Minimally Invasive Posterior Stabilization Improved Ambulation and Pain Scores in Patients with Plasmacytomas andor Metastases of the Spine
Joint Authors
Cappuccio, Michele
Schwab, Joseph H.
Boriani, Stefano
De Iure, Federico
Boriani, Luca
Colangeli, Simone
Gasbarrini, Alessandro
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The incidence of spine metastasis is expected to increase as the population ages, and so is the number of palliative spinal procedures.
Minimally invasive procedures are attractive options in that they offer the theoretical advantage of less morbidity.
Purpose.
The purpose of our study was to evaluate whether minimally invasive posterior spinal instrumentation provided significant pain relief and improved function.
Study Design.
We compared pre- and postoperative pain scores as well as ambulatory status in a population of patients suffering from oncologic conditions in the spine.
Patient Sample.
A consecutive series of patients with spine tumors treated minimally invasively with stabilization were reviewed.
Outcome Measures.
Visual analog pain scale as well as pre- and postoperative ambulatory status were used as outcome measures.
Methods.
Twenty-four patients who underwent minimally invasive posterior spinal instrumentation for metastasis were retrospectively reviewed.
Results.
Seven (29%) patients were unable to ambulate secondary to pain and instability prior to surgery.
All patients were ambulating within 2 to 3 days after having surgery (P=0.01).
The mean visual analog scale value for the preoperative patients was 2.8, and the mean postoperative value was 1.0 (P=0.001).
Conclusion.
Minimally invasive posterior spinal instrumentation significantly improved pain and ambulatory status in this series.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Schwab, Joseph H.& Gasbarrini, Alessandro& Cappuccio, Michele& Boriani, Luca& De Iure, Federico& Colangeli, Simone…[et al.]. 2011. Minimally Invasive Posterior Stabilization Improved Ambulation and Pain Scores in Patients with Plasmacytomas andor Metastases of the Spine. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Schwab, Joseph H.…[et al.]. Minimally Invasive Posterior Stabilization Improved Ambulation and Pain Scores in Patients with Plasmacytomas andor Metastases of the Spine. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Schwab, Joseph H.& Gasbarrini, Alessandro& Cappuccio, Michele& Boriani, Luca& De Iure, Federico& Colangeli, Simone…[et al.]. Minimally Invasive Posterior Stabilization Improved Ambulation and Pain Scores in Patients with Plasmacytomas andor Metastases of the Spine. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456430