Reducing kyphotic deformity by posterior vertebral column resection with 360° osteosynthesis in metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC)
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Reducing kyphotic deformity by posterior vertebral column resection with 360° osteosynthesis in metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC). / Dreimann, Marc; Hoffmann, Michael; Viezens, Lennart; Weiser, Lukas; Czorlich, Patrick; Eicker, Sven Oliver.
In: EUR SPINE J, Vol. 26, No. 1, 01.2017, p. 113-121.Research output: SCORING: Contribution to journal › SCORING: Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Reducing kyphotic deformity by posterior vertebral column resection with 360° osteosynthesis in metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC)
AU - Dreimann, Marc
AU - Hoffmann, Michael
AU - Viezens, Lennart
AU - Weiser, Lukas
AU - Czorlich, Patrick
AU - Eicker, Sven Oliver
PY - 2017/1
Y1 - 2017/1
N2 - PURPOSE: Metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) often requires anterior-posterior decompression and stabilization. To reduce approach-related complications, single-stage posterolateral vertebrectomy and 360° fusion is often performed. However, a sufficient reduction of kyphotic deformity through this approach has not been reported. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of kyphotic deformity reduction by this approach in MESCC.METHODS: A retrospective analysis and chart review was performed for 14 consecutive patients who underwent a vertebrectomy and decompression from a posterolateral approach. Anterior mesh stabilization of the ventral column is used as hypomochlion for the posterior compression manoeuvre, which leads to reduction of the kyphotic deformity.RESULTS: Pre-operative back pain was 7.2 on a visual analogue scale. Back pain was reduced to 4.4 at discharge and 2.0 at the latest follow-up with a mean follow-up of 12 months (p < 0.001). The Frankel score remains constant or improved from D to E. Radiological segmental kyphosis was corrected from a mean of 16° to 4° (p < 0.001) post-operatively with a loss of 3° at the final follow-up, but still with significant corrections compared with the pre-operative measurements (p < 0.003).CONCLUSION: Single-stage posterolateral vertebrectomy and reconstruction is a safe and less invasive approach that allows a sufficient reduction of hyperkyphosis and preservation of neurological function in patients with MESCC. This approach is an efficient alternative to anterior-posterior fusion with good pain reduction and improved sagittal profile.
AB - PURPOSE: Metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) often requires anterior-posterior decompression and stabilization. To reduce approach-related complications, single-stage posterolateral vertebrectomy and 360° fusion is often performed. However, a sufficient reduction of kyphotic deformity through this approach has not been reported. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of kyphotic deformity reduction by this approach in MESCC.METHODS: A retrospective analysis and chart review was performed for 14 consecutive patients who underwent a vertebrectomy and decompression from a posterolateral approach. Anterior mesh stabilization of the ventral column is used as hypomochlion for the posterior compression manoeuvre, which leads to reduction of the kyphotic deformity.RESULTS: Pre-operative back pain was 7.2 on a visual analogue scale. Back pain was reduced to 4.4 at discharge and 2.0 at the latest follow-up with a mean follow-up of 12 months (p < 0.001). The Frankel score remains constant or improved from D to E. Radiological segmental kyphosis was corrected from a mean of 16° to 4° (p < 0.001) post-operatively with a loss of 3° at the final follow-up, but still with significant corrections compared with the pre-operative measurements (p < 0.003).CONCLUSION: Single-stage posterolateral vertebrectomy and reconstruction is a safe and less invasive approach that allows a sufficient reduction of hyperkyphosis and preservation of neurological function in patients with MESCC. This approach is an efficient alternative to anterior-posterior fusion with good pain reduction and improved sagittal profile.
U2 - 10.1007/s00586-016-4805-9
DO - 10.1007/s00586-016-4805-9
M3 - SCORING: Journal article
C2 - 27730422
VL - 26
SP - 113
EP - 121
JO - EUR SPINE J
JF - EUR SPINE J
SN - 0940-6719
IS - 1
ER -