Risk factors and care of early surgical site infection after primary posterior lumbar interbody fusion

Objectives:To explore the risk factors and nursing measures of early surgical site infection(SSI)after posterior lumbar interbody fusion(PLIF).Methods:A total of 468 patients who received PLIF in our hospital from January 2017 to June 2020 were enrolled into this study.According to the occurrence of early SSI,the patients were divided into two groups,and the general data were analyzed by univariate analysis.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted with the dichotomous variable of whether early SSI occurred and other factors as independent variables to identify the risk factors of early SSI and put forward targeted prevention and nursing measures.Results:Among 468 patients with PLIF,18 patients developed early SSI(3.85%).The proportion of female,age,diabetes mellitus and urinary tract infection(UTI),operation segment,operation time,post-operative drainage volume,and drainage time were significantly higher than those in the uninfected group,with statistical significance(P<0.05),whereas the preoperative albumin and hemoglobin in the infected group were significantly lower than those in the uninfected group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in the American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)grading,body mass index(BMI),complications including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases or hypertension(P>0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that preoperative diabetes mellitus(OR=2.109,P=0.012)/UTI(OR=1.526,P=0.035),prolonged drainage time(OR=1.639,P=0.029)were risk factors for early SSI.Men(OR=0.736,P=0.027)and albumin level(OR=0.526,P=0.004)were protective factors in reducing early SSI.Conclusions:Women,preoperative diabetes/UTI,hypoproteinemia,and prolonged drainage time are risk factors for early SSI after PLIF.Clinical effective preventive measures should be taken in combination with targeted nursing intervention to reduce the risk of early SSI.

Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Cortical Bone Trajectory and Traditional Pedicle Screw Fixation in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is a common surgical procedure and widely used in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disc disorders. Traditionally, posterior lumbar interbody fusion is done by using the traditional pedicle screw (PS) which offers great advantages, but at the same time it has some disadvantages which include the risk of superior facet joint violation and muscle damage. Recently, an alternative method of screw insertion via cortical bone trajectory (CBT) has been invented which has less invasive process and can be placed without the drawbacks associated with the traditional pedicle screw. However, it has to remain an interest whether CBT will provide similar or greater clinical outcomes compared to PS in PLIF. So the main aim of this review is to compare the clinical outcomes of cortical bone trajectory and traditional pedicle screw fixation in posterior lumbar interbody fusion based on the articles published on this topic. Compared to the traditional pedicle screw fixation, PLIF with CBT has similar clinical outcome based on pain intensity, ODI status and JOA score, as well as similar fusion rate and radiological evaluated complication such as loosening of screw. In addition PLIF with CBT has advantages of less facet joint violation, less blood loss, less intraoperative muscle damage and perioperative pain. On the basis of this study, we can suggest that PLIF with CBT can be considered as a reasonable alternative to PS in PLIF.

Surgical Results of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Transpedicular Fixation in Management of Spondylolisthesis

Objective: To evaluate the surgical results of posterior lumber interbody fusion with transpedicular fixation with rod screw system in management of spondylolisthesis. Study Design: Retrospective study reviewed all patient treated by lumber interbody fusion with transpedicular fixation with rod screw system. Patients and Methods: They were 40 patients operated for lumber and lumbosacral spondylolisthesis from Feb 2014 to April 2017 in Al-Azhar university hospital. These patients followed postoperatively clinically for improved neural function and for fusion stability and hardware fixation by radiological investigation. Data about pain intensity (by Visual Analogue Scale) was collected pre- and postoperatively;and outcome was assessed by Oswetry disability index (ODI). Outcome was graded as excellent, good, fair, or poor. Pre- and Post-operative data were statistically compared. Results: The mean age was 45 years (range between 30 - 60 years) with female sex predominance (male:female = 1:3). They had lytic (n = 30) or degenerative (n = 10) spondylolisthesis;and all underwent PLIF (posterior lumbar interbody fusion). In lytic group, the level was L4/L5 in 19 patients and L5/S1 in 11 patients, while in degenerative group the level was L4/L5 in 4 patients, L5/S1 in 3 patients, L2/L3 in 2 and L3/L4 in one patient. The spondylolisthesis grade was grade I among 25 subjects, grade two among 11 subjects and retrolisthesis among 4 subjects. Sensory deficits reported in 22 subjects (19 had lytic and 3 had degenerative spondylolisthesis);while motor deficits reported among 10 subjects and reduced reflexes among 8 subjects. The outcome was excellent, good, and fair among 30, 7, and 3 subjects respectively. The return to previous levels of activity was reported among 32 patients. VAS was 3.5 ± 2.94 at the end of follow up, while ODI was 28% and 36.0% and 3 and 6 months respectively. Conclusion: PLIF associated with transpedicular rod screw fixation system for management of spondylolisthesis is considered a safe and effective surgical intervention in both lytic and degenerative types.

Successful outcomes of unilateral vs bilateral pedicle screw fixation for lumbar interbody fusion:A meta-analysis with evidence grading

BACKGROUND Whether it’s better to adopt unilateral pedicle screw(UPS)fixation or to use bilateral pedicle screw(BPS)one for lumbar degenerative diseases is still controversially undetermined.AIM To make a comparison between UPS and BPS fixation as to how they work efficaciously and safely in patients suffering from lumbar degenerative diseases.METHODS We have searched a lot in the databases through 2020 with index terms such as“unilateral pedicle screw fixation”and“bilateral pedicle screw fixation.”Only randomized controlled trials and some prospective cohort studies could be found,yielding 15 studies.The intervention was unilateral pedicle screw fixation;Primarily We’ve got outcomes of complications and fusion rates.Secondarily,we’ve achieved outcomes regarding total blood loss,operative time,as well as length of stay.Softwares were installed and utilized for subgroup analysis,analyzing forest plots,sensitivity,heterogeneity,forest plots,publication bias,and risk of bias.RESULTS Fifteen previous cases of study including 992 participants have been involved in our meta-analysis.UPS had slightly lower effects on fusion rate[relative risk(RR)=0.949,95%CI:0.910 to 0.990,P=0.015],which contributed mostly to this metaanalysis,and similar complication rates(RR=1.140,95%CI:0.792 to 1.640,P=0.481),Δvisual analog scale[standard mean difference(SMD)=0.178,95%CI:-0.021 to 0.378,P=0.080],andΔOswestry disability index(SMD=-0.254,95%CI:-0.820 to 0.329,P=0.402).In contrast,an obvious difference has been observed inΔJapanese Orthopedic Association(JOA)score(SMD=0.305,95%CI:0.046 to 0.563,P=0.021),total blood loss(SMD=-1.586,95%CI:-2.182 to-0.990,P=0.000),operation time(SMD=-2.831,95%CI:-3.753 to-1.909,P=0.000),and length of hospital stay(SMD=-0.614,95%CI:-1.050 to-0.179,P=0.006).CONCLUSION Bilateral fixation is more effective than unilateral fixation regarding fusion rate after lumbar interbody fusion.However,JOA,operation time,total blood loss,as well as length of stay were improved for unilateral fixation.

Biomechanical Effects of Implant Materials on Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Comparison of Polyetheretherketone and Titanium Spacers Using Finite Element Analysis and Considering Bone Density

Few biomechanical data exist regarding whether the polyetheretherketone (PEEK) spacer or titanium spacer is better for posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). This study evaluated the biomechanical influence that these types of spacers with different levels of hardness exert on the vertebra by using finite element analysis including bone strength distribution. To evaluate the risk of spacer subsidence for PLIF, we built a finite element model of the lumbar spine using computed tomography data of osteoporosis patients. Then, we simulated PLIF in L3/4 and built models with the hardness of the interbody spacer set as PEEK and titanium. Bones around the spacer were subjected to different load conditions. Then, fracture elements and some stress states of the two modalities were compared. In both models of PLIF simulation, fracture elements and stress were concentrated in the bones around the spacer. Fracture elements and stress values of the model simulating the PEEK spacer were significantly smaller compared to those of the titanium simulation model. For PLIF of osteoporotic vertebrae, this suggested that the PEEK spacer is in a mechanical environment less susceptible to subsidence caused by microfractures of bone tissue and bone remodeling-related fusion aspects. Therefore, PEEK spacers are bio-mechanically more useful.

Can bone mineral density affect intra-operative blood loss of mini-invasive posterior lumbar interbody fusion?

Objective:Many factors affect intraoperative blood loss(BL)in mini-invasive posterior lumbar interbody fusion(PLIF)procedures,but only few has examined.Specifically,the impact of bone mineral density(BMD)levels on intraoperative BL.This study aims to examine the correlation between these two factors.Methods:Retrospective review of 120 patients with low back disorders who were scheduled to undergo mini-invasive PLIF from October 2018 to October 2019 was performed.Patients were divided into two groups based on BMD of the lumbar spine:normal group and abnormal group(osteoporosis and osteopenia).Comparison of age,gender,BMD,BL,BMI,prothrombin time,activated partial thromboplastin time,haemoglobin concentration,intraoperative mean arterial pressure,platelet count,and operative time(OT)between the two groups,and correlation analysis of BMD and BL were conducted.Results:The mean BL of patients in the abnormal group was remarkably higher than that in the normal group:357.22±152.55 ml and 259.37±125.90 ml respectively(p<0.001).The partial correlation coefficient between BL and BMD was0.45(p<0.001).The results of univariate regression analysis demonstrated that only BMD,gender,and OT were related to BL(BMD,r=0.427,p<0.001;gender,r=0.211,p=0.024;OT,r=0.318,p=0.001).While multivariate linear regression analysis demonstrated that patients with lower BMD and longer OT had a higher amount of intraoperative BL(p<0.001).Conclusions:BMD is an important factor influencing intraoperative BL in mini-invasive PLIF.It should be assessed routinely as a part of the preoperative examination to improve preoperative assessment and ensure patient safety.

Use of Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Bone Density to Investigate the Biomechanical Effect in the Bone around Intervertebral Cages in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Preventing subsidence of intervertebral cages in posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) requires understanding its mechanism, which is yet to be done. We aimed to describe the mechanism of intervertebral cage subsidence by using finite element analysis through simulation of the osteoporotic vertebral bodies of an elderly woman. The data from computed tomography scans of L2-L5 vertebrae in a 72-year-old woman with osteoporosis were used to create 2 FE models: one not simulating implant placement (LS-INT) and one simulating L3/4 PLIF using polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages (LS-PEEK). Loads and moments simulating the living body were applied to these models, and the following analyses were performed: 1) Drucker-Prager equivalent stress distribution at the cage contact surfaces;2) the distribution of damage elements in L2-L5 during incremental loading;and 3) the distribution of equivalent plastic strain at the cage contact surfaces. In analysis 1, the Drucker-Prager equivalent stress on the L3 and L4 vertebral endplates was greater for LS-PEEK than for LS-INT under all loading conditions and tended to be particularly concentrated at the contact surfaces. In analysis 2, compared with LS-INT, LS-PEEK showed more damage elements along the bone around the cages in the L3 vertebral body posterior to the cage contact surfaces, followed by the area of the L4 vertebral body posterior to the cage contact surfaces. In analysis 3, in the L3 inferior surface in LS-PEEK the distribution of equivalent plastic strain was visualized as gradually expanding along the cages from the area posterior to the cages to the area anterior to them with increased loading. These analyses suggested that in PLIF for osteoporotic vertebral bodies, the localized stress concentration generated by the use of PEEK cages may cause accumulation of microscopic damage in the fragile osteoporotic vertebral bodies around the cages, which may result in cage subsidence.

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion versus Posterolateral Fusion in Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Spondylolithesis

Background: The optimal surgical technique for lumbar spondylolithesis remains debated. Although posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) theoretically offers more advantages than posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF), the evidence remains inconclusive. Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the clinical and functional outcomes of PLIF versus PLF in patients with lumbar spondylolithesis. Patients and Methods: We enrolled 38 patients with lumbar spondylolithesis (degenerative and isthmic) who underwent PLIF (N = 19) or PLF (N = 19). We collected operative data and performed follow-up for 12 months after the surgery. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS software to detected significant differences between both groups. Results: The PLF and PLIF groups exhibited similar pre-operative characteristics between both groups in terms of age (p = 0.57), sex (p = 0.73), clinical presentation (p = 1), required levels of fixation (p = 1), pre-operative VAS score (p = 0.43) or muscle weakness (p = 1). However, the PLIF group had significantly more blood loss and longer operative time than the PLF group. Moreover, both groups had similar levels of postoperative pain (up to six months after surgery), and post-operative complications. The rates of arthrodesis were higher in PLIF group than PLF group within six months while no significant difference within 12 months of follow-up. Conclusion: In our comparative study, we achieved comparison between pedicle screw fixation with posterolateral fusion alone (PLF) in compare with pedicle screw fixation with posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). Results indicate better results of fusion rate in PLIF as regards arthrodesis with slightly more rate of complication than PLF. So we recommend PLIF in cases of lumbar spondylolithesis than PLF.

Unilateral pedicle screw fixation combined with lumbar interbody fusion for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases

Objective To explore the feasibility and efficiency of the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and posterolateral fusion (PLF) procedures in which unilateral pedicle screw fixation was used.

Biomechanical Comparison of Anterior Lumbar Screw-plate Fixation versus Posterior Lumbar Pedicle Screw Fixation

Anterior lumbar interbody fusion （ALiF） followed by posterior pedicle screw fixation （PSF） in a second procedure is mostly used to implement lumbar spine fusion. ALIF followed by an- terior lumbar screw-plate has a lot of advantages, but its biomechanical stability requires confirma- tion. This study evaluated the biomechanical stability of a novel anterior lumbar locked screw-plate （ALLSP） by comparison with posterior lumbar PSF. Twelve fresh human cadaveric lumbar speci- mens （L4-L5） were assigned to four groups： ALIF^PSF group, ALIF＋ALLSP （both fixed） group, ALIF group and an untreated control （both non-fixed） group. The first three groups received implan- tation of a rectangular titanium cage. Tests under axial compression, flexion, extension, lateral bend- ing, or rotation showed that the fixed groups had significantly stronger stability than the non-fixed groups （P=-0.000 for all）. The ALIF＋ALLSP group had significantly greater axial stiffness under ap- plied axial compression and significantly less angular displacement under rotational forces than the ALIF＋PSF group. The angular displacement of the ALIF＋ALLSP group was less under flexion than that of the ALIF＋PSF, and the angular displacement under lateral bending and extension was greater, but these differences were not statistically significant. In summary, the ALLSP conforms to the ante- rior lumbar spine and has good biomechanical stability. It is a reliable choice for enhancing the sta- bility of ALIF.

Delayed arterial symptomatic epidural hematoma on the 14th day after posterior lumbar interbody fusion:A case report

BACKGROUND Delayed arterial symptomatic epidural hematoma(SEH)on the 14th day after posterior lumbar interbody fusion(PLIF)is rare but it may lead to severe complications if not identified and treated in a timely manner.After diagnosis of the current case,early surgical removal of the hematoma and strict hemostasis treatment was accomplished.This case report highlights the importance of swift diagnosis and treatment in SEH patients.CASE SUMMARY A 41-year-old male patient with a single-segment lumbar disc herniation underwent left-side PLIF.On the 14th post-operative day,the patient complained of lumbar incision pain with sudden onset accompanied by left limb radiation pain and aggravated cauda equina symptoms.Magnetic resonance imaging examination and a puncture blood draw at the incision site confirmed a delayed arterial SEH.Emergency surgical removal of the hematoma and hemostasis was performed.About 70 mL of hematoma was found in the left incision.Continuous bleeding was found in the anterior branch of the transverse process of the 4th lumbar artery in the muscle area about 2 cm below the transverse process of the 4th lumbar vertebra.A blood jet of about 10 cm in height was observed and bipolar electrocoagulation was used to stop the bleeding.Post-operative lumbar incision pain and left lower limb pain were relieved immediately and gradually disappeared.There was no recurrence during the 12-mo follow-up.CONCLUSION For delayed arterial SEH on the 14th day after PLIF,preventive measures including pre-,intra-and post-operative prevention should be implemented.

One Stage Anterior Reconstruction and Posterior Instrumentation in Surgical Management of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures

Background: The different methods of anterior reconstruction and posterior instrumentation in surgical management of thoracolumbar spine fractures are PLIF, TLIF, lateral extracaviatary and transpedicular techniques which are increasingly used to perform partial or total corpectomies and anterior reconstructions from a posterior approach. These techniques were being alternative to the standard anterior approach with less morbidity and mortality. Patients and Methods: This study was performed between 2011 and 2014 on 100 patients with acute unstable thoracolumbar spine fractures which were divided into four groups: 30 patients underwent (TLIF), 28 patients underwent (PLIF), 28 patients underwent (PA) and 14 patients underwent (TPA). Neurological outcome, complications, operative times, kyphotic angle, vertebral height loss, spinal canal compromise, pulmonary functions, Denis pain and work scale, VAS score, ODI score, hospital stay, and estimated blood loss (EBL) were evaluated and compared in between the four groups. Results: There was a higher complication rate, increased EBL, and longer operative time with posteroanterior (PA) compared with PLIF, TLIF and (TPA). Patients undergoing PLIF, TLIF and TPA had a greater recovery of neurological function than those in whom PA were performed. Conclusion: TPA appeared to have more favorable results in improving the clinical and radiological outcome and no complications were reported apart from superficial wound infection which healed rapidly. The PLIF, TLIF and TPA appeared to have a comparable morbidity rate to PA. The different methods of anterior reconstruction from posterior approach are more favorable, applicable and convenient than PA approach.

后路腰椎椎体间融合术后融合器脱出的危险因素分析

目的:探讨腰椎椎体间融合内固定术后融合器脱出(cage retropulsion,CR)的危险因素。方法:回顾性分析2017年9月~2021年9月在我院因腰椎椎体间融合内固定术后CR行翻修手术的17例患者,其中男13例,女4例,年龄63.7±9.9岁,纳入CR组。根据相同的融合及固定节段、初次手术时间(±1年)、性别、年龄(±2岁)在无融合器脱出及移位的患者中按照2∶1的比例进行配对共匹配34例作为对照组,其中男26例,女8例,年龄65.2±10.2岁。CR组初次手术平均固定节段数为1.8±0.8个,融合节段数为1.5±0.6个;发现CR距离初次手术时间为7个月(0.75~132个月);17例患者中单个节段CR 15例,两个节段CR 2例。在两组患者术前全脊柱X线片上测量腰椎前凸角(lumbar lordosis,LL)、骨盆倾斜角(pelvic tilt,PT)、骶骨倾斜角(sacral slope,SS)、骨盆入射角(pelvic incidence,PI)、腰椎侧位X线片上测量病变节段椎间高度(disc height,DH)、屈伸位X线片上测量椎间隙活动度(range of motion,ROM);通过术前腰椎CT检查测量腰椎椎体CT值;通过腰椎MRI检查定义椎间盘形态;在术后即刻腰椎X线片上测量融合器位置(融合器后缘标记线到下位椎体后上缘的距离与下位椎体上终板前后径的比值)。采用配对样本t检验的方法对两组间资料进行单因素分析,对单因素分析有统计学意义的参数进行Logistic回归分析,寻找CR的独立危险因素。结果:CR组椎体CT值小于对照组(124.8±39.7 vs 147.7±38.2,P=0.011),术后即刻X线片上融合器位置较对照组更靠后(0.15±0.09 vs 0.31±0.07,P<0.001);两组间术前LL(40.8°±12.9°vs 42.4°±7.5°,P=0.717)、PT(19.6°±7.1°vs 17.1°±6.7°,P=0.356)、SS(27.7°±6.5°vs 31.0°±4.3°,P=0.144)、PI(44.3°±13.8°vs 44.7°±13.9°,P=0.926)、DH(10.1±2.4mm vs 8.8±1.4mm,P=0.066)、ROM(4.3°±2.8°vs 4.4°±2.2°,P=0.950)、梨形椎间盘比例(33.3%vs 21.4%,P=0.40)均无统计学差异。Logistic回归分析结果提示椎体CT值低(骨质疏松)(OR=0.975,P=0.043)和融合器位置靠后(OR=28.393,P=0.003)是CR的独立危险因素。结论:骨质疏松与融合器放置靠后是后路腰椎椎体间融合术后CR的危险因素。

腰椎融合术选择策略及发展趋势

腰椎融合术已经在腰椎退行性病变、畸形、腰椎骨折或脱位等疾病中广泛应用,是消除或缓解症状、维持疗效的重要方法,也是脊柱外科最重要的技术之一。目前,腰椎融合术式种类繁多,根据不同手术入路分为前侧入路、经侧方入路、后侧入路及椎间孔入路等;微创手术包括关节镜辅助、脊柱内窥镜等手术方式;根据不同植骨融合位置又分为椎体外植骨融合和椎体间植骨融合[1]。临床上腰椎融合手术方式的选择方面尚无完全定论。本文回顾、分析不同腰椎融合术的优缺点,结合脊柱微创融合技术等发展趋势展开评论,旨在为临床腰椎融合术的合理实施提供参考,期待未来深入探索、优化手术方法、提高融合效率,降低并发症的新策略,为腰椎疾病患者带来更好的疗效。

Wiltse与后正中入路经椎间孔腰椎椎体间融合术治疗腰椎间盘突出症的安全性及近期效果研究

目的比较分析Wiltse与后正中入路经椎间孔腰椎椎体间融合术(TLIF)治疗腰椎间盘突出症(LDH)的安全性及近期效果。方法回顾性分析2019-01—2022-12于郑州大学第二附属医院骨一科行TLIF治疗的86例LDH患者的临床资料,根据手术入路方式分为Wiltse组(38例)和后正中组(48例)。比较2组患者的基线资料。记录手术时间、术中出血量、下床活动时间。评估术前、术后6个月患者的腰椎功能JOA评分和数字评定量表(NRS)评分。结果2组患者的基线资料差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。Wiltse组的手术时间、下床活动时间均短于后正中组,术中出血量少于后正中组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术前2组患者的JOA、NRS评分差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);术后6个月时,Wiltse组患者的JOA评分高于后正中组,NRS评分低于后正中组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。2组患者的并发症发生率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论经Wiltse入路与后正中入路实施TLIF,均有良好的安全性和近期效果。但Wiltse入路改善腰椎功能、缓解疼痛的效果更佳,且手术时间短、术中出血量少,更利于患者术后康复。

Comparison of simple discectomy and instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion for treatment of lumbar disc herniation combined with Modic endplate changes

Background The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the surgical outcomes of simple discectomy and instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion （iPLIF） in patients with lumbar disc herniation and Modic endplate changes.Our hypothesis was that iPLIF could provide better outcome for patients with refractory lumbar disc herniation and Modic changes （LDH-MC）.Methods Ninety-one patients with single-segment LDH-MC were recruited.All patients experienced low back pain as well as radicular leg pain,and low back pain was more severe than leg pain.Forty-seven patients were treated with discectomy and 44 were treated with iPLIE The outcomes of both low back pain and radicular leg pain using visual analogue scale （VAS） as well as the clinical outcome related to low back pain using Japanese Orthopaedic Association （JOA） score were assessed before and 18 months after surgery,respectively.Results Both low back and leg pain were significantly improved 18 months after simple discectomy and iPLIE Compared to patients undergoing simple discectomy,low back pain was significantly reduced in patients undergoing iPLIE but there was no significant difference in leg pain between two groups.Solid fusion was achieved in all patients who underwent iPLIF.Conclusions In patients with LDH-MC,iPLIF can yield significantly superior outcome on the relief of low back pain compared to simple discectomy.Simple discectomy can relieve radicular leg pain as efficient as iPLIE Accordingly,iPLIF seems to be a reliable treatment for patients with LDH-MC and predominant low back pain.

Complications associated with posterior lumbar interbody fusion using Bagby and Kuslich method for treatment of spondylolisthesis

Objective To analyze complications associated with posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) in which two Bagby and Kuslich (BAK) interbody fusion cages were implanted.Methods A total of 118 patients with spondylolytic spondylolisthesis underwent single-level PLIF using two BAK cages filled with morselized autogenous bone. The major clinical and radiographic complications were analyzed after a follow-up with an average time of 2 years and 9 months.Results Complications were divided into intraoperative and postoperative complications. Intraoperative complications mainly included dural tear (4 patients, 3.4%), nerve root injury (3 patients, 2.5%) and suboptimal cage position (9 patients, 7.5%). No death was caused by the operation. Postoperative complications chiefly consisted of cage retropulsion (3 patients, 2.5%), cage subsidence (4 patients, 3.4%), and postlaminectomy arachnoiditis (2 patients, 1.7%). Pseudarthrosis was noted radiographically with evidence of motion between adjacent vertebra on lateral flexion-extension films and luciencies around the cages (2 patient, 1.7%), continuous posterior cage migration (2 patients, 1.7%) or continuous cage subsidence (2 patients, 1.7%). Two patients died, one from a traffic accident and the other from metastatic cancer 1 year postoperatively.Conclusions The results of this study indicate that PLIF with BAK cages is an effective but also technically difficult procedure. The relatively high incidence of complications reminds us of the importance of surgical indications and proper manipulations.

OLIF治疗腰椎间盘突出症的近期效果分析

目的分析斜外侧腰椎椎间融合术(OLIF)治疗腰椎间盘突出症(LDH)的近期疗效。方法48例LDH患者,以随机数字表法分为对照组和观察组,各24例。对照组经后路腰椎椎间融合术(PLIF)治疗,观察组经OLIF治疗。比较两组围术期指标、疼痛程度、功能障碍情况及影像学参数。结果观察组手术用时为(150.23±17.45)min,对照组为(145.23±13.25)min。两组手术用时比较无统计学差异(P>0.05)。观察组术中出血量(274.15±52.34)ml少于对照组的(356.56±53.24)ml,住院用时(8.10±1.89)d短于对照组的(12.25±3.61)d(P<0.05)。治疗后,对照组视觉模拟评分法(VAS)、Oswestry功能障碍指数(ODI)评分分别为(2.29±0.35)、(15.53±2.12)分,观察组VAS、ODI评分分别为(2.13±0.33)、(14.51±2.44)分;相较对照组,观察组治疗后VAS、ODI评分更低,但无统计学差异(P>0.05)。治疗后,对照组椎间隙前、后缘高度分别为(11.52±2.13)、(7.22±1.35)mm,观察组椎间隙前、后缘高度分别为(12.05±2.31)、(7.95±1.53)mm;相较对照组,观察组椎间隙前、后缘高度更高,但无统计学差异(P>0.05)。结论应用OLIF治疗LDH效果显著,患者术中出血量少,术后恢复快,临床可推广。

伴或不伴马尾冗余征腰椎管狭窄症患者行斜外侧腰椎椎间融合术联合后路经皮内固定术的疗效分析

目的:探讨伴或不伴马尾冗余征(redundant nerve roots,RNRs)腰椎管狭窄症患者行斜外侧腰椎椎间融合术(oblique lumbar interbody fusion,OLIF)联合后路经皮内固定术的临床疗效。方法:回顾性分析2019年6月至2022年6月于本院采用斜外侧腰椎椎间融合术联合后路经皮内固定术治疗的92例腰椎管狭窄症患者,男32例,女60例,年龄44~82(63.67±9.93)岁。根据冗余与否将所有患者分为RNRs阳性组和RNRs阴性组。RNRs阳性组38例,男15例,女23例;年龄45~82(65.45±10.37)岁;病程24.00(12.00,72.00)个月。RNRs阴性组54例,男17例,女37例;年龄44~77(62.42±9.51)岁;病程13.50(9.00,36.00)个月。记录两组手术时间、术中出血量、并发症;手术前后影像学参数,包括狭窄节段数、椎间隙高度、腰椎前凸角、硬膜囊面积;采用视觉模拟评分(visual analogue scale,VAS)进行背部和腿部疼痛评价,采用Oswestry功能障碍指数(Oswestry disability index,ODI)评估日常生活活动障碍。结果:所有患者获得随访,时间8~18(11.04±3.61)个月,随访期未见并发症。RNRs阳性组狭窄节段数(1.71±0.46)个,多于阴性组(1.17±0.38)个(P<0.05)。RNRs阳性组术前椎间隙高度、硬膜囊面积、腰痛VAS、腿痛VAS、ODI分别为(1.11±0.19)cm、(0.46±0.17)cm^(2)、(5.39±1.00)分、(5.05±1.01)分、(55.74±4.05)%;RNRs阴性组分别为(0.97±0.23)cm、(0.69±0.26)cm^(2)、(4.50±0.77)分、(4.00±0.58)分、(47.33±3.43)%。RNRs阳性组术后椎间隙高度、硬膜囊面积、腰痛VAS、腿痛VAS、ODI评分分别为(1.60±0.19)cm、(0.74±0.36)cm^(2)、(3.39±0.72)分、(3.05±1.01)分、(46.74±4.82)%;RNRs阴性组分别为(1.48±0.25)cm、(1.12±0.35)cm^(2)、(3.00±0.82)分、(3.00±0.82)分、(37.67±3.58)%。两组术后椎间隙高度、硬膜囊面积、腰痛、腿痛VAS、ODI较术前明显改善(P<0.05)。两组术前椎间隙高度、硬膜囊面积、腰痛、腿痛VAS、ODI比较,差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。但两组手术前后椎间隙高度差值、ODI差值比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组手术时间、术中出血量、术后硬膜囊面积、手术前后硬膜囊面积差值、术后腰痛VAS、手术前后腰痛VAS差值、手术前后腿痛VAS差值等比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:OLIF联合后路经皮内固定术对于伴或不伴RNRs的患者均有较好疗效。多节段腰椎管狭窄、硬膜囊面积减小可能会导致RNRs的发生,伴RNRs的LSS患者症状更重。伴RNRs的LSS患者较不伴RNRs的患者手术疗效要差。

棘突间固定辅助内镜下椎间融合治疗重度腰椎管狭窄症的有限元分析

背景:在临床应用中,不附加椎间融合的单纯棘突间固定与椎弓根钉棒融合内固定具有相似固定效果,且可有效降低责任节段活动度及关节突应力,但单纯放置新型棘突间融合固定装置BacFuse后,棘突根部应力较为集中,易发生棘突骨折,若在置入椎间融合器的同时联合棘突间固定,理论上可以分散Von Mises应力,降低棘突骨折风险,但其在有限元仿真模拟下具体的生物力学情况鲜有报道。目的:观察棘突间固定辅助内镜下椎间融合治疗重度腰椎管狭窄症的生物力学稳定性。方法:取一位26岁成年男性志愿者的腰椎CT资料,排除脊柱病变,并使用Mimics、Geomagic、Solidworks、ANSYS等软件构建腰椎L_(4)-L_(5)节段的正常有限元模型M0,在M0的基础上分别建立内镜减压联合椎间融合术后即时模型M1、内镜减压置入棘突间固定装置(BacFuse)模型M2和棘突间固定(BacFuse)辅助内镜下椎间融合模型M3,在4组模型的L_(4)椎体上表面施以相同应力,在L_(5)椎体下表面采用固定支撑,并分析在前屈、后伸、左/右弯、左/右旋转等6种工况下的活动度和终板下骨、椎体后方韧带复合体Von Mises应力极值。结果与结论:①与模型M0相比,在6种工况下模型M1活动度值大幅增加,模型M2、M3的活动度大幅减小;②与模型M0相比,在6种工况下模型M1椎体最大应力无明显变化,模型M2椎体后方韧带复合体最大应力大幅增加;③与模型M1相比,模型M3在6种工况下椎体后方韧带复合体最大应力无明显变化;与M2模型相比,模型M3在椎体后方韧带复合体最大应力大幅减小;④与模型M0相比,模型M1的L_(4)和L_(5)终板下骨Von Mises应力极值均有明显增高;模型M2、M3的L_(4)和L_(5)终板下骨Von Mises应力极值略微降低;与模型M1相比,模型M2、M3的L_(4)和L_(5)终板下骨Von Mises应力极值明显降低;⑤提示BacFuse的置入能有效降低单纯椎间融合术中的终板下骨应力,降低融合器沉降及减压侧小关节骨折的风险,为椎间融合提供良好的稳定环境;椎间融合器的放置能减低棘突根部的应力,有利于降低棘突根部骨折的风险。