Re-operation for failed back surgery syndrome / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Objective]To investigate the manner and the key of reoperation for failed back surgery syndrome(FBSS).[Method]Twenty reoperated FBSS cases were investigated retrospectively.The data about the history,physical sign,image and exploration were analyzed.The treatment protocols were made correspondingly.Twenty cases were all operated with decompression of nerve root and dura assisted with fusion of auto-bone kraft between posterior arches of vertebra.In them,12 cases who were suffered from spinal instability were treated with pedicle screw fixation supplementarily.All patients were rehabilitated after operation.[Result]The complications included neural root injury in 1 case and tear of dural cyst in 3 cases.The outcome was evaluated according to the standard of Ragab's,10 cases were excellent,5 cases good,2 cases fair and 1 case poor.The rate of excellent and good was 85%.[Conclusion]FBSS is a complication of back surgery manifesting as a syndrome with multi-factor and multi-present.We should analyze the clinical present of patient integratively to find out the cause before operation,and map out appropriate operational protocol.