BACKGROUND Few reports have described lumbar foraminal stenosis-induced radiculopathy after treatment by full-endoscopic spine surgery(FESS)combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)in patients with vertebral comp...BACKGROUND Few reports have described lumbar foraminal stenosis-induced radiculopathy after treatment by full-endoscopic spine surgery(FESS)combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)in patients with vertebral compression fractures.We herein report such a case,including the patient’s treatment process and doctor’s surgical experience.CASE SUMMARY A 79-year-old man presented with symptoms of radiculopathy after sustaining L4 vertebral compression fractures.Imaging and physical examination revealed L4 vertebral compression fractures combined with L3/4 Lumbar foraminal stenosis(LFS).The patient’s symptoms were low back pain with pain in the lateral left leg.Although many reports have described radiculopathy induced by osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures,the use of FESS combined with PVP has rarely been reported.This case report indicates that the combination of FESS and PVP is a safe and effective approach for the treatment of LFS-induced radiculopathy after vertebral compression fractures.This minimally invasive technique has great potential to replace traditional lumbar fixation and decompression surgery.Thus,we suggest the continued accumulation of similar cases to discuss the wider application of FESS.CONCLUSION For patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture(OVCF)and LFS,PVP and FESS can be used to restore the vertebral height and reduce the pressure around the intervertebral foramen.Additionally,the combination of FESS and PVP can treat the pain or numbness of the low back and lower limbs and allow for recovery in a short time with excellent postoperative effects.In general,FESS is a good treatment for radiculopathy caused by foraminal stenosis after OVCF.展开更多
目的探讨3D显微镜辅助下经颈椎前路减压融合术(anterior cervical discectomy and fusion,ACDF)治疗合并骨性颈椎间孔狭窄的神经根型颈椎病的疗效及安全性。方法回顾性分析我院2019年1月至2020年12月的36例接受3D显微镜辅助下ACDF手术...目的探讨3D显微镜辅助下经颈椎前路减压融合术(anterior cervical discectomy and fusion,ACDF)治疗合并骨性颈椎间孔狭窄的神经根型颈椎病的疗效及安全性。方法回顾性分析我院2019年1月至2020年12月的36例接受3D显微镜辅助下ACDF手术治疗合并骨性颈椎间孔狭窄的神经根型颈椎病病人的临床资料。观察病人术中出血量、术后引流量以及手术并发症发生情况。比较病人术前及末次随访时的颈痛、上肢痛视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分和颈椎功能障碍指数(NDI)。结果所有病人均成功实施手术,未发生血管、神经损伤等严重并发症。术中出血量为(56.4±22.3)mL,术后引流量为(6.7±4.6)mL。末次随访时颈痛VAS评分、上肢痛VAS评分及NDI指数别为(1.1±0.8)分、(1.4±0.9)分和15.6%±4.6%,较术前的(4.8±1.1)分、(6.3±0.9)分和49.3%±6.7%明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论3D显微镜辅助下经前路治疗合并骨性颈椎间孔狭窄的神经根型颈椎病疗效确切,是一种高效、安全、可视化的手术技术,值得临床上推广应用。展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81972108.
文摘BACKGROUND Few reports have described lumbar foraminal stenosis-induced radiculopathy after treatment by full-endoscopic spine surgery(FESS)combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)in patients with vertebral compression fractures.We herein report such a case,including the patient’s treatment process and doctor’s surgical experience.CASE SUMMARY A 79-year-old man presented with symptoms of radiculopathy after sustaining L4 vertebral compression fractures.Imaging and physical examination revealed L4 vertebral compression fractures combined with L3/4 Lumbar foraminal stenosis(LFS).The patient’s symptoms were low back pain with pain in the lateral left leg.Although many reports have described radiculopathy induced by osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures,the use of FESS combined with PVP has rarely been reported.This case report indicates that the combination of FESS and PVP is a safe and effective approach for the treatment of LFS-induced radiculopathy after vertebral compression fractures.This minimally invasive technique has great potential to replace traditional lumbar fixation and decompression surgery.Thus,we suggest the continued accumulation of similar cases to discuss the wider application of FESS.CONCLUSION For patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture(OVCF)and LFS,PVP and FESS can be used to restore the vertebral height and reduce the pressure around the intervertebral foramen.Additionally,the combination of FESS and PVP can treat the pain or numbness of the low back and lower limbs and allow for recovery in a short time with excellent postoperative effects.In general,FESS is a good treatment for radiculopathy caused by foraminal stenosis after OVCF.
文摘目的探讨3D显微镜辅助下经颈椎前路减压融合术(anterior cervical discectomy and fusion,ACDF)治疗合并骨性颈椎间孔狭窄的神经根型颈椎病的疗效及安全性。方法回顾性分析我院2019年1月至2020年12月的36例接受3D显微镜辅助下ACDF手术治疗合并骨性颈椎间孔狭窄的神经根型颈椎病病人的临床资料。观察病人术中出血量、术后引流量以及手术并发症发生情况。比较病人术前及末次随访时的颈痛、上肢痛视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分和颈椎功能障碍指数(NDI)。结果所有病人均成功实施手术,未发生血管、神经损伤等严重并发症。术中出血量为(56.4±22.3)mL,术后引流量为(6.7±4.6)mL。末次随访时颈痛VAS评分、上肢痛VAS评分及NDI指数别为(1.1±0.8)分、(1.4±0.9)分和15.6%±4.6%,较术前的(4.8±1.1)分、(6.3±0.9)分和49.3%±6.7%明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论3D显微镜辅助下经前路治疗合并骨性颈椎间孔狭窄的神经根型颈椎病疗效确切,是一种高效、安全、可视化的手术技术,值得临床上推广应用。