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[Spinal stabilizations in our department (1989-2002)]
János Hável1, László Göböl, Zoltán Görömbey
1Fóvárosi Onkormányzat Szent János Kórház, Idegsebészeti Osztály, Budapest.
Ideggyogyaszati Szemle
|April 15, 2003
Summary
Spinal stabilization surgeries effectively manage trauma, tumors, and degenerative conditions. Complication rates for infections and device issues were low, aligning with literature findings.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
Context:
- Retrospective analysis of spinal stabilization procedures at St. John's Hospital, Budapest (1989-2002).
- The department managed a significant volume of neurotraumatologic and spinal injury cases.
- Included both traumatic and non-traumatic spinal conditions such as tumors, infections, and degenerative diseases.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the outcomes of spinal stabilization surgeries performed over a 13-year period.
- To compare the hospital's results with existing literature on spinal stabilization.
- To classify and analyze different types of spinal stabilization operations by spinal level (cervical, thoracic, lumbar).
Summary:
- A total of 224 spinal stabilization cases were reviewed, categorized by spinal level.
- Surgical procedures included various methods for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar stabilization.
- Septic complications were reported in 2.5% of cases, and implant-related issues (screw breakage/loosening) in 2%.
Impact:
- Spinal operations provide a satisfactory method for managing spinal instability, trauma, degenerative, and tumorous cases.
- The study's findings are consistent with results reported in the broader medical literature.
- Highlights the efficacy and safety of spinal stabilization techniques in a clinical setting.