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Three-dimensional Navigation-guided, Prone, Single-position, Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion Technique
Published on: July 15, 2021
[360 degrees fixation of lumbar spine]
Xiao-xing Jiang1, Qin-ming Fei, Yun-chao Shao
1Department of Orthopedics, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China. jxxspine@hotmail.com
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi [Chinese Journal of Surgery]
|April 26, 2006
Summary
360-degree lumbar spine fixation effectively treats instability and degenerative disc disease, improving patient function. This surgical approach demonstrates solid fusion rates with minimal complications, offering a viable treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Spine surgery
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
Context:
- Lumbar spine conditions like spondylolysis, instability, and degenerative disc disease cause significant pain and disability.
- Current surgical options aim to stabilize the spine and alleviate symptoms.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of 360-degree lumbar spine fixation in treating various lumbar pathologies.
- To assess functional recovery using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and radiographic evidence of fusion.
Summary:
- A study involving 25 patients (45-67 years) with spondylolysis, lumbar spinal instability, or degenerative disc disease underwent 360-degree lumbar fixation.
- Patients received anterior laparoscopic lumbar interbody fusion with syncage/autograft and posterior decompression/facet fixation.
- Significant improvements in ODI scores were observed post-operatively, with all cases achieving solid fusion by three months. One case experienced main vein injury, but no retrograde ejaculation occurred.
Impact:
- 360-degree fixation is a safe and effective treatment for specific lumbar spine conditions, leading to improved functional outcomes.
- The procedure demonstrates high fusion rates and a low complication profile, with careful attention to vascular structures during surgery being crucial.
