Clinical Outcomes of Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Joint Authors
Massey, Gene M.
Isaacs, Robert E.
Howes, Cameron R.
Michael, Keith W.
Brown, Christopher R.
Caputo, Adam M.
Chapman, Todd M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Introduction.
The use of extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) and other lateral access surgery is rapidly increasing in popularity.
However, limited data is available regarding its use in scoliosis surgery.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of adults with degenerative lumbar scoliosis treated with XLIF.
Methods.
Thirty consecutive patients with adult degenerative scoliosis treated by a single surgeon at a major academic institution were followed for an average of 14.3 months.
Interbody fusion was completed using the XLIF technique with supplemental posterior instrumentation.
Validated clinical outcome scores were obtained on patients preoperatively and at most recent follow-up.
Complications were recorded.
Results.
The study group demonstrated improvement in multiple clinical outcome scores.
Oswestry Disability Index scores improved from 24.8 to 19.0 (P < 0.001).
Short Form-12 scores improved, although the change was not significant.
Visual analog scores for back pain decreased from 6.8 to 4.6 (P < 0.001) while scores for leg pain decreased from 5.4 to 2.8 (P < 0.001).
A total of six minor complications (20%) were recorded, and two patients (6.7%) required additional surgery.
Conclusions.
Based on the significant improvement in validated clinical outcome scores, XLIF is effective in the treatment of adult degenerative scoliosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Caputo, Adam M.& Michael, Keith W.& Chapman, Todd M.& Massey, Gene M.& Howes, Cameron R.& Isaacs, Robert E.…[et al.]. 2012. Clinical Outcomes of Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489993
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Caputo, Adam M.…[et al.]. Clinical Outcomes of Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Caputo, Adam M.& Michael, Keith W.& Chapman, Todd M.& Massey, Gene M.& Howes, Cameron R.& Isaacs, Robert E.…[et al.]. Clinical Outcomes of Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489993
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489993