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Lumbosacral arachnoiditis.

C V Burton

    Spine
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Lumbosacral adhesive arachnoiditis, a condition causing severe pain and disability, may be more common than previously believed, especially following back surgery. Pantopaque contrast medium is a significant contributing factor to this pathology.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Adhesive arachnoiditis is a debilitating neurological condition affecting the spine.
    • The failed back surgery syndrome is a common cause of persistent back and leg pain.
    • Accurate nomenclature and understanding of arachnoiditis are crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the pathological process of lumbosacral adhesive arachnoiditis.
    • To propose a standardized nomenclature for related spinal conditions.
    • To assess the prevalence and contributing factors of adhesive arachnoiditis in patients with failed back surgery syndrome.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 100 patients with documented lumbosacral adhesive arachnoiditis.
    • Surgical findings and myelographic evidence were used for diagnosis.

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  • Clinical data related to back and leg pain and functional incapacitation were reviewed.

    • Main Results:

    • Lumbosacral adhesive arachnoiditis is not rare but common in patients with failed back surgery syndrome.
    • The condition is associated with severe back and/or leg pain and functional incapacitation.
    • Pantopaque contrast medium appears to be a significant contributing factor.

    Conclusions:

    • A proposed nomenclature includes radiculitis, arachnoiditis, and adhesive arachnoiditis.
    • Adhesive arachnoiditis is a significant cause of morbidity in the context of failed back surgery.
    • Further research is needed to accurately document incidence and causal relationships, with a focus on Pantopaque's role.