repair experience, but due to limitations of the current retrospective observation, deserve further consideration in future trials, ideally designed in a prospective fashion.
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- Fadi Taher
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminen Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminen Hospital, Vienna, Austria
- Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biostatistics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminen Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminen Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilhelminen Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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STUDY DESIGN Level III. PURPOSE To retrospectively review the eligibility of surgical patients meeting predetermined outpatient surgery criteria in a single-surgeon private practice. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA There is a burgeoning awareness among patients, surgeons, and insurers of the cost benefits and safety of outpatient spine surgeries. At the end of 2014, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have released its final 2015 payment rules and codes for spinal decompression and fusion. This move confirms the safety of procedures being performed in the ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). METHODS We conducted a database review between 2008 and 2014 and identified 1625 orthopedic procedures. All nonsurgical spine procedures were excluded from the study. Eligibility for outpatient spine surgery was based on criteria generated from a combination of published standard of care for major operations and the chief surgeon's experience. A matched cohort based on type of surgery in each facility of all spine surgery patients was created, group 1 (hospital patients) and group 2 (ASC patients). RESULTS A total of 708 patients underwent spinal surgery during this time period with a 53% female population. A total of 557 of 708 (79%) patients were eligible for outpatient spine surgery. There were 210 surgical procedures in group 1 (inpatient) comprised of 72 decompression and 138 fusion procedures. In group 2 (outpatient), there were 347 procedures made up of 150 patients undergoing decompression and 197 undergoing fusion or disc replacement. To confirm that hospital procedures are eligible to be performed in the ASC, the χ test was performed. We found that ASC-eligible hospital patients can indeed be done in an ASC (P=0.037). CONCLUSIONS Outpatient spine surgery is feasible in 79% of patients in this single-surgeon private practice. On the basis of these results, a majority of spine procedures can be performed in an outpatient setting following our eligibility criteria.
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Januszewski J, Beckman JM, Bach K, Vivas AC, Uribe JS. Indirect decompression and reduction of lumbar spondylolisthesis does not result in higher rates of immediate and long term complications. J Clin Neurosci 2017; 45:218-222. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2017] [Revised: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a relatively new, minimally invasive technique for interbody fusion. The goal of this review is to provide a general overview of LLIF with a special focus on outcomes and complications. RECENT FINDINGS Since the first description of the technique in 2006, the indications for LLIF have expanded and the rate of LLIF procedures performed in the USA has increased. LLIF has several theoretical advantages compared to other approaches including the preservation of the anterior and posterior annular/ligamentous structures, insertion of wide cages resting on the dense apophyseal ring bilaterally, and augmentation of disc height with indirect decompression of neural elements. Favorable long-term outcomes and a reduced risk of visceral/vascular injuries, incidental dural tears, and perioperative infections have been reported. However, approach-related complications such as motor and sensory deficits remain a concern. In well-indicated patients, LLIF can be a safe procedure used for a variety of indications.
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- Stephan N Salzmann
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
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Complications Associated With Lateral Interbody Fusion: Nationwide Survey of 2998 Cases During the First 2 Years of Its Use in Japan. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:1478-1484. [PMID: 28252557 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective nationwide questionnaire-based survey of complications. OBJECTIVE To elucidate the incidence of complications and risk factors associated with lateral interbody fusion (LIF). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA After its introduction to Japan in February 2013, the numbers of LIF cases have increased substantially because of the advantages of this minimally invasive procedure. However, LIF has the potential risk of several complications unique to the procedure. Although there are many reports of complications, no nationwide survey has been conducted. METHODS Questionnaires were sent to all Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR) members. Questionnaires requested information about surgical procedures (XLIF or OLIF), patient characteristics, preoperative diagnosis, complications, salvage procedures, final outcomes, and the surgeon's experience of LIF. The data from replies received between March 2013 and April 2015 were recorded on a web site and the details of complications were analyzed by a JSSR research team. RESULTS Seventy-one institutions (12.3%) answered "yes" to LIF experience and 2998 cases (1995 XLIF and 1003 OLIF) were enrolled in this study. The response rate was 86.1%. A total of 540 complications were reported, of which 474 (84.8%) could be further analyzed. The overall complication rate was 18.0%. The most frequent complications were sensory nerve injury (5.1%) and psoas weakness (4.3%) and the majority resolved spontaneously. The rates of major vascular injury, bowel injury, and surgical site infection were 0.03%, 0.03%, and 0.7%, respectively. The overall reoperation rate was 2.2%. Higher rates of sensory nerve injury and psoas weakness were reported for XLIF and higher rates of peritoneal laceration and ureteral injury were reported for OLIF. CONCLUSION A nationwide survey of complications associated with LIF was conducted. Although the majority of complications were minor, a relatively high rate of complications was reported. Approach-related specific features of the two procedures were identified. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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Hijji FY, Narain AS, Bohl DD, Ahn J, Long WW, DiBattista JV, Kudaravalli KT, Singh K. Lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review of complication rates. Spine J 2017; 17:1412-1419. [PMID: 28456671 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2017.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2016] [Revised: 02/24/2017] [Accepted: 04/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is a frequently used technique for the treatment of lumbar pathology. Despite its overall success, LLIF has been associated with a unique set of complications. However, there has been inconsistent evidence regarding the complication rate of this approach. PURPOSE To perform a systematic review analyzing the rates of medical and surgical complications associated with LLIF. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. PATIENT SAMPLE 6,819 patients who underwent LLIF reported in clinical studies through June 2016. OUTCOME MEASURES Frequency of complications within cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, urologic, gastrointestinal, transient neurologic, persistent neurologic, and spine (MSK) categories. METHODS This systematic review was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Relevant studies that identified rates of any complication following LLIF procedures were obtained from PubMed, MEDLINE, and EMBASE databases. Articles were excluded if they did not report complications, presented mixed complication data from other procedures, or were characterized as single case reports, reviews, or case series containing less than 10 patients. The primary outcome was frequency of complications within cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, urologic, gastrointestinal, transient neurologic, persistent neurologic, and MSK categories. All rates of complications were based on the sample sizes of studies that mentioned the respective complications. The authors report no conflicts of interest directly or indirectly related to this work, and have not received any funds in support of this work. RESULTS A total of 2,232 articles were identified. Following screening of title, abstract, and full-text availability, 63 articles were included in the review. A total of 6,819 patients had 11,325 levels fused. The rate of complications for the categories included were as follows: wound (1.38%; 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.00%-1.85%), cardiac (1.86%; CI=1.33%-2.52%), vascular (0.81%; CI=0.44%-1.36%), pulmonary (1.47; CI=0.95%-2.16%), gastrointestinal (1.38%; CI=1.00%-1.87%), urologic (0.93%; CI=0.55%-1.47%), transient neurologic (36.07%; CI=34.74%-37.41%), persistent neurologic (3.98%; CI=3.42%-4.60%), and MSK or spine (9.22%; CI=8.28%-10.23%). CONCLUSIONS The current study is the first to comprehensively analyze the complication profile for LLIFs. The most significant reported complications were transient neurologic in nature. However, persistent neurologic complications occurred at a much lower rate, bringing into question the significance of transient symptoms beyond the immediate postoperative period. Through this analysis of complication profiles, surgeons can better understand the risks to and expectations for patients following LLIF procedures.
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- Fady Y Hijji
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St, Suite #300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St, Suite #300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St, Suite #300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St, Suite #300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St, Suite #300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St, Suite #300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St, Suite #300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St, Suite #300, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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Du JY, Kiely PD, Bogner E, Al Maaieh M, Aichmair A, Salzmann SN, Huang RC. Early clinical and radiological results of unilateral posterior pedicle instrumentation through a Wiltse approach with lateral lumbar interbody fusion. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2017; 3:338-348. [PMID: 29057341 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2017.06.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND To assess the clinical outcomes of 44 patients who underwent single-level lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) with unilateral pedicle screw instrumentation through a paramedian Wiltse approach. METHODS Demographic, comorbidity, clinical assessment, peri-operative, and complication data were assessed. Visual analog scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI), and short form-12 (SF-12) were used to assess clinical outcomes. Post-operative plain radiographs were assessed for subsidence, cage migration, and fusion. RESULTS Average age of patients at surgery was 60.8±10.6 years (range, 32-79 years), with 15 males and 29 females. Recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) was used in 32 cases (73%) and 13 posterolateral fusions (30%). Average duration of surgery was 195.2±36.9 minutes (range: 111-295 minutes), with an estimated blood loss of 159.3±90.8 cc (range, 50-500 cc). There were no intra-operative complications. Average length of hospital stay was 4.2±2.5 days (range, 2-13 days). Four patients (9%) experienced neurological deficit, 2 of which resolved by 3-month follow-up and 2 of which improved but did not resolve by final follow-up at 11 and 16 months. There was significant improvement in VAS (P<0.001), ODI (P<0.001), and SF-12 physical component (P<0.001), but not for SF-12 mental component (P=0.053). Patients with minimum 6 months radiographic follow-up demonstrated successful fusion in 90% of cases (35/39), with 2 cases of grade 1 (5%) subsidence of the adjacent cranial vertebra, and no cases higher than grade 0 subsidence of the adjacent caudal vertebra. CONCLUSIONS Unilateral pedicle screw instrumentation following LLIF was associated with significant improvement in clinical outcomes and favorable radiographic outcomes.
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- Jerry Y Du
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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Du JY, Kiely PD, Al Maaieh M, Aichmair A, Huang RC. Lateral lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of adjacent segment disease: a preliminary report. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2017; 3:330-337. [PMID: 29057340 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2017.06.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND To assess the clinical outcomes of 20 patients who underwent single level unilateral pedicle screw fixation following lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) for treatment of lumbar adjacent segment disease (ASD). METHODS Demographic, comorbidity, clinical assessment, peri-operative, and complication data were assessed. Visual analog scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI), and short form-12 (SF-12) were used to assess clinical outcomes. Post-operative radiographs were assessed for subsidence, cage migration, and fusion. RESULTS Average age of patients was 63.2±13.7 years (range, 41-86 years), with 8 males and 12 females. Recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) was utilized in 18 LLIF cages (90%) and 12 posterolateral fusions (60%). Mean operation time was 214.1±47.2 minutes (range, 146-342 minutes), mean estimated blood loss of 187.5±90.1 cc (range, 50-400 cc). No patients received a blood transfusion. There were no intra-operative complications. Mean hospital length of stay was 4.4±1.7 days (range, 2-9 days). At final follow-up (mean: 13.0±12.7 months after surgery), there was significant improvement in post-op VAS (P=0.006) score compared to pre-op, but not ODI (P=0.181), SF-12 PC (P=0.480), and SF-12 MC (P=0.937). Patients with >6 months of post-operative imaging (14/20, 70%) demonstrated successful fusion in 13 out of 14 cases (93%). There was grade 0 subsidence of adjacent cranial vertebra in all cases (100%). There was grade 0 subsidence of the adjacent caudal vertebra in 13 cases (93%) and grade 1 subsidence in 1 case (7%). There was evidence of cage migration in 3 cases (21%). There were 4 patients (20%) who experienced transient neurological deficits that eventually resolved. Two patients required surgery for further ASD. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, this pilot study suggests that patients who undergo LLIF with unilateral pedicle screw fixation for treatment of ASD may have significantly reduced pain and favorable radiographic results. Further investigation in techniques for treatment of ASD is warranted.
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- Jerry Y Du
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine and Scoliosis Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA
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Single-Level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion for the Treatment of Adjacent Segment Disease: A Retrospective Two-Center Study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:E515-E522. [PMID: 28128791 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective case series. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the postoperative outcome after single-level lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) for adjacent segment disease (ASD). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Although there is a plethora of literature on ASD following traditional arthrodesis techniques, literature on ASD following LLIF is limited. Vice versa, the surgical outcome after LLIF for the treatment of ASD remains to be elucidated. METHODS Patients who underwent single-level LLIF for ASD at two institutions (March 2006-April 2012) were included, and the medical records, operative reports, radiographic imaging studies, and office records reviewed. RESULTS Out of 523 LLIF patients, 52 met the inclusion criteria, and were postoperatively followed for 16.1 ± 9.8 months (range: 5-44). When comparing the pre-operative data with both the first and most recent follow-up postoperatively, LLIF resulted in a reduction in back pain (P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively) and leg pain (P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively), increase in segmental lordosis (P = 0.003, and P = 0.014, respectively), decrease in segmental coronal angulation (P < 0.001, and P = 0.003, respectively), and increase in intervertebral height (P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively) at the surgical level. The reoperation rate related to the LLIF procedure was 21.2% (11/52), which was performed after an average of 14.6 ± 10.1 months (range: 3.3-31.0). Eight out of 11 patients (72.7%) in the reoperation subgroup underwent standalone LLIF, whereas only 23 out of 41 patients (56.1%) without a reoperation underwent standalone LLIF (P = 0.491). There was a trend toward a higher fusion rate in patients who underwent circumferential fusion than the standalone subgroup (87.5% vs. 53.8%; P = 0.173). CONCLUSION LLIF may be an effective surgical treatment option for ASD with regard to both the clinical and radiographic outcome in a large proportion of cases. Although standalone LLIF is associated with a narrower spectrum of adverse effects than circumferential fusion, posterior instrumentation may be necessary to increase segmental stability. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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Perioperative Complications in 155 Patients Who Underwent Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion Surgery: Perspectives and Indications From a Retrospective, Multicenter Survey. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2017; 42:55-62. [PMID: 27116114 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective multicenter survey. OBJECTIVE To investigate the perioperative complications of oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA OLIF has been widely performed to achieve minimally invasive, rigid lumbar lateral interbody fusion. The associated perioperative complications are not yet well described. METHODS The participants were patients who underwent OLIF surgery under the diagnosis of degenerative lumbar diseases between April 2013 and May 2015 at 11 affiliated medical institutions. The collected data were classified into intraoperative and early-stage postoperative (≤1 mo) complications. The intraoperative complications were then subcategorized into organ damage (neural, vertebral, vascular, and others) and other complications, mainly related to instrumental failure. The collected data were also divided and analyzed based on whether the surgeon was certified to perform the surgery and the incidence of complications in the early (April 2013-March 2014) and late stages (April 2014-May 2015) of OLIF introduction. RESULTS In the 155 included patients, 75 complications were reported (incidence rate, 48.3%). The most common complication was endplate fracture/subsidence (18.7%), followed by transient psoas weakness and thigh numbness (13.5%) and segmental artery injury (2.6%). Almost all these complications were transient, except for three patients who had permanent damage: one had ureteral injury and two had neurological injury. Postoperative complications included surgical site infection (1.9%) and reoperation (1.9%). Whether the primary operator was experienced did not affect the incidence of complications. Regarding the introductory stage, the incidence of complications was 50% in the early stage and 38% in the late stage. CONCLUSION The overall incidence of perioperative complications of OLIF surgery reached 48.3%, of which only 1.9% resulted in permanent damage. Our analysis based on surgeon experience indicated that the OLIF procedure could be performed without increasing incidence of complications, under the guidance of experienced supervisors. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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Joseph JR, Smith BW, La Marca F, Park P. Comparison of complication rates of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review of the literature. Neurosurg Focus 2016; 39:E4. [PMID: 26424344 DOI: 10.3171/2015.7.focus15278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECT Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) are 2 currently popular techniques for lumbar arthrodesis. The authors compare the total risk of each procedure, along with other important complication outcomes. METHODS This systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Relevant studies (up to May 2015) that reported complications of either MI-TLIF or LLIF were identified from a search in the PubMed database. The primary outcome was overall risk of complication per patient. Secondary outcomes included risks of sensory deficits, temporary neurological deficit, permanent neurological deficit, intraoperative complications, medical complications, wound complications, hardware failure, subsidence, and reoperation. RESULTS Fifty-four studies were included for analysis of MI-TLIF, and 42 studies were included for analysis of LLIF. Overall, there were 9714 patients (5454 in the MI-TLIF group and 4260 in the LLIF group) with 13,230 levels fused (6040 in the MI-TLIF group and 7190 in the LLIF group). A total of 1045 complications in the MI-TLIF group and 1339 complications in the LLIF group were reported. The total complication rate per patient was 19.2% in the MI-TLIF group and 31.4% in the LLIF group (p < 0.0001). The rate of sensory deficits and temporary neurological deficits, and permanent neurological deficits was 20.16%, 2.22%, and 1.01% for MI-TLIF versus 27.08%, 9.40%, and 2.46% for LLIF, respectively (p < 0.0001, p < 0.0001, p = 0.002, respectively). Rates of intraoperative and wound complications were 3.57% and 1.63% for MI-TLIF compared with 1.93% and 0.80% for LLIF, respectively (p = 0.0003 and p = 0.034, respectively). No significant differences were noted for medical complications or reoperation. CONCLUSIONS While there was a higher overall complication rate with LLIF, MI-TLIF and LLIF both have acceptable complication profiles. LLIF had higher rates of sensory as well as temporary and permanent neurological symptoms, although rates of intraoperative and wound complications were less than MI-TLIF. Larger, prospective comparative studies are needed to confirm these findings as the current literature is of relative poor quality.
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- Jacob R Joseph
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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The incidence and risk factors for post-operative ileus after spinal fusion surgery: a multivariate analysis. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2016; 40:1067-74. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-016-3148-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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MIS lateral spine surgery: a systematic literature review of complications, outcomes, and economics. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2015; 24 Suppl 3:287-313. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-3886-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ng CLL, Pang BC, Medina PJA, Tan KA, Dahshaini S, Liu LZ. The learning curve of lateral access lumbar interbody fusion in an Asian population: a prospective study. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2015; 24 Suppl 3:361-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-3876-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2014] [Revised: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Effect of indirect neural decompression through oblique lateral interbody fusion for degenerative lumbar disease. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2015; 40:E175-82. [PMID: 25394317 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000000703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective consecutive clinical study to assess the decompressive benefit and outcome of oblique lateral interbody fusion for lumbar degenerative diseases. OBJECTIVE To evaluate radiologically the effect of interbody distraction upon neural patency via an anterolateral retroperitoneal approach for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Traditional treatment for symptomatic lumbar stenosis uses direct posterior decompression with or without fusion. Symptoms of radiculopathy and neurological claudication may also be alleviated indirectly through restoration of intervertebral and foraminal heights and correction of spinal alignment. METHODS Twenty-eight consecutive patients presenting with degenerative conditions that included concomitant lumbar stenosis underwent oblique lateral interbody fusion combined with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation at 52 lumbar levels without neuromonitoring. Magnetic resonance images were obtained successfully for 48 of 52 levels. The cross-sectional area of the thecal sac (CSA) was measured preoperatively and postoperatively on T2-weighted axial magnetic resonance images. Differences in CSA were compared, and the relationship between the ratio of CSA extension and that of the preoperative CSA was assessed. The change in disc height and segmental disc angle were measured. The relationships between CSA, disc height, segmental disc angle, and clinical results were assessed by correlational analysis. RESULTS Twenty-eight oblique lateral interbody fusions were performed successfully without neural complications. There was clinical improvement in all cases. The mean CSA increased from 99.6 mm preoperatively to 134.3 mm postoperatively (P<0.001). The median CSA extension ratio was 30.2% and this correlated inversely with preoperative CSA. Disc height, segmental disc angle, and clinical results improved significantly. Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that the preoperative CSA was the only independent factor that correlated inversely with the CSA extension ratio (corrected R=0.361; P<0.001). CONCLUSION Spinal stenosis was resolved successfully by indirect decompression through a miniopen anterolateral retroperitoneal approach without the need for neuromonitoring. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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[Extreme lateral interbody fusion. Indication, surgical technique, outcomes and specific complications]. DER ORTHOPADE 2015; 44:138-45. [PMID: 25586505 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-014-3070-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) is an interbody fusion technique, in which access to the lateral part of the disc is achieved via a strong lateral transpsoatic approach. In general, the technique can be applied between T5 and L5. For lumbar segments, neuromonitoring is mandatory to protect the iliolumbar plexus during the psoas passage. OBJECTIVES In this article, the results regarding use of the XLIF technique are summarized and compared with other anterior and anterolateral approaches. In addition, current publications regarding indication, technique, complications and clinical/radiological outcome measures are discussed. METHODS The results of a literature review are presented and discussed. RESULTS Regarding the indication and the surgical options for segmental restoration, the XLIF technique is comparable to anterior or anterolateral and open lateral interbody fusion. The minimally invasive XLIF access promises potentially lower morbidity than open procedures and the risk of injury of the iliac vessels is lower than in anterior and anterolateral approaches. CONCLUSION Increasing numbers of spine surgeons are using the XLIF method. Current results indicate that XLIF is a safe and reproducible technique for deformities, adjacent level disease, and instability.
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Palejwala SK, Sheen WA, Walter CM, Dunn JH, Baaj AA. Minimally invasive lateral transpsoas interbody fusion using a stand-alone construct for the treatment of adjacent segment disease of the lumbar spine: review of the literature and report of three cases. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2014; 124:90-6. [PMID: 25019458 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2014.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2014] [Revised: 06/08/2014] [Accepted: 06/22/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We describe 3 patients who presented with radiographic signs and clinical symptoms of adjacent segment disease several years after undergoing L4-S1 posterior pedicle screw fusion. All patients underwent successful lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) at 1-2 levels above their previous constructs, using stand-alone cages, with complete resolution of radiculopathy and a significant improvement in low-back pain. In addition to a thorough analysis of these cases, we review the pertinent literature regarding treatment options for adjacent segment disease and the applications of the lateral lumbar interbody technique.
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- Sheri K Palejwala
- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 North Campbell Avenue, P.O. Box 2405070, Tucson 85724, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 North Campbell Avenue, P.O. Box 2405070, Tucson 85724, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 North Campbell Avenue, P.O. Box 2405070, Tucson 85724, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 North Campbell Avenue, P.O. Box 2405070, Tucson 85724, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona Medical Center, 1501 North Campbell Avenue, P.O. Box 2405070, Tucson 85724, USA.
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