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Selective blocking laminoplasty in cervical laminectomy and fusion to prevent postoperative C5 palsy
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Cervical laminectomy and fusion (CLF) is a common surgical option for multilevel cord compression. Postoperative C5 palsy occurrence after CLF has been a vexing problem for spine physicians. The posterior shift of the cord following laminectomy has been implicated as a major factor for postoperative C5 palsy, but attempts by spine surgeons to mitigate excessive shift while providing sufficient decompression have not been well reported.PURPOSE
To compare the incidence of postoperative C5 palsy after performing selective blocking laminoplasty concurrently with CLF to those of conventional CLF.STUDY DESIGN
A retrospective comparative study of prospectively collected data.PATIENT SAMPLE
Of 116 cervical myelopathy patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament, and multilevel disc herniation, 93 patients (69 in group A [CLF group] and 24 in group B [selective blocking laminoplasty with CLF, CLF-S group]) were included in the study.OUTCOME MEASURES
The primary outcome measure was the occurrence of postoperative C5 palsy. Secondary end points included (1) clinical outcomes based on pain intensity, neck disability index (NDI), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, (2) radiologic outcomes including cervical alignment and fusion rate at 1 year and hardware complications, and (3) perioperative data (hospital stay, blood loss, and operative times).METHODS
We compared the occurrence of postoperative C5 palsy, as well as clinical, radiologic, and surgical outcomes, between the two groups at 1-year follow-up.RESULTS
The patients in both groups were statistically similar between the groups with respect to demographic characteristics such as age, sex, smoking status, body mass index, preoperative pathology, surgical segments, and the degree of the cervical lordosis. Postoperative C5 palsy developed in 9 of 61 patients (14%) in group A and in 0 of 24 patients (0%) in group B (CLF-S group) (p=.03). Postoperative neck pain, NDI, and JOA improvement were not significantly different between the two groups (p=.93, 0.90, and 0.79, respectively). Perioperative data did not differ significantly between the two groups.CONCLUSIONS
This study showed that performing selective blocking laminoplasty might lead to reducing the incidence of postoperative C5 palsy in CLF surgery. 相似文献2.
Bryan S. Lee Rod Nault Matthew Grabowski Benjamin Whiting Joseph Tanenbaum Konrad Knusel Matthew Poturalski Todd Emch Thomas E. Mroz Michael P. Steinmetz 《The spine journal》2019,19(2):191-198
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Routine use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a diagnostic tool in lumbar stenosis is becoming more prevalent due to the aging population. Currently, there is no clinical guideline to clarify the utility of repeat MRI in patients with lumbar stenosis, without instability, neurological deficits, or disc herniation.PURPOSE
To evaluate the utility of routine use of MRI as a diagnostic tool in lumbar stenosis, and to help formulate clinical guidelines on the appropriate use of preoperative imaging for lumbar stenosis.STUDY DESIGN/SETTING
Retrospective radiographic analysis.PATIENT SAMPLE
Retrospective chart review was performed to review patients with lumbar stenosis, who underwent lumbar decompression without fusion from 2011 to 2015 at a single institution.OUTCOME MEASURES
Previously established stenosis grading systems were used to measure and compare the initial and the subsequent repeat lumbar MRIs performed preoperatively. If patients were found to have a moderate or severe grade change, and if the surgical plan was altered due to such exacerbated radiographic findings, then their grade changes were considered clinically meaningful.METHODS
We identified patients with lumbar stenosis without radiographic instability or neurological deficits, who had at least two preoperative lumbar MRIs performed and underwent decompressive surgeries. At each pathologic disc level, the absolute value of the change in grade for central and lateral recess stenosis, right foraminal stenosis, and left foraminal stenosis from the first preoperative MRI to the repeated MRI was calculated. These changed data were then used to calculate the mean and median changes in each of the three types of stenosis for each pathologic disc level. Identical calculations were carried out for the subsample of patients who only underwent discectomy or had a discectomy included as part of their surgery.RESULTS
Among the 103 patients who met the inclusion criteria, 37 of those patients had more than one level surgically addressed, and a total of 161 lumbar levels were reviewed. Among the subset of patients that had any grade change, the majority of the grades only had a mild change of 1 (36 out of 42 patients, 85.7%, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 73.1%–94.1%); there was a moderate grade change of 2 in two patients (4.8%, CI: 0.8%–14.0%), and a severe change of 3 in one patient (2.4%, CI: 0.2%–10.1%). There were three patients with decreased grade change (7.1%, CI: 1.8%–17.5%). All clinically meaningful grade changes were from the subset of patients who had only discectomy or discectomy as part of the procedure. Lastly, both patients that had a clinically meaningful grade change had their MRIs performed at an interval of greater than 360 days.CONCLUSIONS
The radiographic evaluation of the utility of routinely repeated MRIs in lumbar stenosis without instability, neurological deficits, or disc herniations demonstrated that there were no significant changes found in the repeated MRI in the preoperative setting, especially if the MRIs were performed less than one year apart. The results of this present study can help to standardize the diagnostic evaluation of lumbar stenosis and to formulate clinical guidelines on the appropriate use of preoperative imaging for lumbar stenosis patients. 相似文献3.
Charles H. Crawford Steven D. Glassman Mladen Djurasovic R. Kirk Owens Jeffrey L. Gum Leah Y. Carreon 《The spine journal》2019,19(2):187-190
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Previous studies suggest that a postoperative symptom state with Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)≤20 and pain Numeric Rating Scales (NRS)≤2 following surgery for lumbar degenerative conditions are reasonable thresholds for best outcomes in which patients will be unlikely to seek additional medical care or require additional health-care resources.PURPOSE
To identify prognostic factors that predict a “best outcome,” defined as postoperative ODI≤20 and pain NRS≤2 following fusion for lumbar degenerative conditions.STUDY DESIGN
Longitudinal observational cohort.PATIENT SAMPLE
A total of 396 patients from a single site enrolled in the Quality Outcomes Database who underwent fusion for lumbar degenerative conditions.Outcome Measures
Oswestry Disability Index, Back and Leg Pain NRS (0–10).METHODS
Collected and analyzed variables included age, sex, body mass index, American Society of Anesthesia grade, number of surgical levels, surgical time, preoperative ODI, preoperative back pain, preoperative leg pain, workmen compensation status, surgical approach, smoking status, and principal diagnosis.RESULTS
A total of 74 patients (19%) reported a minimal symptom state at 1-year postoperative (ODI≤20, back pain NRS≤2, and leg pain NRS≤2) and were included in the best outcomes group. Patients in the best outcomes group were older (62 vs. 57 years, p=.001), had lower preoperative ODI (43 vs. 56, p=.000), lower preoperative back pain (6.5 vs. 7.5, p=.000). They had fewer surgical levels (1.25 vs. 1.47, p=.005) and shorter operative times [OR] times (208 vs. 241 minutes, p=.002). They were more likely to have a preoperative diagnosis of spondylolisthesis or disc herniation and less likely to have a diagnosis of adjacent segment disease or mechanical disc collapse (p=.001). Stepwise forward regression analysis revealed diagnosis (p=.023, OR=0.75), age (p=.000, OR=1.04), baseline ODI (p=.000, OR=0.96), and number of levels (p=.019, OR=0.53) as predictive variables.CONCLUSION
Achieving a minimal symptom state, defined here as a postoperative ODI≤20 and pain NRS≤2, following fusion for lumbar degenerative conditions is more likely in an older patient with a lower baseline ODI undergoing a single level lumbar fusion for spondylolisthesis. 相似文献4.
Imad S Nahle Hubert Labelle Stefan Parent Julie Joncas Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong 《The spine journal》2019,19(4):670-676
BACKGOUND CONTEXT
Abnormal proximal femoral angle (PFA) was recently found to be associated with deteriorating sagittal balance and quality of life (QoL) in high-grade spondylolisthesis (HGS). However, the influence of PFA on the QoL of patients undergoing surgery remains unknown.PURPOSE
This study compares the pre- and postoperative measurements of sagittal balance including PFA in patients with lumbosacral HGS after surgery. It also determines if PFA is a radiographic parameter that is associated with QoL in patients undergoing surgery.STUDY DESIGN
Retrospective cohort study.PATIENT SAMPLE
Thirty-three patients (mean age 15.6 ± 3.0 years) operated for L5-S1 HGS between July 2002 and April 2015. Thirteen had in situ fusion and 20 had reduction to a low-grade slip.OUTCOME MEASURES
The outcome measures included PFA and QoL scores measured from the Scoliosis Research Society SRS-30 QoL questionnaire.METHODS
The minimum follow-up was 2 years. PFA and QoL were compared pre- and postoperatively. Statistical analysis used nonparametric Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests, Chi-square tests to compare proportions, and bivariate correlations with Spearman's coefficients.RESULTS
A decreasing PFA correlated with less pain (r = ?0.56, p?=?.010), improved function (r = ?0.51, p?=?.022) and better self-image (r = ?0.46, p?=?.044) postreduction. Reduction decreased PFA by 5.1° (p?=?.002), whereas in situ fusion did not alter PFA significantly. Patients with normal preoperative PFA had similar postoperative QoL regardless of the type of surgery, except for self-image, which improved further with reduction (3.73 ± 0.49 to 4.26 ± 0.58, p?=?.015). Patients with abnormal preoperative PFA tended to have a higher QoL in all domains after reduction.CONCLUSION
Decreasing PFA correlates with less pain, better function and self-image. Reduction of HGS decreases PFA. Reduction also relates to a better postoperative QoL when the preoperative PFA is abnormal. When the preoperative PFA is normal, in situ fusion is equivalent to reduction except for self-image, which is better improved after reduction. 相似文献5.
Nicholas J. Goel Prateek Agarwal Arka N. Mallela Kalil G. Abdullah Zarina S. Ali Ali K. Ozturk Neil R. Malhotra James M. Schuster H. Isaac Chen 《The spine journal》2019,19(3):448-460
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
The impact of underlying liver disease on surgical outcomes has been recognized in a wide variety of surgical disciplines. However, less empiric data are available about the importance of liver disease in spinal surgery.PURPOSE
To measure the independent impact of underlying liver disease on 30-day outcomes following surgery for the degenerative cervical spine.STUDY DESIGN
Retrospective comparative study.PATIENT SAMPLE
A cohort of 21,207 patients undergoing elective surgery for degenerative disease of the cervical spine from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.OUTCOME MEASURES
Outcome measures included mortality, hospital length of stay, and postoperative complications within 30 days of surgery.METHODS
The NSQIP dataset was queried for patients undergoing surgery for degenerative disease of the cervical spine from 2006 to 2015. Assessment of underlying liver disease was based on aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index and Model of End-Stage Liver Disease-Sodium scores, computed from preoperative laboratory data. The effect of liver disease on outcomes was assessed by bivariate and multivariate analyses, in comparison with 16 other preoperative and operative factors.RESULTS
Liver disease could be assessed in 21,207 patients based on preoperative laboratory values. Mild liver disease was identified in 2.2% of patients, and advanced liver disease was identified in 1.6% of patients. The 30-day mortality rates were 1.7% and 5.1% in mild and advanced liver diseases, respectively, compared with 0.6% in patients with healthy livers. The 30-day complication rates were 11.8% and 31.5% in these patients, respectively, compared with 8.8% in patients with healthy livers. In multivariate analysis, the presence of any liver disease (mild or advanced) was independently associated with an increased risk of mortality (OR=2.00, 95% CI=1.12–3.55, p=.019), morbidity (OR=1.35, 95% CI=1.07–1.70, p=.012), and length of hospital stay longer than 7 days (OR=1.73, 95% CI=1.40–2.13, p<.001), when compared with 18 other preoperative and operative factors. Liver disease was also independently associated with perioperative respiratory failure (OR=1.80, 95% CI=1.21–2.68, p=.004), bleeding requiring transfusion (OR=1.43, 95% CI=1.01–2.02, p=.044), wound disruption (OR=2.82, 95% CI=1.04–7.66, p=.042), and unplanned reoperation (OR=1.49, 95% CI=1.05–2.11, p=.025).Conclusions
Liver disease independently predicts poor perioperative outcome following surgery for degenerative disease of the cervical spine. Based on these findings, careful consideration of a patient's underlying liver function before surgery may prove valuable in surgical decision-making, preoperative patient counseling, and postoperative patient care. 相似文献6.
Nuno Rui Paulino Pereira Paul T. Ogink Olivier Q. Groot Marco L. Ferrone Francis J. Hornicek C.N. van Dijk J.A.M. Bramer Joseph H. Schwab 《The spine journal》2019,19(1):144-156
Background Context
Postoperative morbidity may offset the potential benefits of surgical treatment for spine metastatic disease; hence, risk factors for postoperative complications and reoperations should be taken into considerations during surgical decision-making. In addition, it remains unknown whether complications and reoperations shorten these patients' survival.Purpose
We aimed to describe and identify factors associated with having a complication within 30 days of index surgery as well as factors associated with having a subsequent reoperation. Furthermore, we assessed the effect of 30-day complications and reoperations on the patients' postoperative survival, as well as described neurologic changes after surgery.Study Design
Retrospective cohort study.Patient Sample
We included 647 patients 18 years and older who had surgery for metastatic disease in the spine between January 2002 and January 2014 in one of two affiliated tertiary care centers.Outcome Measures
Our primary outcomes were complications within 30 days after surgery and reoperations until final follow-up or death.Methods
We used multivariate logistic regression to identify risk factors for 30-day complications and reoperations. We used the Cox regression analysis to assess the effect of postoperative complications and reoperations on survival.Results
From 647 included patients, 205 (32%) had a complication within 30 days. The following variables were independently associated with 30-day complications: lower albumin levels (odds ratio [OR]: 0.69, 95% confidence interval [CI]=0.49–0.96, p=.021), additional comorbidities (OR=1.42, 95% CI=1.00–2.01, p=.048), pathologic fracture (OR=1.41, 95% CI=0.97–2.05, p=.031), three or more spine levels operated upon (OR=1.64, 95% CI=1.02–2.64, p=.027), and combined surgical approach (OR=2.44, 95% CI=1.06–5.60, p=.036). One hundred and fifteen patients (18%) had at least one reoperation after the initial surgery; prior radiotherapy (OR=1.56, 95% CI=1.07–2.29, p=.021) to the spinal tumor was independently associated with reoperation. 30-day complications were associated with worse survival (hazard ratio [HR]=1.40, 95% CI=1.17–1.68, p<.001), and reoperation was not significantly associated with worse survival (HR=0.80, 95% CI=0.09–1.00, p=.054). Neurologic status worsened in 42 (6.7%), remained stable in 445 (71%), and improved in 140 (22%) patients after surgery.Conclusions
Three or more spine levels operated upon and prior radiotherapy should prompt consideration of a preoperative plastic surgery consultation regarding soft tissue coverage. Furthermore, if time allows, aggressive nutritional supplementation should be considered for patient with low preoperative serum albumin levels. Surgeons should be aware of the increase in complications in patients presenting with pathologic fracture, undergoing a combined approach, and with any additional preoperative comorbidities. Importantly, 30-day complications were associated with worsened survival. 相似文献7.
David M. Glassman Erik Magnusson Julie Agel Carlo Bellabarba Richard J. Bransford 《The spine journal》2019,19(4):687-694
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Although facet dislocations account for only 6% of cervical trauma, the consequences are often devastating. Cervical facet dislocations are associated with a disproportionate amount of spinal cord injuries; however, neurologic examination of patients is often difficult, as patients commonly present with reduced levels of consciousness. There are limited studies that have investigated the impact of spinal canal diameter and translation on neurologic injury following facet dislocations.PURPOSE
Review a consecutive series of patients with facet dislocations to assess the impact of sagittal diameter and translation on Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).STUDY DESIGN
Retrospective review at a level I trauma center identified 97 patients with facet dislocations.METHODS
Between 2004 and 2014, a retrospective review at a level I trauma center identified patients with traumatic facet dislocation. Demographic data, neurologic exams, and radiographic findings were reviewed. We assessed sagittal diameter at the injury level, as well as above and below, and translation. This study has no funding source and its authors have no potential conflicts of interest-associated biases.RESULTS
Ninety-seven patients presented with facet dislocations. Fifty-nine (61%) presented with a SCI. Those with ASIA A averaged 8.0 mm of injury level canal diameter, and ASIA E averaged 12.6 mm (p < .001). Additionally, those with ASIA A averaged 8.0 mm of translation, and ASIA E averaged 4.2 mm (p < 0.001). Two groups were created based on their general motor function. Those with ASIA A–C averaged 8.4 mm of injury level canal diameter, and ASIA D–E averaged 12.3 mm (p < .001). Those with ASIA A–C averaged 7.8 mm of translation, and ASIA D–E averaged 4.4 mm (p < .001). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves demonstrated that translation was a good predictor of ASIA A–C and canal diameter was an almost perfect predictor of ASIA D–E.CONCLUSIONS
Our data indicate that patients with greater translation and/or a smaller canal diameter at the injury level have a higher rate of SCI. Adjacent canal diameter did not correlate with neurologic injury. 相似文献8.
Talia Burneikis Jennifer Colvin Judy Jin Eren Berber Vikram D Krishnamurthy Joyce Shin Allan Siperstein 《Surgery》2019,165(1):232-239
Background
Patient-reported outcome measures are being used increasingly to assess disease severity and response to surgery. The purpose of this study was to create and validate a patient-reported outcome measure for symptoms of thyroid enlargement and hyperparathyroidism, 2 conditions where the presence of preoperative symptoms and response to surgery is often questioned.Methods
A questionnaire reviewing common symptoms was developed from a literature review and expert opinion. Internal validity, reliability, and initial responsiveness to surgery were evaluated.Results
Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Parathyroid and Thyroid Disease (PROMPT) consists of 30 items: 10 compressive items and 20 hyperparathyroidism items; we evaluated 302 surveys collected over 10 months. PROMPT showed high internal consistency for compressive and hyperparathyroid constructs (Cronbach's α 0.84 and 0.95). Constructs were scored from 0–100, with greater scores corresponding to increased severity of symptoms. Preoperatively, patients with a goiter demonstrated greater compressive scores compared with other thyroid patients and hyperparathyroid patients (goiter, 47.5; nodule/other, 38.4; hyperparathyroid, 29.8; P < .0001). PROMPT demonstrated high test–retest reliability with acceptable intraclass correlation coefficients for both compressive score and hyperparathyroid score (0.840 and 0.646). Hyperparathyroid scores improved 2 weeks after (48.6 postop, 44.0 preop, P?=?.0470).Conclusion
We validated a novel measure for symptoms of hyperparathyroidism and goiter. PROMPT demonstrates high internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and preliminary analysis, which suggests that it is sensitive to change after surgery. 相似文献9.
Marko Tomov Nathan Wanderman Elie Berbari Bradford Currier Michael Yaszemski Ahmad Nassr Paul Huddleston Mohamad Bydon Brett Freedman 《The spine journal》2019,19(2):267-275
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Surgical site infections (SSI) following spine surgery are debilitating complications to patients and costly to the healthcare system.PURPOSE
Review the impact and cost effectiveness of 5 SSI prevention interventions on SSI rates in an orthopedic spine surgery practice at a major quaternary healthcare system over a 10-year period.STUDY DESIGN
Retrospective observational study.PATIENT SAMPLE
All of the surgical patients of the 5 spine surgeons in our department over a 10-year period were included in this study.OUTCOME MEASURES
SSI rates per year, standardized infection ratios (SIR) for laminectomies and fusions during the most recent 3-year period, year of implementation, and frequency of use of the different interventions, cost of the techniques.METHODS
The SSI prevention techniques described in this paper include application of intrawound vancomycin powder, wound irrigation with dilute betadine solution, preoperative chlorhexidine gluconate scrubs, preoperative screening with nasal swabbing, and decolonization of S. aureus, and perioperative antibiotic administration. Our institution's infection prevention and control data were analyzed for the yearly SSI rates for the orthopedic spine surgery department from 2006 to 2016. In addition, our orthopedic spine surgeons were polled to determine with what frequency and duration they have been using the different SSI prevention interventions.RESULTS
SSI rates decreased from almost 6% per year the first year of observation to less than 2% per year in the final 6 years of this study. A SIR of less than 1.0 for each year was observed for laminectomies and fusions for the period from 2013 to 2016. All surgeons polled at our institution uniformly used perioperative antibiotics, Hibiclens scrub, and the nasal swab protocol since the implementation of these techniques. Some variability existed in the frequency and duration of betadine irrigation and application of vancomycin powder. A cost analysis demonstrated these methods to be nominal compared with the cost of treating a single SSI.CONCLUSIONS
It is possible to reduce SSI rates in spine surgery with easy, safe, and cost-effective protocols, when implemented in a standardized manner. 相似文献10.
Jose Melendez-Rosado David Gutierrez-Blanco Alison Schneider Emanuele Lo Menzo Samuel Szomstein Raul J. Rosenthal 《Surgery for obesity and related diseases》2019,15(2):288-294
Background
Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is currently the most commonly performed bariatric procedure in the United States; however, it can be associated with development of de novo gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or worsening of existing GERD. Preoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and findings of esophagitis are commonly used as screening tool, but the alternative use of preoperative objective measurement of acid reflux has not been studied.Objective
The aim of this study was to evaluate if preoperative objective measurement of acid reflux by using wireless pH monitoring (WPHM) could have an impact on surgical planning and outcomes.Setting
Academic Center of Excellence.Methods
Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of 43 adult obese patients with reflux symptoms who underwent outpatient EGD and WPHM between September 2011 and September 2017.Results
Change in planned surgical management from SG to Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass with the use of WPHM occurred in 21.0% (n?=?9) of patients. Only 2.3% (n?=?1) developed de novo GERD after SG. Nonerosive reflux disease was the most common esophageal condition on preoperative EGD. EGD, as a single diagnostic tool, appeared insufficient to diagnose acid reflux and help with the decision planning in this patient population.Conclusions
Based on objective data obtained by measurement of GERD, using preoperative WPHM compared with preoperative EGD alone aids in a better patient selection for either SG or Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass. Our cohort with preoperative WPHM required no surgical conversions or revisions. 相似文献11.
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Patients with pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO) are expected to have an increased risk of bone loss. Therefore, early bisphosphonate therapy would be clinically effective for PVO patients with osteoporosis.PURPOSE
This study aimed to investigate the effect of bisphosphonate on clinical outcomes of PVO patients with osteoporosis.STUDY DESIGN/SETTING
A retrospective comparative study.PATIENT SAMPLE
PVO patients with osteoporosis.OUTCOME MEASURES
Four events of interest for Cox proportional hazard model included surgical treatment, recurrence of infection, subsequent fracture of adjacent vertebral bodies, and death.METHODS
PVO patients were divided into three groups: group A (initiation of bisphosphonate within 6 weeks after PVO diagnosis), group B (initiation of bisphosphonate between 6 weeks and 3 months after PVO diagnosis), and group C (no treatment for osteoporosis). Cox proportional hazard model was used for the four events of interest.RESULTS
A total of 360 PVO patients with osteoporosis were investigated for the four events of interest. Group A had significantly lower hazard ratios for undergoing later (>6 weeks after diagnosis) surgery than group C (p?=?.014) despite similar occurrences of overall surgery. A significant difference was also observed in the occurrence of subsequent fractures at adjacent vertebral bodies (p?=?.001 for model 1 and p?=?.002 for model 2). Groups A and B had significantly lower hazard ratios for subsequent fracture than group C. No significant differences were observed in the hazard ratios of recurrence and death among the three groups.CONCLUSIONS
Early bisphosphonate treatment in PVO patients with osteoporosis was associated with a significantly lower occurrence of subsequent vertebral fracture at adjacent vertebral bodies and lower occurrence of subsequent surgery. 相似文献13.
Philippe Phan Brandon Budhram Qiong Zhang Carly S. Rivers Vanessa K. Noonan Tova Plashkes Eugene K. Wai Jérôme Paquet Darren M. Roffey Eve Tsai Nader Fallah 《The spine journal》2019,19(4):703-710
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Models for predicting recovery in traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) patients have been developed to optimize care. Several models predicting tSCI recovery have been previously validated, yet recent findings question their accuracy, particularly in patients whose prognoses are the least predictable.PURPOSE
To compare independent ambulatory outcomes in AIS (ASIA [American Spinal Injury Association] Impairment Scale) A, B, C, and D patients, as well as in AIS B+C and AIS A+D patients by applying two existing logistic regression prediction models.STUDY DESIGN
A prospective cohort study.PARTICIPANT SAMPLE
Individuals with tSCI enrolled in the pan-Canadian Rick Hansen SCI Registry (RHSCIR) between 2004 and 2016 with complete neurologic examination and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) outcome data.OUTCOME MEASURES
The FIM locomotor score was used to assess independent walking ability at 1-year follow-up.METHODS
Two validated prediction models were evaluated for their ability to predict walking 1-year postinjury. Relative prognostic performance was compared with the area under the receiver operating curve (AUC).RESULTS
In total, 675 tSCI patients were identified for analysis. In model 1, predictive accuracies for 675 AIS A, B, C, and D patients as measured by AUC were 0.730 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.622–0.838), 0.691 (0.533–0.849), 0.850 (0.771–0.928), and 0.516 (0.320–0.711), respectively. In 160 AIS B+C patients, model 1 generated an AUC of 0.833 (95% CI 0.771–0.895), whereas model 2 generated an AUC of 0.821 (95% CI 0.754–0.887). The AUC for 515 AIS A+D patients was 0.954 (95% CI 0.933–0.975) with model 1 and 0.950 (0.928–0.971) with model 2. The difference in prediction accuracy between the AIS B+C cohort and the AIS A+D cohort was statistically significant using both models (p=.00034; p=.00038). The models were not statistically different in individual or subgroup analyses.CONCLUSIONS
Previously tested prediction models demonstrated a lower predictive accuracy for AIS B+C than AIS A+D patients. These models were unable to effectively prognosticate AIS A+D patients separately; a failure that was masked when amalgamating the two patient populations. This suggests that former prediction models achieved strong prognostic accuracy by combining AIS classifications coupled with a disproportionately high proportion of AIS A+D patients. 相似文献14.
José Miguel Spirig Reto Sutter Tobias Götschi Nadja A. Farshad-Amacker Mazda Farshad 《The spine journal》2019,19(3):461-468
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Pedicle screw loosening is common after spinal fusion and can be associated with pseudoarthrosis and pain. With suspicion of screw loosening on standard radiographs, CT is currently considered the advanced imaging modality of choice. MRI with new metal artifact reduction techniques holds potential to be sensitive in detection of screw loosening. The sensitivity and specificity of either of the imaging modalities are yet clear.PURPOSE
To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of three different image modalities (standard radiographs, CT, and MRI) for detection of pedicle screw loosening.STUDY DESIGN/SETTING
Cross-sectional diagnostic study.PATIENT SAMPLE
Forty-one patients (159 pedicle screws) undergoing revision surgeries after lumbar spinal fusion between August 2014 and April 2017 with preoperative radiographs, CT, and MRI with spinal metal artifact reduction (STIR WARP and TSE high bandwidth sequences).OUTCOME MEASURES
Sensitivity and specificity in detection of screw loosening for each imaging modality.METHODS
Screw torque force was measured intraoperatively and compared with preoperative screw loosening signs such as peri-screw edema in MRI and peri-screw osteolysis in CT and radiographs. A torque force of less than 60 Ncm was used to define a screw as loosened.RESULTS
Sensitivity and specificity in detection of screw loosening was 43.9% and 92.1% for MRI, 64.8% and 96.7% for CT, and 54.2% and 83.5% for standard radiographs, respectively.CONCLUSIONS
Despite improvement of MRI with metal artifact reduction MRI technique, CT remains the modality of choice. Even so, CT fails to detect all loosened pedicle screws. 相似文献15.
Nissim Ackshota Alysa Nash Ian Bussey Mark Shasti Luke Brown Vijay Vishwanath Zanaib Malik Kelley E. Banagan Eugene Y. Koh Steven C. Ludwig Daniel E. Gelb 《The spine journal》2019,19(2):285-292
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
The incidence of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis (PVO) continues to increase in the United States, highlighting the need to recognize unique challenges presented by these cases and develop effective methods of surgical management. To date, no prior research has focused on the outcomes of PVO requiring two or more contiguous corpectomies.PURPOSE
To describe our experience in the operative management of PVO in 56 consecutive patients who underwent multilevel corpectomies (≥2 vertebral bodies) via a combined approach.STUDY DESIGN/SETTING
Single institution retrospective cohort review between January 2002 and December 2015. All patients had been treated at an academic tertiary referral center by one of two fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeons.PATIENT SAMPLE
Patient records were cross-referenced with International Classification of Diseases osteomyelitis codes and paravertebral abscess code. Inclusion criteria for the study were patients within the cohort who had adequate medical records for review, a minimum patient age of 18 years, active vertebral osteomyelitis as an indication for surgical intervention, a minimum of 1-year radiographic follow-up, and surgical intervention that included at least two complete vertebral corpectomies. Subsequently, 56 patients met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed for this retrospective analysis.OUTCOME MEASURES
Outcomes of interest were readmission and reoperation rates related to treatment of PVO, 30-day and 1-year mortality rates, radiographic outcomes, perioperative complications, infection control, and length of stay.METHODS
After obtaining approval from the Institutional Review Board, retrospective review was performed on records of all adults with PVO refractory to standard nonoperative treatment who underwent complete corpectomy of two or more contiguous vertebrae at a single institution between January 2002 and December 2015. This study was not funded, and no potential conflict of interest-associated biases were present.RESULTS
Fifty-six patients were identified (63% men; mean age 56.8 years; mean radiographic follow-up 2.8 years). Median length of stay was 13 days with nearly half readmitted (47%) after a median of 222.5 days after surgery. Twelve (22%) posterior revisions were required after a median 54 days for infection, painful or failed hardware, proximal junction kyphosis, adjacent level disease, or extension of the fusion. Thirty-day and 1-year mortality rates were 7.14% and 19.6%, respectively, with an infectious etiology as the most common cause of death.CONCLUSIONS
Multilevel vertebral corpectomy for treatment of refractory vertebral osteomyelitis is associated with relatively high rates of complications and mortality compared with historical controls for 1 or 2 level procedures. We found clinical resolution and absence of complications requiring return to the operating room in 75% of patients when complete extirpation of the involved vertebrae is achieved. Our findings suggest multilevel anterior corpectomies with posterior stabilization may be a reasonable surgical option when approaching patients with complicated spondylodiscitis. 相似文献16.
Molly Orcutt Wendy C. King Melissa A. Kalarchian Michael J. Devlin Marsha D. Marcus Luis Garcia Kristine J. Steffen James E. Mitchell 《Surgery for obesity and related diseases》2019,15(2):295-303
Background
A history of childhood maltreatment and psychopathology are common in adults with obesity.Objectives
To report childhood maltreatment and to evaluate associations between severity and type of childhood maltreatment and lifetime history of psychopathology among adults with severe obesity awaiting bariatric surgery.Setting
Four clinical centers of the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery Research Consortium.Methods
The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, which assesses presence/severity (i.e., none, mild, moderate, severe) of physical abuse, mental abuse, physical neglect, mental neglect, and sexual abuse, was completed by 302 female and 66 male bariatric surgery patients. Presurgery lifetime history of psychopathology and suicidal ideation/behavior were assessed with the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV and the Suicidal Behavioral Questionnaire-Revised, respectively. Presurgery lifetime history of antidepressant use was self-reported.Results
Two thirds (66.6%) of females and 47.0% of males reported at least 1 form of childhood trauma; 42.4% and 24.2%, respectively, at greater than or equal to moderate severity. Among women, presence/greater severity of childhood mental or physical abuse or neglect was associated with a higher risk of history of psychopathology (i.e., major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, other anxiety disorder, alcohol use disorder, binge eating disorder), suicidal ideation/behavior and antidepressant use (P for all ≤ .02). These associations were independent of age, race, education, body mass index, and childhood sexual abuse. Childhood sexual abuse was independently associated with a history of suicidal ideation/behavior and antidepressant use only (P for both ≤ .05). Statistical power was limited to evaluate these associations among men.Conclusion
Among women with obesity, presence/severity of childhood trauma was positively associated with relatively common psychiatric disorders. 相似文献17.
Micheal Raad Amit Jain Mitchell Huang Richard L. Skolasky Daniel M. Sciubba Khaled M. Kebaish Brian J. Neuman 《The spine journal》2019,19(1):50-55
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Validity and responsiveness of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) have been investigated in several orthopaedic subspecialties. PROMIS has shorter completion time and greater research flexibility for the heterogeneous adult spinal deformity (ASD) population versus the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Scoliosis Research Society 22-item questionnaire (SRS-22r).PURPOSE
Evaluate the validity and responsiveness of PROMIS in ASD surgery, during the early postoperative period.DESIGN
Prospective, longitudinal study.PATIENT SAMPLE
One hundred twenty-three patients with complete SRS-22r and PROMIS data.OUTCOME MEASURES
Validity and responsiveness of PROMIS versus the ODI and SRS-22r.METHODS
We identified patients who completed SRS-22r, ODI, and PROMIS questionnaires. Spearman's correlation was used to assess validity, paired-samples t tests to assess responsiveness, and Cohen's d to assess measure of effect. The authors report no conflicts of interests. No funding was received in support of this study.RESULTS
One hundred twenty-three patients with SRS-22r and PROMIS data from the preoperative visit were included in the validity analysis. Seventy-six patients with preoperative and early postoperative (6-week to 3-month) data were included in the responsiveness analysis. The SRS-22r function, self-image, pain, and mental health scores were moderately to strongly correlated with the following PROMIS domains: physical function (r?=?0.53), satisfaction with participation in social roles (r?=?0.51), pain (r?=??0.60), and anxiety (r?=??0.73). All SRS-22r domains, PROMIS domains, and ODI scores changed significantly from preoperatively to postoperatively (p < 0.05). Compared with the SRS-22r, PROMIS showed superior responsiveness across all domains except self-image.CONCLUSIONS
Our results indicate that PROMIS is a valid measure with comparable responsiveness to that of the SRS-22r and ODI during the early period after ASD surgery. However, a domain that reflects how ASD patients perceive their self-image should be developed and validated. 相似文献18.
Marc Danan Anamaria Nedelcu Patrick Noel Viola Zulian Sergio Carandina Marius Nedelcu 《Surgery for obesity and related diseases》2019,15(1):8-11
Background
Continuous developments in healthcare have led to an increase in average life expectancy. Obesity in aged persons is increasing and is more clearly associated with an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lipid abnormalities, mobility-limited problems, and other co-morbidities in this category of age.Objectives
The aim of the present study was to report the outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients >65 years of age.Setting
Private hospital, France.Methods
A retrospective review was performed from patients aged >65 years who had undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (June 2011–December 2017). The data analyzed included age, co-morbidities, preoperative body mass index, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications.Results
A total of 93 patients were included with a mean age of 68.8 years (range, 65–78); 73 were female (78.5 %), and the mean preoperative body mass index was 43.6 ± 5.4 kg/m2. Revisional surgery was well represented in 34.4% of cases. Thirty-two patients had a previous gastric band converted to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with 12 cases of 1-step revision (37.5%). Eleven patients (11.8%) had concomitant cholecystectomy. All procedures were performed laparoscopically with no peroperative complications. The median hospital stay was 3.1 days (1–6 d). Complications included 1 hematoma treated conservatively. The 30-day mortality rate was 0%. The mean excess weight loss at 1 year postoperatively was 67.1% (range, 34%–107%) with a follow-up rate of 78.1%. Resolution or improvement was observed in 65% of patients presenting with diabetes, in 72.5% of patients presenting with HTA, in 47.1% of patients presenting with dyslipidemia, and in 63.6% of patients presenting with sleep apnea.Conclusions
Sleeve gastrectomy in elderly patients seems to be safe in terms of complications. Surgery is associated with a low-morbidity profile. Sleeve gastrectomy is our preferred procedure in this category of patients. 相似文献19.
Saurav Chakravartty Gillian Vivian Nicola Mullholland Hizbullah Shaikh John McGrath Paul S. Sidhu Ounali Jaffer Ameet G. Patel 《Surgery for obesity and related diseases》2019,15(1):117-125
Background
In bariatric surgery, preoperative very low-calorie diets (VLCD) may better meet the technical demands of surgery by shrinking the liver. However, diets may affect tissue healing and influence bowel anastomosis in an as-yet-undefined manner.Objective
This randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effect on collagen deposition in wounds in patients on a 4-week VLCD before laparoscopic gastric bypass.Setting
University hospital.Methods
The trial was undertaken in patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, with a control group (n?=?10) on normal diet and an intervention group (n?=?10) on VLCD (800 kcal) for 4 weeks. The primary outcome measured was expression of collagen I and III in skin wounds, with biopsies taken before and after the diet and 7 days postoperatively as a surrogate of anastomotic healing. Secondary outcome measures included liver volume and fibrosis score, body composition, operating time, blood loss, hospital stay, and complications.Results
Patients in both groups were similar in age, sex, body mass index (53.4 versus 52.8 kg/m2), co-morbidities, liver volume, and body composition. Expression of mature collagen type I was significantly decreased in diet patients compared with controls after 4 weeks of diet and 7 days after surgery. This was significant decrease in liver volume (23% versus 2%, P?=?.03) but no difference in operating times (129 versus 139 min, P?=?.16), blood loss, length of stay, or incidence of complications.Conclusions
Preoperative diets shrink liver volume and decrease expression of mature collagen in wounds after surgery. Whether the latter has a detrimental effect on clinical outcomes requires further evaluation. 相似文献20.
Benedikt W. Burkhardt Andreas Simgen Matthias Dehnen Gudrun Wagenpfeil Wolfgang Reith Joachim M. Oertel 《The spine journal》2019,19(4):587-596