椎弓根固定及椎间植骨融合治疗腰椎退行性椎管狭窄症

腰椎退变性椎管狭窄症多见于中老年患者,一旦出现明显的神经压迫或间歇跛行症状,多需要手术治疗。以往采用只减压不Ⅰ期融合的方法治疗,具有简单、有效、费用低廉等优点,是一种公认的技术。但随着相关研究的深入,经过较长时间的随访发现,部分患者效果不理想,随访5年以上的优良率为50·0%~70·8%,说明了恢复腰椎稳定性对腰椎手术远期疗效的重要性。2001年2月-2004年10月,采用腰椎管减压、椎间Cage植骨融合、椎弓根内固定术式治疗36例腰椎退变性椎管狭窄症患者取得了满意的疗效。1临床资料本组36例,男16例,女20例;年龄32~69岁,平均为50·3岁…     

Contrast on T2-weighted images of the lumbar spine using fast spin-echo and gated conventional spin-echo sequences

A prospective study in 31 patients was designed to compare contrast quantitatively using axial conventional, gated spin-echo T2-weighted (T2W) (SE) (asymmetrical echo TE 30 and 80 ms) and axial dual-echo fast spin-echo (FSE) sequences (TE_eff20 and 120 ms) to image lumbar discs, nerve roots, and cerebrospinal fluid CSF. We used two quantitative measures, percent (%) contrast and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), to compare the sequences. The FSE sequence had greater % contrast and CNR on the first and second echo images for both disc and nerve root detection using these scan parameters. An axial FSE sequence, therefore, provided contrast characteristics similar to those of gated axial T2W SE sequence in the lumbar spine, with a 60% saving in acquisition time. The FSE sequence is now our standard axial T2W study for the lumbar spine.     

Spinal manipulation results in immediate H-reflex changes in patients with unilateral disc herniation

The aim of this clinical investigation was to determine whether the abnormal H-reflex complex present in patients with S 1 nerve root compression due to lumbosacral disc herniation is improved by single-session lumbar manipulation. Twenty-four patients with unilateral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level underwent spinal H-reflex electro-physiological evaluation. This was carried out before and after single-session lumbar manipulation in the side-lying position. Eligibility criteria for inclusion in the study were: predominant sciatica, no motor or sphincteric involvement, unilateral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level on CT or MR imaging, age between 20 and 50 years. H-reflex responses were recorded bilaterally from the gastrosoleous muscle following stimulation of tibial sensory fibers in the popliteal fossa. H-reflex amplitude in millivolts (HRA) and H-reflex latency in milliseconds (HR-L) were measured from the spinal reflex response. Pre- and post-manipulation measurements were compared between the affected side and the healthy side. Statistical evaluation was performed by the Wilcoxon matched-pairs test (SPSS). Thirteen patients displayed abnormal H-reflex parameters prior to lumbar manipulation, indicating an S1 nerve root lesion. The mean amplitude was found to be significantly lower on the side of disc herniation than on the normal, healthy side (P = 0.0037). Following manipulation, the abnormal HR-A increased significantly on the affected side while the normal HR-A on the healthy side remained unchanged (P = 0.0045). There was a significant difference between latencies on the affected side and those on the healthy side (P = 0.003). Following manipulation there was a trend toward decreased HR-L. However, this trend did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.3877). Eight patients displayed no H-reflex abnormalities before or after manipulation. Their respective HR-A and HR-L values did not change significantly following manipulation. Three additional patients were excluded due to technical difficulties in achieving manipulation or measuring spinal reflex. These observations may lend physiological support for the clinical effects of manipulative therapy in patients with degenerative disc disease.Presented in part at EURO SPINE, Zurich, 18 October 1996, the International Conference on Spinal Manipulation, Bournemouth, 19 October 1996, and the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, 25 October 1996     

腰椎管狭窄动物模型的实验研究

目的：建立腰椎管狭窄(lumbar spinal canal stenosis，LSCS)的动物模型，在此基础上进行步态、知觉过敏、电生理及组织学研究。方法：LSCS组选用8周的Wistar大鼠28只，切除腰5腰椎棘突、椎弓，并移植碎骨片于此处。Sham手术组为6只，仅切除椎弓。对照组为3只，不作任何处理。术后8、9个月进行步态、知觉过敏及脊髓体感诱发电位的波幅(SSEP)的测定，同时，术后9个月进行组织学分析。结果：LSCS组，术后8个月步行距离明显减少，步容出现变化，Seep的振幅明显减小及知觉出现过敏。术后9个月步行距离明显减少、步容出现变化、知觉出现过敏及Seep的振幅明显减小的同时，椎管横断面积减少，粗纤维减少而细纤维增多。结论：腰椎管狭窄后，大鼠步行分析、电生理学及组织学均出现明显异常。为以后药物治疗的研究打下基础。     

腰椎间盘术后椎间盘炎的诊治

目的：探讨腰椎间盘术后椎间盘炎的病因。早期诊断和治疗问题。方法：分析10例术后腰椎间盘炎的临床表现、血象、血流变化、血和病灶细菌培养、腰椎X线平片、CT、MRI所见在发病后的敏感程度，比较3例非手术与7例经前路腹膜后（2例联合后入路）病灶清除，一期椎间植骨融合本治疗的效果。结果：不同程度的发热、痉挛性腰痛、血流增快是本病的特点。MRI、CF、X线片三者的诊断敏感性存在时间差，分别约为发病后1、3、5周。仅2例血和病灶细菌培养均阳性。前路减压植骨融合术减少全身性抗生素和镇痛剂的使用量，明显缩短病程。结论：ESR、MRI对早期确诊、引导手术价值较高。高热、痉挛性腰痛、血沉增快三者具一持续2周得不到控制，可考虑及早手术。手术疗法近期效果更为确切。     

Early neuromuscular customized training after surgery for lumbar disc herniation: a prospective controlled study

A prospective and controlled study of training after surgery for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). The objective was to determine the effect of early neuromuscular customized training after LDH surgery. No consensus exists on the type and timing of physical rehabilitation after LDH surgery. Patients aged 15–50 years, disc prolapse at L4–L5 or L5–S1. Before surgery, at 6 weeks, 4, and 12 months postoperatively, the following evaluations were performed: low back pain and leg pain estimated on a visual analog scale, disability according to the Roland–Morris questionnaire (RMQ) and disability rating index (DRI). Clinical examination, including the SLR test, was performed using a single blind method. Consumption of analgesics was registered. Twenty-five patients started neuromuscular customized training 2 weeks after surgery (early training group=ETG). Thirty-one patients formed a control group (CG) and started traditional training after 6 weeks. There was no significant difference in pain and disability between the two training groups before surgery. Median preoperative leg pain was 63 mm in ETG and 70 mm in the CG. Preoperative median disability according to RMQ was 14 in the ETG and 14.5 in the CG. Disability according to DRI (33/56 patients) was 5.3 in the ETG vs. 4.6 in the CG. At 6 weeks, 4 months, and 12 months, pain was significantly reduced in both groups, to the same extent. Disability scores were lower in the ETG at all follow-ups, and after 12 months, the difference was significant (RMQ P=.034, DRI P=.015). The results of the present study show early neuromuscular customized training to have a superior effect on disability, with a significant difference compared to traditional training at a follow-up 12 months after surgery. No adverse effects of the early training were seen. A prospective, randomized study with a larger patient sample is warranted to ultimately demonstrate that early training as described is beneficial for patients undergoing LDH surgery.     

Modic改变在腰腿痛病例中的分布及相关因素分析

目的探讨腰椎终板Modic改变在腰腿痛病例中的的临床分布特点，并探讨发生Modic改变的相关因素。方法选择2005年一年内因腰痛或坐骨神经痛行腰椎MR检查和常规X线检查的患者1223例，分析腰椎MRI中终板Modic改变在椎间盘节段、年龄和椎间盘退变分类中的分布特点及其相关因素。结果1223例6115个腰椎椎间盘中，257例（21．0％）320个椎间盘（5．2％）邻近终板发生M0dic改变，其中Ⅰ型48例（3．9％）51个椎间盘（0．8％），Ⅱ型206例（16．8％）266个椎间盘（4．3％）、Ⅲ型3例（0．2％）3个椎间盘（0．05％）。椎间盘节段L5S1 168个、L4-5 95个、L3-4 29个、L2-3 18个、L1-2 10个，发生率分别为13．7％、7．8％、2．4％、1．5％、0．8％。突出、脱出和滑脱病例发生率较高（辟0．00）。女性发生率高于男性（P=0．005）。40岁以上是Modic改变发生较多的年龄段（P=0．001）。椎间盘退变程度、椎间盘节段与年龄均和Modic改变具有显著相关性（P=0．000）。回归方程为Y=-5．955＋0．198A＋1．528L＋1．883D（Y为M0dic改变，A为年龄，L为椎间盘节段，D为椎间盘退变程度），P=0．000，EXP值：D=6．571，L=4．609，A=1．220。结论腰椎终板Modic改变和椎间盘退变、椎间盘节段和年龄之间存在相关关系，椎间盘退变是最重要的影响因素。Modic改变Ⅱ型最多，Ⅰ型次之，Ⅲ型最少；多发生于L4-5和L5S1椎间盘节段；女性高于男性；40岁以上是易发年龄。     

对CT所见腰椎间盘突出的重新鉴别与治疗观察

目的：因临床发现有些经ＣＴ检查有腰椎间盘突出的患者，其症状体征与ＣＴ结果不符。对１１２ＣＴ阳性者根据症状体征进行重新鉴别。方法：将ＣＴ阳性者根据“三种试验”分为阳性、阴性两组，再选压痛点作注射治疗。结果：两组治疗结果阴性组优良率较高。结论：ＣＴ结果可供参考，但不能作临床考虑的主要依据。对腰椎间盘突出症的诊断与治疗要以症状体征为主     

CT引导下射频联合臭氧治疗腰椎间盘突出症日间手术的疗效

探讨螺旋CT引导下射频热凝联合臭氧消融治疗腰椎间盘突出症日间手术的临床疗效。方法 回顾性收集2020年1月—2022年6月我院日间病房住院的137例腰椎间盘突出症患者的临床资料,所有患者均行螺旋CT引导下射频联合臭氧消融治疗日间手术。收集手术时间,术毕至出院时间,总住院时间,术前、术后1月、3月的疼痛数字评分(NRS),Oswestry功能障碍指数(ODI)评分,改良 Macnab评级和手术相关并发症,并进行术前与术后的对比分析。结果 所有患者在螺旋CT引导下穿刺成功率为100%,并在手术当日出院,平均手术时间为（35.55±10.44）min,平均术毕至出院时间为（58.36±25.26） min,平均总住院时间为（453.91±27.18）min。术后1、3月的NRS评分和ODI评分均低于术前;术后1、3月改良Macnab疗效评定标准有效率分别为86.13%、89.05%。所有患者均未有穿刺或治疗相关的并发症。结论 螺旋CT引导下射频联合臭氧消融治疗腰椎间盘突出症日间手术是可行的,其可降低腰椎间盘突出症患者的疼痛程度、改善日常功能障碍、安全性高,可在临床推广应用     

经皮脊柱内镜下可视化置钉在Endo-LIF椎弓根螺钉置钉中的应用价值

研究经皮内镜下可视化置钉在经皮内镜下后路腰椎融合术（End-PLIF）椎弓根螺钉置钉中的应用价值。方法 纳入2020年10月—2021年4月我院有腰椎融合手术指征的腰椎间盘源性腰痛、腰椎管狭窄症伴腰椎不稳、腰椎间盘突出症伴腰椎不稳、腰椎滑脱症（Meyerding分级I、II）患者共50例。50例患者随机分为甲、乙两组,每组25例。甲组的手术方式为经皮内镜下后路腰椎融合术+经皮脊柱内镜下可视化椎弓根螺钉置钉,乙组的手术方式为经皮内镜下后路腰椎融合术+传统X线透视下经皮椎弓根螺钉置钉。比较两组X线透视总次数、导丝置入时间、手术时间、术后住院时间;采用Gertzbein-Robbins标准评价置钉优良率;术前及术后24 h VAS评分和ODI指数、改良Macnab标准及术后并发症的发生率评价疗效。同时对经皮内镜下改进的置钉器械进行3D打印制造并验证其可行性、实用性。通过上述指标观察其医患X线辐射情况、微创性、置钉的优良率及手术效果。结果 全部患者均完成了手术和随访。甲组患者X线透视总次数、手术时间、导丝置入时间,均少于乙组（P＜0.05）,两组术后住院时间比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。两组术前、术后24 h VAS、ODI比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）,但两组术后24 hVAS、ODI均较术前改善（P＜0.05）。末次随访时,两组患者改良Macnab标准的优良率比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。甲组经皮内镜置钉优良率优于乙组（P＜0.05）。两组患者术后并发症发生率比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。结论 经皮内镜下置钉能减少医患X线辐射次数,降低医患辐射暴露风险,且置钉的优良率较高;同时,3D打印的经皮内镜下置钉器械具有可行性和实用性