Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Show: 20 | 50 | 100
Results 1 - 20 de 25
Filter
1.
Acta ortop. bras ; 31(5): e263169, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1519948

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the clinical profile, pain improvement, and the need for surgical interventions in patients undergoing transforaminal block with the use of corticosteroids and anesthetics. Methods: This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind study with 45 patients with unilateral radicular pain in their lower limbs and a single-segment lumbar disc herniation diagnosis. In the intervention group, transforaminal blocks with bupivacaine, dexamethasone, and clonidine were applied and in the control group, distilled water and bupivacaine. The Oswestry questionnaire was applied. Results: We included 24 female (53.4%) and 21 male patients (46.6%). Of those with an occupation, 85.71% (n = 30) were relieved from their duties due to their illness and 14.29% (n = 5) continued to work with limitations. Those who underwent transforaminal block with an injection of corticosteroids, clonidine, and anesthetics showed immediate relief. However, such effect failed to alleviate patients' symptoms after three weeks. We observed that 52% of patients showed varying degrees of improvement. The control group experienced mild pain relief after one week, which also failed to last after three weeks. Moreover, 50% of patients improved in varying degrees. Conclusion: Further studies with larger samples, new epidemiological data, and longer follow-ups are necessary to validate our hypotheses. Level of Evidence II, Prospective Study.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil clínico, a melhora da dor e a necessidade de intervenções cirúrgicas em pacientes submetidos ao bloqueio transforaminal com uso de corticosteroides e anestésicos. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, randomizado e duplo-cego realizado com 45 pacientes com dor radicular unilateral em membros inferiores e diagnóstico de hérnia discal lombar em um único segmento. No grupo intervenção, os bloqueios transforaminais foram feitos com bupivacaína, dexametasona e clonidina; no controle, água destilada e bupivacaína. Foi aplicado questionário de Oswestry. Resultados: A amostra foi composta de 24 mulheres (53,4%) e 21 homens (46,6%). Dos pacientes com ocupação, 85,71% (n = 30) estavam afastados de suas funções devido à doença e 14,29% (n = 5) continuavam a trabalhar com limitações. Os que foram submetidos ao bloqueio transforaminal com injeção de corticoide, clonidina e anestésico apresentaram alívio imediato. Após três semanas, contudo, o efeito não perdurou de forma tão satisfatória, e 52% dos pacientes apresentaram melhora em graus variados. No grupo controle, houve discreto alívio álgico após uma semana, que não perdurou de forma satisfatória após três semanas, com 50% dos pacientes evoluindo para melhora em graus variados. Conclusão: Mais estudos com espaço amostral maior, novos dados epidemiológicos e seguimento mais prolongado são necessários para validar as hipóteses aventadas. Nível de Evidência II, Estudo Prospectivo.

2.
Int. j. morphol ; 38(6): 1597-1605, Dec. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1134485

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY: Lumbar disc herniation is considered to be the main pathological factor for the common clinical disease of low back pain. Biomechanical factor is an important cause of lumbar disc herniation, so it is urgent to analyze the stress/strain behavior of intervertebral disc under different loading condition. Slow repetitive loading is considered to be an important factor of spine and disc injuries, and the effect of fatigue load on internal displacement in the intervertebral disc was investigated by applying the optimized digital image correlation technique in this study. The first finding was that fatigue load had a significant effect on the displacement distribution in the intervertebral disc under compression. Superficial AF exhibited the largest axial displacements before fatigue load, while it exhibited the smallest axial displacements after fatigue load. Inner AF exhibited slightly smaller radial displacements than outer AF before fatigue load, while it exhibited significantly greater radial displacements than outer AF displacements after fatigue load. The second finding was that fatigue load had a certain effect on the internal displacement distribution in the flexed intervertebral disc under compression. Middle AF exhibited the smallest axial displacements before fatigue load, while deep AF exhibited the smallest axial displacements after fatigue load. The radial displacement distribution did not change before and after fatigue load, as the radial displacement in outer AF was the smallest, while the radial displacement in inner AF was the largest. The third finding was that with the increase in fatigue time and amplitude, the Young's modulus of the intervertebral disc increased significantly. This study can provide the basis for clinical intervertebral disc disease prevention and treatment? and is important for mechanical function evaluation of artificial intervertebral disc as well.


RESUMEN: La hernia de disco lumbar se considera el principal factor patológico para la enfermedad clínica común del dolor lumbar. El factor biomecánico es una causa importante de hernia de disco lumbar, por lo que es urgente analizar el comportamiento de esfuerzo / tensión del disco intervertebral bajo diferentes condiciones de carga. La carga repetitiva lenta se considera un factor importante de lesiones de columna y disco, y en este estudio el efecto de la carga de fatiga sobre el desplazamiento interno en el disco intervertebral se investigó mediante la aplicación de la técnica de correlación de imagen digital optimizada. El primer hallazgo fue que la carga de fatiga tuvo un efecto significativo en la distribución del desplazamiento en el disco intervertebral bajo compresión. El AF superficial exhibió los desplazamientos axiales más grandes antes de la carga de fatiga, mientras que exhibió los desplazamientos axiales más pequeños después de la carga de fatiga. El AF interno exhibió desplazamientos radiales ligeramente más pequeños que el AF externo antes de la carga de fatiga, mientras que exhibió desplazamientos radiales significativamente mayores que los desplazamientos AF externos después de la carga de fatiga. El segundo hallazgo fue que la carga de fatiga tenía un cierto efecto sobre la distribución del desplazamiento interno en el disco intervertebral flexionado bajo compresión. El AF medio exhibió los desplazamientos axiales más pequeños antes de la carga de fatiga, mientras que el AF profundo exhibió los desplazamientos axiales más pequeños después de la carga de fatiga. La distribución del desplazamiento radial no cambió antes ni después de la carga de fatiga, ya que el desplazamiento radial en la FA externa fue el más pequeño, mientras que el desplazamiento radial en la FA interna fue el más grande. El tercer hallazgo fue que con el aumento del tiempo de fatiga y la amplitud, el módulo de Young del disco intervertebral aumentó significativamente. Este estudio puede proporcionar la base para la prevención y el tratamiento clínico de la enfermedad del disco intervertebral, y también es importante para la evaluación de la función mecánica del disco intervertebral artificial.


Subject(s)
Humans , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/etiology , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/pathology , Biomechanical Phenomena , Compressive Strength , Fatigue , Flexural Strength , Intervertebral Disc/pathology , Lumbar Vertebrae/pathology , Lumbosacral Region
3.
Rev. argent. neurocir ; 34(4): 353-357, dic. 2020. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1150498

ABSTRACT

Introducción: Las hernias de disco torácicas (HDT) representan solo el 0.15-1.8% de las hernias de disco tratadas quirúrgicamente. Se han descrito distintos tipos de abordajes que reportan diferentes índices de éxito y complicaciones. El objetivo es presentar el caso quirúrgico de una HDT resuelta por un abordaje lateral retropleural mínimamente invasivo y exponer las ventajas del mismo. Descripción: Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 29 años, que consultó por dorsalgia y paresia crural izquierda 4/5. La TC y RM mostraron una HDT gigante calcificada T8-9. Bajo monitoreo neurofisiológico y visión microscópica, se realizó un abordaje lateral retropleural izquierdo mínimamente invasivo, con resección parcial de la costilla para luego utilizar un sistema de dilatadores y retractores tubulares. Se confirmó el nivel bajo radioscopía, y se completó con el drilado de la cabeza costal para exponer el espacio y la HDT calcificada de manera precoz. Se realizó la discectomía del fragmento herniado, incluyendo drilado intracanal de la porción calcificada y se completó la descompresión incluyendo la porción posterior de los platillos vertebrales y el pedículo inferior. Parte del fragmento herniado se encontraba íntimamente adherido al saco dural, por lo que creímos conveniente dejar este remanente para evitar complicaciones. La paciente evolucionó favorablemente, recuperando de manera completa el déficit motor y el dolor que motivaron la consulta. Consideramos que no fue necesario realizar ningún tipo de fusión intersomática. Discusión: Los distintos abordajes propuestos tienen sus ventajas y desventajas. El desarrollo de las técnicas mínimamente invasivas sumado a la posibilidad de exponer precozmente la lesión resultan ventajas importantes en estos casos. La necesidad de fusión es un tema controversial, donde la mayoría de los trabajos sugieren que no es mandatoria. Conclusión: el abordaje lateral retropleural mínimamente invasivo es una técnica segura, que permitió una visualización precoz de la HDT sin desplazar el estuche dural y logrando una adecuada descompresión. Además, evita la morbilidad que podría representar la toracotomía transtorácica y la necesidad de fusión


Introduction: Thoracics disc herniations (TDH) represent just 0.15-1.8% of all surgically treated herniated discs. Many approaches had been described with different amount of success and complications. The objective is to present a TDH surgical case using a minimally invasive lateral retropleural approach and describe the advantages of this approach. Case description: we present a 29 years old female who presented with dorsal pain and right leg weakness 4/5. CT and MRi showed a calcified giant TDH T8-9. The surgery was performed under neurophysiological monitoring and using a surgical microscope. A minimally invasive left lateral retropleural approach was performed, with partial resection of a rib. Finally, we used dilators and tubular retractors. After radioscopic confirmation of T8-9, we completed the approach by drilling rib ́s head in order to early expose the spinal canal with the TDH. We resected the herniated fragment of the TDH, drilled the calcified intraspinal canal portion and completed the decompression including the posterior portion of the endplates and the inferior pedicle. The most anterior portion of the TDH was intimately attached to the dural sac, so we decided to leave this remanent in order to avoid complications. The patient had a good postoperative recovery, the leg weakness and pain improved significantly. From our perspective, we consider that no intersomatic fusion was necessary. Discusion: each approach has it advantages and disadvantages. The evolution of minimally invasive techniques together with the early visualization of TDH became important advantages in these cases. The need of fusion remains controversial, and most of the literature suggest that is not mandatory. Conclusión: the minimally invasive lateral retropleural approach is a safe technique that offers an early visualization of the TDH without manipulation of the dural sac and allows an adequate decompression. Furthermore, this approach avoids the morbidity of a transthoracic approach and the requirement of fusion.


Subject(s)
Hernia , General Surgery , Intervertebral Disc Displacement
4.
Int. j. morphol ; 38(4): 1090-1095, Aug. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1124900

ABSTRACT

Thoracic disc herniation (TDH) has high technical difficulty and serious complications, and the clinical anatomy of thoracic intervertebral foramen is less. Collecting 10 adult male cadavers, measuring the longitudinal diameter of the dorsal root ganglion (D1), the transverse diameter of the dorsal root ganglion (D2), horizontal sagittal diameter of the upper edge of the intervertebral disc (S1), the high of intervertebral foramen (H1), the height of articulationes costovertebrales (H2), the height of intervertebral disk (H3), the angel of the dorsal root ganglion (a). The aim of this study is to explore the safe area of middle and lower thoracic section and provide anatomical basis for the selection of operative cannula. Mastering the certain rules of the anatomical structure of the middle and lower thoracic segments, and referring to the above parameters in clinical, is conducive to the selection of the working casing during surgery.


La hernia de disco torácico (TDH) tiene una alta dificultad técnica y complicaciones graves, y la anatomía clínica del agujero intervertebral torácico es menor. Recolectando 10 cadáveres machos adultos, midiendo el diámetro longitudinal del ganglio de la raíz dorsal (D1), el diámetro transversal del ganglio de la raíz dorsal (D2), el diámetro sagital horizontal del borde superior del disco intervertebral (S1), el colmo del intervertebral agujero (H1), la altura de las articulaciones costovertebrales (H2), la altura del disco intervertebral (H3), el ángel del ganglio de la raíz dorsal (α). El objetivo de este estudio es explorar el área segura de la sección torácica media y baja y proporcionar una base anatómica para la selección de la cánula operatoria. Dominar ciertas reglas de la estructura anatómica de los segmentos torácicos medio e inferior, y referirse a los parámetros anteriores en clínica, es propicio para la selección de la carcasa de trabajo durante la cirugía.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Thoracic Vertebrae/anatomy & histology , Intervertebral Disc/anatomy & histology , Intervertebral Disc Displacement , Cadaver
5.
Rev. argent. neurocir ; 34(1): 36-41, mar. 2020. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1151247

ABSTRACT

Introducción: Las hernias de disco extraforaminales representan entre el 0.3% y el 11.3% del total de las hernias de disco lumbares. Existen múltiples procedimientos quirúrgicos para el tratamiento de las mismas. Objetivo: Nuestro objetivo es presentar una serie de 5 casos de hernia de disco extraforaminal tratados mediante abordaje tubular mínimamente invasivo, describir la técnica quirúrgica utilizada y analizar la literatura pertinente. Pacientes y método: Cinco pacientes sin respuesta al tratamiento conservador con diagnóstico de hernia de disco extraforaminal, fueron sometidos a tratamiento quirúrgico mediante técnica tubular mínimamente invasiva durante el período de enero 2018-febrero 2019. Se analizaron datos demográficos e intraoperatorios. Los resultados clínicos fueron evaluados mediante la Escala Visual Analógica pre y postquirúrgico (EVA). Resultados: Cinco pacientes presentaron déficit neurológico y dolor lumbar que requirieron resolución quirúrgica. Todos los pacientes fueron dados de alta dentro de las 24 hs. postoperatorias. La escala de dolor disminuyó de forma estadísticamente significativa entre el momento pre y post quirúrgico (p=0.038). No se registraron fístulas ni infecciones. Conclusión: El abordaje tubular mínimamente invasivo fue una técnica efectiva para el tratamiento de hernias extraforaminales


ntroduction: Extraforaminal disc herniations represents 0.3-11.3% of every herniated lumbar discs. A variety of surgical procedures may be used for the treatment of this pathology. Objective: The aim of this study is to present 5 cases of extraforaminal herniated discs treated via a minimally invasive spine surgery using tubular retractors, to describe the surgical technique and to analyze the literature on this subject. Pacients and method: 5 patients who did not get better with conservative treatment were operated using minimally invasive tubular retractors between January 2018 and February 2019. Demographic variables and intraoperative data were analyzed. Clinical outcomes was evaluated using the Analog Visual Scale (VAS). Results: Five patients who presented neurological deficit and low back pain were operated. Every patients was discharged before 24 hours postoperative. VAS significantly decrease comparing pre and postoperative (p=0.038). No cerebrospinal fluid leaks or infections were recorded. Conclusion: The use of minimally invasive tubular retractors is an effective technique for treating extraforaminal herniated discs.


Subject(s)
Hernia , Spine , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Low Back Pain , Intervertebral Disc Displacement
6.
Rev. bras. ortop ; 55(1): 48-53, Jan.-Feb. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1092671

ABSTRACT

Abstract Objective To evaluate the clinical and functional results of transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy. Materials and Methods From August 2015 to January 2017, 101 patients with lumbar disc hernia refractory to clinical treatment underwent endoscopic discectomy. Through clinical evaluation by the Visual Analogue Scale and functional evaluation by the Oswestry Disability Index questionnaire, the patients were analyzed in the preoperative period, the immediate postoperative period, at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. Results The mean age of the participants was 48.1 years. The most affected disc levels were L4-L5 and L5-S1. A total of 29 patients were treated at 2 disc levels. After 1 month of postoperative follow-up, the mean scores on the questionnaires (VAS and ODI) decreased significantly (p < 0.001). Conclusion Transforaminal endoscopic Lumbar discectomy has been shown to be a safe, effective and minimally-invasive alternative for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. The procedure has advantages, such as short hospital stay, surgery performed under local anesthesia and sedation, early return to daily activities, and low rate of complications.


Resumo Objetivo Avaliar os resultados clínicos e funcionais da discectomia endoscópica transforaminal lombar. Materiais e Métodos De agosto de 2015 a janeiro de 2017, 101 pacientes portadores de hérnia de disco lombar refratária ao tratamento clínico foram submetidos a discectomia endoscópica. Por meio de avaliação clínica pela Escala Visual Analógica e análise funcional pelo questionário Oswestry Disability Index, os pacientes foram analisados no período pré-operatório, no pós-operatório imediato, com 1 mês, 3 meses, 6 meses e 1 ano após a cirurgia. Resultados A média de idade dos participantes foi de 48.1 anos. Os níveis discais mais acometidos foram L4-L5, seguidos de L5-S1. Um total de 29 pacientes foram abordados em 2 níveis discais. Após 1 mês de seguimento pós-operatório, a média das pontuações nos questionários (EVA e ODI) diminuiu significativamente (p < 0.001). Conclusão A discectomia endoscópica transforaminal lombar mostrou ser uma alternativa segura, eficaz e minimamente invasiva para o tratamento de hérnia de disco lombar. O procedimento tem vantagens, como curto período de internação hospitalar, cirurgia realizada sob anestesia local e sedação, retorno precoce às atividades diárias, e baixa taxa de complicações.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Postoperative Period , Incidence , Diskectomy, Percutaneous , Extravehicular Activity , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures , Endoscopy , Intervertebral Disc Displacement
7.
Rev. argent. neurocir ; 33(3): 120-126, sep. 2019. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1177332

ABSTRACT

Introducción: Existen múltiples técnicas para la descompresión medular en la columna torácica, cada una con sus ventajas y desventajas y con distintos requerimientos de destre-zas quirúrgicas. Se han desarrollado técnicas mínimamente invasiva que disminuyen las tasas de morbilidad, con buenos resultados funcionales. Objetivo: El objetivo del trabajo es describir la técnica quirúrgica y presentar los resulta-dos iniciales en 2 años consecutivos de trabajo. Materiales y métodos: Se evaluaron los pacientes operados en 2017 y 2018 con hernia de disco dorsal tratadas con técnica de abordaje transtorácico mínimamente invasivo. Descri-biendo detalladamente la técnica quirúrgica, la evolución y las complicaciones a corto y mediano plazo. Resultado: Se evaluaron 8 pacientes. El seguimiento promedio fue de 9 meses (3 ­ 26 meses) con una edad promedio de 54 años (28 ­ 66 años). Los motivos de consulta fue-ron en su mayoría dolor dorsal y diferentes grados de compromiso medular (mo-tor/sensitivo). Los niveles fueron distales a T6 y proximales a T12. Todos los pacientes mantuvieron o mejoraron su función neurológica. No se presentaron complicaciones ma-yores. Conclusiones: Si bien se trata de una serie pequeña de casos, son más que suficientes para demostrar que se puede llevar a cabo una técnica novedosa, mínimamente invasiva, utili-zando el separador con visión tubular y el microscopio que aporta luz y magnificación, permitiendo trabajar a cuatro manos cara a cara entre dos cirujanos. Presentando bajas tasas de morbimortalidad y una rápida recuperación.


Introduction: There are multiple techniques for spinal decompression in the thoracic spine, each with its advantages and disadvantages and with different requirements for sur-gical skills. Minimally invasive techniques have been developed that decrease morbidity rates, with good functional results. Objective: The objective of the study is to describe the surgical technique and present initial results in 2 consecutive years of work. Materials and methods: Patients operated in 2017 and 2018 with dorsal disc hernia treat-ed with a minimally invasive transthoracic approach technique were evaluated. Describing in detail the surgical technique and the evolution and complications in the short and medi-um term. Conclusions: Although it is a small series of cases, they are more than enough to demon-strate that a novel, minimally invasive technique can be carried out, using the tubular vi-sion separator and the microscope that provides light and magnification, allowing to work with four hands, face to face between two surgeons. Presenting low rates of morbidity and mortality and rapid recovery.


Subject(s)
Hernia , Spine , Thoracostomy , Decompression
8.
Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 69(6): 1473-1479, nov.-dez. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-910164

ABSTRACT

The objective of the present study was to evaluate if extradural contact during hemilaminectomy would cause neurological deterioration in the early and/or late postoperative period in dogs with intervertebral disc extrusion. Nineteen dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion underwent hemilaminectomy for spinal cord decompression and removal of extruded disc material. Meningeal contacts during surgery were quantified. Paraplegia (with nociception) and paraparesis were observed in 11/19 and 8/19 of dogs, respectively, before surgery. At the end of our study, only two (2/19) had paraplegia and one (1/19), paraparesis. There were more extradural contacts when extruded intervertebral disc material was at a ventrolateral position. Extradural contacts during surgery had no influence on neurological progression nor on time to recovery of motor function. Immediately (24 and 48 hours) after surgery, 13/19 dogs had the same neurological stage before surgery. At 7 and 90 days, 13/19 and 17/19 dogs, respectively, showed neurological improvement, compared with their preoperative stage. There was no influence of the number of extradural contacts on neurological recovery. These findings indicate that a careful inspection of the vertebral canal for removal of as much extruded disc material as possible does not cause neurologic deterioration.(AU)


O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar se contatos extradurais durante hemilaminectomia em cães com extrusão de disco intervertebral causariam piora neurológica no pós-operatório imadiato e/ou tardio. Dezenove cães com extrusão toracolombar de disco intervertebral foram submetidos à hemilaminectomia para descompressão medular e remoção do material extruso. Durante o procedimento cirúrgico, os contatos meningomedulares foram quantificados. Antes da cirurgia, 11/19 cães apresentavam paraplegia (com nocicepção) e 8/19 cães, paraparesia. Ao fim do estudo, apenas dois cães (2/19) mostravam paraplegia com dor profunda e um (1/19), paraparesia. Observou-se maior quantidade de contatos extradurais quando o material discal extruso encontrava-se em posição ventrolateral. Os contatos extradurais não mostraram influência estatística na evolução neurológica dos animais, bem como no tempo de recuperação das funções motora. Vinte e quatro e 48 horas após a cirurgia, 13/19 cães apresentavam o mesmo grau neurológico de antes da cirurgia. Após sete e 90 dias de pós-operatório, 13/19 e 17/19 demonstraram melhora neurológica em comparação com o pré-operatório, respectivamente. A quantidade de contatos extradurais não influenciou na recuperação neurológica dos cães. Esses achados indicam que uma inspeção minuciosa do canal vertebral pode ser recomendada, a fim de remover o máximo de material discal extruso, evitando-se piora neurológica por compressão medular.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Decompression, Surgical/veterinary , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/surgery , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/veterinary , Spinal Cord/surgery
9.
Coluna/Columna ; 16(3): 202-205, July-Sept. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-890901

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Objective: The development of minimally invasive spine surgery leads us to reflect on the efficiency of new methods compared with older ones. In the case of endoscopic spine surgery, we always seek to compare our results using new techniques with the results of older and trusted microsurgical techniques. Unfortunately, there are few reliable studies measuring endoscopic and microsurgical approaches. We therefore decided to compare our treatment results with those of what are, in our opinion, the best and most thorough studies found. Furthermore, we found no illustrated experience in the usability of endoscopic methods. We therefore analyzed each step of the technique used, according to the practical experience with microsurgical discectomy. Methods: We compared our two-year experience of treatment of 183 patients with lumbar disc herniations using the endoscopic technique, with data reported in the literature on microsurgical minimally invasive methods. Results: Our group achieved good to excellent results in 92.9% of cases (170 patients) compared to 90% reported in the literature. We compared the capabilities of endoscopic discectomy with microsurgical methods, and concluded that the endoscopic method is sufficient to perform any movement inside the surgical field that is microscopically possible. It is also possible to perform any type of spinal cord decompression, with better visualization provided by the endoscope. Conclusions: We conclude that endoscopic microdiscectomy is a good and reliable alternative, with better outcomes and more efficient usage of the approach space.


RESUMO Objetivo: O desenvolvimento da cirurgia minimamente invasiva da coluna vertebral leva-nos a refletir sobre a eficiência de novos métodos e os mais antigos. No caso da cirurgia endoscópica da coluna, sempre buscamos comparar nossos resultados com técnicas novas com os de técnicas microcirúrgicas antigas e confiáveis. Infelizmente, há poucos estudos confiáveis que medem os acessos endoscópicos e microcirúrgicos. Decidimos, portanto, comparar nossos resultados de tratamento com aqueles que consideramos os melhores e mais completos estudos encontrados. Além disso, não encontramos experiência ilustrada na usabilidade dos métodos endoscópicos. Assim sendo, analisamos cada etapa da técnica utilizada, de acordo com a experiência em discectomia microcirúrgica. Métodos: Comparamos nossos dois anos de experiência no tratamento de 183 pacientes com hérnias de disco lombar utilizando técnica endoscópica com os dados da literatura sobre métodos microcirúrgicos minimamente invasivos. Resultados: Nosso grupo atingiu resultados bons e excelentes em 92,9% dos casos (170 pacientes) em comparação com 90% relatados na literatura. Comparamos os recursos do acesso por discectomia endoscópica e dos métodos microcirúrgicos e concluímos que o método endoscópico é suficiente para realizar qualquer movimento dentro do campo cirúrgico que seria microscopicamente possível. É possível fazer qualquer tipo de descompressão da medula espinal com melhor visualização fornecida pelo endoscópio. Conclusões: Concluímos que a microdiscectomia por acesso endoscópico é uma alternativa boa e confiável, com resultados melhores e uso mais eficiente do espaço de abordagem.


RESUMEN Objetivo: El desarrollo de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva de la columna nos lleva a reflexionar sobre la eficiencia de los nuevos métodos y los más antiguos. En el caso de la cirugía endoscópica de la columna, siempre buscamos comparar nuestros resultados con técnicas nuevas con los de técnicas microquirúrgicas antiguas y confiables. Desafortunadamente, hay pocos estudios confiables que miden los accesos endoscópicos y microquirúrgicos. Decidimos, por lo tanto, comparar nuestros resultados de tratamiento con aquellos que consideramos los mejores y más completos estudios encontrados. Además, no encontramos experiencia ilustrada sobre la usabilidad de los métodos endoscópicos. Por lo tanto, analizamos cada etapa de la técnica utilizada, de acuerdo a la experiencia en discectomía microquirúrgica. Métodos: Comparamos nuestros años de experiencia en el tratamiento de 183 pacientes con hernias de disco lumbar utilizando la técnica endoscópica con los datos de la literatura sobre los métodos microquirúrgicos mínimamente invasivos. Resultados: Nuestro grupo alcanzó resultados buenos y excelentes en el 92,9% de los casos (170 pacientes) en comparación con los 90% reportados en la literatura. Comparamos los recursos del acceso por discectomía endoscópica y de los métodos microquirúrgicos y concluimos que el método endoscópico es suficiente para realizar cualquier movimiento dentro del campo quirúrgico que sería microscópicamente posible. Es posible realizar cualquier tipo de descompresión de la médula espinal con la mejor visualización proporcionada por el endoscopio. Conclusiones: Concluimos que la microdiscectomía por acceso endoscópico es una alternativa buena y confiable, con resultados mejores y un uso más eficiente del espacio de abordaje.


Subject(s)
Humans , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/methods , Spine/surgery , Diskectomy , Endoscopy , Intervertebral Disc Displacement
10.
Arq. bras. neurocir ; 35(4): 315-318, 30/11/2016.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-911043

ABSTRACT

Central Horner syndrome is a rare condition, comprising a unique pathophysiological phenomenon. It results from vascular lesions, head or thoracic trauma. We describe a case of Horner syndrome associated to cervical disc herniation, and first-order neuron compression. To our knowledge, this is the second case reported to date in the literature.


A síndrome de Horner central é uma condição rara, que compreende um fenómeno fisiopatológico singular. Resulta de lesões vasculares, trauma cerebral ou torácico. Descrevemos um caso de síndrome de Horner associado a hérnia de disco cervical, com lesão de primeiro neurónio. De acordo com a revisão, é o segundo caso reportado na literatura.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Horner Syndrome , Horner Syndrome/etiology , Intervertebral Disc Displacement
11.
Rev. argent. neurocir ; 30(2): 69-76, jun. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-835759

ABSTRACT

Introducción: El abordaje cervical anterior es ampliamente utilizado en cirugía espinal para tratar patología degenerativa, infecciosa, traumática y tumoral como única vía o combinada.Objetivo: Describir la técnica del abordaje cervical anterior detallando las claves de cada paso a fin de guiar al neurocirujano en formación. Descripción de técnica: Se describen detalladamente los siguientes pasos: posicionamiento del paciente, elección del lado de abordaje, marcación, elección del instrumental adecuado, incisión de piel, disección de platisma, disección de fascia superficial, disección de fascia media, disección de fascia profunda, elementos neurovasculares a tener en cuenta, disección de fascia prevertebral y músculos prevertebrales, marcación de nivel bajo radioscopia, cierre. Discusión: Se analizan los siguientes puntos: elección del lado (ventajas y desventajas de cada lado), tipo de incisión (horizontal vs. vertical y alcance de las mismas), marcación anatómica vs radioscópica, ventajas y desventajas de colocación de drenaje durante el cierre. Conclusión: Se describió el abordaje con cada uno de sus pasos y tips para que el neurocirujano en formación utilice una guía detallada a la hora de realizarlo en su práctica diaria y de esa manera disminuir el margen de error.


Introduction: The anterior cervical approach is commonly used in spinal surgery to treat degenerative disease, infectious pathology, traumatic and tumors. Objective: to describe in detail the cervical anterior approach technique in order to guide the neurosurgeons.Technique description: position, side selection, approach planification, skin incision, superficial dissection, middle and Deep dissection, neurovascular components, closure. Discussion: advantages and disadvantages of side election, incision (horizontal vs vertical), radioscopic vs anatomic level location, drainage use.Conclusion: We described the cervical anterior approach technique to give neurosurgeons a guide and to make a safe surgery.


Subject(s)
Humans , Cervical Vertebrae , Diskectomy , Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic
12.
Rev. cuba. ortop. traumatol ; 30(1): 27-39, ene.-jun. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: lil-794179

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCCIÓN: la radiculopatía por hernia de disco lumbar es la mayor causa de morbilidad que enfrentan los cirujanos espinales. Existen múltiples estrategias de tratamiento para esta afección, sin consenso actual entre secuestrectomía y discectomía, y sobre la necesidad de fusionar el segmento. OBJETIVO: mostrar nuestros resultados a los 4 años de seguimiento, en el tratamiento quirúrgico de la hernia discal lumbar mediante discectomía foraminal. MÉTODO: estudio descriptivo prospectivo en pacientes diagnosticados con hernias discales lumbares y tratados quirúrgicamente mediante discectomía foraminal simple y evaluados 4 años después RESULTADOS: muestra constituida por 67 pacientes, la mayoría (62,69 %) del sexo masculino; edad media cercana a los 40 años en ambos sexos. Se confirmó el diagnóstico en el 85,3 % de los casos mediante IRM. Predominó la localización L5-S1 y L4-L5, con 16 % de más de un segmento. El índice de Oswestry y la Escala Visual Analógica del dolor mostraron significativa mejoría a los 4 años de operados. CONCLUSIONES: el tratamiento quirúrgico de las hernias de disco mediante discectomía foraminal simple, según nuestra experiencia, produce buenos resultados; a los 4 años de efectuada la operación se constató disminución del dolor y mejoría de la función.


INTRODUCTION: Radiculopathy by lumbar disc herniation is a major cause of morbidity faced by spinal surgeons. There are many treatment strategies for this condition, and no current consensus among sequestrectomy and discectomy, and the need to merge the segment. OBJECTIVE: Show our results at 4 years of follow-up in the surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation by foraminal discectomy. METHOD: A prospective study was conducted in patients diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation and foraminal surgically treated by simple discectomy and assessed four years later. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 67 patients, the majority (62.69%) was male; average age of nearly 40 years in both sexes. The diagnosis was confirmed in 85.3% of cases by MRI. L5-S1 and L4-L5 locations predominated, with 16% of more than one segment. Oswestry index and the Visual Analog Scale for pain showed significant improvement after four years of surgery. CONCLUSIONS: The surgical treatment of herniated discs by simple foraminal discectomy, in our experience, has good results; at four years of operation pain decrease and improvement in function was found


INTRODUCTION: La radiculopathie par hernie discale lombaire est la cause de morbidité la plus souvent traitée par les chirurgiens spécialisés en moelle épinière. Il y a plusieurs stratégies de traitement pour cette affection, mais aujourd'hui il n'y a pas de consensus ni entre la séquestrectomie et la discectomie ni sur la nécessité de fusionner le segment. OBJECTIF: Le but de ce travail est de montrer, après 4 ans de suivi, nos résultats à propos du traitement chirurgical d'une hernie discale lombaire par décompression foraminale. MÉTHODE: Une étude descriptive et prospective de patients diagnostiqués de hernie discale lombaire, traités chirurgicalement par décompression foraminale simple et évalués quatre ans après, a été réalisée. RÉSULTATS: Dans un échantillon de 67 patients, dont la plupart étaient du sexe masculin (62,69 %) et avaient un moyen d'âge de 40 ans environ chez tous les deux sexes, on a confirmé le diagnostic par IRM dans 85,3 % des cas. Les hernies ont été souvent localisées aux niveaux L5-S1 et L4-L5, dont 16 % correspondait à plus d'un segment. Quatre ans après l'opération, l'indice d'Oswestry et l'échelle visuelle analogique de douleur ont montré une amélioration significative. CONCLUSIONS: D'après notre expérience, le traitement chirurgical des hernies discales lombaires par décompression foraminale simple a montré de très bons résultats. Quatre ans après l'opération, on a constaté une diminution de la douleur et une amélioration de la fonction.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine/methods , Radiculopathy/diagnosis , Diskectomy/methods , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/surgery , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/therapy , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Prospective Studies
13.
Arch. argent. pediatr ; 112(2): e43-e45, abr. 2014. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-708481

ABSTRACT

Presentamos el caso de un niño con fibrosis quística y hernia de disco lumbar. Un niño de 8 años de edad consultó por dolor lumbar que aumentaba con la tos, al sentarse, caminar o inclinarse, y disminuía al acostarse. La prueba de levantamiento de la pierna en extensión fue positiva cuando el miembro inferior derecho llegó a 60 grados. La prueba contralateral fue negativa. La resonancia magnética nuclear mostró una protrusión central del disco intervertebral entre L5-S1. El tratamiento conservador no fue efectivo, por lo cual se efectuó tratamiento quirúrgico, que hizo desaparecer el dolor. Según nuestro conocimiento, este es el primer caso comunicado de hernia de disco lumbar en un niño con fibrosis quística. Aunque este caso podría ser una coincidencia, se debe realizar una investigación detallada ante el dolor de espalda, síntoma frecuente en pacientes con fibrosis quística.


We report a case of child with cystic fibrosis and lumbar disc herniation. An 8-year-old boy presented with low back pain that exacerbated on coughing, sitting, walking, or bending and diminished when lying down. The straight leg raising test was positive when the right leg was lifted at 60 degrees. Crossed leg raising test was negative. Lumbar MRI revealed a L5-S1central disc protrusion. Conservative treatment was not effective and the patient underwent surgery. Postoperatively the patient experienced regression of the pain. To the best of our knowledge this is the first reported case of lumbar disc herniation in a child with cystic fibrosis. Although this case might be coincidental, thorough investigation of back pain, which is frequent in patients with cystic fibrosis, should be performed.


Subject(s)
Child , Humans , Male , Cystic Fibrosis/complications , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/etiology , Lumbar Vertebrae
14.
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 71(1): 46-50, Jan. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-662410

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To make a retrospective analysis and evaluate a clinical response to the control of disc degeneration related pain of 396 patients submitted to percutaneous lumbar nucleoplasty; and to make a record of visual analogical scale (VAS) up to a three-year follow-up after the surgical procedure. METHODS: Analysis of VAS score in 396 patients with lumbar disc degeneration related pain, according to anamnesis, clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), without improvement of previous clinical treatment, submitted to percutaneous nucleoplasty. RESULTS: A total of 26% of the patients presented 100% remission of pain or paresthesia, of whom 75% showed at least 50% of pain improvement. The median VAS pain improvement was about 67%. CONCLUSIONS: The median VAS improvement in inferior disc levels was higher than four points. The VAS showed improvement of the pain and paresthesia up to a three-year follow up after the surgical procedure.


OBJETIVOS: Analisar retrospectivamente a resposta clínica no controle da dor relacionada à degeneração discal em 396 pacientes submetidos à nucleoplastia percutânea lombar; e fazer um registro da escala analógica visual (EAV) com seguimento de três anos após a cirurgia. MÉTODOS: Análise da EAV de 396 pacientes com diagnóstico de hérnia de disco, de acordo com anamnese, exame clínico e imagens por meio de ressonância magnética (RM), sendo que nenhum deles apresentou melhora com tratamento clínico prévio. Estes pacientes foram submetidos à nucleoplastia percutânea. O estudo utilizou, para avaliação, o registro de escala analógica visual (EAV) durante seguimento de até três anos após o procedimento cirúrgico. RESULTADOS: Um total de 26% apresentou 100% de remissão da dor ou parestesia; 75% apresentaram pelo menos 50% de melhora da dor. A mediana da EAV de melhora da dor foi de aproximadamente 67%. CONCLUSÕES: Houve melhora da EAV, com mediana maior do que quatro pontos nos pacientes com acometimento nos níveis discais inferiores. A EAV mostrou melhora da dor e parestesia num período de seguimento de até três anos após o procedimento cirúrgico.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Diskectomy, Percutaneous/methods , Intervertebral Disc Degeneration/surgery , Diskectomy, Percutaneous/adverse effects , Follow-Up Studies , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Pain Measurement , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome
15.
Acta méd. (Porto Alegre) ; 34: [7], 20130.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-880744

ABSTRACT

O presente artigo visa a relatar apenas as alterações relacionadas à semiologia da hérnia discal cervical e radiculopatia. As manifestações clínicas da mielopatia não serão abordados no presente trabalho.


The following article aims to describe the semiology of the cervical hernial disc and its radiculopathies. Clinical manifestations of myelopathies will not be presented.


Subject(s)
Intervertebral Disc Displacement , Signs and Symptoms
16.
Fisioter. Bras ; 13(1): 13-19, Jan.-Fev. 2012. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-745560

ABSTRACT

A Mobilização Neural é um recurso terapêutico para as diversas disfunções do tecido neural e do sistema musculoesquelético. No entanto, é uma técnica ainda pouco conhecida e explorada pelos profissionais da área da saúde no Brasil. Diante disto resolveu-se realizar este estudo com intuito de avaliar sua eficiência na hérnia de disco lombar em relação à fisioterapia convencional. Participaram do estudo 30 indivíduos com hérnia de disco lombar unilateral,voluntários, selecionados por conveniência, independente de sexo,idade, tempo de acometimento, etnia e atividade profissional, desde que preenchessem os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, que foram divididos em grupo experimental (EXP) e controle (CONT), com15 participantes em cada, que receberam tratamentos distintos. O grupo CONT recebeu tratamento fisioterápico convencional enquanto o grupo EXP foi submetido ao tratamento de Mobilização Neural. A duração do programa foi de quatro semanas, com três sessões semanais. Ao se avaliar o efeito terapêutico em relação à dor ea incapacidade funcional, não se observou diferença estatisticamente significativa no grupo controle (CONT) na comparação intra-grupo(pré x pós). Já no grupo experimental (EXP), esta mesma comparação,pré e pós-tratamento, mostrou diferença estatisticamente significativa em relação à dor e a capacidade funcional, pelo teste de Kruskal Wallis (p = 0,0001). Quando se realizou a comparação inter-grupos ( pós-EXP x pós-CONT), encontrou-se um intervalo de confiança (IC) favorável ao grupo EXP (IC: -46,48/-5,79). Os resultados deste estudo evidenciaram resposta terapêutica satisfatória para regressão da sintomatologia dolorosa e incapacidade funcional,utilizando-se a técnica de Mobilização Neural na hérnia de disco lombar, unilateral, póstero-lateral, subaguda em curto período de tempo.


The Neural Mobilization is a therapeutic resource in many neural tissue and musculoskeletal system dysfunctions. Nevertheless, this technique remains underexploited by the health professionals in Brazil. Thirty individuals with unilateral lumbar disc herniation were selected by convenience, regardless of gender, age, duration of symptoms, ethnical group and professional activity, since they satisfy the inclusion and exclusion criteria. This sample was divided into two groups: experimental (EXP) and control (CONT), with15 participants each group, who received different treatments. The group CONT received conventional physical therapy treatment while the EXP group was submitted to the neural mobilization treatment. The individuals were treated for 4 weeks, with 3 weekly sessions. The control group (CONT), after using the conventional physical therapy techniques, did not show a statistically significant difference in comparison to the intragroup (pretreatment x post--treatment). On the other hand, the experimental group (EXP)showed a statistically significant difference in relation to pain and the functional capacity using the Kruskal Wallis test (p = 0.0001).When the results in the pre and post-treatment were compared intragroup post-EXP x post-CONT, the confidence interval (IC)was in favor of group EXP (IC: -46.48/-5.79). The results, in this study, showed a good therapeutic response, with regression of the painful symptomatology and functional incapacity, using Neural Mobilization technique, in individuals with unilateral, posterolateral,subacute lumbar disc herniation, in a short period.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/therapy , Low Back Pain/therapy , Pain/diagnosis , Physical Therapy Modalities/methods , Disabled Persons
17.
Rev. Ter. Man ; 8(38): 320-324, jul.-ago.2010. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-606221

ABSTRACT

Introdução: Lombalgia foi considerada um problema de saúde pública ainda no século XX e mantém-se ainda nos dias de hoje. Objetivo: Este estudo procurou determinar o nível de comprometimento funcional secundário à dor em 32 pacientes com hérnia de disco lombar e o impacto que os episódios álgicos causaram no trabalho profissional. Método: Envolveu 20 homens e 12 mulheres entre 18 e 60 anos com hérnia de disco lombar, sendo o diagnóstico basecdo em exame clínico e ressonância magnética nuclear (RMN). Foram excluídos pacientes operados da coluna vertebral e com outras doenças vertebrais. À admissão no Serviço de Fisioterapia, submeteram-se a exame músculo-esquelético e neurológico, ao questionário de 10 minutos de Hendler e à avaliação segundo a escala visual analógica (EVA) dê dor lombar. Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que a dor afetou o desempenho profissional de todos os participantes do estudo, causando incapacidade laboral em metade da amostra. Conclusão: Concluiu-se que, na hérnia de disco lombar, a dor é fator de restrição à funcionalidade do paciente, limitando-o nas suas atividades laborais.


Introduction: Low back pain has been considered a public health problem still in the 20th century and remains nowadays. Objective: This study sought to determine the degree of functional limitation in 32 patients with lumbar disk herniation and the impact that the painful episodes had on their work life. Method: It involved 20 men and 12 wome between 18 and 60 years of age with lumbar disk herniation. The diagnosis was based on clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patients who underwent surgery of the spine and with other spinal diseases were excluded. On admission to the Physical Therapy Department a neurological and skeietal muscle examination, a 1 minutes Hendler questionary and evaluation according to visual analog scale (VAS) for pain was given. Results: The results showed that the pain affected the work performance of ali study participants, causing inability to work in half of the sample. Conclusion: It was concluded that in lumbar disk herniation pain is a restricting factor in the movement of the patients thus limiting them in their work activities.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Intervertebral Disc Displacement , Low Back Pain
18.
Rev. bras. reumatol ; 50(1): 44-55, jan.-fev. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-543756

ABSTRACT

O autor, ao reiterar que o exame clínico continua sendo o pilar do exercício da medicina, propôs, anteriormente, uma nova manobra semiótica, o sinal "X" ou de Cecin, para aprimorar o diagnóstico da hérnia de disco lombar, e descreveu seus fundamentos biomecânicos. Entretanto, o desempenho diagnóstico dessa manobra ainda não foi formalmente avaliado. PACIENTES E MÉTODOS: A manobra semiótica - Sinal de Cecin -, que consiste na flexão da coluna lombar e na realização simultânea da manobra de Valsalva, foi aplicada em 45 pacientes com lombociatalgia típica e herniação discal correspondente confirmada pela ressonância magnética (RM), e em 21 pacientes com lombalgia mecânica comum, sem ciatalgia e com RM normal. O sinal de Lasègue foi testado concomitantemente e a discordância e concordância entre as duas manobras foram avaliadas. RESULTADOS: Foi observada uma alta discrepância (P < 0,001) e baixa concordância (P < 0,4) entre os dois testes. O sinal de Cecin teve sensibilidade de 73,3 por cento e 95,2 por cento de especificidade para o diagnóstico das hérnias discais confirmadas pela RM. Na mesma amostragem, o sinal de Lasègue apresentou sensibilidade de 22,2 por cento e especificidade de 95,2 por cento (P < 0,001), valor preditivo positivo de 90,9 por cento e negativo de 36,4 por cento (P = 0,153). CONCLUSÃO: O sinal de Cecin apresentou melhor desempenho diagnóstico do que o de Lasègue para o diagnóstico de hérnia discal lombar sintomática.


While reaffirming that the clinical exam still is the best medical practice, the author has proposed a new maneuver (Cecin's sign or "X" sign) to help the diagnosis of herniated lumbar disk, describing its biomechanical bases. However, the diagnostic performance of this maneuver has not been formally tested. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The maneuver, which consists on the flexion of the lumbar spine while simultaneously performing the Valsalva maneuver, was tested in 45 patients with typical sciatic pain and herniated lumbar disk confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and in 21 patients with simple mechanical back pain with normal MRI. Lasègue's sign was investigated concomitantly and the concordance with the "X" sign was assessed. RESULTS: Concordance between the two tests was very low (Kappa = 0.17, Kappa <0.4) and discordance was statically significant (P <0.001). The "X" sign had a sensitivity of 73.3 percent, specificity of 95.2 percent, positive predictive level of 97.1 percent, and negative predictive level of 62.5 percent in the diagnosis of herniated lumbar disk by MRI, while Lasègue's sign showed sensitivity of 22.2 percent, specificity of 95.2 percent (P <0.001), positive predictive value of 90.9 percent, and negative predictive value of 36.4 percent (P = 0.153). CONCLUSION: Cecin's sign had higher sensitivity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value than Lasègue's sign in the diagnosis of symptomatic herniated lumbar disk.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Intervertebral Disc , Intervertebral Disc Displacement , Sciatica , Spinal Diseases , Valsalva Maneuver
19.
Rev. argent. neurocir ; 23(2): 59-64, abr.-jun. 2009. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-560004

ABSTRACT

Introducción. La utilización del disco artificial cervical (artroplastía) es una técnica relativamente nueva, que se presenta como una alternativa a la ya clásica cirugía de discectomía y fusión que se usa para las lesiones degenerativas de la columna cervical subaxial. El desarrollo de esta técnica obedece a la necesidad de encontrar un diseño que permita reproducir de manera fisiológica la función del disco intervertebral. Material y Método. Entre los meses de julio de 2005 y junio de 2007, en el Servicio deNeurocirugía de la Clínica Güemes de Luján, se realizaron 35 artroplastías cervicales en 27 pacientes. La edad promedio fue de 43,4 años, con un rango entre el paciente más joven 28 años y 54 el mayor. Los pacientes fueron evaluados en el preoperatorio y a los 45 días, 3, 6 y 12 meses Resultados. Observamos una gran mejoría tanto con la evaluación del cuestionario Neck Disability Index (NDI) en los primeros controles como con la escala analógica visual (VAS). Esta mejoría, si bien se mantuvo hasta gran parte de nuestra etapa de control, al año mostró un ligero aumento de la sintomatología, pero sin salir de los parámetros que consideramos como satisfactorios. Conclusión. Para pacientes jóvenes con historia de dolor cervical y/o radicular de 3 meses de evolución o más, el empleo del ProDisc- C, por sus beneficios, se presenta como una excelente opción para el tratamiento de la hernia de disco cervical.


Introduction. The use of an artificial cervical disc is a new technique that can replace the classical discectomy and fusion for lesion in the lower cervical spine. The purpose of this design is to reproduce the function of the intervertebral disc. Method. Between July 2004 and June 2007, 35 cervical arthroplasties were performed at Clinica Guemes, Lujan. 27 patients underwent a single or double disc replacement. The average age was 4A��3.4 years (range 28-54). The patients were evaluated 45, 90, 180 and 365 days after surgery. The patients were evaluated using Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Visual Analogic Scale (VAS). Results. A steady improvement could be observed in all patients tested by both scales. Conclusion. The use of ProDisc-C in young patients appear to be an excellent option for the treatment of cervical disc herniation.


Subject(s)
Arthroplasty , Intervertebral Disc Displacement , Neck Pain , Prostheses and Implants
20.
Rev. Ter. Man ; 7(31): 216-220, maio-jun. 2009. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-538007

ABSTRACT

Este estudo de caso teve por objetivo melhorar a dor e a qualidade de vida através da aplicação do Tratamento Geral Osteopático (TGO) em indivíduo com quadro álgico intenso e parestesia, após discectomia cervical e artrodese em 2002. Sem resultados satisfatórios com o tratamento fisioterapêutico durante dois anos, o mesmo foi encaminhado para o ambulatório de osteopatia. Após a avaliação osteopática, análise da dor pela escala de Borg e qualidade de vida, pelo questionário World Health of Quality of Life - WHOQOL-100, o paciente recebeu o TGO semanal, totalizando quatro sessões de cinqüenta minutos. No decorrer do tratamento, observou-se melhora do quadro álgico e parestesia, ficando o paciente assintomático ao final. A reavaliação após cinco meses do tratamento verificou a manutenção dos resultados terapêuticos. Apesar da pouca influência na qualidade de vida, na análise dos domínios relacionados à auto-estima, autoconfiança, autoconhecimento, interação social, memória e atenção apresentaram melhora. Conclui-se, portanto, que o TGO pode influenciar na melhora da dor e parestesias em seqüelas álgicas cervicais pós-cirúrgicas em curto período de intervenção e manter assintomático o paciente de médio a longo tempo.


This study had for propose to improve pain and life quality, through the application of the general osteopathic treatment (TGO) in individual with intense cervical pain and parestesia after discectomy and artrodese occurred in 2002. Without a satisfactory result in the conservative physiotherapy treatment which was submitted for two years, the same was sent to the osteopathic ambulatory. After osteopathic evaluation, analysis of pain with Borg scale, analysis of quality of life through the Whooqol 100-OMS questionnaire, the individual received General Osteopathic Treatment weekly totalizing four sessions of fifty minutes, one by week. It was noted that the patient was asymptomatic at the end of the treatment. After five months the individual was revaluated and it was verified that the therapeutics results were maintained. The therapeutic influence on the psychological aspects as the self esteem, self confi dence, the selfknowledge, social interaction and also an improvement on the memory and attention were obtained. From all this it can be concluded that the general osteopathic treatment can be an option to solve the sequels imposed by cervicalpost surgery in short time of intervention and keep assintomatic from medium to long term.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Osteopathic Medicine , Paresthesia , Quality of Life
SELECTION OF CITATIONS
SEARCH DETAIL