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Computed tomography in spondylolisthesis

P C McAfee, H A Yuan

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Computed tomography (CT) effectively identifies neurologic deficits in spondylolisthesis patients, revealing diverse anatomical causes beyond simple disc herniation. This imaging is crucial for surgical planning and assessing treatment outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Radiology
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Spondylolisthesis can cause significant neurologic deficits.
    • Accurate anatomical localization of neural encroachment is essential for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of fourth-generation computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing neurologic changes associated with spondylolisthesis.
    • To clarify the anatomical basis of slippage and neural compression in spondylolisthesis.

    Main Methods:

    • Consecutive series of 31 patients with spondylolisthesis underwent CT scans.
    • Eighteen patients had subsequent operative procedures (fusion, decompression, or both).
    • Ten postoperative CT studies were performed to assess surgical correction.

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    Main Results:

    • CT identified specific sites of neural encroachment in 13 of 15 patients with neurologic deficits.
    • CT revealed fibrocartilaginous masses in isthmic spondylolisthesis and lateral recess stenosis in degenerative types.
    • CT diagnosed tethered cords, displaced bony fragments, and neoplastic infiltration in specific spondylolisthesis subtypes.

    Conclusions:

    • Fourth-generation CT is valuable for preoperatively evaluating severe spondylolisthesis, guiding decisions for decompression alongside fusion.
    • Neurologic findings in spondylolisthesis result from various anatomical abnormalities, not solely herniated nucleus pulposis.
    • CT aids in understanding the complex anatomy of spondylolisthesis and its impact on neural structures.