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Graf ligament stabilisation: mid- to long-term follow-up.

M C Rigby1, G P Selmon, M A Foy

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Princess Margret Hospital, Swindon, Wiltshire, England. rigbys.bg@virgin.net

European Spine Journal : Official Publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
|July 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Mid- to long-term results show the Graf ligament stabilisation system is less effective than previously thought. Forty-one percent of patients would not repeat the surgery, suggesting caution in its continued use.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spinal Stabilization Techniques

Background:

  • Early follow-up studies suggested positive outcomes for the Graf ligament stabilisation system.
  • Mid- to long-term efficacy data for this spinal stabilization technique were previously lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the mid- to long-term outcomes of the Graf ligament stabilisation procedure.
  • To compare pre-operative and post-operative patient-reported functional scores.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 51 patients who underwent Graf ligament insertion since 1993.
  • Comparison of pre-operative Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores with post-operative scores obtained via postal questionnaire.
  • Analysis of complications and need for subsequent surgical interventions.

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Main Results:

  • The mean pre-operative ODI score was 46, improving to a mean post-operative score of 40 after a mean follow-up of 51 months.
  • Twelve complications were recorded, with 4 requiring further surgery.
  • Seven patients ultimately required bony fusion procedures.
  • 41% of patients indicated they would not opt for the surgery again.

Conclusions:

  • Mid- to long-term results for the Graf ligament stabilisation system are less encouraging than initial studies.
  • The overall effectiveness and patient satisfaction appear to decrease over time.
  • Continued use of this spinal stabilization technique warrants caution due to potential complications and limited long-term benefits.