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Zargarbashi R, Bagherpour A, Panjavi B, Bagherpour Zarchi M. Is Using a Ring External Fixator in the Treatment of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia Associated With Better Results or Using a Locking Plate? J Pediatr Orthop 2024; 44:e419-e425. [PMID: 38595313 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002668] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is a rare disease. CPT is often unilateral and occurs between the middle and distal third of the tibia. Concurrent involvement of the fibula is present in more than half of cases. histologic studies indicate the presence of fibrous hamartoma tissue and a sick periosteum, which leads to recalcitrant bone fracture and, eventually, pseudoarthrosis. Although there are various surgical techniques, we intend to compare the 2 methods of external fixation versus internal plating. METHODS Demographic data were collected from 26 patients with frank pseudoarthrosis. After exclusion criteria, patients were compared in groups A (12 patients) and B (11 patients). Resection of hamartoma and sclerotic bone, intramedullary rodding and autologous bone, and periosteal grafting were performed for all patients. In group A, we used a ring external fixator for compression and rotational stability, but in group B, a locking plate was used for these purposes. RESULTS Plating takes less time to use during surgery. In group A, the primary bony union was obtained in 67% of patients, while in group B, 82% of patients had a primary union. Meanwhile, the average time till the final union in group A was 6 months, while in group B, this time was 3.5 months. Positive union mass was obtained in 58% of the patients in group A and 82% of group B. In addition, plating prevented ankle valgus deformity in group B. CONCLUSIONS Permanent intramedullary rodding is a surgical requirement for correction of deformity and refracture prevention, but additional stability can be achieved with the use of a ring external fixator or internal plate. Cross union and positive union mass are 2 important factors in the treatment of pseudoarthrosis; these results are achieved to a greater extent and in a shorter period of time using the plate. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE level IV - case series.
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- Ramin Zargarbashi
- Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship, Yazd University of Medical Sciences
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- Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
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Stergiadou S, Rigopoulos N, Hantes M, Malizos KN. Bilateral Femoral Neck Pseudarthrosis in an Adolescent Girl With Congenital Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia. The Treatment Journey: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2024; 14:01709767-202406000-00002. [PMID: 38579104 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00585] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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CASE We describe the surgical management of a girl with dwarfism and congenital spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, who presented in adolescence with coxa vara and bilateral pseudarthrosis between the femoral neck and the diaphysis, with asymmetric distal migration at both sites and leg length discrepancy. The patient at 16 years underwent valgus osteotomy in situ and femoral neck fixation in the left hip. The right hip was operated 19 months later. CONCLUSION Hip dysplasia is common in spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, but a debilitating nontraumatic bilateral pseudarthrosis at the base of the femoral neck has not been previously reported. Valgus corrective osteotomies of the femur in situ led to union and allowed the patient to walk.
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- Styliani Stergiadou
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Biopolis, Larissa, Greece
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Coskun E, Wellington IJ, Desai S, Singh H, Mallozzi SS, Moss IL. The Effects of Preoperative Epidural Steroid Injection on Pseudarthrosis Following Lumbar Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Clin Spine Surg 2024; 37:E158-E161. [PMID: 38178309 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001569] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of preoperative lumbar epidural steroid injection on the rate of pseudarthrosis following lumbar spine fusion surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Epidural corticosteroids help to reduce nerve root edema and suppress proinflammatory cytokines in patients with radiculopathy. Corticosteroids may inhibit bone formation and reduce bone matrix synthesis rates. Thus, there is concern that corticosteroids may reduce lumbar fusion capability, potentially resulting in increased rates of symptomatic pseudarthrosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We identified all patients who underwent 1-level or 2-level lumbar fusion surgery between 2018 and 2022. Patients were categorized into one of 3 groups: no preoperative epidural steroid injection (ESI) history (group 0), preoperative ESI within 90 days of surgery (group 1), or most recent ESI >90 days before surgery (group 2). The primary outcome of this study was pseudarthrosis. Binominal regression analyses were performed to determine the relationships between potential risk factors (sex, age, body mass index, smoking history, diabetes status, history of systemic steroid use, preoperative ESI, perioperative intravenous steroid administration, type of surgery, and postoperative ESI within 6 mo) and the development of postoperative pseudarthrosis. RESULTS A total of 446 patients were included in this study. Of those, 106 patients (23.7%) did not have a preoperative ESI (group 0), 132 patients (29.5%) had an ESI within 90 days of surgery (group 1), and 208 patients (46.6%) had their most recent ESI >90 days before surgery (group 2). The overall incidence of pseudarthrosis following lumbar fusion was 8.7% (39 of 446). Although the incidence of pseudarthrosis following ESI at any time point was higher than in our control cohort (group 0), this difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS This study found no increased risk of postoperative pseudarthrosis in patients who underwent 1-level or 2-level lumbar fusions after preoperative ESI. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Ergin Coskun
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Center for Spine Disorders and Scoliosis Surgery, Miami, FL
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Mount Pleasant, MI
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT
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Jo J, Lakomkin N, Zuckerman SL, Chanbour H, Riew KD. The incidence of reoperation for pseudarthrosis after cervical spine surgery. Eur Spine J 2024; 33:1275-1282. [PMID: 38091104 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-08058-9] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Pseudarthrosis after cervical spine surgery represents an underreported and challenging complication. Using a large multi-center surgical database, we sought to: (1) report the incidence of cervical pseudarthrosis, (2) evaluate changes in rates of cervical pseudarthrosis, and (3) describe risk factors for suboptimal outcomes after cervical pseudarthrosis surgery. METHODS The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database from 2012 to 2019 was used. The primary outcome was occurrence of a cervical fusion procedure with a prior diagnosis of pseudarthrosis. Fusion for pseudarthrosis was divided into anterior and posterior approaches. Post-operative complications were classified as major or minor. Prolonged LOS was defined as exceeding the 75th percentile for total hospital stay. RESULTS A total of 780 patients underwent cervical fusion for pseudarthrosis, and a significant increase in rates of surgery for pseudarthrosis was seen (0.25-1.2%, p < 0.001). The majority of cervical pseudarthrosis was treated with a posterior approach (66.5%). Postoperatively, 38 (4.9%) patients suffered a complication and 247 (31.7%) had a prolonged LOS. The three strongest risk factors for complications and extended LOS were > 10% weight loss preoperatively, congestive heart failure, and pre-operative bleeding disorder. CONCLUSION Results from a large multi-center national database revealed that surgery to treat cervical pseudarthrosis has increased from 2012 to 2019. Most pseudarthrosis was treated with a posterior approach. Reoperation to treat cervical pseudarthrosis carried risk, with 5% having complications and 32% having an extended LOS. These results lay the groundwork for a future prospective study to discern the true incidence of cervical pseudarthrosis and how to best avoid its occurrence.
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- Jacob Jo
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Medical Center North T-4224, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Medical Center North T-4224, Nashville, TN, USA.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Medical Center North T-4224, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Cornell University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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Ye Z, Shan B, Wei X, Zhao X, Shan H, Zhou Z, Dai J, Du S, Zhou X. Clinical Observation of Posterior Approach for Surgical Treatment of Thoracolumbar Pseudarthrosis in Ankylosing Spinal Disorders. World Neurosurg 2024; 183:e963-e970. [PMID: 38266990 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.01.093] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the surgical effectiveness of posterior procedure with long segment stabilization for treating thoracolumbar pseudarthrosis associated with ankylosing spinal disorders (ASDs) without anterior fusion or osteotomy. METHODS Twelve patients with thoracolumbar pseudarthrosis in ASD were enrolled. All patients underwent posterior long-segment stabilization procedures. In some patients, the percutaneous technique or the aid of a robot or O-arm navigation was utilized for pedicle screw implantation. The clinical results were evaluated by means of the visual analog scale and Oswestry Disability Index. Radiological outcomes were evaluated for bone fusion, anterior column defect, local kyphotic correction, and position of the pedicle screws. RESULTS All patients experienced effective bone fusion at the sites of pseudarthrosis. The mean operative time was 161.7 ± 57.1 minutes, and the average amount of blood loss was 305.8 ± 293.2 mL. For 6 patients who underwent surgery with the assistance of a robot or O-arm navigation, there was no statistically significant difference observed in terms of operative time and mean blood loss compared to those who used the freehand technique (P > 0.05). The visual analog scale score, Oswestry Disability Index value, and mean local kyphotic angle showed significant improvements at the final follow-up (P < 0.05). The accuracy of pedicle screw placement was 96%. CONCLUSIONS Posterior surgery with long-segment fixation, without anterior fusion or osteotomy, can achieve satisfactory outcomes in ASD patients with thoracolumbar pseudarthrosis. The application of percutaneous techniques, as well as the assistance of robots or navigation technique may be a good choice for the treatment of pseudarthrosis in ASD patients.
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- Zhiyuan Ye
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China; Department of Orthopedics, Sihong Hospital, Sihong, Jiangsu Provience, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sihong Hospital, Sihong, Jiangsu Provience, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China; Department of Orthopedics, First People's Hospital of Xuzhou, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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Shaw KA, Anigian K, Sucato DJ. Postoperative CT imaging to characterize fusion in pediatric and adolescent vertebral column resection. Spine Deform 2024; 12:403-410. [PMID: 37889407 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-023-00775-x] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vertebral column resection (VCR) is a powerful corrective technique for the management severe, rigid spinal deformities but does carry a relatively high complications rate. One of the feared complications is pseudarthrosis which places the patient at risk for implant failure. We present a single-center experience with post-operative computed tomography (CT) imaging at the osteotomy site to screen for impending pseudarthrosis. METHODS A retrospective review of a single surgeon series of posterior-only VCR performed for severe pediatric and adolescent spinal deformities was performed. Demographic, radiographic, and clinical data were collected. Patients underwent postoperative CT imaging at the osteotomy site 6-9 months following VCR with grading of the osteotomy fusion. Patients with impending pseudarthrosis were recommended for prophylactic revision surgery. RESULTS Thirty-three patients were included (mean age 11.6 ± 4.9 years, 54.5% female), undergoing a mean 1.9 level VCR. Kyphoscoliosis accounted for 75.7% (N = 25/33) of cases with 45.5% of all cases being congenital etiology and 60.6% having at least 1 previous surgery. Postoperative CT imaging was performed in 22 patients at a mean of 7.8 months following VCR. Two patients were identified as having impending pseudarthrosis with one undergoing revision surgery to enhance the posterior fusion, with addition of a third rod while one patient refusing surgery who subsequently developed broken hardware requiring revision surgery. No patient with a stable fusion on CT imaging developed a clinically significant pseudarthrosis. DISCUSSION Postoperative CT imaging of the osteotomy is useful in screening for impending pseudarthrosis and can aide in decision making for clearance to return to activity or the need for prophylactic intervention following VCR in pediatric and adolescent patients. We advocate that obtaining routine CT imaging of the osteotomy site at 6-9 months may identify potential complications earlier and allow for prophylactic intervention.
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- K Aaron Shaw
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Scottish Rite for Children Hospital, Dallas, TX, USA
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Rehm A, Hatzantoni K, Linardatou Novak P, Clegg R, Ashby E. Comments on: "Surgical treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle: a series of 10 cases" by M. Payen, N. Mainard, F. Accadbled, J. Sales de Gauzy, A. Abid published in Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022:103518. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2024; 110:103752. [PMID: 37972707 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2023.103752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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- Andreas Rehm
- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Hills Road, CB2 0QQ Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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- Trauma & Orthopaedics, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Vahedi P, Gholghasemi M, Rymarczuk G. Radiological and Clinical Outcomes of Transforaminal vs. Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions: A Systematic Review. Turk Neurosurg 2024; 34:175-183. [PMID: 38497172 DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.42926-22.2] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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AIM To compare 1 and 2 level posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) to transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) techniques in an effort to elucidate trends in overall radiological and clinical outcome, rate of complications, operation time, length of hospital stay, reoperation rate, pseudoarthrosis or failure rate, and estimated blood loss. MATERIAL AND METHODS Online databases including Scopus, Science Direct, Clinical key, Ovid, Embase, and PubMed/ Medline were queried over the period encompassing January 2000 to August 2021 for suitable studies. Search criteria consisted of ("TLIF" AND "PLIF") OR ("Transforaminal Lumbar interbody fusion" AND "Posterior lumbar interbody fusion") AND ("comparative" OR "comparison") OR ("fusion" OR "outcome" Or "reoperation" OR "Failure rate" OR "Failure" OR "Complication rate" OR "Complication"). RESULTS Fourteen eligible studies were selected. Neurological deficits were considerably higher in the PLIF group (24%vs.10%). The mean operation time and estimated blood loss for PLIF and TLIF were 178.5 min and 515 ml; and 160 min and 405 ml, respectively. No significant difference was found regarding the fusion rate. The reoperation rate was greater in PLIF (2%) than TLIF (0%). No clear difference was found regarding the length of stay (LOS) and surgical site infection (SSI). CONCLUSION The superiority of TLIF over PLIF may be evidenced by the lower rate of neurologic deficit, surgical technical aspects, less blood loss and shorter operation time. Cage migration, screw displacement, infection, and pseudoarthrosis may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the facility, the surgeon, and the instrumentation/ graft used, and do not appear to be different. Multicenter non-randomized prospective trials are recommended to determine the possible superiority of one method over the other.
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- Payman Vahedi
- Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences, Farhikhtegan Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Tehran, Iran
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Jamnik AA, Datcu AM, Lachmann E, Patibandla SD, Thornberg D, Jo CH, Morris WZ, Ramo B, Johnson M. Repeat surgical interventions following "definitive" instrumentation and fusion for idiopathic scoliosis: a 30-year update. Spine Deform 2024; 12:99-107. [PMID: 37572225 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-023-00742-6] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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PURPOSE Although spinal fusion (SF) is considered "definitive" treatment in juvenile/adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (JIS/AIS), complications requiring reoperation continue to occur. The purpose of this study was to characterize the evolving rates of reoperation following SF in JIS/AIS. METHODS Single-center retrospective review of patients who underwent SF for JIS/AIS as their index surgical treatment between 2013 and 2019. Patient data were collected to identify complications requiring reoperation and factors associated with reoperation. Complication rates from 2013 to 2019 were compared to patients from 1988 to 2012 at the same institution. RESULTS This study analyzed 934 patients (81.7% female, mean age at surgery 14.5 ± 2.1). Thirty-eight patients (4.1%) required a total of 47 reoperations, a > 50% decrease in overall complication rate from the 2008-2012 population (4.1% vs 9.6%, respectively, p < 0.001). The decrease stemmed mainly from decreases in rates of infection (1.1% vs 4.1%, p < 0.001) and symptomatic implants (0.4% vs 2.1%, p = 0.004). There were, however, non-significant increases in implant failures (0.6% vs 0.2%, p = 0.4367) and pseudoarthrosis (1.0% vs 0.4%, p = 0.5202). Both of these complications were associated with patients with a higher mean weight (implant failure: 70.4 kg ± 21.1 vs 56.1 kg ± 14.9, p = 0.002; pseudoarthrosis: 85.8 kg ± 27.9 vs 55.9 ± 14.5, p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Reoperation following SF for JIS/AIS has decreased over the past 7 years when compared to 25 years of historical controls. The changing landscape of reoperation demands further research into the risk factors for those reoperations that have become more common.
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Yi H, Chen H, Lian P, Ji X, Cunningham ME, Boachie-Adjei O, Kim HJ, Ross T, Nemani VM, Xia H. Trans-sacral interbody fixation in long fusions to the sacrum for adult spinal deformity: complications and fusion rates at minimum two years follow-up. Int Orthop 2024; 48:193-200. [PMID: 37620580 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05951-2] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to investigate the fusion rate and complications associated with trans-sacral interbody fusion (TSIF) in long fusions to the sacrum for adult spinal deformity (ASD) over a two year follow-up period. Potential predictor variables associated with pseudarthrosis were also examined. METHODS A retrospective clinical review was conducted on a consecutive series of ASD patients who underwent long fusions to the sacrum, with TSIF performed as a same-day or staged procedure. Patient demographics, bone mineral density, operative details, perioperative and late complications, and fusion rates were reviewed. Univariate analysis was used to identify the risk factors associated with pseudarthrosis. RESULTS The study included 43 patients with an average age of 55.3 ± 8.9 years. The perioperative complication rate was 28%, with 12% of the complications directly related to TSIF. The late complication rate was 33%, with 16% related to TSIF. The most common complications were pseudarthrosis (14%) and postoperative ileus (7%). The overall radiographic fusion rate at two years was 86%. Univariate analysis revealed that revision surgery was significantly associated with pseudarthrosis (p = 0.027). Over the follow-up period, patients who underwent TSIF during long posterior fusions to the sacrum showed improvement in overall SRS scores, ODI scores, and SF-36 physical health and mental health (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION TSIF is a relatively safe and minimally invasive method for achieving interbody fusion at the lumbosacral junction in the treatment of ASD, with acceptable fusion rates and a low complication rate. However, TSIF is not recommended for revision reconstruction in ASD.
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- Honglei Yi
- People's Liberation Army General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- People's Liberation Army General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Haglund MM, McCormack BM, Williams DM, Lemons AC, Summerside EM. Long-term outcomes in patients treated with tissue-sparing posterior cervical fusion to revise a 1-level pseudarthrosis following ACDF. J Clin Neurosci 2024; 119:85-92. [PMID: 37992419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2023.11.020] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Observational Study BACKGROUND: Symptomatic pseudarthrosis is one long-term complication in patients treated with anterior discectomy and fusion (ACDF). When revising a pseudarthrosis, a surgeon must decide to intervene posteriorly and/or anteriorly. Open posterior cervical fusion (PCF) is attractive for high rates of arthrodesis, however this technique introduces risks of added complications resulting from extensive soft tissue dissection. The purpose of this study was to assess long-term outcomes in patients undergoing tissue-sparing PCF with facet instrumentation to treat a single level pseudarthrosis. METHODS Forty-five subjects were recruited from six participating sites. All subjects had a history of ACDF that was subsequently revised with tissue-sparing PCF to treat symptomatic pseudarthrosis at one level. Long-term radiographic assessments included flexion and extension X-ray and multi-planar CT. Subjects additionally completed a patient satisfaction questionnaire. Radiographs were assessed by investigators and an independent core imaging lab to diagnose implant integrity and arthrodesis at the revised levels. RESULTS The revision procedure required a median 49 min to complete with an estimated blood loss of 10 cc. Subjects were discharged a median 1 day following treatment. There were no instances of hospital re-admission nor subsequent surgical interventions. Study follow-up assessments were performed a median 39 months from revision. Surgeons diagnosed complete fusion in 91 % of cases. The core imaging lab identified bridging bone across the revised segment in 80 % of cases. Range of motion was < 2° in 93 % of cases. Seventy-four percent of subjects reported being satisfied with their outcomes. CONCLUSIONS This study summarizes long-term radiographic outcomes in a cohort of patients receiving tissue-sparing PCF for the treatment of pseudarthrosis. Assessed years after revision, patients achieved rates of arthrodesis similar to open PCF without the soft tissue dissection responsible for perioperative morbidity and long-term soft tissue pain.
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- Michael M Haglund
- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Affairs, Providence Medical Technology, Pleasanton, CA, USA
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Kaempf de Oliveira R, Brunelli JP, Aita M, Delgado PJ. 360-degree Arthroscopic Management of Scaphoid Pseudarthrosis: Description of Technique and Indications. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2023; 27:230-238. [PMID: 37529866 DOI: 10.1097/bth.0000000000000448] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Nonunion remains one of the main complications of scaphoid fractures, with no consensus being reached as to the best surgical technique for scaphoid pseudoarthrosis. Thus, different types of procedures for bone stability and biological stimulus for consolidation have been described. The use of arthroscopy for scaphoid pseudoarthrosis has advantages as it allows for treating associated injuries, preserving wrist proprioception by minimizing damage to the joint capsule and ligaments and not deteriorating the already fragile scaphoid vasculature, leading to a quick recovery. Arthroscopy was initially indicated for stable scaphoid pseudoarthroses, being used in all patterns of this condition, including unstable ones and those with flexion collapse. However, most scientific articles describe the use of arthroscopy only through the dorsal portals, creating technical difficulty in complete debridement of the site of pseudarthrosis and in placing bone graft. This study describes the 360-degree technique, which standardizes arthroscopy in scaphoid pseudoarthrosis treatment, allowing, with the use of dorsal, volar, and radial portals, direct approach to the entire circumference of the nonunion site, facilitating the debridement of the injury site, the correction of the scaphoid deformity, and the placement of a graft directly on the site of the defect, mainly in its volar region after correction of the flexion deformity. The 360-degree technique aims to help and standardize the arthroscopic procedure for scaphoid pseudarthrosis, creating a routine with defined surgery stages. Additional portals allow complete access to the entire nonunion site and better positioning of the bone graft under direct view.
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- Hand Surgeon at Hospital Santa Casa de Misericórdia of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Hand Surgeon at Faculdade de Medicina do ABC, Santo André, Brazil
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- Coordinating Physician of the Hand Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitário Madrid Monteprincipe, Universidade CEU San Pablo, Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain
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Mazur-Hart DJ, Godil JA, Larson EW, Nugent JG, Gerges C, Pettersson DR, Ross DA. Evaluating Surgical Cervical Arthrodesis With a Novel MRI Grading Score. Clin Spine Surg 2023; 36:E493-E498. [PMID: 37448138 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001487] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a single-institution retrospective study. OBJECTIVE Evaluate a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-scoring system to differentiate arthrodesis from pseudoarthrosis following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Diagnostic workup following fusion surgery often includes MRI to evaluate neural structures and computed tomography (CT) and/or dynamic x-rays to evaluate instrumentation and arthrodesis. The use of MRI alone for these evaluations would protect patients from harmful CT and x-ray ionizing radiation. METHODS Neurosurgical attending evaluated CTs for arthrodesis or pseudoarthrosis. Blinded neuroradiology attending and neurosurgery senior resident evaluated independent T1 and T2 region of interest (ROI) signal intensity over instrumented disk space. Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) at the cisterna magnum and distal adjacent uninstrumented vertebral body (VB) were also calculated. ROI interspace /ROI CSF and ROI interspace /ROI VB quotients were used to create T1- and T2-interspace interbody scores (IIS). RESULTS Study population (n=64 patients, 50% female) with a mean age of 51.72 years and 109 instrumented levels with 45 fused levels (41.3%) were included. T1-weighted MRI, median T1-IIS CSF for arthrodesis was 176.20 versus 130.92 for pseudoarthrosis ( P <0.0001), T1-IIS VB for arthrodesis was 68.52 and pseudoarthrosis was 52.71 ( P <0.0001). T2-weighted MRI, median T2-IIS CSF for arthrodesis was 27.72 and 14.21 for pseudoarthrosis ( P <0.0001), while T2-IIS VB for arthrodesis was 67.90 and 41.02 for pseudoarthrosis ( P <0.0001). The greatest univariable discriminative capability for arthrodesis via AUROC was T1-IIS VB (0.7743). CONCLUSION We describe a novel MRI scoring system that may help determine arthrodesis versus pseudoarthrosis following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Postoperative symptomatic patients may only require MRI, which would protect patients from ionizing radiation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery
- Operative Care Division, Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, OR
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Lee DH, Park S, Seok SY, Cho JH, Hwang CJ, Kim IH, Baek SH. Fate of pseudarthrosis detected 2 years after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: results of a minimum 5-year follow-up. Spine J 2023; 23:1790-1798. [PMID: 37487933 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.07.016] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Prior study has shown that 70% of cervical pseudarthrosis after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) detected at 1 year will go on to fusion by 2 year. Pseudarthrosis detected 2 years after ACDF may have different bone healing potential compared to nonunion detected 1 year after surgery. Therefore, it might have a different clinical significance. PURPOSE To examine the radiographic and clinical prognosis of pseudarthrosis detected 2 years after ACDF with a minimum follow-up of 5 years. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Retrospective cohort study. PATIENTS SAMPLE A total of 249 patients who completed a 5-year follow-up after ACDF. OUTCOMES MEASURES Clinical outcomes such as neck pain visual analogue scale (VAS), arm pain VAS, and neck disability index (NDI) and radiographic assessment such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan. METHODS A total of 249 patients who completed a 5-year follow-up after ACDF were retrospectively reviewed. Patients who were diagnosed with pseudarthrosis at 2 years postoperatively were included. Fusion, neck pain VAS, arm pain VAS, and NDI were assessed. The results were compared between the union group (patients who achieved union), and the nonunion group (patients with pseudarthrosis) at 5 years postoperatively. RESULTS Among the patients who had pseudarthrosis at 2 years postoperatively, the fusion rate at 5 years was 32.6% (14/43). While the union group showed continued improvements in neck pain VAS, arm pain VAS, and NDI until 5 years, the nonunion group showed significant worsening of arm pain VAS and NDI at 5 years, with the values of neck pain VAS, arm pain VAS, and NDI being significantly worse than those of the union group at 5 years. CONCLUSION The incidence of pseudarthrosis detected at 2 years postoperatively after ACDF was 67.4%, and it remained unfused at 5 years postoperatively. Nonunion identified 2 years after ACDF may be considered a poor prognostic factor because it has less potential to achieve fusion with further follow-up and a higher chance of worsening clinical symptoms. Therefore, the presence of fusion at the 2-year follow-up can be considered an indicator of the success of the surgery.
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- Dong-Ho Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon Eulji Medical Center, University of Eulji College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National police hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon Eulji Medical Center, University of Eulji College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
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Kraft J, Contrucci AL. Rib pseudoarthrosis with thoracic outlet syndrome in pediatric gymnast: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2023; 17:513. [PMID: 38037096 PMCID: PMC10687824 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-023-04182-8] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This case study evaluates the diagnosis and treatment of a 12 year old Caucasian male gymnast who had several diagnoses including an isolated first rib fracture, resultant pseudoarthrosis of the first rib, and the development of symptomatic thoracic outlet syndrome. We discuss the causes, prevalence, and suggestions for prompt diagnosis and treatment of these conditions in pediatric patients. Although all three conditions are rare in a child, this case highlights the importance of having a high clinical index of suspicion in recurrent pain in pre-pubertal athletes. CASE PRESENTATION A 12 year old Caucasian male underwent several years of conservative treatment with physical therapy and rest without resolution of his left shoulder pain. He was subsequently diagnosed with pseudoarthrosis of the first rib and thoracic outlet syndrome, which was curative by surgical removal of the first rib, and allowed him to return to his baseline activity level. CONCLUSIONS Since each of these diagnoses are rare, especially in the pediatric population, we aim to educate the medical community on the prompt diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.
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- Jessica Kraft
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia, 625 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA, 30024, USA.
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- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia, 625 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suwanee, GA, 30024, USA
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Yamanel DF, Karaismailoglu B, Karaismailoglu TN. Treatment of Recalcitrant Isolated Congenital Fibular Pseudarthrosis: Fibular Segment Transfer and Tibiofibular Synostosis with Unilateral External Fixator. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2023; 113:21-255. [PMID: 38170609 DOI: 10.7547/21-255] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Isolated congenital pseudarthrosis of the fibula is a rare entity with a limited number of cases reported in the literature. Treatment is challenging because of recalcitrant nonunion and because no consensus about the best treatment plan exists. We report a case of isolated congenital fibular pseudarthrosis with valgus deformity of the ankle. The patient had a history of two failed operations. We used a novel surgical plan that combined tibiofibular synostosis with fibular segment transfer through a unilateral external fixator. The patient showed good early results with fibular union. We advocate the combination of tibiofibular synostosis and fibular segment transfer to restore the integrity and stability of the ankle in recalcitrant isolated congenital fibular pseudarthrosis cases with a history of failed surgery.
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Mohammadi E, Villeneuve LM, Smith ZA. Letter to the Editor Regarding "The Potential Negative Effects of Smoking on Cervical and Lumbar Surgery Beyond Pseudarthrosis: A Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative Study". World Neurosurg 2023; 179:248. [PMID: 38078391 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.07.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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- Esmaeil Mohammadi
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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Kuo YH, Wu JC. Letter to the Editor. Pseudarthrosis after the bulk floating procedure. J Neurosurg Spine 2023; 40:122-123. [PMID: 37862716 DOI: 10.3171/2023.7.spine23777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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- Yi-Hsuan Kuo
- Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Informatics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Zanotti F, Molteni G, Lavagnolo U, Nocini R, Corain M. Vascularized fibular flap and custom-made synthesis in post-traumatic ulnar diaphyseal pseudarthrosis: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2023; 17:422. [PMID: 37805573 PMCID: PMC10560432 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-023-04108-4] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although isolated fractures of the ulnar shaft are considered common and relatively benign injuries, numerous complications can arise especially in the context of suboptimal care pathways. For pediatric patients, however, there is no single indication of the surgical approach. In the context of the management of these complications, it is known that the vascularized fibular graft has numerous advantages and indications in the treatment of recurrent pseudarthrosis. However, in revision surgery the frequent occurrence of anatomical subversions requires the use of fixation means adapted to the individual patient. We present a clinical case of an adult patient suffering from post-traumatic ulnar pseudarthrosis treated with autologous vascularized fibula grafts and 3D-planned custom-made plate. CASE PRESENTATION A 38-year-old Ivorian woman came to our attention with a painful nonunion of the ulnar shaft and significant dysmorphism of the left forearm, with shortening and flexion of the limb as an outcome of unspecified road trauma in childhood. No alterations of the nerve compartment were reported. As far as detectable, she had undergone autologous bone grafting and implantation of questionable synthetic means, without acute treatment. Since we evaluated the patient (2012), we have performed two debridement surgeries, associated with autologous avascular bone graft from the iliac crest and plate fixation (2012 and 2014). In both cases, rupture of the fixation media was observed. In 2021, the pseudarthrosis was treated with a vascularized fibular bone graft. The subverted radius and ulna anatomy and poor bone quality required patient-specific reconstruction of the pseudarthrosic ulna from a 3D scan and the production of custom-made plate and screws, supported by the creation of special guides for drilling and by optimizing the positioning of screws with preoperative digital models. In the postoperative period, regular follow-up visits with X-rays evaluations were performed at 1, 3 and 6 months after surgery. No inflammatory reactions or local rejection were found. The fibula graft healed at the proximal ulnar junction six months after the operation while it took eight months to heal at the distal junction. Functionally, we observed a pain reduction and a range-of-motion preservation. CONCLUSIONS The multiple failures of diaphyseal reconstruction with avascular bone grafts have forced the indication to the vascularized fibular flap. This case is a unique experience but we believe that the association between vascularized bone graft and the potential for customization through 3D planning represents a valid surgical potentiality in complex cases of post-traumatic reconstruction.
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- Filippo Zanotti
- Hand Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Head and Neck Department, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Head and Neck Department, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Hand Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Steffen C, Soares AP, Heintzelmann T, Fischer H, Voss JO, Nahles S, Wüster J, Koerdt S, Heiland M, Rendenbach C. Impact of the adjacent bone on pseudarthrosis in mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flaps. Head Face Med 2023; 19:43. [PMID: 37784107 PMCID: PMC10546678 DOI: 10.1186/s13005-023-00389-8] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mechanical and morphological factors have both been described to influence the rate of pseudarthrosis in mandibular reconstruction. By minimizing mechanical confounders, the present study aims to evaluate the impact of bone origin at the intersegmental gap on osseous union. METHODS Patients were screened retrospectively for undergoing multi-segment fibula free flap reconstruction of the mandible including the anterior part of the mandible and osteosynthesis using patient-specific 3D-printed titanium reconstruction plates. Percentage changes in bone volume and width at the bone interface between the fibula/fibula and fibula/mandible at the anterior intersegmental gaps within the same patient were determined using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Additionally, representative samples of the intersegmental zones were assessed histologically and using micro-computed tomography (µCT). RESULTS The bone interface (p = 0.223) did not significantly impact the change in bone volume at the intersegmental gap. Radiotherapy (p < 0.001), time between CBCT scans (p = 0.006) and wound healing disorders (p = 0.005) were independent risk factors for osseous non-union. Preliminary analysis of the microstructure of the intersegmental bone did not indicate morphological differences between fibula-fibula and fibula-mandible intersegmental bones. CONCLUSIONS The bone interface at the intersegmental gap in mandibular reconstruction did not influence long-term bone healing significantly. Mechanical and clinical properties seem to be more relevant for surgical success.
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- Claudius Steffen
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, BIH Biomedical Innovation Academy, BIH Charité Clinician Scientist Program, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, BIH Biomedical Innovation Academy, BIH Charité Clinician Scientist Program, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany
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Streck LE, Straub A, Boettner F, Rudert M, List K. [Treatment of symptomatic pseudarthrosis following acromion fracture with a patient-specific implant customized on a 3D-printed scapula]. Oper Orthop Traumatol 2023; 35:270-277. [PMID: 37380895 DOI: 10.1007/s00064-023-00817-7] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Patient-specific osteosynthesis for pseudarthrosis of the acromion. INDICATIONS Symptomatic pseudarthrosis of the acromion at the level of a meta/mesacromion. CONTRAINDICATIONS Infection; patient noncompliance regarding postoperative treatment protocol. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Preoperatively, a patient-specific three-dimensional model of the scapula is printed. A locking compression plate (LCP) is individually adapted to this model. Via a dorsal surgical approach over the scapular spine, the pseudarthrosis is refreshed and autologous cancellous bone from the iliac crest is embedded in the fracture zone. This is followed by fixed-angle osteosynthesis with the individualized plate. In addition, tension banding with tapes is performed to reduce the tensile and shear forces on the fracture caused by the muscle. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT Consistent wearing of a shoulder-arm brace for 6 weeks postoperatively, active-assisted increase in range of motion for an additional 3 weeks, then gradual increase in weight-bearing and initiation of daily activities without additional weights until 12 weeks postoperatively. RESULTS Treatment with the presented technique resulted in radiographic consolidation of the fracture and significant improvement in range of motion and pain at the 1‑year follow-up.
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- Laura Elisa Streck
- Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus, Lehrstuhl für Orthopädie, Universität Würzburg, Brettreichstr. 11, 97074, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund‑, Kiefer- und Plastische Gesichtschirurgie, Universität Würzburg, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, 10021, New York, NY, USA
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- Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus, Lehrstuhl für Orthopädie, Universität Würzburg, Brettreichstr. 11, 97074, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus, Lehrstuhl für Orthopädie, Universität Würzburg, Brettreichstr. 11, 97074, Würzburg, Deutschland.
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Kurniawan A, Ivansyah MD, Dilogo IH, Hutami WD. Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells combined with secretome for treating congenital pseudarthrosis of the Tibia: a case series. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2023; 33:2881-2888. [PMID: 36879164 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03511-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Most patients with congenital pseudoarthrosis of tibia (CPT) do not have promising outcomes despite multiple attempts using conventional surgeries. The combination of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells and conditioned medium (secretome) contains major components pivotal for the enhancement of fracture healing. The purpose of this study was to address fracture healing in CPT cases that were treated using the combined implantation of umbilical-cord mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) and secretome. MATERIALS AND METHODS From 2016 to 2017, six patients with CPT who were treated by one senior pediatric orthopedic consultant at a single center (3 girls and 3 boys; mean age of 5.8 years) were included in this case series. A combined procedure including resection of hamartomatous fibrotic tissue, implantation of MSCs and secretome, and fixation using a locking plate and screws was performed. Patients were followed up for a mean of 29 months. Leg-length discrepancy, refracture rate, functional outcome, and radiological outcomes were assessed preoperatively, immediately postoperatively and at the final follow-up. RESULT Five out of 6 (83%) of the patients experienced primary union. One patient experienced refracture; however, 8 months later, after another implantation and reconstruction were performed, union eventually occurred. Significant functional improvement was achieved after at least 1 year of follow-up. CONCLUSION This case series suggests that the combination of secretome and UC-MSCs is a potential treatment for CPT, it highlights the efficacy of the combined procedure in treating CPT and in achieving satisfying results. A larger number of subjects and longer follow-up are required for further study.
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- Aryadi Kurniawan
- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia.
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Mohanty S, Hassan FM, Platt A, Stephan S, Lewerenz E, Lombardi JM, Sardar ZM, Lehman RA, Lenke LG. Adult spinal deformity patients revised for pseudarthrosis have comparable two-year outcomes to those not undergoing any revision surgery. Eur Spine J 2023; 32:3681-3690. [PMID: 37450042 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07851-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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate whether adult spinal deformity patients undergoing revision for symptomatic pseudarthrosis have comparable two-year outcomes as patients who do not experience pseudarthrosis. METHODS Patients whose indexed procedure was revision for pseudarthrosis (pseudo) were compared with patients who underwent a primary procedure and did not have pseudarthrosis by 2Y post-op (non-pseudo). Patients were propensity-matched (PSM) based on baseline (BL) sagittal alignment, specifically C7SVA and CrSVA-Hip. Key outcomes were 2Y PROs (SRS and ODI) and reoperation. All patients had a minimum follow-up period of two years. RESULTS A total of 224 patients with min 2-year FU were included (pseudo = 42, non-pseudo = 182). Compared to non-pseudo, pseudo-patients were more often female (P = 0.0018) and had worse BL sagittal alignment, including T1PA (P = 0.02], C2-C7 SVA [P = 0.0002], and CrSVA-Hip [P = 0.004]. After 37 PSM pairs were generated, there was no significant difference in demographics, BL and 2Y alignment, or operative/procedural variables. PSM pairs did not report any significantly different PROs at BL. Consistently, at 2Y, there were no significant differences in PROs, including SRS function [3.9(0.2) vs 3.7(0.2), P = 0.44], pain [4.0 (0.2) vs. 3.57 (0.2), P = 0.12], and ODI [25.7 (5.2) vs 27.7 (3.7), P = 0.76]. There were no differences in 1Y (10.8% vs 10.8%, P > 0.99) and 2Y (13.2% vs 15.8%, P = 0.64) reoperation, PJK rate (2.6% vs 10.5%, P = 0.62), or implant failure (2.6% vs 10.5%, P = 0.37). Notably, only 2 patients (5.4%) had recurrent pseudarthrosis following revision. Kaplan-Meier curves indicated that patients undergoing intervention for pseudarthrosis had comparable overall reoperation-free survival (log-rank test, χ2 = 0.1975 and P = 0.66). CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing revision for pseudarthrosis have comparable PROs and clinical outcomes as patients who never experienced pseudarthrosis. Recurrence of symptomatic pseudarthrosis was infrequent.
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- Sarthak Mohanty
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 5141 Broadway, New York, NY, 10034, USA
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White MD, Farber SH, Pacult MA, Walker CT, Zhou JJ, Uribe JS, Chang S, Kakarla UK, Turner JD. Pseudarthrosis after four-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion without posterior fixation. Neurosurg Focus 2023; 55:E4. [PMID: 37657109 DOI: 10.3171/2023.6.focus23303] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Fusion rates and long-term outcomes are well established for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) of 3 levels or fewer, but there is a paucity of similar data on 4-level fusions. The authors evaluated long-term fusion rates and clinical outcomes after 4-level ACDF without supplemental posterior instrumentation. METHODS The authors retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent 4-level ACDF at a single institution with at least 1-year of radiological follow-up. Fusion was determined by measuring change in interspinous distance at each segment on dynamic radiographs or by the presence of bridging bone on CT scans at minimum 1-year follow-up. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Neck Disability Index and Short Form-36. RESULTS A total of 63 patients (252 levels) met the inclusion criteria for the study, with a mean follow-up of 2.6 years. Complete radiographic fusion at all 4 levels was observed in 26 patients (41.3%). Of the 37 patients (58.7%) with radiographic pseudarthrosis, there was a mean of 1.35 nonfused levels. The fusion rate per level, however, was 80.2% (202/252 levels). The most common level demonstrating nonunion was the distal segment (C6-7), showing pseudarthrosis in 29 patients (46.8%), followed by the most proximal segment (C3-4) demonstrating nonunion in 9 patients (14.5%). The mean improvement in Neck Disability Index and Short Form-36 was 15.7 (p < 0.01) and 5.8 (p = 0.14), respectively, with improvement in both scores surpassing the minimum clinically important difference. One patient (1.6%) required revision surgery for symptomatic pseudarthrosis, and 5 patients (7.9%) underwent revision for symptomatic adjacent-segment disease. Patient-reported outcomes results are limited by the low rate of 1-year follow-up (50.8%), whereas reoperation data were available for all 63 patients. CONCLUSIONS More than half of patients undergoing 4-level ACDF without posterior fixation demonstrated pseudarthrosis of at least 1 level-most commonly the distal C6-7 level. One patient required revision for symptomatic pseudarthrosis. Patient-reported outcomes showed significant improvements at 1-year follow-up, but clinical follow-up was limited. This is the largest series to date to evaluate fusion outcomes in 4-level ACDF.
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- Michael D White
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; and
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Liu Y, Zheng Y, Huang Y, Yang G, Zhu G, Tan Q, Wu J, Liu K, Mei H. Clinical study of a new type of telescopic rod for the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia in children. J Pediatr Orthop B 2023; 32:405-410. [PMID: 36730032 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001040] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the initial efficacy of a new telescopic rod in the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of tibia (CPT) in children. A new type of telescopic rod for children was designed and its clinical results were evaluated. There were nine cases of CPT on the right and six cases on the left; there were six females and nine males. The average age at operation was 35.5 months. There were 12 cases with neurofibromatosis type 1 and 4 cases with proximal tibial dysplasia. The initial healing of tibial pseudarthrosis, proximal tibial valgus deformity, tibial length, ankle valgus, ankle function, and intramedullary rod displacement were evaluated during follow-up. All 15 cases were followed up for an average of 18.2 months, 14 cases achieved initial healing, with an average healing time of 4.3 months. Ten cases had unequal lengths of the tibia, with an average of 0.9 cm. Proximal tibial valgus occurred in seven cases and ankle valgus occurred in one child. The average range of motion of the ankle joint was 23° and the average plantar flexion was 42°. The average extension of the new telescopic rod was 1.6 cm. The displacement of the telescopic rod occurred in seven cases, there was no epiphyseal plate tethering and re-fracture. The new children's telescopic rod has a reasonable design and can extend with the growth of tibia. There are no complications of epiphyseal plate tethering and re-fracture. It provides a new choice of intramedullary fixation for the treatment of CPT.
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- Yaoxi Liu
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Hunan Children's Hospital, The School of Pediatrics, Heng Yang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha City, Hunan Province, China
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Grahn P, Nietosvaara Y. Ipsilateral vascularized ulnar graft to treat congenital radial pseudoarthrosis. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2023; 48:811-813. [PMID: 37125460 DOI: 10.1177/17531934231167058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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- Petra Grahn
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
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Calek AK, Winkler E, Farshad M, Spirig JM. Pseudoarthrosis after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: rate of occult infections and outcome of anterior revision surgery. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:688. [PMID: 37644445 PMCID: PMC10464399 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06819-7] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pseudoarthrosis after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is relatively common and can result in revision surgery. The aim of the study was to analyze the outcome of patients who underwent anterior revision surgery for pseudoarthrosis after ACDF. METHODS From 99 patients with cervical revision surgery, ten patients (median age: 48, range 37-74; female: 5, male: 5) who underwent anterior revision surgery for pseudoarthrosis after ACDF with a minimal follow up of one year were included in the study. Microbiological investigations were performed in all patients. Computed tomography (CT) scans were used to evaluate the radiological success of revision surgery one year postoperatively. Clinical outcome was quantified with the Neck Disability Index (NDI), the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for neck and arm pain, and the North American Spine Society Patient Satisfaction Scale (NASS) 12 months (12-60) after index ACDF surgery. The achievement of the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) one year postoperatively was documented. RESULTS Occult infection was present in 40% of patients. Fusion was achieved in 80%. The median NDI was the same one year postoperatively as preoperatively (median 23.5 (range 5-41) versus 23.5 (7-40)), respectively. The MCID for the NDI was achieved 30%. VAS-neck pain was reduced by a median of 1.5 points one year postoperatively from 8 (3-8) to 6.5 (1-8); the MCID for VAS-neck pain was achieved in only 10%. Median VAS-arm pain increased slightly to 3.5 (0-8) one year postoperatively compared with the preoperative value of 1 (0-6); the MCID for VAS-arm pain was achieved in 14%. The NASS patient satisfaction scale could identify 20% of responders, all other patients failed to reach the expected benefit from anterior ACDF revision surgery. 60% of patients would undergo the revision surgery again in retrospect. CONCLUSION Occult infections occur in 40% of patients who undergo anterior revision surgery for ACDF pseudoarthrosis. Albeit in a small cohort of patients, this study shows that anterior revision surgery may not result in relevant clinical improvements for patients, despite achieving fusion in 80% of cases. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Retrospective study, level III.
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- Anna-Katharina Calek
- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, Zurich, CH-8008, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, Zurich, CH-8008, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, Zurich, CH-8008, Switzerland
- Balgrist University Hospital, University Spine Center Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Balgrist University Hospital, University Spine Center Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Liu YX, Yang G, Hu XK, Tan Q, Pan H, Liu K, Huang YY, Yan A, Zhu GH, Mei HB. [Long term follow-up evaluation of combined surgery for congenital tibial pseudarthrosis in children]. Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi 2023; 61:675-680. [PMID: 37400210 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112139-20230205-00051] [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] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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Objective: To explore the long-term effect of combined surgery for the treatment of congenital tibial pseudarthrosis in children. Methods: The clinical data of 44 children with congenital tibial pseudarthrosis who underwent combined surgery (tibial pseudarthrosis tissue resection, intramedullary rod fixation, Ilizarov external fixator fixation, wrapped autologous iliac bone graft) from August 2007 to October 2011 at the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital were collected retrospectively. There were 33 males and 11 females. The age at the time of surgery was (3.7±2.2)years (range:0.6 to 12.4 years), including 25 cases under 3 years old and 19 cases above 3 years old.Among them, 37 cases were complicated with neurofibromatosis type 1.The operation status, postoperative complications and follow-up results were recorded. Results: The follow-up time after surgery was (10.9±0.7)years (range:10 to 11 years).Thirty-nine out of 44 patients (88.6%) achieved initial healing of tibial pseudarthrosis, with an average healing time of (4.3±1.1)months (range:3 to 10months).In the last follow-up, 36 cases (81.8%) had unequal tibial length, 20 cases (45.4%) had refractures, 18 cases (40.9%) had ankle valgus, 9 cases (20.4%) had proximal tibial valgus, and 11 cases (25.0%) had high arched feet.Nine cases (20.4%) developed distal tibial epiphyseal plate bridging.17 cases (38.6%) had abnormal tibial mechanical axis.Seven cases (15.9%) developed needle infection, and one case (2.3%) developed tibial osteomyelitis. 21 patients (47.7%) had excessive growth of the affected femur.Five patients (11.3%) had ankle stiffness, and 34 patients (77.2%) had intramedullary rod displacement that was not in the center of the tibial medullary cavity.Among them, 8 cases (18.1%) protruded the tibial bone cortex and underwent intramedullary rod removal.18 children have reached skeletal maturity, while 26 children have not been followed up until skeletal maturity. Conclusion: Combined surgery for the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia in children has a high initial healing rate, but complications such as unequal tibia length, refracture, and ankle valgus occur during long-term follow-up, requiring multiple surgical treatments.
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- Y X Liu
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Hunan Children's Hospital;the School of Pediatrics, University of South China, Changsha 410007, China
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El-Gammal TA, Ali AES, Kotb MM, Saleh WR, Ragheb YF, Refai OA, Morsy MM, El-Gammal YT. Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia: Long-term Outcome of Treatment With Intramedullary Vascularized Fibular Graft Combined With Ilizarov Distraction. J Pediatr Orthop 2023; 43:e487-e492. [PMID: 36941117 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002399] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Late presenting cases of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia, are further complicated with severe shortening. Limb length discrepancy (LLD) cannot be corrected by vascularized fibular grafting and the use of Ilizarov distraction is associated with a high rate of complications. The aim of this study was to report the long-term follow-up of a combined technique previously published under the name "telescoping vascularized fibular graft". MATERIALS AND METHODS Eleven patients operated at an average age of 10.2±3.2 years were reviewed. All cases were Crawford type IV affected by neurofibromatosis 1. Nine patients had an average of 4.3 previous operations. Preoperative LLD averaged 7.9±2.5 cm. RESULTS Follow-up averaged 10±5.4 years. Seven cases (63.6%) reached skeletal maturity before final follow-up. Primary union was achieved in all cases after an average of 7.2±1.3 months. Full weightbearing was possible after an average of 10.6±2.2 months. Recurrent stress fractures occurred in 9 cases (81.8%) and healed with casting in 6 cases and required internal fixation in 3 cases. Eight cases (72.8%) developed tibial shaft deformities, mainly procurvatum that required corrective osteotomy in 2 cases. Final LLD averaged 2.7±1.3 cm. Complete tibialization of the graft was achieved after an average of 17.0 ± 3.6 months. Valgus deformity of the ipsilateral ankle averaged 12.4 degrees±7.5. CONCLUSION The presented technique avoids osteotomy of the diseased bone and allows simultaneous treatment of the pseudarthrosis and correction of shortening. Compared with conventional bone transport, it requires shorter time of frame application and therefore better patient tolerability because there is no waiting for consolidation of the regenerate. The dis-impaction of the doweled fibula occurs proximally, allowing the less active site located at the distal aspect of the pseudarthrosis to heal without displacement. A shortcoming of the presented technique is the more propensity for axial deviation and refractures that seldom require surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level-IV.
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- Tarek Abdalla El-Gammal
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University Hospitals and School of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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El-Gammal TA, Ali AES, Kotb MM, Saleh WR, Ragheb YF, Refai OA, Morsy MM, El-Gammal YT. Treatment of Concomitant Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Fibula With Propeller Periosteal Flap. Ann Plast Surg 2023; 90:575-579. [PMID: 37311312 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003552] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Congenital pseudarthrosis of the fibula is not an uncommon condition to accompany congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia. Persistence of the fibular pseudarthrosis has been linked to inferior outcomes including tibial union and alignment, refractures, and ankle alignment. In this report, we present the results of a pedicled periosteal propeller flap technique for the treatment of fibular pseudarthrosis. METHODS Ten children with an average age at surgery of 5.3 years who had congenital pseudarthrosis of both tibia and fibula were studied. The tibia was treated with free vascularized fibular grafting, and the ipsilateral fibula was treated with a technique after resection of the pseudarthrosis. A periosteal flap from the proximal healthy part of the fibula is harvested off the bone, rotated 180° based on a branch from the peroneal vessels to cover the fibular defect and fashioned in the form of a tube filled with bone fragments. RESULTS The periosteal flap size ranged from 5 to 7 cm. Follow-up averaged 37.2 months. The tibia was united in all cases; in 2 of them, refractures occurred and healed with conservative management. The fibula was united in 8 cases. At final follow-up, 5 cases showed residual tibial deformity, and 5 showed residual ankle deformity. Average leg-length discrepancy was 1.4 cm (0-3 cm). CONCLUSION The pedicled periosteal propeller flap presents a useful new technique for managing concomitant congenital fibular pseudarthrosis.
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- Tarek Abdalla El-Gammal
- From the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University Hospitals and School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University School of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University School of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University School of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University School of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University School of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University School of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University School of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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D'Antonio ND, Lambrechts MJ, Heard JC, Lee Y, Levy H, Breyer G, Yalla GR, Kohli M, Fried T, Mangan JJ, Canseco JA, Woods B, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Kepler CK, Schroeder GD. Is disc height loss at 1 year predictive of pseudarthrosis and patient-reported outcome measures following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with structural allograft? J Neurosurg Spine 2023; 38:540-546. [PMID: 36805999 DOI: 10.3171/2023.1.spine221199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The authors sought to determine if postoperative disc height loss is associated with pseudarthrosis following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). They also sought to determine if the amount of postoperative disc height loss is predictive of need for revision for pseudarthrosis, as well as the impact of postoperative disc height loss on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following surgery. METHODS The authors retrospectively identified patients aged > 18 years who underwent primary one- to three-level ACDF with allograft at a single institution with 1-year postoperative lateral and flexion-extension cervical spine radiographs. Logistic regression models and receiver operating characteristic curves were used for analysis. Alpha was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS Anterior or posterior disc height loss ≥ 2 mm was found in 52.5% of patients. Patients with a loss ≥ 2 mm were more likely to develop pseudarthrosis (p = 0.021) but not to undergo revision surgery due to pseudarthrosis (p = 0.459). Multivariable analysis identified male sex (OR 1.66, p = 0.013), the number of levels fused (OR 2.09, p < 0.001), and fusion at C6-7 (OR 1.52, p = 0.043) as predictors of disc height loss. The analysis also revealed that levels at the top (OR 0.383, 95% CI 0.170-0.854, p = 0.020) and middle (OR 0.174, 95% CI 0.053-0.548, p = 0.003) of fusion constructs were significant independent predictors of lower pseudarthrosis rates while disc height loss was not. Patients with disc height loss had significantly less improvement in scores for the Neck Disability Index (p = 0.002), visual analog scale (VAS) for arm pain (p = 0.018), and VAS for neck pain (p = 0.011) at 1 year following surgery. CONCLUSIONS This study is, to the authors' knowledge, the largest study to date to assess the impact of postoperative disc height loss after ACDF. Disc height loss following ACDF was not predictive of revision surgery for pseudarthrosis or overall pseudarthrosis rates. However, pseudarthrosis was less likely to occur at the top and middle of fusion constructs. Loss in disc height postoperatively was significantly associated with less improvement in PROMs.
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Godlewski B, Bebenek A, Dominiak M, Bochniak M, Cieslik P, Pawelczyk T. Adjacent segment mobility after ACDF considering fusion status at the implant insertion site. Eur Spine J 2023; 32:1616-1623. [PMID: 36917300 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07634-3] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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PURPOSE This paper sets out to analyse mobility changes in segments adjacent to the operated segment. Additionally, it investigates the relationship between the degree of fusion in the operated disc space and mobility changes in the adjacent segments. METHODS In total, 170 disc spaces were operated on in 104 consecutive patients qualified for one- or two-level surgery. The degree of mobility of segments directly above and below the implant insertion site was calculated. Measurements were performed the day before the surgery and 12 months post-surgery. Functional (flexion and extension) radiographs of the cervical spine and CT scans obtained 12 months post-surgery were used to evaluate the fusion status. The results were subjected to statistical analysis. RESULTS Statistically significant increase in mobility was recorded for the segments situated immediately below the operative site, with a mean change in mobility of 1.7 mm. Complete fusion was demonstrated in 101 cases (71.1%), and partial fusion in 43 cases (29.9%). In the complete fusion subgroup, the ranges of both flexion and extension in the segments directly below the operative site were significantly greater than those in the partial fusion (pseudoarthrosis) subgroup. CONCLUSION The mobility of the adjacent segment below the implant insertion site was significantly increased at 12 months post-ACDF surgery. The range of this compensatory hypermobility was significantly greater in patients with complete fusion at the ACDF site than in cases of pseudoarthrosis. Implant subsidence was not associated with mobility changes in the segments directly above or directly below the site of ACDF surgery.
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- Bartosz Godlewski
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, with Spinal Surgery Ward, Scanmed - St. Raphael Hospital in Cracow, ul. Adama Bochenka 12, 30-693, Cracow, Poland.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, with Spinal Surgery Ward, Scanmed - St. Raphael Hospital in Cracow, ul. Adama Bochenka 12, 30-693, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, with Spinal Surgery Ward, Scanmed - St. Raphael Hospital in Cracow, ul. Adama Bochenka 12, 30-693, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, with Spinal Surgery Ward, Scanmed - St. Raphael Hospital in Cracow, ul. Adama Bochenka 12, 30-693, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Military Institute of Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Affective and Psychotic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Lebedev VB, Epifanov DS, Osipov II, Esin AI, Kinzyagulov BR, Zuev AA. [Revision surgery after previous spinal decompression and fusion for lumbar spinal stenosis]. Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko 2023; 87:70-76. [PMID: 36763556 DOI: 10.17116/neiro20238701170] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Nowadays, vertebral stenosis is the most common indication for surgical treatment in patients over 65 years old in spine surgery. According to the literature, there are conflicting data on the incidence and indications for revision surgery after previous spinal decompression and fusion for lumbar spinal stenosis. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the incidence and indications for revision surgery after previous spinal decompression and fusion for lumbar spinal stenosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective single-center study enrolled 1233 patients with lumbar spine stenosis who underwent spinal decompression and fusion surgery between 2014 and 2018. The number and causes of readmission were evaluated. RESULTS There were 164 readmissions. Revision surgery at the same level was performed in 63 patients (38.4%), at the higher level - 72 (43.9%), at the lower level - in 29 (17.7%) patients. The most common indication for readmission was spondyloarthrosis with facet joint syndrome (94 (57.3%) patients). The second common complication was pseudoarthrosis (26 (15.9%) patients). These ones comprised 2.1% of all patients with lumbar spine stenosis. CONCLUSION The most common indication for readmission was adjacent segment degeneration. The most severe complications requiring complex and even multiple stage revision surgery were pseudoarthrosis and postoperative spondylodiscitis. Causes of readmission are significantly changing at different periods after surgery.
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- V B Lebedev
- Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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- Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russia
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Zengi N EC, Ertem H, Saruhan S, Öztürk T, Sener M. Is Bone Grafting Unnecessary in the Treatment of Cystic Scaphoid Pseudoarthrosis? Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech 2023; 90:422-426. [PMID: 38191544] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The basic aim of the treatment of cystic nonunion is to provide stable fi xation and mechanical compression to increase union, but there is no consensus on whether to perform bone grafting in the cystic area or not. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiological results of patients with cystic scaphoid non-union who received open grafting, and internal fi xation and those treated with percutaneous fi xation without grafting. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective evaluation was made of patients included those determined radiologically with Slade and Dodds grade IV scaphoid cystic non-union. Two different surgical procedures were performed. Percutaneous screw fi xation was carried out on the patients in group 1. Open curettage-grafting and screw fi xation were performed on the patients in group 2. Group 1 was comprised of 16 patients treated with percutaneous screw fi xation, and group 2 was comprised of 17 patients who had open curettage-grafting and screw fi xation. RESULTS In the radiological evaluation at the fi nal follow-up examination, union was determined in 12 of the 16 (75%) patients in group 1 and 15 of the 17 (88%) patients in group 2. There was no statistically signifi cant difference between the two groups in terms of union, functional outcomes and complication rates. DISCUSSION In the current study, the union rate was higher in the patients who had open curettage-grafting and fi xation with a headless screw (88%) than in those with percutaneous screw without grafting (75%), but the difference was not determined to be statistically signifi cant. The union rate of the group that received grafting was similar to the rates reported in the literature. CONCLUSIONS We think that both of these techniques may be successfully used for cystic scaphoid nonunions but percutaneous technique should be preferred as it is minimally invasive. Nevertheless, there is a need for further prospective, randomised studies with larger series to have better comparisons. KEY WORDS scaphoid bone, nonunion, fracture fi xation, internal, bone grafting, bone screws.
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- E C Zengi N
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Mus State Hospital, Mus, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Private Clinic, İzmir, Turkey
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Steffen C, Fischer H, Sauerbrey M, Heintzelmann T, Voss JO, Koerdt S, Checa S, Kreutzer K, Heiland M, Rendenbach C. Increased rate of pseudarthrosis in the anterior intersegmental gap after mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flaps: a volumetric analysis. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2022; 51:20220131. [PMID: 35762353 PMCID: PMC9522980 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20220131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Pseudarthrosis after mandibular reconstruction leads to chronic overload of the osteosynthesis and impedes dental rehabilitation. This study evaluates the impact of gap site on osseous union in mandible reconstruction using a new volumetric analysis method with repeated cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS The degree of bone regeneration was evaluated in 16 patients after mandible reconstruction with a fibula free flap and patient-specific reconstruction plates. Percentual bone volume and width changes in intersegmental gaps were retrospectively analyzed using a baseline CBCT in comparison to a follow-up CBCT. Patients' characteristics, plate-related complications, and gap sites (anterior/posterior) were analyzed. Detailed assessments of both gap sites (buccal/lingual/superior/inferior) were additionally performed. RESULTS Intersegmental gap width (p = 0.002) and site (p < 0.001) significantly influence bone volume change over two consecutive CBCTs. An initial larger gap width resulted in a lower bone volume change. In addition, anterior gaps showed significantly less bone volume changes. Initial gap width was larger at posterior segmental gaps (2.97 vs 1.65 mm, p = 0.017). CONCLUSIONS A methodology framework has been developed that allows to quantify pseuarthrosis in reconstructed mandibles using CBCT imaging. The study identifies the anterior segmental gap as a further risk factor for pseudarthrosis in reconstructions with CAD/CAM reconstruction plates. Future research should evaluate whether this outcome is related to the biomechanics induced at this site.
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- Claudius Steffen
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute, Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin, Germany
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Balouch E, Burapachaisri A, Woo D, Norris Z, Segar A, Ayres EW, Vasquez-Montes D, Buckland AJ, Razi A, Smith ML, Protopsaltis TS, Kim YH. Assessing Postoperative Pseudarthrosis in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) on Dynamic Radiographs Using Novel Angular Measurements. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2022; 47:1151-1156. [PMID: 35853174 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004375] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective review of operative patients at a single institution. OBJECTIVE The aim was to validate a novel method of detecting pseudarthrosis on dynamic radiographs. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA A common complication after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is pseudarthrosis. A previously published method for detecting pseudarthrosis identifies a 1 mm difference in interspinous motion (ISM), which requires calibration of images and relies on anatomic landmarks difficult to visualize. An alternative is to use angles between spinous processes, which does not require calibration and relies on more visible landmarks. MATERIALS AND METHODS ISM was measured on dynamic radiographs using the previously published linear method and new angular method. Angles were defined by lines from screw heads to dorsal points of spinous processes. Angular cutoff for fusion was calculated using a regression equation correlating linear and angular measures, based on the 1 mm linear cutoff. Pseudarthrosis was assessed with both cutoffs. Sensitivity, specificity, inter-reliability and intrareliability of angular and linear measures used postoperative computed tomography (CT) as the reference. RESULTS A total of 242 fused levels (81 allograft, 84 polyetheretherketone, 40 titanium, 37 standalone cages) were measured in 143 patients (mean age 52.0±11.5, 42%F). 36 patients (66 levels) had 1-year postoperative CTs; 13 patients (13 levels) had confirmed pseudarthrosis. Linear and angular measurements closely correlated ( R =0.872), with 2.3° corresponding to 1 mm linear ISM. Potential pseudarthroses was found in 28.0% and 18.5% levels using linear and angular cutoffs, respectively. Linear cutoff had 85% sensitivity, 87% specificity; angular cutoff had 85% sensitivity, 96% specificity for detecting CT-validated pseudarthrosis. Interclass correlation coefficients were 0.974 and 0.986 (both P <0.001); intrarater reliability averaged 0.953 and 0.974 ( P <0.001 for all) for linear and angular methods, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The angular measure for assessing potential pseudarthrosis is as sensitive as and more specific than published linear methods, has high interobserver reliability, and can be used without image calibration. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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- Eaman Balouch
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Melbourne Australia
- Spine and Scoliosis Research Associates, Melbourne Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
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Grunert M, Hackenbroch C, von Lübken F. [Update on non-unions 2022 : Imaging diagnostics, classification and treatment algorithms]. Unfallchirurgie (Heidelb) 2022; 125:589-601. [PMID: 35796818 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-022-01201-z] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fracture healing is a complex regenerative process. An unconsolidated fracture that will not heal without further surgical intervention is called non-union. The causes are multifactorial. Diagnostic imaging is a central pillar and provides insights into the morphology and biology of the fracture as a basis for optimal surgical treatment decisions. AIM Knowledge of fracture healing, targeted radiological and nuclear medical diagnostics, and interdisciplinary standardized classification are of high importance for optimal treatment. METHODS In this article, the proven and modern diagnostic procedures are presented, an overview of the currently used scoring and classification models is given and the optimal therapeutic approach based on the extended "diamond concept" is addressed. A possible diagnostic and therapeutic approach is shown using an algorithm. CONCLUSION For successful treatment of pseudarthrosis, targeted radiological and nuclear medical diagnostics with old established but also newest methods, such as dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) and hybrid imaging, are necessary. An exact classification of non-unions using additional classification models makes it possible to determine and carry out the optimal surgical treatment at an early stage.
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- Michael Grunert
- Klinik für Nuklearmedizin, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Ulm, Ulm, Deutschland
- Klinik für Nuklearmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Klinik für diagnostische und interventionelle Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Ulm, Ulm, Deutschland
- Klinik für Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Septische und Rekonstruktive Chirurgie, Sporttraumatologie, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 40, 89081, Ulm, Deutschland.
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Wu C, Zheng G, Wang D, Paley D, Ning B. Combination Treatment by Cross-Union of the Tibia and Fibula, Autogenic Iliac Bone Grafting, Reliable Fixation and Bone Morphogenetic Proteins for the Treatment of Refractory Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia. J Pediatr Orthop 2022; 42:e623-e629. [PMID: 35297391 PMCID: PMC9165645 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002138] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) remains a challenge because of the difficulties of achieving and maintaining bone union, as well as complications of joint deformity and limb-length discrepancy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of cross-union of the tibia and fibula in achieving union and preventing refracture for patients with refractory CPT as a complementary approach to improve upon conventional surgical treatments. METHODS A retrospective study including patients with refractory CPT who attended our department between June 2014 and August 2020. Eighteen CPT patients, who had sustained refracture that required cast immobilization or secondary surgery, and were managed by pseudarthrosis resection, cross-union of the tibia and fibula, bone morphogenetic protein-2 and autogenous iliac bone grafting, were included. Clinical outcomes of the bone union rate and the frequency of refracture after performing cross-union of the tibia and fibula were assessed during the follow-up period. RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 4.3 years (range: 1.5 to 6.25 y). The mean age of the patients at surgery was 5.4 years (range: 2.6 to 10 y), and all 18 (100%) of the 18 patients had final healing at the site of pseudarthrosis. The average time spent to achieve radiologic bone union of the pseudarthrosis after operation was 2.96 months (range: 2.2 to 4.1 mo). Two (11.1%) patients had an average 2.5 cm limb-length discrepancy, none (0%) sustained refracture which needed cast immobilization or secondary surgery. Patients were all pain-free and move actively. CONCLUSIONS Cross-union of the tibia and fibula is a promising complementary procedure for treating refractory CPT patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV-case series.
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- Chunxing Wu
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Hospital (The Affiliated Luohu Hospital) of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai
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- Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute, West Palm Beach, FL
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, National Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai
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BACKGROUND Shortening and deformity of the tibia commonly occur during the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT). The role of osteotomies in lengthening and deformity correction remains controversial in CPT. This study evaluates the approach to and outcome after osteotomy performed in CPT. METHODS We performed an IRB approved retrospective review of consecutive patients with CPT treated at our institution from 2010 through 2019. Patients who underwent osteotomies were included in this study. RESULTS Nine patients (10 osteotomies-5 proximal metaphyseal and 5 diaphyseal) with a median age at osteotomy of 8.9 years (range: 4 to 21 y) were included. Six patients had neurofibromatosis-1, 1 had cleidocranial dysplasia, and 2 patients had idiopathic CPT. Four osteotomies were performed for deformity correction, 3 osteotomies to allow intramedullary instrumentation, and 3 osteotomies for lengthening. Five osteotomies were preceded by zolendronate treatment before surgery. Nine were fixed with a rod supplemented with external fixation (7) or locking plates (2). One osteotomy was stabilized with locked intramedullary nailing alone. Four osteotomies were supplemented with autologous bone graft, and bone morphogenic protein-2 was utilized in 3 osteotomies. Median time to healing was 222.5 days (range: 124 to 323 d). One osteotomy (locked intramedullary nailing) required grafting at 5.5 months and then healed uneventfully. Median healing index for patients undergoing lengthening was 57.9 days/cm (range: 35 to 81 d/cm). All 3 osteotomies performed for lengthening required a second osteotomy for preconsolidation at a mean of 34 days. Other complications included compartment syndrome requiring fasciotomy (n=2), tibial osteomyelitis (n=1), and fracture distal to cross-union (n=1). CONCLUSIONS Contrary to much of the established practice, osteotomies may be safely performed in CPT for various indications. All osteotomies healed with only 1 osteotomy requiring secondary bone grafting. Although time to healing of the osteotomy was generally prolonged, this study suggests, somewhat surprisingly, that preconsolidation can occur frequently in lengthening procedures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV-case series.
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- Nickolas J Nahm
- International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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Assouto C, Bertoncelli CM, Gauci MO, Monticone M, Bagui S, Rampal V, Solla F. Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle: a systematic review. Int Orthop 2022; 46:2577-2583. [PMID: 35701591 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05470-6] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE There is no consensus on the type of surgical treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle due to its rarity. The purpose of this study is to provide evidence in favor of a surgical technique and to explore factors correlated with bone consolidation. METHODS Systematic review of the literature and an analysis of the data for each subject, including all available subjects from the published series and clinical cases since 1990. Fisher's exact tests or T-tests were used to evaluate the effect of independent variables (age at surgery and type of treatment) on bone healing. RESULTS The literature search provides 305 articles; 30 were selected, reporting 191 patients and 194 clavicles. One hundred and fifty-one clavicles were operated on at a mean age of nine years and four months (from 8 months to 21 years). Thirteen clavicles (8, 6%) had not consolidated at the last follow-up. Concerning the type of fixation, the rate of healing was similar for plates and pins (p = 0.27). The rate of consolidation was higher with autograft than with allograft, xenograft, or no graft (p = 0.00001), and was 100% for vascularized graft. The mean age at surgery was higher for patients who healed at the last follow-up (118 vs. 61 months, p = 0.001). CONCLUSION In the event of surgical indication for congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle, it is recommended to perform autograft and stable fixation (level 4) after seven years old (level 4).
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- Cédric Assouto
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Lenval University Children's Hospital, Nice, France
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Lenval University Children's Hospital, Nice, France.
- Hal Marcus College of Science & Engineering, University of West Florida, Pensacola, USA.
- Hôpital Pour Enfants - E.E.A.P. H. Germain, 337 Chemin Saint Antoine de Ginestiere, 06200, Nice, France.
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- Medical Sciences and Public Health, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
- Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation Unit, G. Brotzu Hospital, Cagliari, Italy
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- Hal Marcus College of Science & Engineering, University of West Florida, Pensacola, USA
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Lenval University Children's Hospital, Nice, France
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Lenval University Children's Hospital, Nice, France
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Benson JC, Lehman VT, Sebastian AS, Larson NA, Nassr A, Diehn FE, Wald JT, Murthy NS. Successful fusion versus pseudarthrosis after spinal instrumentation: a comprehensive imaging review. Neuroradiology 2022; 64:1719-1728. [PMID: 35701631 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-022-02992-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Following spinal instrumentation and fusion, differentiating between successful arthrodesis and pseudoarthrosis on imaging can be challenging. Interpretation of such examinations requires understanding both the expected evolution of postoperative findings and the subtle indicators of pseudoarthrosis across multiple imaging modalities. Due to this level of intricacy, many clinicians lack familiarity with the subject beyond the more rudimentary concepts. METHODS This review provides an in-depth overview of the imaging of the post-operative spine, with particular emphasis on differentiating between pseudoarthrosis and arthrodesis. RESULTS A comprehensive overview of imaging of the post-operative spine is given, including the most common imaging modalities utilized, the expected post-operative findings, imaging findings in pseudoarthrosis, and imaging definitions of fusion. CONCLUSION Differentiating between pseudoarthrosis and arthrodesis in the postoperative spine is complex, and requires a robust understanding of various findings across many different modalities.
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- John C Benson
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 723 6th St. SW , Rochester, MN, 55902, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 723 6th St. SW , Rochester, MN, 55902, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 723 6th St. SW , Rochester, MN, 55902, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 723 6th St. SW , Rochester, MN, 55902, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 723 6th St. SW , Rochester, MN, 55902, USA
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Liu G, Tan JH, Tan J, Ng JH, Chua J, Chan YH, Riew KD. Does Cigarette Smoking Affect Cervical Laminoplasty Clinical and Radiologic Outcomes? Clin Spine Surg 2022; 35:E473-E477. [PMID: 34907932 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001285] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate if smokers have both poorer early clinical and radiologic outcomes in cervical laminoplasty when compared with nonsmokers. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Cigarette smoking had been reported to increase rates of pseudoarthrosis following spinal instrumentation with fusion. METHODOLOGY A retrospective review of all patients who underwent open-door cervical laminoplasty was performed. Nurick, neck pain visual analog scale, and neck disability index scores were reviewed. Cervical lordosis, range of motion (ROM), and intervertebral disc height were measured. The rates and reasons for revision surgery were recorded and classified according to the etiology of laminoplasty revision surgery. RESULTS Sixty patients were recruited, of which 20 patients (18 males, 2 females) were smokers and 40 patients (27 males, 13 females) were nonsmokers. There was no statistically significant difference between smokers and nonsmokers in preoperative and postoperative visual analog scale, neck disability index, and Nurick scores. A trend was noted toward a greater postoperative reduction in cervical lordosis (13±8 vs. 11±11 degrees). Furthermore, 41% of smokers versus 30% in nonsmokers had >10% loss of postoperative ROM, and 59% smokers versus 50% nonsmokers had >5% loss of postoperative ROM.Postoperative complications and intervertebral disc deterioration were similar in both groups. A higher reoperation rate was noted in smokers with 6 smokers (30%) as compared with 4 nonsmokers (10%), although this did not reach statistical significance. Among the smokers, 4 (20%) were because of cervical disease progression while 2 were technique related. In nonsmokers, all 4 (10%) were because of cervical disease progression. CONCLUSION This study showed that while there was a nonstatistically significant trend noted toward higher rates of revision surgery in smokers, the laminoplasty outcomes were not significantly poorer in smokers. In heavy smokers with multilevel cervical myelopathy, laminoplasty may be the treatment of choice over anterior spinal decompression and fusion where a high risk of pseudoarthrosis is anticipated.
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- Gabriel Liu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Spine Centre
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Spine Centre
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Hospital, National University Health System
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- Medicine Biostatistics Unit, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Columbia University Medical Center, Spine Division, Adult and Pediatric Comprehensive Spine Fellowship, Columbia University, New York, NY
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Padhye K, Shultz P, Alcala C, Mehbod A, Garvey T, Schwender J, Dawson JM, Transfeldt E. Surgical Treatment of Single Level Cervical Radiculopathy: A Comparison of Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion (ACDF) Versus Cervical Disk Arthroplasty (CDA) Versus Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy (PCF). Clin Spine Surg 2022; 35:149-154. [PMID: 35351839 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to retrospectively compare the clinical outcomes, complication rates, and reoperation rates among the 4 treatments in patients with cervical radiculopathy. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Surgical options for cervical radiculopathy include anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), open posterior cervical foraminotomy (O-PCF), minimally invasive posterior cervical foraminotomy (MI-PCF), and cervical disk arthroplasty (CDA). MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective chart review after Review Board approval. Of the 384 patients in the study-257 ACDF, 18 O-PCF, 52 MI-PCF, and 56 CDA. Information was obtained from the charts and compared between the groups. PATIENT SAMPLE Patients above 18 years of age with single-level, unilateral cervical radiculopathy correlating with magnetic resonance imaging, failure of nonoperative management, and 1-level ACDF, O-PCF, MI-PCF, or CDA with >24 months of follow-up. OUTCOME MEASURES Neck Disability Index (NDI), Visual Analog Score neck and arm pain, minimum clinically significant difference (MCID), complication rates, and reoperation rates. RESULTS Operative time was significantly shorter for MI-PCF. Median estimated blood loss was small, but greater with O-PCF compared with other interventions. The length of hospital stay was longest for the ACDF group. At 2 years' follow-up, 36 subjects (9%) had subsequent neck surgery. The most common indication for additional surgery was recurrent symptoms (3.4%) followed by adjacent segment disease (2.6%), pseudoarthrosis (2.1%), adjacent segment disease + pseudoarthrosis (0.5%), and implant-related complications (0.3%). There was no statistically significant difference in complication rates between groups. MCID in NDI was achieved in 40% of MI-PCF subjects, 42% of O-PCF subjects, 66% of CDA subjects and 46% of ACDF subjects. CONCLUSIONS All 4 treatment options confer good clinical results on patients for cervical radiculopathy. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were low and comparable in all 4 groups. MI-PCF had the shortest surgical time and length of hospital stay. More CDA patients achieved MCID in NDI compared with the others, and the rate for additional surgery at 2 years was lowest in the CDA group.
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Pseudarthrosis of the cervical spine represents a common and challenging problem for spine surgeons. Rates vary greatly from as low as 0%-20% to >60% and depend heavily on patient factors, approach, and number of levels. While some patients remain asymptomatic from pseudarthrosis, many require revision surgery due to instability, continued neck pain, or radiculopathy/myelopathy. We aimed to provide a practical, narrative review of cervical pseudarthrosis to address the following areas: (1) definitions, (2) incidence, (3) risk factors, (4) presentation and workup, (5) treatment decision-making, and (6) postoperative care. It is our hope the current review provides a concise summary for how to diagnose and treat challenging cervical nonunions.
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- Scott L Zuckerman
- Department of Neurosurgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Steamboat Orthopedic and Spine Institute, Steamboat Springs, CO
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Alkharsawi M, Shousha M, Boehm H, Alhashash M. Cement discoplasty for managing lumbar spine pseudarthrosis in elderly patients: a less invasive alternative approach for failed posterior lumbar spine interbody fusion. Eur Spine J 2022; 31:1728-1735. [PMID: 35347424 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07186-y] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE A retrospective cohort study was performed to evaluate pseudoarthrosis treatment results by injection of cement in disc space of failed fusion in posterior lumbar interbody fusion in patients above 65 years. METHODS Forty-five patients above 65 years with symptomatic pseudarthrosis after lumbar spine fusion were treated by cement injection in the affected disc space. RESULTS There were 30 females and 15 males. The mean age at the operation was 74 ± 6.5 years (range 65-89). Discoplasty was performed after the primary fusion operations after a mean of 14 ± 1.3 months (range 12-24). The mean preoperative VAS was 7.5 (range 6-9), and ODI was 36 (range 30-45). Cement injection was done at one level in most of the cases (35 patients). In seven cases, two injection levels were done, and in three cases, three levels. Twenty-three patients had discoplasty only, while 22 had discoplasty and screws change, including 14 cases of extension of the instrumentation. The mean postoperative follow-up was 32 ± 6.5 months. The VAS improved to 3.5 (range 2-5) (p = 0.02) and ODI to 12.3 (range 5-35) (p = 0.001). Reoperation was indicated in two (4%) patients by screws loosening. Asymptomatic cement leakage occurred in the paravertebral space in seven cases (15.5%). CONCLUSION Cement discoplasty offers a less invasive reliable surgical solution in elderly patients with symptomatic lumbar pseudarthrosis in the elderly patients. In cases with screw loosening, discoplasty should be combined with screw revision.
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- Mahmoud Alkharsawi
- Department of Spine Surgery, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Robert-Koch-Allee 7, 99437, Bad Berka, Germany.
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Robert-Koch-Allee 7, 99437, Bad Berka, Germany
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Robert-Koch-Allee 7, 99437, Bad Berka, Germany
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Zentralklinik Bad Berka, Robert-Koch-Allee 7, 99437, Bad Berka, Germany
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Constriction band syndrome (CBS) may be rarely associated with pseudarthrosis of tibia. Published literature includes only case reports. We evaluated the outcome of children with frank pseudarthrosis of the tibia with CBS and compared our results with other reported cases. We aimed to formulate a clinical classification of tibial involvement in CBS on the basis of the treatment guidelines. Seven patients with the presence of one or more constriction bands and radiological signs of tibial pseudarthrosis were included in the study. Eight reported cases of CBS with tibial involvement with management and follow-up details were reviewed. Only two tibial pseudarthrosis united spontaneously after the release of the constriction band. Two patients underwent simultaneous correction of tibial deformity and nailing with band release, one of which needed bone grafting for the pseudarthrosis union. Three patients subsequently needed an excision of tibial pseudarthrosis with nailing to achieve tibial union, two of them had autologous bone grafting along with nailing. Additional procedures were required for the correction of foot deformity and limb length discrepancy. Our findings were similar to the reported cases. The pseudarthrosis of the tibia with CBS does not always heal following band release. Additional surgeries may be required for persistent pseudarthrosis, limb length discrepancy and residual foot deformities. A functional and radiological classification is proposed for the treatment of tibial pseudarthrosis with CBS.
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- Premal Naik
- Rainbow Superspeciality Hospital and Children's Orthopaedic Centre, Honorary Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics, NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Paediatric Orthopaedics services, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
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Khmyzov SO, Katsalap YS, Karpinsky MJ, Karpinska O. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF BONE DENSITY IN PATIENTS WITH CONGENITAL PSEUDOARTHROSIS OF THE TIBIA BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY. Wiad Lek 2022; 75:2112-2120. [PMID: 36256938 DOI: 10.36740/wlek202209112] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim: Determine the changes in bone density that occur in the cortical layer of the tibia in patients with CPT after surgical treatment due to radiography data. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and methods: The study was performed on X-rays of the tibia of three patients with CPT, aged 5 to 7 years. X-rays were taken before surgery and 1 year after surgery. The optical density of the cortical layer of both tibia bones was determined, for which they were conditionally divided into 7 zones. RESULTS Results: In all patients with CPT before treatment, there is significant decrease in the optical density of cortical bone tissue of the damaged tibia compared with contralateral. One year after surgery, there was an increase in the optical density of the cortical layer of both tibia of the studied patients. The increase in the density of the nonoperated tibia can be attributed to the active growth of patients. On the operated limb, the increase in the density of the cortical layer became statistically significant in all studied areas, which can be attributed not only to the growth of patients, but also to the possibility of active loading of the operated limb. CONCLUSION Conclusions: In all patients with CPT before treatment, a statistically significant decrease in the density of cortical bone tissue of the damaged tibia was observed. As a result of the treatment there is an approximation of the bone density of the operated limb to the indicators of intact contralateral bone.
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- Sergiy O Khmyzov
- SYTENKO INSTITUTE OF SPINE AND JOINT PATHOLOGY, UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KHARKIV, UKRAINE
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- SYTENKO INSTITUTE OF SPINE AND JOINT PATHOLOGY, UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KHARKIV, UKRAINE
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- SYTENKO INSTITUTE OF SPINE AND JOINT PATHOLOGY, UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KHARKIV, UKRAINE
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- SYTENKO INSTITUTE OF SPINE AND JOINT PATHOLOGY, UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KHARKIV, UKRAINE
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Popelka V, Popelka V. [Predictive Factors and Treatment of Aseptic Pseudoarthrosis of the Humeral Shaft]. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech 2022; 89:360-369. [PMID: 36322037] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Aseptic pseudoarthrosis (nonunion, PSA) of the humeral shaft is one of the serious complications in the treatment of fractures in this area. In a retrospective study, the authors described different methods of treating patients with this complication using predictive factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS Based on the definition of nonunion and the criteria, 14 patients (N=14) with the mean age of 56 years (32-78), namely 8 men and 6 women were included in the study. All patients were followed up clinically and radiologically at 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 months and every 3 months until the condition stabilized. The follow-up period was 11-72 months, with the average of 22 months. According to the AO classification, the fractures were classified as: 4-A1, 1-A2, 4-A3, 1-B1, 3-B2 and 1-C2. Based on the Weber-Čech classification, 2 cases of pseudoarthrosis were hypertrophic, 4 oligotrophic and 8 atrophic. According to the Non-Union Scoring System (NUSS), 5 patients reached the score under 25 points, 3 patients received 25-50 points, 4 patients 51-75 points and two patients over 76 points. In five cases, the fracture displacement index (FDI) was above 100%. In 11 patients, PSA was in the proximal and middle third and in three patients in the distal third of the humerus. METHODS Of the whole group (N=14), the nail was used in 5 cases (36%) - in 3 cases NUSS of up to 50 points and in 2 cases over 76 points. The plate was used in 9 cases (64%). In patients with NUSS of up to 50 points - in 1 case after conservative treatment, in 1 case for augmentation of nail, in 3 cases for augmentation of Prévot nails. In 4 cases with NUSS of 51-75 points a plate was replaced. Osteosynthesis was always supplemented by Judet's decortication or resection of atrophic bone and spongioplasty by autologous graft. RESULTS Shoulder function measured by the Constant Murley score (C-M) improved from 53 to 89 points (from the range of 36-76 points to the range of 75-100 points). The function of the elbow joint also improved, namely from the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) of 65 points to 90 points (from the range of 45-70 points to the range of 80-100 points). In 11 cases (79%) the nonunion was healed and in 3 cases (21%) the failure to heal was reported. In the group with unhealed nonunions, in one case with NUSS of 51-75 points a thermoplastic casting was used and in two patients with NUSS above 76 points a palliative surgery was performed using a 12mm interlocking intramedullary nail. DISCUSSION The results of our study focused on the treatment of aseptic nonunion of the humeral shaft confirm the conclusions arrived at by other authors. As to the osteosynthesis materials, the plate remains the gold standard and provides sufficient stability for bone healing. For unhealed treatment-resistant PSA, we offer a stable intramedullary nail instead of prosthetic replacement or amputation, which provides good stability required for limb function. CONCLUSIONS When planning the treatment of aseptic pseudoarthrosis of the humeral shaft, it is necessary to have a thorough knowledge of etiopathogenesis with all predictive factors. The NUSS classification provides good guidance in treating this complication. Key words: aseptic nonunion, NUSS classification, predictive factors.
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- V Popelka
- Ortopedicko-traumatologické oddelenie, Nemocnica Galanta
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- Klinika úrazovej chirurgie a ortopédie, Fakultná nemocnica Nitra, Fakulta sociálnych vied a zdravotníctva, Univerzita Konstantina Filozofa v Nitre
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Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) is characterized by anterolateral tibial bowing and hamartomatous periosteum that predisposes it to fracture. Fassier-Duval telescopic rods can improve the structural integrity of bone segments after reconstruction. We present our experience treating CPT with the Fassier-Duval rod and a novel technique for Fassier-Duval exchange that was developed after extraction failed in one patient. Patients were identified who underwent treatment with Fassier-Duval rods for CPT between 2007 and 2016 and had undergone their first rod exchange. Medical records were reviewed, and complications were classified using the system of Cherkashin. Four patients had an average age at the initial insertion of 6 years 4 months (4-9 years). The average follow-up duration after initial Fassier-Duval implantation was 5.4 years (2.7-8.1 years). Seven Category 2 complications were associated with the Fassier-Duval rod: interlocking K-wire migration (2), lengthening failure (2), explant failure (1), distal migration of female rod through physis (1) and male rod portion proximally migrating through physis (1). Three patients underwent one rod exchange [average 3.2 years after implantation (range, 2.7-3.9 years)]. One patient underwent two rod exchanges (2.9 and 6.9 years after initial implantation). The second attempt at exchange failed; this failure prompted the development of custom trephines to remove the hard bone that can encase the distal male segment. The use of custom trephines was made necessary by dense sclerotic bone at the previous pseudarthrosis site. We recommend that custom trephines be available during Fassier-Duval rod extraction to avoid failed retrieval. Level of evidence: Level IV (Case series).
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- Philip K McClure
- International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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- International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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Tierny C, Casoli V, Chadefaux G, Dauchy FA, Fabre T, Belaroussi Y, Delgove A. Management of Chronic Osteomyelitis by an Orthoplastic Team: 7-Year Experience of a University Hospital. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 148:443-453. [PMID: 34181596 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008175] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Treating chronic osteomyelitis of the lower extremities is challenging. The treatment of acute lower limb trauma by orthoplastic teams has shown good results over the past few decades. This study aimed to characterize surgical outcomes of leg and heel chronic osteomyelitis by an orthoplastic team. METHODS The cases of 113 consecutive leg and heel chronic osteomyelitis patients undergoing soft-tissue reconstruction with an orthopedic procedure were reviewed in this retrospective single-center observational study. The main objective was to assess surgical outcomes of skin healing and gait recovery at the 1-year follow-up. The secondary objective was to evaluate the global success rate at the last follow-up. RESULTS The median follow-up was 19.7 months. A free flap was performed for 33 patients (29.2 percent) and a locoregional flap was used in 79 patients (69.9 percent). Seventy-two patients (63.7 percent) had chronic osteomyelitis on continuous bone. The others had a septic pseudarthrosis with a mean bone defect length of 42.9 mm. Forty-four patients (38.9 percent) underwent curettage only, eight (7.1 percent) underwent curettage and cement, 20 (17.7 percent) underwent curettage and bone fixation, and 39 (34.5 percent) underwent the Masquelet technique. At the 1-year follow-up, 72 patients (63.7 percent) had achieved skin healing and had recovered their gait. The success rate at all follow-up time points was 82.3 percent. The median time to achieve skin healing was 6.5 months and that to bone union in cases of septic pseudarthrosis was 7.9 months. CONCLUSION Orthoplastic management of leg and heel chronic osteomyelitis patients with combined soft-tissue reconstruction using an orthopedic procedure was a viable strategy that offered good results even though the time to complete healing was long. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Risk, III.
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- Chloé Tierny
- From the Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Centre FX Michelet, Bordeaux University Hospital; Surgery School, University of Bordeaux; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and South-Western France Referral Center for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (Crioac GSO), Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital; and Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital
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- From the Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Centre FX Michelet, Bordeaux University Hospital; Surgery School, University of Bordeaux; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and South-Western France Referral Center for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (Crioac GSO), Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital; and Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital
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- From the Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Centre FX Michelet, Bordeaux University Hospital; Surgery School, University of Bordeaux; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and South-Western France Referral Center for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (Crioac GSO), Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital; and Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital
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- From the Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Centre FX Michelet, Bordeaux University Hospital; Surgery School, University of Bordeaux; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and South-Western France Referral Center for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (Crioac GSO), Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital; and Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital
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- From the Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Centre FX Michelet, Bordeaux University Hospital; Surgery School, University of Bordeaux; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and South-Western France Referral Center for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (Crioac GSO), Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital; and Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital
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- From the Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Centre FX Michelet, Bordeaux University Hospital; Surgery School, University of Bordeaux; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and South-Western France Referral Center for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (Crioac GSO), Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital; and Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital
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- From the Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit, Centre FX Michelet, Bordeaux University Hospital; Surgery School, University of Bordeaux; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and South-Western France Referral Center for Complex Bone and Joint Infections (Crioac GSO), Bordeaux University Hospital; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital; and Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bordeaux University Hospital
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