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Modified technique of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for segmental correction of lumbar kyphosis: a safe alternative to osteotomies?

Authors: Sebastian Weckbach, Heiko Reichel, Michael Kraus, Tugrul Kocak, Friederike Lattig

Published in: Patient Safety in Surgery | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

Sagittal rebalancing of a fixated lumbar hypolordosis (kyphosis) is very important to gain satisfactory results. To correct a misalignment vertebral column resection or pedicle subtraction osteotomies are favored, disregarding the relatively high complication rates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency and safety of a new modified transforaminal lumbar fusion technique as an alternative.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective review (06/2011-06/2015 ) of a prospective database at an University hospital. Inclusion criteria were adult patients with a fixated lumbar hypolordosis and the need of monosegmental correction of more than 10° with an mTLIF. Exclusion criteria consisted of minor aged patients and polysegmental corrections. Study parameters were the perioperative complications and the achieved postsurgical lordosis. The follow up period was 6 months.

Results

A total of 11 patients could be included. The mean segmental lordosis was -2.3° ± 12.4° (range -22° to 14°) preoperative and 15.5° ± 10.5° (range 0° to 29°) postoperative. The degree of correction was 17° ± 5.7° in mean per treated segment (range 12° to 29°). No neurologic or vascular complications occurred. No substantial loss of correction or implant failure was noted during the 6-month follow-up.

Conclusion

The modified transforaminal lumbar fusion technique is a safe method to correct a fixated lumbar kyphosis. The potential of segmental correction is comparable to pedicle subtraction osteotomies but sparing potentially healthy segments.

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Title: Modified technique of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for segmental correction of lumbar kyphosis: a safe alternative to osteotomies?
Authors: Sebastian Weckbach
Heiko Reichel
Michael Kraus
Tugrul Kocak
Friederike Lattig
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Patient Safety in Surgery / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1754-9493
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-017-0135-z

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Modified technique of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for segmental correction of lumbar kyphosis: a safe alternative to osteotomies?

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

ACC 2024 Congress

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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