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Raganato R, Gómez-Rice A, Moreno-Manzanaro L, Escámez F, Talavera G, Aguilar A, Sánchez-Márquez JM, Fernández-Baíllo N, Perez-Grueso FJS, Kleinstück F, Alanay A, Obeid I, Pellisé F, Pizones J. What factors are associated with a better restoration of pelvic version after adult spinal deformity surgery? Spine Deform 2024:10.1007/s43390-024-00863-6. [PMID: 38589595 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-024-00863-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Poor restoration of pelvic version after adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery is associated with an increased risk of mechanical complications and worse quality of life. We studied the factors linked to the improvement of postoperative pelvic version. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of a prospective multicenter ASD database. Selection criteria were: operated patients having preoperative severe pelvic retroversion as per GAP score (Relative Pelvic Version-RPV < - 15°); panlumbar fusions to the pelvis; 2-year follow-up. Group A comprised patients with any postoperative improvement of RPV score, and group B had no improvement. Groups were compared regarding baseline characteristics, surgical factors, and postoperative sagittal parameters. Parametric and non-parametric analyses were employed. RESULTS 177 patients were studied, median age 67 years (61; 72.5), 83.6% female. Groups were homogeneous in baseline demographics, comorbidities, and preoperative sagittal parameters (p > 0.05). The difference in RPV improvement was 11.56º. Group A (137 patients) underwent a higher percentage of ALIF procedures (OR = 6.66; p = 0.049), and posterior osteotomies (OR = 4.96; p < 0.001) especially tricolumnar (OR = 2.31; p = 0.041). It also showed a lower percentage of TLIF procedures (OR = 0.45; p = 0.028), and posterior decompression (OR = 0.44; p = 0.024). Group A displayed better postoperative L4-S1 angle and relative lumbar lordosis (RLL), leading to improved sacral slope (and RPV), and global alignment (RSA). Group A patients had longer instrumentations (11.45 vs 10; p = 0.047) and hospitalization time (13 vs 11; p = 0.045). All postoperative sagittal parameters remained significantly better in group A through follow-up. However, differences between the groups narrowed over time. CONCLUSIONS ALIF procedures and posterior column osteotomies improved pelvic version postoperatively, and associated better L4-S1 and lumbar lordosis restoration, indirectly improving all other sagittal parameters. However, these improvements seemed to fade during the 2-year follow-up.
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- Riccardo Raganato
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedics, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Pellegrin University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
- Spine Research Unit, Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research, Barcelona, Spain.
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Raganato R, Pizones J, Yilgor C, Moreno-Manzanaro L, Vila-Casademunt A, Sánchez-Márquez JM, Fernández-Baíllo N, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso FJ, Kleinstück F, Alanay A, Obeid I, Pellisé F. Sagittal realignment: surgical restoration of the global alignment and proportion score parameters: a subgroup analysis. What are the consequences of failing to realign? Eur Spine J 2023:10.1007/s00586-023-07649-w. [PMID: 37000217 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07649-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The Global Alignment and Proportion (GAP) score incorporates three domains directly modified with surgery (relative pelvic version-RPV, relative lumbar lordosis-RLL, lumbar distribution index-LDI) and one indirectly restored (relative spinopelvic alignment-RSA). We analyzed our surgical realignment performance and the consequences of domain-specific realignment failure on mechanical complications and PROMs. MATERIALS AND METHODS From an adult spinal deformity prospective multicenter database, we selected patients: fused to pelvis, upper instrumented vertebra at or above L1, and 2 years of follow-up. Descriptive, univariate and multivariate analyses were employed. RESULTS The sample included 333 patients. RLL-6w showed the highest success rate (58.3% aligned), but 16.5% of patients were classified in the "Severe hypolordosis" and "Hyperlordosis" subgroups. RPV-6w was the most challenging to realign, with 51.6% moderate or severe retroversion. Regarding RSA-6w, 21.9% had severe positive malalignment. Correct alignment of RPV-6w (p = 0.025) and RSA-6w (p = 0.002) proved to be protective factors against the development of mechanical complications. Severe pelvic retroversion (p = 0.026) and severe positive malalignment (p = 0.007) were risk factors for mechanical complications. RSA-6w "Severe positive malalignment" was associated with less improvement in PROMs: ∆ODI (8.83 vs 17.2; p = 0.011), ∆SRS-22 total (0.54 vs 0.87; p = 0.007), and ∆SF-36PCS (3.47 vs 7.76; p = 0.04); MCID for ODI (37.0 vs 55.5%; p = 0.023), and SRS-22 (40.8 vs 60.1%; p = 0.015); and PASS for ODI (17.6 vs 31.7%; p = 0.047). CONCLUSIONS RPV was the most underperformed modifiable parameter. Severe pelvic retroversion and severe positive malalignment influenced the occurrence of mechanical complications. Severe positive malalignment affected PROMs improvement.
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- Riccardo Raganato
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital La Paz, Paseo de La Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital La Paz, Paseo de La Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital La Paz, Paseo de La Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital La Paz, Paseo de La Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital La Paz, Paseo de La Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedics, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Pellegrin University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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Fernández-Maza B, Sánchez-Márquez JM, Talavera-Buedo G, Sánchez J, Fernández-Baíllo N. Total en bloc spondylectomy in the treatment of postoperative chronic osteomyelitis: a case report. J Spine Surg 2022; 8:288-295. [PMID: 35875627 PMCID: PMC9263736 DOI: 10.21037/jss-22-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infection of the spine after surgical procedures is one of the most dreaded complications of spinal fusion surgery. Treatment goals are to eradicate the necrotic and infected tissue and to obtain a correct spinal profile. Traditionally many authors have recommended the posterolateral or double approach, anterior and posterior. Total en bloc spondylectomy is a surgical procedure traditionally used to treat primary and metastatic tumors. The use of this surgical procedure in treatment of chronic vertebral osteomyelitis is not clearly defined in literature. CASE DESCRIPTION This case involved a 66-year-old female patient with a history of T9-S1 instrumentation after several surgeries, who developed chronic osteomyelitis of T8-T9 with extensive destruction of the vertebral body and severe thoracic kyphosis. After targeted antibiotic therapy, total en bloc spondylectomy of T8-T9 was performed according to the Tomita technique. Necrotic and infected tissues were removed proceeding as if it were chronic osteomyelitis of long bones and performing en bloc resection with clear margins, that is, applying the criteria of oncological surgery to this chronic infection. After resection, the sagittal plane is reconstructed in the affected segment, restoring the normal distance between the two healthy vertebrae and the mechanical stability of the spine. CONCLUSIONS Total en bloc spondylectomy in the treatment of extensive infectious lesions with a mechanical component allows performing en bloc resection of infected and necrotic tissue along with biological and mechanical reconstruction. In our case, the complete resection of the infected bone and soft tissues achieved good outcome without complications. We propose total en bloc spondylectomy as a reasonable treatment option in complicated spondylodiscitis progressing to extensive chronic osteomyelitis and compromising spinal stability due to a significant loss of bone material.
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- Section of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, HM Sanchinarro University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Section of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, HM Sanchinarro University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Section of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asepeyo Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Section of Spine and Spinal Cord Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, HM Sanchinarro University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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Mills S, Pizones J, Merino Rueda LR, Talavera G, Sánchez-Márquez JM, Fernández-Baíllo N. Cardiac Cement Embolism After Thoracic Kyphoplasty: Successful Conservative Treatment With 4-Year Follow-Up. Int J Spine Surg 2022; 16:27-32. [PMID: 35177524 DOI: 10.14444/8173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The present case report describes a complication after a percutaneous spine surgery technique that is highly uncommon in clinical practice: a bone cement cardiac embolism. This rare complication emphasizes the importance of this case, which is also interesting considering the midterm follow-up. Documented cardiac embolisms published in the literature (which are scarce) describe the acute phase of these cases but lack follow-up. There are no systematic reviews on this topic, only case-by-case presentations, and surgeons are not aware of its real implications. CASE We report a case of an 84-year-old man who developed sudden thoracic and spinal pain associated with 82% saturation and dyspnea a few hours after 4-level thoracic spine vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Imaging revealed multiple bone cement embolisms in his lung and heart. Because the patient was hemodynamically stable, cardiologists recommended conservative treatment with low molecular weight heparin, without embolus removal. At 4-year follow-up, the patient remained asymptomatic. CONCLUSION Cardiac cement embolization following percutaneous techniques represents a life-threatening situation that should be ruled out if the patient presents symptoms during the early postoperative period. Treatment may vary from conservative to emergency open-heart surgery.
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- Sarah Mills
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, La Paz Hospital Universitario, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, La Paz Hospital Universitario, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, La Paz Hospital Universitario, Madrid, Spain
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Pizones J, Moreno-Manzanaro L, Vila-Casademunt A, Fernández-Baíllo N, Sánchez-Márquez J, Talavera G, Obeid I, Alanay A, Kleinstück F, Pellisé F, Perez-Grueso FJS. Adult Congenital Spine Deformity: Clinical Features and Motivations for Surgical Treatment. Int J Spine Surg 2022; 15:1238-1245. [PMID: 35078898 DOI: 10.14444/8157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is scarce information available about adult congenital spine deformity (ACSD) in the literature, especially its impact after the pediatric age. The aim was to define ACSD characteristics and to establish the drivers for surgical intervention. METHODS Cross-sectional study of data collected in an adult deformity multicenter database. Only ACSD patients were included. Demographic and radiographic data, as well as patient-reported outcome measures, were assessed. Conservatively (C) vs surgically (S) treated patients were compared using Student t test, χ², and Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS Fifty-two patients were included. They were young adults (x = 37.7 years), mostly female (71%). Among them, 60% had single hemivertebrae (HV), 35% had multiple HV, and 5% had segmentation defects. Also, 75% had mainly coronal deformity (Cobb 62.5° ± 29.6) and 25% had sagittal deformity.Mean Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was 29.6% ± 17 and mean Scoliosis Research Society 22-item survey (SRS-22) total score was 3.2 ± 0.8. Of note, mean SRS-22 self-image score was 2.8 ± 0.9 and 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) physical function score was 40.9 ± 11.Thirty patients were treated conservatively (C), whereas 22 patients underwent surgery (S). No differences were found regarding age, type or location of the deformity, comorbidities, or radiographic parameters. Operated patients had worse Core Outcome Measurement Index (COMI) back scores (C: 3.8 ± 2.4 vs S: 6.7 ± 2.4; P = 0.004); worse SRS-22 self-image (C: 3 ± 0.9 vs S: 2.5 ± 0.9; P = 0.047), and SRS-22 total scores (C: 3.4 ± 0.8 vs S: 2.9 ± 0.7; P = 0.01); worse SF-36 physical component summary (C: 43.3 ± 10.8 vs S: 36.7 ± 10.4; P = 0.048); and worse SF-36 physical role, function, and social function. CONCLUSION Adult congenital deformity patients were mainly female young adults, with formation defects (HV), worried about their image and presenting some degree of functional impairment and pain. These symptoms were the essential drivers for surgery, rather than the radiographic deformity itself. CLINICAL RELEVANCE One of the few studies describing the characteristics and clinical concerns of patients with congenital spinal deformities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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- Javier Pizones
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Pellegrin University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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Pizones J, Perez-Grueso FJS, Moreno-Manzanaro L, Escámez F, Yilgor C, Vila-Casademunt A, Fernández-Baíllo N, Sánchez-Márquez JM, Obeid I, Kleinstück F, Alanay A, Pellisé F. Compensatory mechanisms recruited against proximal junctional kyphosis by patients instrumented from the thoracolumbar junction to the iliac. Eur Spine J 2021; 31:112-122. [PMID: 34750669 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-07042-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The compensatory mechanisms recruited by un-instrumented patients against sagittal imbalance are well documented. However, there is a lack of information regarding instrumented patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of data collected prospectively in a multicenter adult spinal deformity database. We included patients suffering PJK/PJF after (T8-L2) to iliac instrumentation with minimum two-year follow-up. We measured quantitative sagittal spinopelvic and qualitative sagittal distribution parameters in the immediate postoperative period (6w) and at the time of PJK/PJF appearance. We analyzed how these parameters changed comparing these two time points with univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. RESULTS A total of 69 patients were included. Two different patterns at PJK/PJF were found: 36 patients activated compensation (defined as an increase in pelvic retroversion (ΔRPV > 5º), and 33 did not (ΔRPV < 5º). The difference in behavior relied mostly on the amount of not surgically restored pelvic rotation at 6w (OR: 0.6; CI95%: 0.4-9.2; P = 0.017). Non-compensators had less rotation reserve (PTx100/PI = 33.9% vs 47.8%;P < 0.001) associated with worse 6w relative pelvic version and lower lumbar arc restoration, worse 6w relative sagittal alignment and GAP-score, compared with compensators (P < 0.001). Compensators' response was based on pelvic retroversion, causing lower lumbar arc decrease, lumbar apex caudal migration, and upper lumbar arc posterior inclination. Despite compensation, a thoracic kyphosis increase in both upper and lower arches gradually evolved into a PJK/PJF. Non-compensators did not react to PJK/PJF, which forced them into kyphosis from the lumbar apex and extending cranially, mainly throughout the upper thoracic arc. CONCLUSIONS In patients fused from the TL junction to the iliac, those having greater postoperative pelvic rotation reserve showed greater capacity to recruit compensatory mechanisms against PJK/PJF.
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- Javier Pizones
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Pellegrin University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Orthopedics, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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Fusini F, Pizones J, Moreno-Manzanaro L, Sánchez Márquez JM, Talavera G, Fernández-Baíllo N, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso FJ. How to Select the Lower Instrumented Vertebra in Traditional Growing Rods Index Surgery. Int J Spine Surg 2021; 15:577-584. [PMID: 33963029 DOI: 10.14444/8078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There are still no consensus criteria on how to select the lower instrumented vertebra (LIV) for traditional growing rods (TGRs) at index surgery. The aim was to evaluate whether the criteria used for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis fusion adapts to early onset scoliosis (EOS). METHODS Retrospective analysis of prospectively longitudinal collected data in a consecutive cohort of patients with EOS treated with TGR, expanding from index surgery to 2 years after graduation. The LIV was analyzed regarding its relation to the stable vertebra (SV), substantially touched vertebra (STV), and not STV (NSTV). Failure of LIV selection was considered when revision surgery with distal extension was needed during follow up, due to adding on (ΔLIV tilt > 10°). RESULTS A total of 25 patients met inclusion criteria. Mean age was 8.6 ± 3 (at index surgery), 15.1 ± 1.8 (at graduation), and 17.8 ± 1.6 (at final follow up). The most frequent LIV at index surgery was L3 (13/25); in 13 cases, STV was selected as LIV; in 7, it was NSTV; and in 5, SV on the standard postero-anterior radiographs. During follow up, a significant increase in the mean LIV tilt (P = .049) and distal junctional angle (P = .017) was found. Nine of the 25 patients (36%) developed adding on: 20% (1/5) of those with LIV at SV, 38.5% (5/13) at STV, and 42.8% (3/7) at NSTV. Of those 9 cases of adding on, only four needed distal extension (mean LIV tilt = 17.6°): 2 STV patients (15.4%), and 2 NSTV patients (28.6%). None of the patients with the LIV chosen at SV needed distal extension due to adding on. CONCLUSIONS The more cranial the selection of the LIV above the SV, the higher the risk of adding on and of revision surgery with distal extension during follow up. Saving motion segments could be justified by choosing STV as LIV because the need for distal extension is not high, and it can be scheduled during lengthening procedures or at graduation surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Choosing the correct LIV in TGR index surgery is crucial to have a secure distal foundation, control and correct the deformity during growth, and save distal segments to allow growth and mobility.
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- Federico Fusini
- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Orthopaedic and Trauma Centre, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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Pizones J, Perez-Grueso FJS, Moreno-Manzanaro L, Vila-Casademunt A, Boissiere L, Yilgor C, Fernández-Baíllo N, Sánchez-Márquez JM, Talavera G, Kleinstück F, Acaroglu ER, Alanay A, Pellisé F, Obeid I. Ideal sagittal profile restoration and ideal lumbar apex positioning play an important role in postoperative mechanical complications after a lumbar PSO. Spine Deform 2020; 8:491-498. [PMID: 31925761 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-019-00005-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE To determine the influence of postoperative ideal lordosis distribution and ideal sagittal harmony on mechanical complications in patients undergoing one-level lumbar pedicle subtraction osteotomy (L-PSO). Many variables have been associated with mechanical complications after L-PSO. However, the impact of restoring the ideal inflexion point, lumbar apex, and sagittal shape is still underexplored. METHODS Analyzed risk factors were: age and patient-related variables, PSO level, interbody cages, rod material/diameter, number of rods, upper instrumented vertebra, lower instrumented vertebra, PI-LL mismatch, global tilt (GT), postoperative level of lumbar apex (LApex), postoperative level of inflexion point (InfxP), and postoperative type of Roussouly sagittal profile (R-type). These last variables were compared to ideal (based on pelvic incidence). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify risks for mechanical complications with a minimum 2-year follow-up. RESULTS A total of 87 patients were included. Mean follow-up was 4.5 ± 1.7 years. 40.2% of the patients suffered postoperative mechanical complications (7 PJK, 4 PJF, 18 pseudoarthrosis/rod breakage, 6 screw pullout). Mean time for complications was 584 ± 416 days from surgery. Univariate analysis showed that age (63 vs 57 years; P = 0.04), BMI (28.1 vs 25.9; P = 0.024), preoperative-GT (50.7° vs 38.7°; P < 0.001), postoperative-GT (28.9° vs 23.4°; P = 0.018), postoperative LApex location mismatched from ideal (77.8% vs 22.2%; P = 0.036), and postoperative R-type mismatched from ideal (67.6% vs 22.6%; P < 0.001) were significantly related to mechanical complications. The independent factors selected by multivariate analysis were: postoperative R-type mismatched from ideal OR 11.3 (95% CI 3.9-32.6; P < 0.001), age OR 1.05 (95% CI 1-1.1; P = 0.03), and LApex matching OR 0.5 (95% CI 0.27-0.97; P = 0.04). The further the LApex was from its ideal position, the higher the risk of mechanical complications (P = 0.036). CONCLUSIONS Over other multiple suspected risk factors, proper lumbar apex position and ideal sagittal shape restoration played an important role in postoperative mechanical complications after L-PSO. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Javier Pizones
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Pellegrin University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedics, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Pellegrin University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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Pizones J, Martín-Buitrago MP, Sánchez Márquez JM, Fernández-Baíllo N, Baldan-Martin M, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso FJ. Decision Making of Graduation in Patients With Early-Onset Scoliosis at the End of Distraction-Based Programs: Risks and Benefits of Definitive Fusion. Spine Deform 2019; 6:308-313. [PMID: 29735142 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2017.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 09/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/01/2017] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective comparative analysis. OBJECTIVE Study early-onset scoliosis (EOS) graduated patients to establish founded criteria for graduation decision making and determine the risks and benefits of definitive fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA EOS is treated by growth-friendly techniques until skeletal maturity. Afterwards, patients can be "graduated," either by definitive fusion (posterior spinal fusion [PSF]) or by retaining the previous implants (Observation) with no additional surgery. Criteria for this decision making and the outcomes of definitive fusion are still underexplored. METHODS We analyzed a consecutive cohort of "graduated" patients after a distraction-based lengthening program. We gathered demographic, radiographic, and surgical data. The results of the two final treatment options were compared after 2 years' follow-up. RESULTS A total of 32 patients were included. Four patients had incomplete records. Thirteen underwent PSF, and 15 were observed. The mean age at initial treatment was 8 ± 3 years, with a mean follow-up of 8.3 ± 2.9 years. Both groups had similar preoperative and final radiographic parameters (p > .05). The criteria for undergoing PSF were as follows: implant-related complications, main curve magnitude (PSF = 63.2° ± 9° vs. OBS = 47.9° ± 15°; p = .008), curve progression >10°, and sagittal misalignment (SVA). During PSF 12/13 patients underwent multiple osteotomies, one vertebrectomy, and 3 costoplasties. Surgical time was 291.5 ± 58 minutes; blood loss was 946 ± 375 mL; and the number of levels fused was 13.7. Coronal deformity was corrected 31%, T1-S1 length gained was 31 ± 19.6 mm and T1-T12 length gained was 9.3 ± 39 mm; kyphosis was reduced by 22%. However, coronal balance worsened by 2.3 ± 30.8 mm. No major complications were encountered in these patients. CONCLUSIONS Graduation by PSF depended on unacceptable or progressive major curve deformity, sagittal misalignment, or complications with previous implants. Observation depended on curve stabilization, Cobb <50°, and coronal misalignment <20 mm. Definitive fusion effectively corrected coronal and sagittal deformity and increased trunk height. However, it exposed patients to a very demanding surgery without improvement in coronal balance. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic.
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- Javier Pizones
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
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Marqués C, Pizones J, Sánchez-Márquez JM, Martín-Baldan M, Fernández-Baíllo N, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso FJ. Surgical Treatment of Scoliosis Developed After Extended Chest Wall Resection Due to Askin Tumor During Childhood. Spine Deform 2019; 7:180-185. [PMID: 30587315 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2018.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 05/10/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Report of four cases. OBJECTIVE To describe a series of pediatric patients with surgical scoliosis after chest wall resections due to Askin tumors. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Askin tumors are a rare type of chest wall solid tumors that can develop in children. Treatment involves chemotherapy and extensive surgical resection, including disarticulation of several ribs. This can cause thoracogenic scoliosis, with very scarce data found in the literature regarding its treatment and prognosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective descriptive series of four cases of scoliosis in pediatric patients, secondary to extensive chest resections due to Akin's tumors. We analyzed the results of the surgical treatment. RESULTS Three girls and one boy with a mean age of 8.7 ± 2.2 years and 7 ± 3.6 years of follow-up were included. In all cases, the convexity of the thoracic curvature was toward the area of chest resection, occurring a mean of 1.9±1.3 years after thoracic surgery. A distraction-based system (two vertically expandable prosthetic titanium rib [VEPTR], two traditional growing rods) was used to correct the scoliosis. The preoperative Cobb angle (68.7° ± 22.9°) was corrected to 32.6° ± 9.7° at final follow-up. Preoperative coronal imbalance was 2.95 ± 1.86 cm and was corrected to 0.3 ± 0.6 cm at final follow-up. No changes were observed regarding preoperative kyphosis 30° ± 8.7° (33°±8° final). T1-S1 initial length was 29.65 cm changing to 40.65 cm. T1-T12 height went from 18.25 to 23.67 cm. There was one complication secondary to the proximal anchoring. CONCLUSIONS For treatment of scoliosis secondary to extensive chest resection in the growing children with Askin tumors, distraction-based growth-friendly treatment is an available surgical option. Seven years of follow-up showed more than 50% improvement of the Cobb angle, and an average thoracic and trunk growth of 5.42 and 11 cm, respectively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Carlos Marqués
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca, Paseo de San Vicente, 58, Salamanca 37007, Spain.
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana, 261, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana, 261, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana, 261, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana, 261, Madrid, Spain
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Sánchez-Márquez J, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso F, Pérez Martín-Buitrago M, Fernández-Baíllo N, García-Fernández A, Quintáns-Rodríguez J. Severe idiopathic Knee arthrodesis scoliosis. Does the approach and the instruments used modify the results? Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recote.2014.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Sánchez-Márquez JM, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso FJ, Pérez Martín-Buitrago M, Fernández-Baíllo N, García-Fernández A, Quintáns-Rodríguez J. [Severe idiopathic scoliosis. Does the approach and the instruments used modify the results?]. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2014; 58:144-51. [PMID: 24445153 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2013.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2013] [Revised: 11/20/2013] [Accepted: 11/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this work is to evaluate and compare the radiographic results and complications of the surgical treatment of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis greater than 75 degrees, using a double approach (DA) or an isolated posterior approach with hybrid instruments (posterior hybrid [PH]), or with «all-pedicle screws» (posterior screws [PS]). MATERIAL AND METHOD A retrospective review was performed on 69 patients with idiopathic scoliosis greater than 75°, with a follow-up of more than 2 years, to analyze the flexibility of the curves, the correction obtained, and the complications depending on the type of surgery. The Kruskal-Wallis test for non-parametric variables was used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences between the 3 patient groups in the pre-surgical Cobb angle values (DA=89°, PH=83°, PS=83°), in the immediate post-surgical (DA=34°, PH=33°, PS=30°), nor at the end of follow-up (DA=36°, PH=36°, PS=33°) (P>.05). The percentage correction (DA=60%, PH=57%, PS=60%) was similar between groups (P>.05). The percentage of complications associated with the procedure was 20.8% in DA, 10% in PH and 20% in PS. Two patients in the PS group showed changes, with no neurological lesions, in the spinal cord monitoring, and one patient in the same group suffered a delayed and transient incomplete lesion. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS No significant differences were observed in the correction of severe idiopathic scoliosis between patients operated using the double or isolated posterior approach, regardless of the type of instrumentation used.
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- J M Sánchez-Márquez
- Unidad de Raquis, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España.
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- Unidad de Raquis, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Raquis, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Raquis, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Raquis, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Raquis, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España
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Sánchez-Márquez JM, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso FJ, Fernández-Baíllo N, Gil-Garay E, Antuña-Antuña S. [Modulation of scoliotic spine growth in experimental animals using intelligent metal bars]. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2013; 57:310-7. [PMID: 24071045 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2013.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Revised: 06/26/2013] [Accepted: 07/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To create an experimental structural scoliosis model in mice to evaluate the efficacy of shape-memory metals to gradually correct the deformity over time. MATERIAL AND METHOD Experimental scoliosis was generated in 3 week-old mice by means of a suture between the left scapula and pelvis for 8 weeks. They were then randomised into two groups: a control group, in which the suture was cut, and another, in those that also had a Nitinol straight memory-wire implant fixed to the column. Serial X-rays were performed to determine the efficacy of the Nitinol in the correction of the scoliosis. In a second time, the histological changes at apical vertical body level and the adjacent discs were evaluated pre- and post-correction. RESULTS A mean 81.5° kyphoscoliosis was gradually induced. In the control group, after cutting the suture, an initial reduction in the deformity was observed, but later it remained stable throughout the time (54° at two weeks). In the Nitinol group, a gradual reduction was observed in the scoliosis angle value, to a mean of 8.7° at two weeks. The curvature of the apical vertebral body and adjacent discs were partially corrected after two weeks of correcting the deformity. CONCLUSION This scoliosis model has demonstrated the efficacy of a straight Nitinol wire fixed to the spinal column in the gradual correction of kyphoscoliosis and in the changes in its adjacent structures.
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- J M Sánchez-Márquez
- Unidad de Raquis, Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España.
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Sánchez Márquez J, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso F, Fernández-Baíllo N, García Fernández A. Growing rods in early-onset scoliosis. Do they really help to control the deformity and spinal and thoracic growth? Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recote.2013.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Fernández-Baíllo N, Sánchez Marquez JM, Conde Gallego E, Martín Esteban A. Intraspinal metalloma causing lumbar stenosis after interbody fusion with cylindrical titanium cages. Acta Orthop Belg 2012; 78:811-814. [PMID: 23409582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Intraspinal metallomas are rare. The authors present a case after implantation of two titanium threaded interbody cages at the L4L5 level, without posterior instrumentation. To their knowledge this is the first case due to intervertebral cages. The lack of additional instrumentation had probably allowed the cages to make contact. Subsequently, friction generated wear debris, which led to the formation of a granuloma, responsible for compression of the dural sac. Intraspinal metallosis should be kept in mind as an infrequent cause of delayed neurological symptoms after spinal surgery with metallic instrumentation.
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Sánchez Márquez JM, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso FJ, Fernández-Baíllo N, Gil Garay E. Gradual scoliosis correction over time with shape-memory metal: a preliminary report of an experimental study. Scoliosis 2012; 7:20. [PMID: 23126381 PMCID: PMC3517762 DOI: 10.1186/1748-7161-7-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2012] [Accepted: 10/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Fernández-Baíllo N, Sánchez Márquez JM, Sánchez Pérez-Grueso FJ, García Fernández A. Proximal junctional vertebral fracture-subluxation after adult spine deformity surgery. Does vertebral augmentation avoid this complication? A case report. Scoliosis 2012; 7:16. [PMID: 22947422 PMCID: PMC3485093 DOI: 10.1186/1748-7161-7-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2012] [Accepted: 08/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background To report to the orthopedic community a case of vertebral fracture and adjacent vertebral subluxation through the upper instrumented vertebra after thoracolumbar fusion with augmentation of the cranial level. Methods This report reviewed the patient`s medical record, her imaging studies and related literature. The possible factors contributing to this fracture are hypothesized. Results A 70-year-old woman underwent decompressive surgery and posterolateral fusion for adult lumbar scoliosis. We used pedicular screws from T10 to S1 and iliac screw at the right side, augmented with cement at T10, T11, L1, L5 and S1; and prophylactic vertebroplasty at T9 to avoid the "topping-off syndrome". Thirty days after discharge, without recognizable inciting trauma, the patient complained of pain in the lower thoracic area. The exam revealed overall neurological deficit below the level of fracture. CT scan and MRI demonstrated a T10 vertebral collapse and T9 vertebral subluxation with morphologic features of flexion-distraction fracture through the upper edge of the screw. At this point, the authors performed posterior decompression at T9 to T10 and extended posterolateral arthrodesis from T2 to T10. To our knowledge, this is an unreported fracture. Conclusions Augmentation of the cranial level in a long thoracolumbar fusion has been developed to avoid the junctional kyphosis and compression fractures at that level. We alert the orthopedic community that this augmentation may lead to further and more severe fractures, although this opinion requires investigation for confirmation.
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- Nicomedes Fernández-Baíllo
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Spine Service, La Paz University Hospital, Paseo de la Castellana, 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of long instrumented fusions down to the low lumbar spine for the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. OBJECTIVES To evaluate whether the use of instrumentation systems that preserve the sagittal profile could reduce the incidence of early degenerative changes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Long fusions and distractive Harrington instrumentation in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are known to produce pain and degenerative changes in the free lumbar segments. Reports on the use of Cotrel-Dubousett instrumentation (CDI) confirm that the instrumentation maintains physiologic lumbar lordosis, but the evolution of the spine below the fusion is not addressed. METHOD Thirty-five patients with AIS and CDI were studied. Their spines were fused to L3 or lower, and they had a minimum follow-up of 10 years. Radiologic measurements were recorded from frontal and lateral radiographs. At the time of last examination, lateral flexion-extension dynamic radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging evaluated the health of the disks below the fusion. Clinical outcome was assessed with the Scoliosis Research Society instrument. A control group consisting of 35 peers without scoliosis served as a reference for the outcome questionnaire. RESULTS Surgery kept the sagittal profile in a physiologic range. All but two patients were satisfied with the results of surgery. There were no differences between patients and control group insofar as pain, self-image, general function, and daily activity were concerned. Eleven patients showed instability signs in dynamic radiographs and more than half of patients showed incipient degeneration on magnetic resonance images. These findings are similar to those found in the general population, according to the literature, and could evidence normal aging processes. CONCLUSIONS Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation maintains the physiologic sagittal contour. Although there are some degenerative changes in magnetic resonance images and dynamic radiographs, the quality of life and daily activities of the patients after surgery are similar to those of a normal population of the same age.
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- F S Pérez-Grueso
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
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