BACKGROUND Cervical degenerative disc(CDD)disease is a common type of spondylosis.Although anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF)is the preferred treatment for CDD disease,internal fixation with a titanium plat...BACKGROUND Cervical degenerative disc(CDD)disease is a common type of spondylosis.Although anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF)is the preferred treatment for CDD disease,internal fixation with a titanium plate may cause various complications.The invention of the ACDF with a self-locking fusion cage(ROI-C)has effectively decreased the incidence of postoperative complications.AIM To observe the outcomes of CDD disease treated by ACDF with a ROI-C.METHODS Ninety patients with CDD disease treated at our hospital from March 2019 to March 2021 were included.They were divided into two groups(control group and observation group,n=45 in each)using a random number table.Patients in the control group received ACDF plus internal fixation with a titanium plate.Those in the observation group received ACDF+ROI-C placement.The two groups of patients were compared in terms of surgical parameters,pain,cervical spine function,range of motion,and complications.RESULTS The two groups of patients showed no significant differences in surgical time,blood loss,drainage volume,and length of hospital stay(P>0.05).No significant differences in the visual analogue scale(VAS),Japanese Orthopedic Association(JOA),and neck disability index(NDI)scores were observed between the two groups before surgery(P>0.05).The VAS and NDI scores in the observation group were considerably lower than those in the control group after surgery;however,the JOA scores in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).No significant differences were observed in cervical disc height and the range of motion of the superior or inferior adjacent vertebrae between the two groups before surgery(P>0.05).The disc height in the observation group was larger than that in the control group after surgery.The range of motion of both the superior and inferior adjacent vertebrae was significantly smaller in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).The incidence of complications was only 2.22% in the observation group compared to 15.56% in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Cervical spine function restoration was better with ROI-C with internal fixation in ACDF than with conventional titanium plates in ACDF for CDD disease.展开更多
Introduction: Cervical radiculopathy is caused by either cervical disc herniation or bone spurs due to cervical spine degeneration. It is common in middle aged and elderly patients. Those patients who are refractory t...Introduction: Cervical radiculopathy is caused by either cervical disc herniation or bone spurs due to cervical spine degeneration. It is common in middle aged and elderly patients. Those patients who are refractory to conservative treatment are candidates for surgical management. The surgical approaches for cervical radiculopathy are either anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) or posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF). In spite of many reports on ACDF and PCF, only a few studies directly compare the outcomes of both techniques. Purpose: To compare anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy, regarding the surgical, clinical and radiological outcomes. Patient and methods: This is a prospective randomized controlled clinical study carried on 44 patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy. They are divided into 2 groups;group (A) included 23 patients who underwent ACDF and group (B) included 21 patients who underwent PCF, with 1 year follow up. The patient age, sex, clinical manifestations, surgical outcomes as number of cervical level, operative time, blood loss, complications and length of hospital stay were recorded. Visual analogus scale (VAS) and neck disability index (NDI) were used for evaluation of clinical outcomes. Postoperative imaging was done after 1 year to detect instability or adjacent level degeneration. Chi-square and unpaired T-test were used to compare the mean values of both groups. Results: The mean age was nearly 45 years for both groups. C5-6 ACDF was the most common level in group (A), while C6-7 PCF was the most frequent operated level in group (B). PCF group had less operative time, blood loss and length of hospital stay than ACDF group. Clinical improvement of the mean values of VAS and NDI were more pronounced in PCF group as compared to ACDF group with statistically significant difference. No cases of cervical instability were recorded during the period of follow up. Conclusion: Posterior cervical foraminotomy is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy as compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. PCF has a shorter operative time, less hospital stay and better clinical outcome.展开更多
BACKGROUND Cerebral infarction is an extremely rare postoperative complication of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF),particularly in the delayed setting.We present a case who had a sudden stroke on day 18 a...BACKGROUND Cerebral infarction is an extremely rare postoperative complication of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF),particularly in the delayed setting.We present a case who had a sudden stroke on day 18 after surgery.By sharing our experience with this case,we hope to provide new information about stroke after anterior cervical surgery.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 61-year-old man with more than 20 years of hypertension and 14 years of coronary heart disease who had suffered a stroke 11 years ago.The patient was admitted for a multiple ACDF due to symptoms of cervical spondylotic myelopathy and had a sudden stroke on day 18 after surgery.Imaging findings showed a large-area infarct of his left cerebral hemisphere and thrombosis in his left common carotid artery.With the consent of his family,the thrombus was removed and a vascular stent was implanted through an interventional operation.Forty days later,the patient was transferred to a rehabilitation hospital for further treatment.He had normal consciousness but slurred speech at the 1-year follow-up evaluation.The motor and sensory functions of his hemiplegic limbs partially recovered.CONCLUSION This case illustrated that a postoperative stroke related to anterior cervical surgery may be attributed to prolonged carotid retraction and might have a long silent period.Preventive measures include careful preoperative and postoperative examination for high-risk patients as well as gentle and intermittent retraction of carotid artery sheath during operation.展开更多
Objective To compare the clinical outcomes of Bryan disc replacement with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in patients with cervical spondylopathy. Methods Sixteen patients underwent Bryan cervicaldisc r...Objective To compare the clinical outcomes of Bryan disc replacement with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in patients with cervical spondylopathy. Methods Sixteen patients underwent Bryan cervicaldisc replacement (A group) ,and展开更多
Objective：To investigate a novel surgical method for multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy （CSM）. Methods： Totally 21 patients with multilevel CSM undergoing a novel surgical procedure from April 2001 to Janu...Objective：To investigate a novel surgical method for multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy （CSM）. Methods： Totally 21 patients with multilevel CSM undergoing a novel surgical procedure from April 2001 to January 2004 were analyzed retrospectively. All patients experienced anterior cervical decompression surgery in subsection, autograft fusion and internal fixation. Preoperative, immediate postoperative and follow-up image data, X-rays and semi-quantitative Japanese orthopaedics association （JOA） scores were used to evaluate the restoration of lordosis （Cobb＇s angle）, intervertebral heights, the stability of the cervical spine and the improvement of neurological impairment. Results： Preoperative symptoms were markedly alleviated or disappeared in most of the patients. According to the JOA scores, the ratio of improvement in neurological function was 72. 2%, including excellent in 9 cases （42.9%）, good in 7 cases （33.3%）, fair in 3 cases （14.3%） and poor in 2 cases （9.5%）. Immediate postoperative X-rays showed obvious improvements in lordosis and in the intervertebral height of the cervical spine （P〈0. 01）. There is no evidence of instrument failure during the mean follow-up period of 14. 2 months （9-24 months, P〉0. 01）. Conclusion：Anterior cervical decompression in subsection, autograft fusion and internal fixation is a rational effective method for the surgical treatment of multilevel CSM.展开更多
Background: Multiple level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is indicated for those who suffer from multilevel stenosis or compression of the spinal canal. It was reported that this intervention would unf...Background: Multiple level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is indicated for those who suffer from multilevel stenosis or compression of the spinal canal. It was reported that this intervention would unfortunately lead to a loss of normal cervical range of motion (CROM). Although, fewer studies have demonstrated the exact impact of the procedure on CROM. In our study, short and midterm postoperative CROM was described. Methods: Ninety patients who underwent ACDF were followed up postoperatively for at least 3 months. Active CROM was measured in all patients preoperatively and in postoperative follow-ups by cervical spine X-rays in lateral dynamic view using Cobb’s angle method. Results: Unfortunately, postoperative CROM was significantly diminished. At the short-term (3 months) follow-up there was a great limitation in CROM. While an obvious increase in CROM at the midterm (6 months) follow-up was observed in flexion especially. The reduction in global ROM (calculated as preoperative global ROM – 6 months postoperative ROM) was 4.1 and the reduction rate (calculated as reduction ROM divided by preoperative ROM) was 9.5%. The recovery ROM (calculated as 6 months postoperative ROM – 1 month postoperative ROM) was 8.2. The recovery rate (calculated as recovery ROM divided by 1 month postoperative ROM) was 26.5%. Conclusion: Active CROM following multiple level ACDF was obviously diminished. The most affected motion after surgery was flexion. It was noticed that at the short-term follow-up CROM would be more limited while after further follow up CROM was obviously improved even in neck flexion motion.展开更多
BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a systematic and rheumatic disease,which causes multiple symptoms.However,dysphagia due to the formation of a giant anterior cervical osteophyte is rare in patients with AS.CASE...BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a systematic and rheumatic disease,which causes multiple symptoms.However,dysphagia due to the formation of a giant anterior cervical osteophyte is rare in patients with AS.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 65-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with AS and visited the hospital with a complaint of progressive dysphagia.The appropriate imaging examinations indicated that a giant anterior cervical osteophyte at C3-4 caused esophageal compression,which led to dysphagia.An operation for resection was performed without complications.CONCLUSION This case demonstrates that a large cervical osteophyte may be the cause of dysphagia in patients with AS,and early accurate diagnosis and surgical treatment are very important for the improvement of symptoms.Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion are extremely effective and should be taken into consideration.展开更多
BACKGROUND Unilateral exophthalmos is often caused by inflammation, neoplasm, infection,metabolic disease, vascular disorder and several other less common conditions.Reflex sympathetic dystrophy related to unilateral ...BACKGROUND Unilateral exophthalmos is often caused by inflammation, neoplasm, infection,metabolic disease, vascular disorder and several other less common conditions.Reflex sympathetic dystrophy related to unilateral exophthalmos has not been reported in the past literature.CASE SUMMARY We describe a 45-year-old female with unilateral exophthalmos caused by reflex sympathetic dystrophy and its unexpected spontaneous disappearance after a standard anterior cervical discectomy and fixation operation with two PEEK interbody cages and a plate. To our surprise, the patient’s left unilateral exophthalmos improved spontaneously in the morning on postoperative day 2-with no relapse, without any further medication, as of seven years. We have named this condition "cervicogenic exophthalmos."CONCLUSION We would inform other clinicians that unilateral exophthalmos was caused not only by inflammation, vascular disorder, infection, neoplasm, or metabolic disease, but also by reflex sympathetic dystrophy related with cervicogenic spondylosis. To the best of our knowledge, ours is the first related case report and use of the term "cervicogenic exophthalmos" after reviewing previous literature.展开更多
目的分析颈椎前路椎间盘切除融合(anterior cervical discectomy and fusion,ACDF)术后患者运动恐惧分型及影响因素,为制订针对性干预方案提供参考。方法采用横断面调查,选取2022年1月至2023年6月收治的ACDF术后患者作为调查对象,采用...目的分析颈椎前路椎间盘切除融合(anterior cervical discectomy and fusion,ACDF)术后患者运动恐惧分型及影响因素,为制订针对性干预方案提供参考。方法采用横断面调查,选取2022年1月至2023年6月收治的ACDF术后患者作为调查对象,采用一般资料调查表、恐动症Tampa评分量表、多维度运动自我效能量表进行调查。使用潜在剖面分析识别患者运动恐惧分型,二元Logistic回归分析不同运动恐惧类别的影响因素。结果最终纳入137例ACDF术后患者,其运动恐惧分为2个潜在剖面类别:“高恐惧—运动恐惧型”54例占39.4%,“低恐惧—运动回避型”83例占60.6%。相比较于“低恐惧—运动回避型”,女性、体重指数>24.0 kg/m^(2)、运动自我效能得分低的患者发展为“高恐惧—运动恐惧型”的概率大(OR=0.476、0.700、-1.305,P<0.05)。结论ACDF术后患者运动恐惧有2种潜在剖面类别,医护人员应根据其运动恐惧分型,实施针对性干预,以提高其康复运动的积极性。展开更多
目的:探究中药联合颈前路椎间盘切除减压融合术治疗神经根型颈椎病的临床疗效,术后使用中药是否能够促进患者康复。方法:回顾性分析2019年10月—2022年2月在中日友好医院脊柱外科行颈前路椎间盘切除减压融合术的58例神经根型颈椎病患者...目的:探究中药联合颈前路椎间盘切除减压融合术治疗神经根型颈椎病的临床疗效,术后使用中药是否能够促进患者康复。方法:回顾性分析2019年10月—2022年2月在中日友好医院脊柱外科行颈前路椎间盘切除减压融合术的58例神经根型颈椎病患者。58例患者被分为单纯手术组和手术联合中药组,其中单纯手术组32例,手术联合中药组26例。记录并分析手术时间、术中出血量、术后并发症情况及术前与术后不同时间点纳入患者的疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS)、颈椎功能障碍指数(NDI)。结果:所有手术均顺利完成且患者均完成术后12个月内的随访。单纯手术组和手术联合中药组的VAS评分在术后1个月、3个月(3.00±0.75 vs 2.00±1.00;2.00±1.00 vs 2.00±1.00)差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);NDI评分在术后3个月、6个月(15.00±3.00 vs 13.00±3.00;13.94±1.90 vs 12.50±3.00)差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:颈前路椎间盘切除减压融合术可解除患者颈神经受压状态,术后联合使用中药可以改善患者症状,缓解术后疼痛,促进神经功能恢复。展开更多
目的:观测钩状突尖端(uncinate process tip,UPT)、椎弓根峡部和颈神经之间的位置关系,为单孔分体脊柱内镜辅助颈椎前路椎间盘切除减压融合术中钩状突精准切除实现颈神经彻底减压提供临床数据参考。方法:选取2016年8月至2021年1月滨州...目的:观测钩状突尖端(uncinate process tip,UPT)、椎弓根峡部和颈神经之间的位置关系,为单孔分体脊柱内镜辅助颈椎前路椎间盘切除减压融合术中钩状突精准切除实现颈神经彻底减压提供临床数据参考。方法:选取2016年8月至2021年1月滨州医学院附属医院的26例神经根型颈椎病病人资料,并在Mimics21.0上观测C3~4至C7~T1相关参数:UPT分别至UPT所在矢状面的颈神经前缘前后距离(a)、UPT所在矢状面的颈神经下缘垂直距离(b)、颈神经起点上缘左右距离(c)、颈神经起点上缘垂直距离(d)、颈神经起点下缘垂直距离(e)、椎弓根峡部外侧缘前后距离(f)、椎弓根峡部外侧缘左右距离(g)、颈神经外展角(∠A)、前倾角(∠B)。结果:C_(3~4)至C_(7)~T_(1),同节段不同性别、不同侧别之间差异无统计学意义;同节段b、e之间差异无统计学意义,表明减压UPT所在矢状面的颈神经下缘即可实现颈神经起点下缘减压;随着C_(3~4)至C_(7)~T_(1)节段降低,a逐渐减小;b、d、e、g、∠A、∠B逐渐增加;c、f先增加后减小(P<0.05)。结论:以UPT作为重要骨性标志点,明确颈神经减压范围并精准切除钩状突。UPT向前(0.9±0.5)mm至(2.3±1.3)mm至椎弓根峡部外侧缘,向外磨透钩状突,可完成UPT至椎弓根区出口处颈神经腹侧减压;向上(5.5±2.1)mm至(8.0±3.0)mm、向内(1.1±0.5)mm至(1.9±0.9)mm分别磨除部分上位椎体和钩状突后外侧壁增生骨赘,可显露硬脊膜外侧缘和颈神经起点上缘,完成UPT至颈神经起点减压,为手术精准切除钩状突安全减压颈神经提供理论依据。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Cervical degenerative disc(CDD)disease is a common type of spondylosis.Although anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF)is the preferred treatment for CDD disease,internal fixation with a titanium plate may cause various complications.The invention of the ACDF with a self-locking fusion cage(ROI-C)has effectively decreased the incidence of postoperative complications.AIM To observe the outcomes of CDD disease treated by ACDF with a ROI-C.METHODS Ninety patients with CDD disease treated at our hospital from March 2019 to March 2021 were included.They were divided into two groups(control group and observation group,n=45 in each)using a random number table.Patients in the control group received ACDF plus internal fixation with a titanium plate.Those in the observation group received ACDF+ROI-C placement.The two groups of patients were compared in terms of surgical parameters,pain,cervical spine function,range of motion,and complications.RESULTS The two groups of patients showed no significant differences in surgical time,blood loss,drainage volume,and length of hospital stay(P>0.05).No significant differences in the visual analogue scale(VAS),Japanese Orthopedic Association(JOA),and neck disability index(NDI)scores were observed between the two groups before surgery(P>0.05).The VAS and NDI scores in the observation group were considerably lower than those in the control group after surgery;however,the JOA scores in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).No significant differences were observed in cervical disc height and the range of motion of the superior or inferior adjacent vertebrae between the two groups before surgery(P>0.05).The disc height in the observation group was larger than that in the control group after surgery.The range of motion of both the superior and inferior adjacent vertebrae was significantly smaller in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).The incidence of complications was only 2.22% in the observation group compared to 15.56% in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Cervical spine function restoration was better with ROI-C with internal fixation in ACDF than with conventional titanium plates in ACDF for CDD disease.
文摘Introduction: Cervical radiculopathy is caused by either cervical disc herniation or bone spurs due to cervical spine degeneration. It is common in middle aged and elderly patients. Those patients who are refractory to conservative treatment are candidates for surgical management. The surgical approaches for cervical radiculopathy are either anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) or posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF). In spite of many reports on ACDF and PCF, only a few studies directly compare the outcomes of both techniques. Purpose: To compare anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy, regarding the surgical, clinical and radiological outcomes. Patient and methods: This is a prospective randomized controlled clinical study carried on 44 patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy. They are divided into 2 groups;group (A) included 23 patients who underwent ACDF and group (B) included 21 patients who underwent PCF, with 1 year follow up. The patient age, sex, clinical manifestations, surgical outcomes as number of cervical level, operative time, blood loss, complications and length of hospital stay were recorded. Visual analogus scale (VAS) and neck disability index (NDI) were used for evaluation of clinical outcomes. Postoperative imaging was done after 1 year to detect instability or adjacent level degeneration. Chi-square and unpaired T-test were used to compare the mean values of both groups. Results: The mean age was nearly 45 years for both groups. C5-6 ACDF was the most common level in group (A), while C6-7 PCF was the most frequent operated level in group (B). PCF group had less operative time, blood loss and length of hospital stay than ACDF group. Clinical improvement of the mean values of VAS and NDI were more pronounced in PCF group as compared to ACDF group with statistically significant difference. No cases of cervical instability were recorded during the period of follow up. Conclusion: Posterior cervical foraminotomy is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy as compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. PCF has a shorter operative time, less hospital stay and better clinical outcome.
基金Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research,No.2020-2-4091.
文摘BACKGROUND Cerebral infarction is an extremely rare postoperative complication of anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF),particularly in the delayed setting.We present a case who had a sudden stroke on day 18 after surgery.By sharing our experience with this case,we hope to provide new information about stroke after anterior cervical surgery.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 61-year-old man with more than 20 years of hypertension and 14 years of coronary heart disease who had suffered a stroke 11 years ago.The patient was admitted for a multiple ACDF due to symptoms of cervical spondylotic myelopathy and had a sudden stroke on day 18 after surgery.Imaging findings showed a large-area infarct of his left cerebral hemisphere and thrombosis in his left common carotid artery.With the consent of his family,the thrombus was removed and a vascular stent was implanted through an interventional operation.Forty days later,the patient was transferred to a rehabilitation hospital for further treatment.He had normal consciousness but slurred speech at the 1-year follow-up evaluation.The motor and sensory functions of his hemiplegic limbs partially recovered.CONCLUSION This case illustrated that a postoperative stroke related to anterior cervical surgery may be attributed to prolonged carotid retraction and might have a long silent period.Preventive measures include careful preoperative and postoperative examination for high-risk patients as well as gentle and intermittent retraction of carotid artery sheath during operation.
文摘Objective To compare the clinical outcomes of Bryan disc replacement with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in patients with cervical spondylopathy. Methods Sixteen patients underwent Bryan cervicaldisc replacement (A group) ,and
文摘Objective：To investigate a novel surgical method for multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy （CSM）. Methods： Totally 21 patients with multilevel CSM undergoing a novel surgical procedure from April 2001 to January 2004 were analyzed retrospectively. All patients experienced anterior cervical decompression surgery in subsection, autograft fusion and internal fixation. Preoperative, immediate postoperative and follow-up image data, X-rays and semi-quantitative Japanese orthopaedics association （JOA） scores were used to evaluate the restoration of lordosis （Cobb＇s angle）, intervertebral heights, the stability of the cervical spine and the improvement of neurological impairment. Results： Preoperative symptoms were markedly alleviated or disappeared in most of the patients. According to the JOA scores, the ratio of improvement in neurological function was 72. 2%, including excellent in 9 cases （42.9%）, good in 7 cases （33.3%）, fair in 3 cases （14.3%） and poor in 2 cases （9.5%）. Immediate postoperative X-rays showed obvious improvements in lordosis and in the intervertebral height of the cervical spine （P〈0. 01）. There is no evidence of instrument failure during the mean follow-up period of 14. 2 months （9-24 months, P〉0. 01）. Conclusion：Anterior cervical decompression in subsection, autograft fusion and internal fixation is a rational effective method for the surgical treatment of multilevel CSM.
文摘Background: Multiple level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is indicated for those who suffer from multilevel stenosis or compression of the spinal canal. It was reported that this intervention would unfortunately lead to a loss of normal cervical range of motion (CROM). Although, fewer studies have demonstrated the exact impact of the procedure on CROM. In our study, short and midterm postoperative CROM was described. Methods: Ninety patients who underwent ACDF were followed up postoperatively for at least 3 months. Active CROM was measured in all patients preoperatively and in postoperative follow-ups by cervical spine X-rays in lateral dynamic view using Cobb’s angle method. Results: Unfortunately, postoperative CROM was significantly diminished. At the short-term (3 months) follow-up there was a great limitation in CROM. While an obvious increase in CROM at the midterm (6 months) follow-up was observed in flexion especially. The reduction in global ROM (calculated as preoperative global ROM – 6 months postoperative ROM) was 4.1 and the reduction rate (calculated as reduction ROM divided by preoperative ROM) was 9.5%. The recovery ROM (calculated as 6 months postoperative ROM – 1 month postoperative ROM) was 8.2. The recovery rate (calculated as recovery ROM divided by 1 month postoperative ROM) was 26.5%. Conclusion: Active CROM following multiple level ACDF was obviously diminished. The most affected motion after surgery was flexion. It was noticed that at the short-term follow-up CROM would be more limited while after further follow up CROM was obviously improved even in neck flexion motion.
文摘BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a systematic and rheumatic disease,which causes multiple symptoms.However,dysphagia due to the formation of a giant anterior cervical osteophyte is rare in patients with AS.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 65-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with AS and visited the hospital with a complaint of progressive dysphagia.The appropriate imaging examinations indicated that a giant anterior cervical osteophyte at C3-4 caused esophageal compression,which led to dysphagia.An operation for resection was performed without complications.CONCLUSION This case demonstrates that a large cervical osteophyte may be the cause of dysphagia in patients with AS,and early accurate diagnosis and surgical treatment are very important for the improvement of symptoms.Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion are extremely effective and should be taken into consideration.
文摘BACKGROUND Unilateral exophthalmos is often caused by inflammation, neoplasm, infection,metabolic disease, vascular disorder and several other less common conditions.Reflex sympathetic dystrophy related to unilateral exophthalmos has not been reported in the past literature.CASE SUMMARY We describe a 45-year-old female with unilateral exophthalmos caused by reflex sympathetic dystrophy and its unexpected spontaneous disappearance after a standard anterior cervical discectomy and fixation operation with two PEEK interbody cages and a plate. To our surprise, the patient’s left unilateral exophthalmos improved spontaneously in the morning on postoperative day 2-with no relapse, without any further medication, as of seven years. We have named this condition "cervicogenic exophthalmos."CONCLUSION We would inform other clinicians that unilateral exophthalmos was caused not only by inflammation, vascular disorder, infection, neoplasm, or metabolic disease, but also by reflex sympathetic dystrophy related with cervicogenic spondylosis. To the best of our knowledge, ours is the first related case report and use of the term "cervicogenic exophthalmos" after reviewing previous literature.
文摘目的:探究中药联合颈前路椎间盘切除减压融合术治疗神经根型颈椎病的临床疗效,术后使用中药是否能够促进患者康复。方法:回顾性分析2019年10月—2022年2月在中日友好医院脊柱外科行颈前路椎间盘切除减压融合术的58例神经根型颈椎病患者。58例患者被分为单纯手术组和手术联合中药组,其中单纯手术组32例,手术联合中药组26例。记录并分析手术时间、术中出血量、术后并发症情况及术前与术后不同时间点纳入患者的疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS)、颈椎功能障碍指数(NDI)。结果:所有手术均顺利完成且患者均完成术后12个月内的随访。单纯手术组和手术联合中药组的VAS评分在术后1个月、3个月(3.00±0.75 vs 2.00±1.00;2.00±1.00 vs 2.00±1.00)差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);NDI评分在术后3个月、6个月(15.00±3.00 vs 13.00±3.00;13.94±1.90 vs 12.50±3.00)差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:颈前路椎间盘切除减压融合术可解除患者颈神经受压状态,术后联合使用中药可以改善患者症状,缓解术后疼痛,促进神经功能恢复。
文摘目的:观测钩状突尖端(uncinate process tip,UPT)、椎弓根峡部和颈神经之间的位置关系,为单孔分体脊柱内镜辅助颈椎前路椎间盘切除减压融合术中钩状突精准切除实现颈神经彻底减压提供临床数据参考。方法:选取2016年8月至2021年1月滨州医学院附属医院的26例神经根型颈椎病病人资料,并在Mimics21.0上观测C3~4至C7~T1相关参数:UPT分别至UPT所在矢状面的颈神经前缘前后距离(a)、UPT所在矢状面的颈神经下缘垂直距离(b)、颈神经起点上缘左右距离(c)、颈神经起点上缘垂直距离(d)、颈神经起点下缘垂直距离(e)、椎弓根峡部外侧缘前后距离(f)、椎弓根峡部外侧缘左右距离(g)、颈神经外展角(∠A)、前倾角(∠B)。结果:C_(3~4)至C_(7)~T_(1),同节段不同性别、不同侧别之间差异无统计学意义;同节段b、e之间差异无统计学意义,表明减压UPT所在矢状面的颈神经下缘即可实现颈神经起点下缘减压;随着C_(3~4)至C_(7)~T_(1)节段降低,a逐渐减小;b、d、e、g、∠A、∠B逐渐增加;c、f先增加后减小(P<0.05)。结论:以UPT作为重要骨性标志点,明确颈神经减压范围并精准切除钩状突。UPT向前(0.9±0.5)mm至(2.3±1.3)mm至椎弓根峡部外侧缘,向外磨透钩状突,可完成UPT至椎弓根区出口处颈神经腹侧减压;向上(5.5±2.1)mm至(8.0±3.0)mm、向内(1.1±0.5)mm至(1.9±0.9)mm分别磨除部分上位椎体和钩状突后外侧壁增生骨赘,可显露硬脊膜外侧缘和颈神经起点上缘,完成UPT至颈神经起点减压,为手术精准切除钩状突安全减压颈神经提供理论依据。
