The trend of changes in spine-pelvic sagittal parameters before and after surgery in patients with double-segment lumbar spondylolisthesis and their evaluating for surgery efficacy / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the trend of changes in the parameters of the spine-pelvic sagittal plane before and after surgery in patients with double-segment lumbar spondylolisthesis (LSL) and to evaluate the value of the surgical effect.@*METHODS@#A retrospective analysis of 95 double-segment lumbar spondylolisthesis patients treated with posterior lumbar interbody fusion from October 2019 to October 2020 were analyzed, including 31 males and 64 females;age ranging from 41 to 63 years old, with an average of (52.10±4.35) years old;degree of lesion, 47 patients with gradeⅠand 48 patients with gradeⅡ. The surgical efficacy was evaluated according to the Oswestry dysfunction index(ODI) improvement rate at 3 months after operation. ODI improvement rate ≥50% was considered good, and <50% was considered bad. Ninety-five patients were divided into good curative effect group (74 cases) and poor curative effect group (21 cases) according to surgical curative effect. The clinical data, such as gender, age, body mass index, course of disease, degree of disease, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and comorbidities were compared between two groups were compared. The parameters of spine pelvis sagittal plane were observed before and 3 months after operation, including spine sacral angle (SSA), T1 pelvic angle (TPA), lumbar lordosis (LL), pelvic incidence (PI), pelvic tilt (PT), sacral slope (SS). Clinical symptoms were evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS) and ODI. The correlation between the changes of spine pelvis sagittal plane parameters and the changes of VAS and ODI before and after surgery were analyzed, and the value of spine pelvis sagittal plane parameters in evaluating the surgical efficacy of patients with double level lumbar spondylolisthesis at 3 months after surgery was evaluated.@*RESULTS@#The courses of disease and surgical time in the group with poor efficacy were longer than those in the group with good efficacy, and the degree of lesion was higher in the group with poor efficacy (P<0.05). The SSA, TPA, LL, and SS of the group with good efficacy were higher than those of the group with poor efficacy before and 3 months after surgery, while the PT was lower than that of the group with poor efficacy (P<0.05). The changes in SSA, TPA, LL, PT, and SS before and after surgery in the group with good efficacy were greater than those in the group with poor efficacy (P<0.05). The VAS and ODI of both groups were lower at 3 months after surgery than before, and the group with good efficacy was lower(P<0.05). The changes in VAS and ODI before and after surgery in the group with good efficacy were greater than those in the group with poor efficacy (P<0.05). The changes in SSA, TPA, LL, PT, SS before and after surgery were positively correlated with the changes in VAS and ODI (P<0.05). Three months after surgery, SSA, TPA, LL, PT, and SS were used to evaluate the surgical efficacy of patients with dual level lumbar spondylolisthesis. The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.868, 0.797, 0.875, 0.822, and 0.853, respectively. The combined evaluation of all indicators resulted in the highest AUC, 0.927, and the best sensitivity and specificity were 90.50% and 91.89%, respectively.@*CONCLUSION@#The spine pelvis sagittal plane parameters SSA, TPA, LL, and SS of patients with double level lumbar spondylolisthesis before and after surgery show an upward trend;PT shows a downward trend;PI do not change significantly. And the changes of SSA, TPA, LL, SS, and PT are closely related to the patient's pain level and the improvement of lumbar function, which can be used as parameters to evaluate the surgical efficacy.

Effectiveness analysis of posterolateral approach lumbar interbody fusion assisted by one-hole split endoscope for L4, 5 degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis / 中国修复重建外科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the effectiveness of posterolateral approach lumbar interbody fusion assisted by one-hole split endoscope (OSE) and traditional posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) in the treatment of L4, 5 degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS).@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 58 patients with DLS who met the selection criteria admitted between February 2020 and March 2022 were retrospectively analyzed, of which 26 were treated with OSE-assisted posterolateral approach lumbar interbody fusion (OSE group) and 32 were treated with PLIF (PLIF group). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of gender, age, body mass index, Meyerding grade, lower limb symptom side, decompression side, stenosis type, and preoperative low back pain visual analogue scale (VAS) score, leg pain VAS score, Oswestry disability index (ODI), and the height of the anterior and posterior margins of the intervertebral space (P>0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, and complications were compared between the two groups. The low back pain and leg pain VAS scores and ODI before operation, at 1 month, 6 months after operation, and last follow-up, the height of anterior and posterior margins of the intervertebral space before operation, at 6 months after operation, and last follow-up, the modified MacNab criteria at last follow-up after operation were used to evaluate the effectiveness; and the Bridwell method at last follow-up was used to evaluate the interbody fusion.@*RESULTS@#Both groups successfully completed the operation. Compared with the PLIF group, the OSE group showed a decrease in intraoperative blood loss and postoperative hospital stay, but an increase in operation time, with significant differences (P<0.05). In the OSE group, no complication such as nerve root injury and thecal sac tear occurred; in the PLIF group, there were 1 case of thecal sac tear and 1 case of epidural hematoma, which were cured after conservative management. Both groups of patients were followed up 13-20 months with an average of 15.5 months. There was no complication such as loosening, sinking, or displacement of the fusion cage. The low back pain and leg pain VAS scores, ODI, and the height of anterior and posterior margins of the intervertebral space at each time point after operation in both groups were significantly improved when compared with those before operation (P<0.05). Except for the VAS score of lower back pain in the OSE group being significantly better than that in the PLIF group at 1 month after operation (P<0.05), there was no significant difference in all indicators between the two groups at all other time points (P>0.05). At last follow-up, both groups achieved bone fusion, and there was no significant difference in Bridwell interbody fusion and modified MacNab standard evaluation between the two groups (P>0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#OSE-assisted posterolateral approach lumbar interbody fusion for L4, 5 DLS, although the operation time is relatively long, but the postoperative hospitalization stay is short, the complications are few, the operation is safe and effective, and the early effectiveness is satisfactory.

Correlation of the Risk Factors in Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis with MRI Imaging

@#Introduction: Degenerative spondylolisthesis burdens the future economy. Elderly individuals with this condition suffer from back pain, limb paralysis, reduced activity, and diminished quality of life. Surgery offers relief but is risky and expensive. As healthcare improves, the aging population grows, and spondylolisthesis incidence rises. Early detection and risk factor management are vital for prevention. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the correlation of the risk factors for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. Methods: A retrospective observational study was done in Dr Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya from January 2018 to December 2019. Forty-five subjects with degenerative spondylolisthesis diagnosed by MR Imaging enrolled in this study. Intervertebral disc, facet joint, multifidus muscle, and ligamentum flavum at level L1 until level L5 were examined using MR imaging. Correlation analysis was measured using the Spearman correlation test and risk factor analysis was measured using the logistic regression test. Results: There are significant correlations between intervertebral disc degeneration, facet joint osteoarthritis, multifidus muscle fatty infiltration, and thickening of ligamentum flavum with degenerative spondylolisthesis. The risk factors at levels L3-4 and L5-S1 are intervertebral disc degeneration and L4-5 is multifidus muscle fatty infiltration and facet joint osteoarthritis. Conclusion: This study confirmed the risk factors that correlated with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.

Posterior reduction for treatment of acute severe traumatic lumbar spondylolisthesis / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the clinical effects of posterior reduction in the treatment of acute severe traumatic lumbar spondylolisthesis.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 12 patients with acute severe traumatic lumbar spondylolisthesis who had been treated by posterior reduction at Department of Spinal Surgery, Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital from June 2010 to December 2018. There were 7 males and 5 females with an age of (25.7±1.8) years. The spondylolisthesis was at L4 in 4 cases and at L5 in 8 cases, and grade Ⅲ in 7 cases, grade Ⅳ in 4 cases and grade Ⅴ in 1 case according to the Meyerding classification. By the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) grading, the preoperative neurological function was at level B in 6 cases, at level C in 4 cases, and at level D in 2 cases. All the 12 patients underwent posterior reduction and internal fixation with pedicle screws, as well as intervertebral bone graft fusion. Operation time and intraoperative blood loss were recorded. Clinical efficacy was evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI) before and after surgery, and neurological function was evaluated by ASIA grading. X-ray, CT plain scan and reconstruction were used to observe internal fixation and bone grafting.Results:All patients were followed up for (18.5±2.1) months. The operation time was (165.7±42.3) min and the blood loss (497.7±75.3) mL. The VAS pain scores [(2.7±0.3) points and (1.8±0.2) points] and ODIs (18.2%±2.3% and 14.5%±2.6%) at 2 weeks after operation and at the last follow-up were significantly lower than the preoperational values [(8.5±0.6) points and 72.3%±12.3%] ( P<0.05), but there was no statistically significant difference between 2 weeks after operation and the last follow-up ( P>0.05). At the last follow-up, X-rays and CT scans showed good fixation and adequate bone grafting; the spondylolisthesis was grade 0 in 10 cases and grade I in 2 cases; the ASIA level of neurological function was C in 2 cases, D in 3 cases, and E in 7 cases. Healing of surgical incision was delayed in 2 patients but responded to symptomatic treatment. Follow-ups observed no such complications as loosening or pulling out of internal fixation. Conclusion:In the treatment of acute severe traumatic lumbar spondylolisthesis, posterior reduction can effectively restore the spondylolisthesis sequence and restore spinal stability, leading to satisfactory curative outcomes.

The lamartina square and severity index in surgery for high-grade lumbar listhesis / O quadrado de lamartina e índice de severidade na cirurgia para listese lombar de alto grau / El lamartina square y índice de severidad en la cirurgía de la listesis lumbar de alto grado

ABSTRACT Objective: evaluate the correlation between main sacropelvic alignment measurements and pelvic retroversion reduction and assessing Lamartina Square effectiveness in choosing the proximal instrumentation level. Methods: sample comprising 21 patients with high-grade L5 -S1 spondylolisthesis subjected to arthrodesis with instrumentation from January 2004 to December 2016. Patients' demographic data, surgery type, complications, sagittal alignment parameters, Severity Index and Lamartina Square were recorded before surgery and in the last follow-up. Data processed in SPSS 22.0, with different means were calculated through Student's t test, for paired data. Linear correlation analysis was performed based on Spearman's coefficient. P <0.05 was statically significant. Results: there was significant improvement in the slip and Dubousset's lumbosacral kyphosis angles (> 100° in the last postoperative follow-up). There was significant reduction of slip rate ( and in the L4 and L5 Severity Index, which highlighted strong correlation to pelvic tilt, mismatch and slip angle. Severity index also showed strong inverse correlation between Dubousset's lumbosacral kyphosis angle and sacral slope. Conclusion: L5 Severity Index and Lamartina Square are important variables for preoperative planning of patients with high-grade lumbar spondylolisthesis. Level of Evidence IV; Case Series.

Resumo: Objetivo: avaliar a correlação entre as principais medidas do alinhamento sacropélvico com a retroversão pélvica e avaliar a efetividade do Lamartina Square na escolha do nível proximal de intrumentação. Métodos: amostra com 21 pacientes com espondilolistese de alto grau L5-S1, submetidos à artrodese com instrumentação, de 01/2004 a 12/2016. Os dados demográficos dos pacientes, tipos de cirurgias, complicações, parâmetros do alinhamento sagital, Severity Index e Lamartina Square foram registrados antes da cirurgia e no último acompanhamento. Dados processados no SPSS 22.0 com as diferenças das médias calculadas utilizando-se o teste t de Student para dados emparelhados. A análise da correlação linear foi realizada pelo coeficiente de Spearman. Significantes as análises com p < 0,05. Resultados: melhora significativa do ângulo de deslizamento e de cifose lumbosacral de Dubousset´s (> 100° no ultimo seguimento pósoperatório). Redução significativa da porcentagem de deslizamento ( e do severity index em L4 e L5. Este teve uma forte correlação direta com: tilt pélvico, mismatch, ângulo de deslizamento, porcentagem de deslizamento e uma forte inversa com: ângulo de cifose lumbosacral de Dubousset´s e o slope sacral. Conclusão: O Severity Index de L5 e o Lamartina Square devem ser consideradas variáveis importantes no planejamento pré-operatório de pacientes com espondilolistese lombar de alto grau.

Resumen: Objetivo: evaluar la correlación entre las principales medidas de alineación sacropélvica y la reducción de la retroversión pélvica y evaluar la eficacia de Lamartina Square en la elección del nivel de instrumentación proximal. Métodos: muestra compuesta por 21 pacientes con espondilolistesis L5-S1 de alto grado sometidos a artrodesis con instrumentación desde enero de 2004 hasta diciembre de 2016. Se registraron datos demográficos de los pacientes, tipo de cirugía, complicaciones, parámetros de alineación sagital, Índice de Severidad y Cuadrado de Lamartina antes de la cirugía y en el último seguimiento. Los datos procesados en SPSS 22.0, con diferentes medias, se calcularon mediante la prueba t de Student, para datos pareados. Se realizó un análisis de correlación lineal basado en el coeficiente de Spearman. P <0,05 fue estadísticamente significativo. Resultados: hubo mejoría significativa en los ángulos de deslizamiento y cifosis lumbosacra de Dubousset (> 100° en el último control postoperatorio). Hubo una reducción significativa en la tasa de deslizamiento (<50 %) y en el índice de gravedad L4 y L5, que destacó una fuerte correlación con la inclinación pélvica, la falta de coincidencia y el ángulo de deslizamiento. El índice de gravedad también mostró una fuerte correlación inversa entre el ángulo de cifosis lumbosacra de Dubousset y la pendiente sacra. Conclusión: L5 Severity Index y Lamartina Square son variables importantes para la planificación preoperatoria de pacientes con espondilolistesis lumbar de alto grado. Nivel de Evidencia IV; Serie de Casos.

Facet Tropism/Inclination and Its Association with Intervertebral Disc Herniation in the Lumbar Spine - A Radiological Evaluation / Tropismo/inclinação facetária e sua associação com hérnia de disco intervertebral na região lombar da coluna - Uma avaliação radiológica

Abstract Objective To assess the role of facet tropism (FT) in intervertebral disc prolapse. Methods A total 98 patients with lower back pain were included in the study. Magnetic resonance imaging scans were performed and analyzed. The angles of the right and left facets were measured on the axial section. Patients without disc prolapse at the L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels act as controls for those with disc prolapse at the same levels. A statistical analysis was also performed. Results The incidence of FT at the L3-L4 level was of 85.2% in patients with disc herniation (n= 27), and of 56.3% in the control group, which was statistically significant (p= 0.008). Similarly, at the L4-L5 level, incidence of FT among cases and controls was of 71.4% (n= 35) and 52.4% respectively (p= 0.066). At the L5-S1 the incidence was of 66% and 51% among cases and controls respectively (p= 0.13). Conclusion We found a positive association between FT and disc herniation at the L3-L4 level, but no association at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o papel do tropismo facetário (TF) no prolapso discal intervertebral. Métodos Um total de 98 pacientes com dor lombar foram incluídos no estudo. Exames de ressonância magnética foram realizados e analisados, e os ângulos das facetas direita e esquerda foram medidos na seção axial. Os pacientes sem prolapso discal nos níveis L3-L4, L4-L5 e L5-S1 atuam como controles para aqueles com prolapso nos mesmos níveis. Fez-se também uma análise estatística. Resultados A incidência de TF no nível L3-L4 foi de 85,2% em pacientes com hérnia discal (n= 27), e de 56,3% no grupo controle, o que foi estatisticamente significativo (p= 0,008). Da mesma forma, a incidência de TF no nível L4-L5 entre casos e controles foi de 71,4% (n= 35) e 52,4%, respectivamente (p= 0,066). No nível L5-S1, a incidência foi de 66% e 51% nos caso e nos controles, respectivamente (p= 0,13). Conclusão Encontramos associação positiva entre TF e hérnia de disco no nível L3-L4, mas nenhuma associação nos níveis L4-L5 e L5-S1.

Correlation Between Cage Positioning and Lumbar Lordosis in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) / Correlação entre posicionamento do cage e lordose lombar em fusão transforaminal minimamente invasiva (TLIF)

Abstract Objective The present study evaluates radiographic outcomes and the lumbar lordosis achieved with a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) arthrodesis technique according to the positioning of an interbody device (cage) in the disc space. Methods This is a retrospective radiographic analysis of single-level surgical patients with degenerative lumbar disease submitted to a TLIF procedure and posterior pedicle instrumentation. We divided patients into two groups according to cage positioning. For the TLIF-A group, the cages were anterior to the disc space; for the TLIF-P group, cages were posterior to the disc space. Considering the superior vertebral plateau of the lower vertebra included in the instrumentation, cages occupying a surface equal to the anterior 50% of the midline were placed in the TLIF-A group, and those in a posterior position were placed in the TLIF-P group. We assessed pre- and postoperative orthostatic lateral radiographs to obtain the following measures: lumbar lordosis (LL) (angle L1-S1), segmental lordosis (LS) (L4-S1), and segmental lordosis of the cage (SLC). Results The present study included 100 patients from 2011 to 2018; 44 were males, and 46 were females. Their mean age was 50.5 years old (range, 27 to 76 years old). In total, 43 cages were "anterior" (TLIF-A) and 57 were "posterior" (TLIF-P). After surgery, the mean findings for the TLIF-A group were the following: LL, 50.7°, SL 34.9°, and SLC 21.6°; in comparison, the findings for the TLIF-P group were the following: LL, 42.3° (p< 0.01), SL 30.7° (p< 0.05), and SLC 18.8° (p> 0.05). Conclusion Cage positioning anterior to the disc space improved lumbar and segmental lordosis on radiographs compared with a posterior placement.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar os resultados radiográficos e comparar a lordose pós-operatória em técnica de artrodese intersomática lombar transforaminal (TLIF, na sigla em inglês), considerando como variável o posicionamento do dispositivo intersomático (cage) em relação ao espaço discal. Métodos Análise retrospectiva radiográfica de pacientes cirúrgicos, em nível único, por doença lombar degenerativa, aplicando-se TLIF e instrumentação pedicular posterior. Os pacientes foram divididos, conforme a posição do cage, em 2 grupos: 1. TLIF-A - cages na posição anterior do espaço discal; e 2. TLIF-P, cages na posição posterior do espaço discal (considerando-se o platô vertebral superior da vértebra inferior incluída na instrumentação, cages que ocuparam a superfície correspondente a 50% anterior da linha média, compuseram o grupo TLIF-A; opostamente, cages em posicionamento posterior compuseram o grupo TLIF-P). Procedeu-se à avaliação dos exames radiográficos ortostáticos em perfil no pré- e pós-operatórios, com a tomada das seguintes medidas: lordose lombar (LL) (ângulo L1-S1); lordose segmentar (LS) (L4-S1) e lordose segmentar do cage (LSC). Resultados Cem pacientes foram incluídos de 2011 a 2018, sendo 44 homens e 46 mulheres, com idade média de 50.5 anos (27-76 anos). Um total de 43 cages foram classificados como "anteriores" (TLIF-A) e 57, "posteriores" (TLIF-P); considerando o grupo TLIF- A, os resultados pós-operatórios médios foram: LL 50.7°, LS 34.9° e LSC 21.6°; para o grupo TLIF-P, comparativamente: LL 42.3° (p< 0,01), LS 30.7° (p< 0,05) e LSC 18.8° (p> 0,05). Conclusão O posicionamento anterior do cage em relação ao espaço discal correlaciona-se a melhora da lordose lombar e segmentar na radiografia em comparação com o posicionamento posterior do implante.

Percutaneous Cd Fixation Of Spine In Spinal Fractures/ Instability By Free Hand Technique

Introduction: Lumbar spondylolisthesis is frequently found in adults as a result of spondylolysis or facet degeneration. The slipped segment produces abnormal positioning of the vertebrae in relation to each other along the spinal column and causes mechanical back pain and compression of neural structures. The initial treatment in most symptomatic patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis is nonoperative supportive care, which consists of a combination of pain medications, bracing, and physical therapy. Surgical intervention is indicated if the symptoms are disabling and they interfere with work despite supportive care, if there is progression of the slippage degree (SD) on serial radiologic examinations, or if there are overt neurological deficits 1,2. Pedicle screw placement is the most popular method in lumbar spinal instrumentation for achieving successful fusion. Recently, to reduce surgical damage to the normal muscular structures during pedicle screw placement, C-arm-guided percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) was introduced, and it has become increasingly popular in spinal surgery. Percutaneous transpedicular fixation systems have become more widely used in recent years mainly for the treatment of dorsal, dorsolumbar, and lumbar instability. Aim & Objectives: The present study is aimed at evaluating the functional outcome with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for spinal fractures& spinal instabilities by free hand technique in patients without neurological deficits. Materials & Methods: The present dissertation is a study of 25 consecutive cases of spinal fractures and spondylolisthesis who attended the orthopaedic emergency or outpatient department of Andhra medical college, Visakhapatnam from 2017 to 2019. All the cases were examined clinically fallowed by radiographic confirmation. Results: In total 25 patients spinal fractures 16 and instability 9, whose mean preoperative ODI scores is 81.04% and the mean postoperative score is 22.6 %. The total postoperative moderate disability patients are15 and minimal disability patients are 10. “PERCUTANEOUS CD FIXATION OF SPINE IN SPINAL FRACTURES/INSTABILITY BY FREEConclusion: HAND TECHNIQUE” is one of the better methods and is suggested for grade 1 & grade 2 spondylolisthesis and spinal fractures, also by which can reduce the morbidity and improve the function.

Spine stabilization exercises are not superior to flexion exercises for ultrasound-detected muscle thickness changes in patients with chronic low back pain and lumbar spondylolisthesis / Los ejercicios de estabilización de la columna vertebral no son superiores a los ejercicios de flexión para los cambios de grosor muscular detectados por ecografía, en pacientes con lumbalgia crónica y espondilolistesis lumbar

Abstract: Introduction: exercise programs can reduce pain and improve functionality in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis and chronic low back pain. However, there is still no consensus surrounding the superiority of any specific routine for exercise-induced trophic changes of lumbar muscles. The aim was to compare the changes in the primary lumbar stabilizing muscle thickness after spine stabilization exercises and flexion exercises in patients with spondylolisthesis and chronic low back pain. Material and methods: prospective, longitudinal and comparative study was carried out. Twenty-one treatment-naive patients with a diagnosis of both chronic low back pain and degenerative spondylolisthesis over the age of 50 were included. A physical therapist taught participants either spine stabilization exercises or flexion exercises to execute daily at home. The thickness of the primary lumbar muscles was measured through ultrasound (at rest and contraction) at baseline and three months. A Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were performed for comparisons, and Spearman's rank correlation coefficients were calculated for associations. Results: we did not find statistically between the exercise programs: all patients presented significant changes in the thickness of the multifidus muscle but in none of the other evaluated muscles. Conclusion: there is no difference between spine stabilization exercises and flexion exercises after three months in terms of the changes in muscle thickness evaluated by ultrasound.

Resumen: Introducción: el ejercicio reduce el dolor y mejora la funcionalidad en pacientes con dolor crónico lumbar y espondilolistesis degenerativa. Sin embargo, no existe a la fecha un consenso sobre la superioridad de algún programa de ejercicio para inducir cambios tróficos de los músculos estabilizadores lumbares, por lo que el objetivo fue comparar el trofismo de estos músculos mediante ultrasonido, con dos programas de ejercicio distintos: estabilización vertebral versus ejercicios flexores. Material y métodos: estudio prospectivo, longitudinal y comparativo, en veintiún pacientes mayores de 50 años, con dolor crónico lumbar y espondilolistesis degenerativa. Se entrenó a los pacientes para la ejecución diaria de ejercicio: estabilización lumbar o ejercicios flexores, los cuales fueron asignados por aleatorización como parte de un ECA en desarrollo. El trofismo muscular fue evaluado mediante ultrasonido al inicio y a tres meses. Las pruebas de U de Mann-Whitney y prueba de Wilcoxon se usaron para comparaciones entre grupos y para correlaciones se usaron los coeficientes de correlación de Spearman. Resultados: todos los pacientes presentaron ganancia en el trofismo de los músculos multífidos a tres meses, pero sin diferencias entre grupos de tratamiento. No se detectaron cambios significativos en el resto de los músculos evaluados. Conclusión: no encontramos diferencia significativa entre los ejercicios de estabilización lumbar y los ejercicios flexores, a tres meses de seguimiento, en términos de los cambios tróficos medidos por ultrasonido de los músculos estabilizadores lumbares.

Effect of thoracolumbar osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture combined with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis on spinopelvic sagittal parameters in elderly patients / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To investigate the effect of thoracolumbar osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) combined with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (LDS) on spinopelvic sagittal parameters in the elderly.Methods:A case-control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 77 patients with thoracolumbar OVCF admitted to Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from December 2016 to December 2021. There were 16 males and 61 females with the age of 61-92 years [(73.9±8.4)years]. All patients had single-level thoracolumbar fractures (T 11-L 2). Simple thoracolumbar OVCF was found in 49 patients (OVCF group) and thoracolumbar OVCF combined with LDS in 28 (OVCF+LDS group). The pelvic incidence (PI), pelvic tilt (PT), sacral slope (SS), lumbar lordosis (LL), thoracic kyphosis (TK), thoracolumbar kyphosis (TLK), sagittal vertical axis (SVA) and Roussouly types were detected and compared between the two groups before operation. Results:There was no significant difference in PT and SVA between the two groups (all P>0.05). The PI, SS, LL, TK and TLK in OVCF+LDS group were (55.8±11.0)°, (34.1±10.9)°, (45.7±9.1)°, (35.7±6.1)° and (24.8±5.2)°, significantly larger than (47.9±8.8)°, (27.0±9.4)°, (33.1±7.9)°, (29.5±6.2)° and (18.4±5.5)° in OVCF group (all P<0.01). Roussouly types I-IV counted 22, 16, 5 and 6 patients in OVCF group, compared to 8, 5, 6 and 9 patients in OVCF+LDS group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Elderly patients with thoracolumbar OVCF combined with LDS can significantly alter spinopelvic sagittal parameters, and LDS may aggravate the thoracolumbar kyphosis of OVCF. To avoid sagittal imbalance, surgery should be performed as soon as possible.

Research progress in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of peroneal tendon spondylolisthesis / 中华创伤杂志

Peroneal tendon plays an important role in maintaining the alignment of the hindfoot and stabilizing the arch of the foot. It is also the main tendon against ankle varus injuries, and is of great significance in maintaining lateral ankle stability. As an infrequent disease, peroneal tendon spondylolisthesis can be easily misdiagnosed in clinical diagnosis and treatment which results in pain and instability of the lateral ankle and weakness in eversion of the affected foot. Improper diagnosis or treatment can affect patient quality of life. Peroneal tendon spondylolisthesis is mainly treated by non-surgical and surgical treatments, among which surgical treatments mainly include superior peroneal retinaculum repair, superior peroneal retinaculum augmentation, peroneal bone block procedure, peroneal groove deepening technique, and peroneal rearrangement. Surgical indications for different surgical treatments remain controversial. Moreover, there are no rehabilitation guidelines for peroneal tendon spondylolisthesis at home or abroad, and postoperative rehabilitation is generally based on the experience of clinicians. On the basis of related literature, the authors review the research progress in treating peroneal tendon spondylolisthesis from aspects of anatomical characteristics, injury mechanism, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, so as to provide a reference for accurate and effective diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of peroneal tendon spondylolisthesis.

Comparison of clinical efficacy and sagittal parameters of two minimally invasive surgical methods in treating degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

【Objective】 To compare the clinical efficacy and sagittal parameters of oblique lateral interbody fusion （OLIF） combined with posterior percutaneous internal fixation and percutaneous transforaminal endoscope-assisted posterior lumbar interbody fusion （PT-Endo-TLIF） in treating degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. 【Methods】 A retrospective analysis was made on 43 patients with Meyerding Ⅰ and Ⅱ° degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis treated in our hospital from September 2017 to January 2020. Among them 23 cases were treated by OLIF， and the other 20 cases were treated by PT-Endo-TLIF. We observed and recorded the operation time， average length of hospital stay， and intraoperative blood loss， and postoperative complications of the patients. The patients were followed up 3 day， 6 and 12 months after the operation. The lumbar sagittal parameters of the two groups were compared by X-ray， CT and MRI examinations. The patients’ lower back pain was recorded for visual analogue scale （VAS）， and Oswestry disability index （ODI） was used to evaluate the clinical efficacy. 【Results】 Both groups of patients successfully completed the operation and follow-up， with the average follow-up time of 12 months. The average amount of intraoperative blood loss and operation time were significantly lower in OLIF group than in PT-Endo-TLIF group （P<0.05）. Intervertebral height increased significantly in the two groups after operation compared with pre-operation （P<0.05）. Compared with pre-operation， lumbar lordosis angle， lower lumbar lordosis angle and lumbar lordosis distribution index increased in both groups （P<0.05）， with no significant difference between them （P>0.05）. The inclination angle of L4 vertebral body and the distance between L1 vertical line and S1 in both groups were decreased compared with those before surgery （P<0.05）， but there was no significant difference between the two groups （P>0.05）. The inclination angle of L5 vertebral body in the two groups was increased compared with that before surgery （P<0.05）， but there was no statistical significance between both groups （P>0.05）. 【Conclusion】 OLIF surgical technique has the comparative advantages of definite curative effect， less trauma， fewer surgical complications， shorter operation time， less bleeding， and good recovery of the height of intervertebral space， which is suitable for its application among clinicians.

Oblique lateral interbody fusion of 3D printed lateral fusion cage combined with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for lumbar spondylolisthesis / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

【Objective】 To discuss the early clinical effect of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation combined with oblique lateral interbody fusion（OLIF） of 3D printed lateral fusion cage for lumbar spondylolisthesis. 【Methods】 Total 21 patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis were enrolled in our study during September 2018 to August 2020. All the patients were treated with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation combined with OLIF of 3D printed lateral fusion cage. The time of operation， blood loss and complications were recorded. Clinical symptoms including low back pain and leg pain were evaluated using a visual analog scale （VAS）， the Oswestry disability index （ODI）， and the MOS item short from health survey （SF-36） before，1 week， and 6 months after surgery. CT and MRI images were evaluated before， 1 week， and 6 months after surgery. Disk height， interforaminal height， degree of upper vertebral slip and intervertebral fusion were evaluated with CT. Sagittal and axial diameters and cross-sectional areas of the spinal canal were evaluated with MRI. 【Results】 The average operation time of all the patients was （110.0±22.8） min， and the average intraoperative blood loss was （56.8±21.6） mL. All the patients were followed up 6 months after operation. The VAS score of lower back pain， VAS score of leg pain and ODI decreased from （6.8±1.6）， （5.6±1.8） and （57.6±13.4）% to （1.5±1.0）， （1.5±0.9） and （13.1±5.2）%， respectively. The differences were statistically significant （P<0.001）. The PCS and MCS scores of SF-36 increased statistically significantly from （27.3±11.8） and （52.4±14.6） before operation to （57.6±10.5） and （76.1±12.0） at follow-up， respectively （P<0.001）. Six months after operation， the height of intervertebral space， the height of intervertebral foramen， the percentage of slip， the sagittal diameter and axial diameter， and cross-sectional area of spinal canal were significantly different from those before operation （P<0.001）. Six months after operation， the fusion rate of the upper and lower interfaces of the 3D printed interbody fusion cage was 100%. There were no serious complications such as nerve or vascular injury after operation. 【Conclusion】 Posterior minimally invasive pedicle screw reduction and fixation technique combined with oblique lateral approach implantation of 3D printing lateral fusion cage in the treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis has satisfactory early clinical results. This technique can provide a new choice for minimally invasive treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis.

Two different techniques combined with MIS-TLIF in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis:a case-control study / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To analyze the difference in clinical efficacy of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) under Quadrant channel system combined with microscope and percutaneous pedicle screw in the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.@*METHODS@#A total of 114 patients with single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis from June 2015 to February 2019, were divided into three groups according to the surgical methods, such as the MIS-TLIF under the microscope surgery group ( microscope group), MIS-TLIF combined with percutaneous pedicle screw technique surgery group(percutaneous group) and posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery group (open group). In the microscope group, there were 12 males and 26 females, aged from 42 to 83 years with an average of (63.29±9.09) years. In the percutaneous group, there were 16 males and 22 females, aged from 45 to 82 years with an average of (63.37±7.50) years. In the open group, there were 12 males and 26 females, aged from 51 to 82 years with an average of (63.76±8.21) years. The general conditions of operation, such as operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage, length of surgical incision, frequency of intraoperative fluoroscopy and postoperative time of lying in bed were recorded to analyze the differences in surgical related indicators. Visual analogue scale (VAS) of waist and leg pain in preoperative and postoperative period (3 days, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months) were recorded to evaluate pain remission;Oswestry Disability Index(ODI), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score were recorded to evaluate the recovery of waist and leg function on preoperative and postoperative 12 months. The lumbar spondylolisthesis rate and intervertebral height at 12 months after operation were recorded to evaluate the reduction of spondylolisthesis. The Siepe intervertebral fusion standard was used to analyze the intervertebral fusion rate at 12 months after operation.@*RESULTS@#①All 114 patients were followed up more than 1 year, and no complications related to incision infection occurred. In the microscope group, there was 1 case of subcutaneous effusion 8 days after operation. After percutaneous puncture and drainage, waist compression, and then the healing was delayed. In the percutaneous group, 2 cases of paravertebral muscle necrosis occurred on the side of decompression, and the healing was delayed after debridement. In open group, there was 1 case of intraoperative dural tear, which was packed with free adipose tissue during the operation. There was no postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage and other related complications.① Compared with microscope group, percutaneous group increased in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative wound drainage, surgical incision length, intraoperative fluoroscopy times, and postoperative bed rest time. In open group, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative wound drainage, surgical incision length, and postoperative bed rest time increased, but the intraoperative fluoroscopy time decreased. Compared with percutaneous group, the intraoperative blood loss, wound drainage, surgical incision length, and postoperative bed rest time in open group increased, but operative time and the intraoperative fluoroscopy time decreased(P<0.05). ②ODI and JOA scores of the three groups at 12 months after operation were improved compared with those before operation (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between the three group(P>0.05). ③Compared with microscope group, the VAS of low back pain in percutaneous group increased at 3 days after operation, and VAS of low back pain in open group increased at 3 days, and 12 month after operation. Compared with percutaneous group, the VAS low back pain score of the open group increased at 3 months after operation (P<0.05). ④ The lumbar spondylolisthesis rate of the three groups of patients at 12 months afrer operation was decreased compared with that before operation(P<0.05), and the intervertebral heigh was increased compared with that before operation(P<0.05), however, there was no significant difference among three groups at 12 months afrer operation(P>0.05). ⑤ There was no significant difference between three groups in the lumbar fusion rate at 12 months afrer operation(P>0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The MIS-TLIF assisted by microscope and the MIS-TLIF combined with percutaneous pedicle screw are safe and effective to treat the degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with single-segment, and the MIS-TLIF assisted by microscope may be more invasive, cause less blood loss and achieve better clinical efficacy.

Thoracolumbar fusion in the unified health system: pre-covid-19 temporal / Artrodese toracolombar pelo sistema único de saúde: análise temporal pré-covid-19 / Trendsartrodesis toracolumbar en el sistema único de salud: análisis temporal pre covid-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the temporal trends of thoracolumbar fusion procedures performed by the United Health System in Brazil from 2009 to 2019. Methods: This was an observational ecological study based on data collected from the information systems under the aegis of DATASUS, especially the Hospital Information System, which manages the Hospital Admission Authorizations (Autorizações de Internação Hospitalar - AIHs). All patients who had undergone the procedures of interest, that is, elective and emergency short and long thoracolumbar arthrodeses, were included. The temporal trends of the procedures performed in Brazil and in its five regions were calculated using polynomial regression. Results: The temporal trend of elective thoracolumbar arthrodesis decreased, while that of emergency arthrodesis increased, with the peak in 2015, followed by a marked decline. Short fusions were more frequent in both elective and emergency modalities, and the South and Central-West Regions had the highest indices of procedures per million inhabitants during the entire 2009 to 2019 period. Conclusions: The temporal trends of thoracolumbar fusions performed by SUS have decreased over the last decade, a phenomenon which may be explained by the growing criticism of indications of the procedure in the current literature. Level of evidence III; Retrospective Comparative Study.

RESUMO: Objetivo: Analisar a tendência temporal dos procedimentos de artrodese toracolombar realizados pelo Sistema Único de Saúde no Brasil entre os anos de 2009 e 2019. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo observacional de delineamento ecológico, baseado em dados secundários coletados a partir dos sistemas de informação sob guarda do DATASUS, em especial do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares, que gerencia as Autorizações de Internação Hospitalar (AIHs). Foram incluídos todos os pacientes submetidos aos procedimentos de interesse, de caráter eletivo e de urgência, correspondentes às artrodeses toracolombares curtas e longas. A tendência temporal foi avaliada através da regressão polinomial dos procedimentos realizados no Brasil e em suas cinco regiões federativas. Resultados: A tendência temporal das artrodeses eletivas foi decrescente e a das artrodeses de urgência foi crescente, com pico em 2015, seguida de franco declínio. As artrodeses curtas foram mais frequentes em ambas as modalidades de urgência e eletiva, e as regiões Sul e Centro-Oeste obtiveram os maiores índices de procedimentos por milhão de habitantes em todo período de 2009 a 2019. Conclusão: A tendência temporal das artrodeses toracolombares realizadas pelo SUS tem caráter decrescente na última década, fenômeno que pode ser justificado pela crescente criticidade perante as indicações do procedimento na literatura contemporânea. Nível de evidência III; Estudo Retrospectivo Comparativo.

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Analizar la tendencia temporal de los procedimientos de artrodesis toracolumbar realizados por el Sistema Único de Salud en Brasil entre 2009 y 2019. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio observacional de diseño ecológico, basado en datos secundarios colectados de los sistemas de información en poder de DATASUS, en particular por el Sistema de Información Hospitalaria, que gestiona las Autorizaciones de Admisión Hospitalaria (AIH). Se incluyeron todos los pacientes sometidos a procedimientos de carácter urgente y electivo, correspondientes a artrodesis toracolumbar corta y larga. La tendencia temporal se evaluó mediante regresión polinomial de los procedimientos realizados en Brasil y sus cinco regiones federativas. Resultados: La tendencia temporal de la artrodesis electiva fue decreciente y la de la artrodesis de urgencia fue creciente, alcanzando el pico en 2015, seguido de un fuerte descenso. Los casos de artrodesis cortas fueron más frecuentes tanto en las modalidades de urgencia como en las electivas, y las regiones Sur y Medio Oeste tuvieron las tasas más altas de procedimientos por millón de habitantes en todo el período de 2009 a 2019. Conclusión: La tendencia temporal de las artrodesis toracolumbares realizadas por el SUS tiene un carácter decreciente en la última década, fenómeno que puede justificarse por la creciente criticidad de las indicaciones del procedimiento en la literatura contemporánea. Nivel de evidencia III; Estudio Retrospectivo Comparativo.

Correlation between degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine and types of lumbar lordosis / Correlação entre doenças degenerativas da coluna lombar e os tipos de lordose lombar / Correlación entre las enfermedades degenerativas de la columna lumbar y los tipos de lordosis lumbar

ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate the relationship between the incidence of different types of degenerative diseases of the spine and lumbopelvic biomechanics, according to the types of lordosis of Roussouly's classification. Methods: Retrospective study of medical records and results of imaging exams of patients seen at a private hospital in São Paulo. The sagittal alignment of these patients was evaluated by classifying them according to Roussouly into 4 types, based on panoramic radiographs of the spine. These results were correlated with the patient's degenerative diagnosis (Herniated disc, Canal stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, degenerative discopathy and Facet arthrosis). Statistical tests were performed comparing the types of curvature and diagnoses identified. Results: 418 patients were evaluated, 51.4% male and 49.6% female. The vast majority of patients, about 54%, had a diagnosis of herniated lumbar disc. There was a statistically significant difference that showed a predilection for surgical treatment in cases classified as Type I and Type II in the Roussouly classification. There was no statistically significant difference that correlated the types of lumbar lordosis with the diagnosis presented by the patients. Conclusion: There is no statistically significant difference that correlates the type of lumbar lordosis according to Roussouly with lumbar degenerative diseases. In contrast, patients classified as Type 1 and Type 2 by Roussouly underwent a greater number of surgical treatments compared to patients type 3 and 4, with statistical relevance. Level of evidence 2; Retrospective prognostic study.

RESUMO Objetivos: Avaliar a relação da incidência dos diferentes tipos de doenças degenerativas da coluna com a biomecânica lombopélvica, de acordo com os tipos de lordose segundo Roussouly. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de prontuários médicos e de resultados de exames de imagens de pacientes atendidos em um hospital privado de São Paulo. Foi avaliado o alinhamento sagital desses pacientes classificando-os de acordo com Roussouly em 4 tipos, com base nas radiografias panorâmicas da coluna vertebral. Esses resultados foram correlacionados com o diagnóstico degenerativo do paciente (Hérnia de disco, Estenose do canal, Espondilolistese, Discopatia degenerativa e Artrose facetaria). Testes estatísticos foram realizados comparando os tipos de curvatura e diagnósticos identificados. Resultados: Foram avaliados 418 pacientes, sendo que 51,4% do sexo masculino e 49,6% do sexo feminino. A grande maioria dos pacientes, cerca de 54%, apresentavam como diagnóstico hérnia de disco lombar. Houve uma diferença estatisticamente significativa que evidenciou uma predileção do tratamento cirúrgico nos casos classificados como Tipo I e Tipo II na classificação de Roussouly. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa que correlacionasse os tipos de lordose lombar com o diagnóstico apresentado pelos pacientes. Conclusões: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa que correlacione o tipo de lordose lombar de acordo com Roussouly com as doenças degenerativas lombares. Em contrapartida, os pacientes classificados como Tipo 1 e Tipo 2 de Roussouly foram submetidos em maior número ao tratamento cirúrgico em comparação com os pacientes tipo 3 e 4, com relevância estatística. Nível de evidência 2; Estudo prognóstico retrospectivo.

RESUMEN Objetivos: Evaluar la relación entre la incidencia de diferentes tipos de enfermedades degenerativas de la columna y la biomecánica lumbopélvica, según los tipos de lordosis de Roussouly. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de registros médicos y resultados de exámenes de imágenes de pacientes atendidos en un hospital privado en São Paulo. La alineación sagital de estos pacientes se evaluó clasificándolos según Roussouly en 4 tipos, en base a radiografías panorámicas de la columna vertebral. Estos resultados se correlacionaron con el diagnóstico degenerativo del paciente (disco herniado, estenosis del canal, espondilolistesis, discopatía degenerativa y artrosis facetaria). Se realizaron pruebas estadísticas comparando los tipos de curvatura y los diagnósticos identificados. Resultados: Se evaluaron 418 pacientes, 51.4% hombres y 49.6% mujeres. La gran mayoría de los pacientes, alrededor del 54%, tenían un diagnóstico de hernia de disco lumbar. Hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa que mostró una predilección por el tratamiento quirúrgico en los casos clasificados como Tipo I y Tipo II en la clasificación de Roussouly. No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas que correlacionaran los tipos de lordosis lumbar con el diagnóstico presentado por los pacientes. Conclusión: No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas que correlacionen el tipo de lordosis lumbar según Roussouly con las enfermedades degenerativas lumbares. En contraste, los pacientes clasificados como Tipo 1 y Tipo 2 por Roussouly se sometieron a un mayor número de tratamientos quirúrgicos en comparación con los pacientes tipo 3 y 4, con relevancia estadística. Nivel de evidencia 2; Estudo de pronostico retrospectivo.

Treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion by microscope-assisted Zista channel / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the clinical efficacy and advantage of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion under microscope-assisted Zista channel in the treatment of degreeⅠandⅡdegenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 18 patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis treated by microscope-assisted Zista channel MIS-TLIF operation from January 2017 to March 2018 were analyzed retrospectively. There were 10 males and 8 females with an average age of 59 years (48 to 70). The course of spondylolisthesis ranged from 6 months to 5 years with an average of 33 months. The segment of spondylolisthesis was L@*RESULTS@#All the patients completed the operation successfully and were followed up more than 12 months after operation. Operation time was(160.45±34.98) min, intraoperative blood loss was (88.32±21.12) ml, postoperative drainage volume was (50.34 ±18.22)ml, and walking time after operation was (20.65±6.25) h. Preoperative and postoperative at 7 days, 3 months, 12 months, VAS score of low back pain was 7.81±2.16, 4.19±1.17, 2.25±0.62 and 1.53±0.58 respectively, VAS score of leg pain was 8.47± 2.21, 3.45±0.86, 2.31±0.73 and 1.43±0.47, JOA score was 12.01±2.33, 18.56±3.12, 23.54±3.31 and 26.34±2.65. There were significant differences in VAS and JOA scores between preoperative and postoperative (@*CONCLUSION@#MIS-TLIF under microscope-assisted Zista channel has obvious minimally invasive advantages in the treatment of degreeⅠandⅡdegenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis, and it is a safe and effective method.

Mid-term efficacy of Dynesys dynamic internal fixation in the treatment of grade I degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the mid-term efficacy of Dynesys internal fixation and posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) in the treatment of grade I degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.Methods:From June 2014 to June 2016, 68 cases, in which 35 males and 33 females aged from 44-74 (55.3±7.5), of grade I degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis treated using Dynesys internal fixation were retrospectively analyzed. There were 8 cases of L 3, 52 cases of L 4 and 8 cases of L 5 with an average visual analogue scale (VAS) of 4.5±2.1. At the same time, 72 patients were treated with posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). There were 37 males and 35 females aged from 46-76 (56.8±7.2), with 9 cases of L 3, 53 cases of L 4 and 10 cases of L 5. The VAS of this group was 4.4±2.3. The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage volume and complications were compared between the two groups. Range of motion (ROM), disc height of stable segment and upper adjacent segment, adjacent segment degeneration between the two groups were evaluated. ASD, Oswestry disability index (ODI) score and Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score were also compared between the two groups. Results:The patients in both groups were followed up. The follow-up time of Dynesys group was 50-74 months, average 64.2±18.3 months, and the follow-up time of PLIF group was 55-79 months, average 65.2±15.5 months. The operation time [(120.5±21.0) min vs. (132.5±27.0) min, t=2.924, P=0.004], intraoperative bleeding [(312.5±80.7) ml vs. (352.5±84.5) ml, t=2.861, P=0.005] and postoperative drainage [(120.3±45.8) ml vs. (140.2±50.2) ml; t=2.446, P=0.016] in Dynesys group were significantly better than those in PLIF group. The differences were statistically significant. There was no significant difference in postoperative ROM of stable segment, ROM of upper segment, disc height of stable segment and adjacent segment between the two groups before operation. At 5 years postoperatively, there was statistically significant difference between the stable segment ROM (4.3°±1.6° vs. 0; t=22.809; P<0.001) and the upper segment ROM (10.5°±2.1° vs. 12.8°±2.2°; t=6.329, P<0.001). At 5 years postoperatively, ODI scores of the two groups were (11.25%±8.12%, 16.53%±9.23%), and JOA scores were (22.60±2.20, 19.01±2.34), which were significantly improved compared with those before surgery, with statistically significant differences (ODI: t=3.585, P<0.001; JOA: t=9.340, P<0.001). There was no significant difference in the incidence of symptomatic ASD between the two groups (8.8% vs. 16.7%, χ2=1.284, P=0.257) , but there was significant difference in the incidence of X-ray ASD between the two groups (2.9% vs. 13.9%, χ2=4.043, P=0.044) . Conclusion:Compared with PLIF, Dynesys internal fixation for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis is a minimally invasive, safe and effective surgical method to retard ASD; Compared with PLIF, adjacent segment degeneration can be reduced using Dynesys internal fixation.

Mid-and-long clinical outcomes of Dynesys dynamic internal fixation combined with decompression for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the medium and long-term clinical efficacy of the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases in Dynesys dynamic internal fixation combined with decompression.Methods:From March 2008 to March 2015, 145 patients (84 males and 61 females, mean age 55.9±7.1 years old) with symptoms of lumbar degenerative diseases (69 lumbar disc herniation, 53 lumbar spinal stenosis and 23 I grade lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis) were treated by the lumbar discectomy using Dynesys dynamic internal fixation combined with decompression. The clinical symptoms before and after surgery were assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) and Oswestry disability index (ODI). Lumbar lateral radiographs were used to measure the height of intervertebral space between the surgical segment and the adjacent segment. The range of motion (ROM) between the surgical segment and the adjacent segment was measured by lumbar dynamic position X-ray. Surgical and adjacent segments degenerative were classified according to the Pfirrmann grade classification.Results:The VAS score, ODI and JOA score of lower back and lower limbs in patients with lumbar disc herniation were improved from 6.6±1.7, 7.1±1.4, 63.1%±10.2%, 12.5±2.4 preoperatively to 2.6±1.0, 2.8±0.9, 30.9%±9.8%, 22.4±2.1 at the latest follow-up. The differences were statistically significant. The VAS score, ODI score and JOA score of lower back and lower limbs in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis were improved from 6.3±2.2, 6.9±1.3, 63.4%±8.5%, 12.8±2.7 preoperatively to 2.4±1.2, 2.8±1.0, 35.1%±12.0%, 22.2±2.2 at the latest follow-up. The differences were statistically significant. The VAS score, ODI score and JOA score of lower back and lower limbs in patients with I degree lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis were improved from 5.7±2.3, 6.7±0.9, 65.7%±10.0%, 12.5±2.7 preoperatively to 2.2±1.2, 2.7±1.1, 37.0%±11.8%, 22.4±2.6 at the latest follow-up. The differences were statistically significant. Comparing to preoperational value, the height of the operative segment and caudal intervertebral space were decreased at the 1 year postoperatively and last follow-up. But the difference was not significant. As for cranial adjacent segment, the height of intervertebral space preoperatively was decreased from 12.1±1.9 mm preoperatively to 11.7±1.6 mm at 1 year postoperatively, and to 11.3±1.8 mm at the latest follow-up. The difference between them was statistically significant ( F=6.46, P=0.001). The ROM of surgical segments was decreased from 7.6°±2.2° preoperatively to 5.5°±1.6° at 1 year postoperatively, and to 2.9°±1.4° at the latest follow-up. The difference between them was statistically significant ( F=267.9, P<0.001). Conversely, the ROM of cranial and caudal segments was increased from 8.2°±2.4°, 6.5°±1.6° preoperatively to 9.1°±2.1°, 7.1°±1.9° at 1 year postoperatively, and to 10.6°±2.5°, 7.2°±1.8° at the latest follow-up. The difference between them was statistically significant ( F=38.66, 3.81, P<0.001, 0.023). At the latest follow-up, 120 (51.9%) adjacent segments were to be defined adjacent segment degeneration which includes 103 radiological adjacent segment degeneration and 17 symptomatic adjacent segment degenerations. Conclusion:Dynesys dynamic internal fixation combined with decompression could achieve satisfying mid- and long-term therapeutic effect in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases. The ROM of surgical segments decreased with time, although part of the ROM was still retained at the latest follow-up. However, it does not seem to avoid the degeneration of adjacent segment.

Comparison of the short-term effects of oblique lateral approach and transforaminal approach for treating single-segment lumbar spondylolisthesis / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

【Objective】 To compare the short-term clinical effects of oblique lateral interbody fusion （OLIF） and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion （TLIF） for treating single-segment lumbar spondylolisthesis. 【Methods】 We retrospectively analyzed the data of 68 patients with single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis from January 2019 to February 2020. According to different surgical methods， the patients were divided into OLIF+ anterior screw fixation group （33 cases） and TLIF + posterior pedicle screw fixation group （35 cases）. The operation time， intraoperative blood loss， postoperative drainage， postoperative hospital stay and complication rate were compared between the two groups of patients. The disc height （DH）， lumbar lordosis （LL）， fused segmental lordosis （FSL）， foraminal height （FH）， and spondylolisthesis angle （SA） were measured before and after surgery and during follow-up. The visual analogue scale （VAS） of waist pain and the Oswestry disability index （ODI） were used to evaluate the short-term clinical efficacy. 【Results】 The operation time， intraoperative blood loss， postoperative drainage， and postoperative hospital stay were less in OLIF group than in TLIF group （all P0.05）. The two groups had statistically significant differences in DH and FH after surgery （P0.05）. There were six （18.2%） and five （14.3%） cases of complications in OLIF group and TLIF group， respectively， with no significant difference （P>0.05）. 【Conclusion】 OLIF and TLIF are equally safe and effective in treating single-segment lumbar spondylolisthesis. However， OLIF combined with anterior screw fixation has the advantages of less surgical trauma， less blood loss， shorter operation time， reduced postoperative hospital stay and shorter recovery time. Therefore， it is a more minimally invasive surgical option.