Objective To compare perioperative and complication outcomes, focusing on the prevention of sagittal translation (ST), between a novel “prioritized correction with multiple-rod construct” (PC-MRC) technique and traditional multiple-rod constructs (M-RC) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients undergoing 3-column osteotomies (3-COs).
Methods In this retrospective study, 101 ASD patients with a minimum 2-year follow-up after 3-COs were divided into 2 groups: PC-MRC (n=65) and M-RC (n=36). The PC-MRC technique involved initial osteotomy closure with short rods followed by global alignment correction with long rods. Radiographic and clinical parameters were assessed preoperatively, postoperatively, and at final follow-up.
Results The PC-MRC group had significantly shorter operation time and lower estimated blood loss (p=0.045 and p=0.007, respectively). Major coronal and kyphotic deformity correction rates were similar between groups. No significant correction loss occurred at the final follow-up. Crucially, the incidence of ST was significantly lower in the PC-MRC group (1.5% vs. 25.0%, p<0.001). Correspondingly, the overall rate of neurological injury was lower in the PC-MRC group (7.7% vs. 22.2%, p=0.037).
Conclusion The PC-MRC technique offers a versatile and rigid fixation for 3-COs in ASD patients, facilitating significant correction of global deformity. This straightforward technique effectively prevents massive blood loss and ST caused by 3-COs, while minimizing the risk of neurological complication.
Anouar Bourghli, Louis Boissière, David Kieser, Daniel Larrieu, Javier Pizones, Ahmet Alanay, Ferran Pellise, Franck Kleinstück, Ibrahim Obeid, on behalf of the European Spine Study Group
Neurospine 2021;18(4):816-823. Published online October 21, 2021
Objective To compare the radiological and functional outcomes and complications of adult spinal deformity patients who underwent a pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) below L2 but categorized according to their construct where either 2-rod or multiple-rod construct is applied.
Methods Sixty-seven patients met the inclusion criteria, and were categorized into 3 groups: 2 rods (2R), multiple rods around the PSO (MRP), multiple rods around the PSO and lumbosacral junction (MRL). Demographic data, operative parameters, spinopelvic parameters, functional outcomes, and complications were collected.
Results Health-related quality of life scores showed a better outcome at 6 months and last follow-up visits in the MRP and MRL groups which were noted on different domains of Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire, 36-item Short Form Health Surve, and Oswestry Disability Index scores (p < 0.05). The 3 groups showed similar rates of rod-related complications with no significant difference (p = 0.95). And inside each group, distribution of complications between pseudarthrosis with revision and rod fracture without revision was also similar (p = 0.99).
Conclusion The use of multiple rods across the PSO did not show a better outcome when compared to single rods in terms of incidence and types of mechanical complications. However, better postoperative coronal alignment and health-related quality of life scores in the multiple rods group could be seen demonstrating an improved functional outcome.
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