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Evaluation of Patients' Posture and Gait Profile After Lumbar Fusion Surgery by Video Rasterstereography and Treadmill Gait Analysis
Published on: March 23, 2019
Patient satisfaction after circumferential lumbar fusion
P J Slosar1, J B Reynolds, J Schofferman
1SpineCare Medical Group, San Francisco Spine Institute, Daly City, California, USA. pslosar4@ix.netcom.com
Spine
|April 7, 2000
Summary
Circumferential lumbar fusion demonstrates a high fusion rate and is effective for complex spinal reconstructions. Patient satisfaction is notable, with 62% reporting positive outcomes, particularly for pseudarthrosis and spondylolisthesis.
Area of Science:
- Spine surgery
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Circumferential lumbar fusion is utilized as a salvage procedure for revision spine surgery.
- This technique addresses complex reconstructive spinal disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical outcomes of instrumented circumferential lumbar fusions.
- To assess patient satisfaction following this surgical procedure.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 141 patients undergoing instrumented circumferential lumbar fusions.
- Data collected via patient interviews, satisfaction questionnaires, and medical record review.
- Outcomes assessed by an independent party after a minimum 2-year follow-up.
Main Results:
- Solid radiographic fusion achieved in 99% of patients with available 12-month follow-up.
- Overall complication rate was 20%.
- 62% of patients reported satisfaction, with higher satisfaction in those with pseudarthrosis or spondylolisthesis with stenosis.
Conclusions:
- Instrumented circumferential lumbar fusion is a valuable procedure for challenging spinal reconstructions.
- The study highlights a high fusion rate and significant patient satisfaction.
- Positive outcomes were observed in working patients and those not classified as injured workers.
