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01-12-2020 | Discography | Research article

Reoccurring discogenic low back pain (LBP) after discoblock treated by oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF)

Authors: Junhui Liu, Yongqing He, Bao Huang, Xuyang Zhang, Zhi Shan, Jian Chen, Shunwu Fan, Fengdong Zhao

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Objective

To determine the efficacy of OLIF in the treatment of reoccurring discogenic low back pain (LBP) after discoblock

Methods

We included 108 patients with LBP that was suspected to be discogenic (such as high intensity zone, Schmorl’s nodes, Modic changes Type I, etc.), from August 2015 to August 2017. All patients underwent discography, and patients whose LBP was confirmed to be discogenic received discoblock. Patients who had reoccurring pain after discoblock underwent OLIF. Perioperative parameters and complications were recorded. The VAS and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were assessed at preoperation, and 1 week and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the surgery. The fusion rate was evaluated.

Results

Of 108 patients, 89 were confirmed to have discogenic LBP, and 32/89 patients with reoccurring LBP pain after discoblock underwent OLIF. Twenty-eight patients were followed up for ≥ 1 year. The OLIF operation lasted for 92 ± 34 min. Blood loss during the operation was 48 ± 15 ml. The mean incision length was 3.0 ± 0.6 cm. The average length of stay was 4.8 ± 1.9 days. The VAS and ODI scores decreased from 8.1 ± 1.7 preoperatively to 0.9 ± 0.4, and from 71.2 ± 11.3 to 9.3 ± 3.1, 12 months postoperatively, respectively. The total incidence of complications was 15.6%, including 2 cases of cage subsidence, 2 cases of ipsilateral hip flexor weakness, and 1 case of ipsilateral anterior thigh pain. All symptoms relieved or disappeared during follow-up. The fusion rate was 96.9%.

Conclusions

Reoccurring discogenic LBP after discoblock should be considered as a suitable group for treatment by OLIF.

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Title: Reoccurring discogenic low back pain (LBP) after discoblock treated by oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF)
Authors: Junhui Liu
Yongqing He
Bao Huang
Xuyang Zhang
Zhi Shan
Jian Chen
Shunwu Fan
Fengdong Zhao
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Discography
Back Pain
Back Pain
Back Pain
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-020-1554-6

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Reoccurring discogenic low back pain (LBP) after discoblock treated by oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF)

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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