目的 评价微创椎弓根钉内固定技术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折的中期临床疗效。 方法 2002年9月－2007年9月，采用微创椎弓根钉内固定技术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折30例。其中男16例，女14例;年龄18～65岁，平均39.8岁。骨折节段:胸11者3例， 胸12者13例， 腰1者12例， 腰者22例。所有骨折按AO分型，均为A3型。受伤至手术时间6 h～6 d，平均45 h。分析术后影像学指标、疼痛评分及功能障碍指数。 结果 患者均获随访，随访时间3～9年，平均5.2年。术后各时间点伤椎前缘高度及后凸Cobb角均较术前明显恢复（P＜0.01）。术后伤椎高度随随访时间延长逐渐下降，后凸Cobb角逐渐增大。取出内固定物后、术后2年、末次随访时动力位X线片上骨折椎体前后相对滑移距离分别为（1.9 ± 0.3）、（2.1 ± 0.2）、（2.1 ± 0.3）mm，两两比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。术后1、2年及末次随访时疼痛视觉模拟评分分别为（2.5 ± 1.2）、（2.5 ± 1.1）、（2.4 ± 1.3）分，两两比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。末次随访时Denis腰痛分级：P1级13例，P2级12例，P3级5例。功能障碍指数为（11.4 ± 3.1）分，获优23例、良5例、可2例。 结论 单纯微创椎弓根钉内固定技术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折中期临床效果满意，脊柱稳定性良好。Objective To mid-term efficacy of the technique of minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation on thoracolumbar burst fracture. Methods From September 2002 to September 2007, 30 patients were treated with minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fracture. There were 16 males and 14 females with the mean age of 39.8 years (range,18-65 years). The injured level of was T11 in 3 cases, T12 in 13 cases, L1 in 12 cases, and L2 in 2 cases. The type of thoracolumbar fractures of all the patients was A3 according to AO classification. The during from injury to operation was 6 hours to 6 days with an average of 45 hours. The index of image and pain and disability index were evaluated after operation. Results All patients were followed up for 3 to 9 years with the mean of 5.2 years. Their average sliding distance after operation for removing internal fixation was (1.9 ± 0.3), and (2.1 ± 0.2) mm 2 years after the operation and (2.1 ± 0.3) mm at the latest follow-up. There was no significant difference (P＞0.05). Their average score was (2.51 ± 1.2) 1 year after the operation, was (2.42 ± 1.1) 2 year after the operation, and was (2.36 ± 1.3) at the latest follow-up (P＞0.05). According to Denis score system to evaluate index of lumbago, there was P1 in 13 cases, P2 in 12 cases, and P3 in 5 cases. The score of Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was 11.4 ± 3.1 at the latest follow-up. Twenty-one cases gotexcellent therapeutic result, five cases got good and two were moderate. Conclusions Minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fracture provide satisfactory clinical results. The vertebral body and adjacent vertebral body have a good stability.
目的 评价微创椎弓根钉内固定技术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折的中期临床疗效。 方法 2002年9月－2007年9月，采用微创椎弓根钉内固定技术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折30例。其中男16例，女14例;年龄18～65岁，平均39.8岁。骨折节段:胸11者3例， 胸12者13例， 腰1者12例， 腰者22例。所有骨折按AO分型，均为A3型。受伤至手术时间6 h～6 d，平均45 h。分析术后影像学指标、疼痛评分及功能障碍指数。 结果 患者均获随访，随访时间3～9年，平均5.2年。术后各时间点伤椎前缘高度及后凸Cobb角均较术前明显恢复（P＜0.01）。术后伤椎高度随随访时间延长逐渐下降，后凸Cobb角逐渐增大。取出内固定物后、术后2年、末次随访时动力位X线片上骨折椎体前后相对滑移距离分别为（1.9 ± 0.3）、（2.1 ± 0.2）、（2.1 ± 0.3）mm，两两比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。术后1、2年及末次随访时疼痛视觉模拟评分分别为（2.5 ± 1.2）、（2.5 ± 1.1）、（2.4 ± 1.3）分，两两比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。末次随访时Denis腰痛分级：P1级13例，P2级12例，P3级5例。功能障碍指数为（11.4 ± 3.1）分，获优23例、良5例、可2例。 结论 单纯微创椎弓根钉内固定技术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折中期临床效果满意，脊柱稳定性良好。Objective To mid-term efficacy of the technique of minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation on thoracolumbar burst fracture. Methods From September 2002 to September 2007, 30 patients were treated with minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fracture. There were 16 males and 14 females with the mean age of 39.8 years (range,18-65 years). The injured level of was T11 in 3 cases, T12 in 13 cases, L1 in 12 cases, and L2 in 2 cases. The type of thoracolumbar fractures of all the patients was A3 according to AO classification. The during from injury to operation was 6 hours to 6 days with an average of 45 hours. The index of image and pain and disability index were evaluated after operation. Results All patients were followed up for 3 to 9 years with the mean of 5.2 years. Their average sliding distance after operation for removing internal fixation was (1.9 ± 0.3), and (2.1 ± 0.2) mm 2 years after the operation and (2.1 ± 0.3) mm at the latest follow-up. There was no significant difference (P＞0.05). Their average score was (2.51 ± 1.2) 1 year after the operation, was (2.42 ± 1.1) 2 year after the operation, and was (2.36 ± 1.3) at the latest follow-up (P＞0.05). According to Denis score system to evaluate index of lumbago, there was P1 in 13 cases, P2 in 12 cases, and P3 in 5 cases. The score of Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was 11.4 ± 3.1 at the latest follow-up. Twenty-one cases gotexcellent therapeutic result, five cases got good and two were moderate. Conclusions Minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fracture provide satisfactory clinical results. The vertebral body and adjacent vertebral body have a good stability.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of kyphoplasty in treating osteoporotic vertebral fracture according to comparative study. Methods Between March 2006 and August 2007, 60 patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures were treated. Kyphoplasty was performed in 40 patients (test group) and conservative treatment was performed in 20patients as control (control group). In test group, there were 6 males and 34 females with an average age of 68.7 years (range, 56-78 years). The disease duration was 10-18 months (mean, 12 months). A total of 73 vertebral bodies fractured. In control group, there were 5 males and 15 females with an average age of 70.1 years (range, 57-80 years). The disease duration was 9-16 months (mean, 13 months). A total of 41 vertebral bodies fractured. There was no significant difference in the general data between 2 groups (P gt; 0.05). Results All incisions healed by first intention in test group, and no leakage of bone cement occurred. The patients of 2 groups were followed up 36-38 months. The visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, European Vertebral Osteoporosis Study (EVOS) questionnaire scores, anterior and middle vertebral column heights, and Cobb angles of test group at 1-3 days, 12 and 36 months after treatment were significantly improved when compared with those before operation (P lt; 0.05); but there was no significant difference between before treatment and after treatment in control group (P gt; 0.05). After 12 and 36 months, the VAS scores, EVOS scores, anterior and middle vertebral column heights, and Cobb angles of test group were better than those of control group (P lt; 0.05). The incidence of vertebral re-fractures was higher in control group than in test group after 36 months (χ2=16.347, P=0.015). Conclusion Kyphoplasty can effectively rel ieve pain and restore the function after the procedure. The risk of vertebral re-fractures after kyphoplasty can be reduced in comparison with conservative treatment.
Objective To investigate the cl inical characteristics and methods of diagnosis and treatment of multiple level thoracolumbar spinal fractures. Methods From March 2002 to March 2006, 17 patients with 35 thoracolumbar spinal fractures were treated, 13 males and 4 females, aged 21-52 years old (36.4 on average), among whom there were 10 cases of traffic accident injury and 7 of high fall ing injury. One fracture was located at T2, 1 at T3, 1 at T10, 4 at T11, 6 at T12, 5 at L1, 3 at L2, 7 at L3, 5 at L4, and 2 at L15, with a total of 35 segments including 26 segments with unstable fractures and 9 segments with stable compression fractures. According to the Frankel grade, there was 1 case of grade A, 1 of grade B, 2 of grade C, 5 of grade D and 8 of grade E. The preoperative height of the anterior border of the vertebral body was (20.8 ± 3.8) mm and the preoperative kyphosis angle was (16.2 ± 3.4)°. All the unstable fractures were performed operation. Sixteen injured vertebras were treated with long-segment pedicle screw internal fixation; 8 were treated with short-segment pedicle screw internal fixation, and 2 were treated with anterior fusion and fixation. Five injured vertebras with stable compression fractures were not treated and 4 were treated with pedicle screw implantation. Results The operation time was 1.8-4.2 hours and the amount of blood loss was 300-900 mL. The incisions obtained heal ing by first intention after the operation. All 17 patients were followed up for 13-41 months (18 months on average), and radiological evaluation showed no failure of the internal fixation. After the operation, the Frankel scale assessment showed that 1 patient of grade A improved to grade B, 1 of grade B improved to grade C, 1 of grade C improved to grade D, 1 of grade C improved to grade E, 5 of grade D improved to grade E, and 8 of grade E had no improvement. At the final postoperative follow-up, the height of the anterior border of the vertebral body was (31.9 ± 3.2) mm and the kyphosis angle was (6.8 ± 3.7)°, which were significantly different from those of preoperation (P lt; 0.01). Conclusion The treatment of multiple level thoracolumbar spinal fractures should be individual ized according to the patients’ actual conditions in order to obtain decompression and stabil ity of spines.
Objective To compare the therapeutic effect of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and posterior lateral fusion (PLF) in treatment of thoracolumbar spine fracture and dislocation. Methods From January 2005 to July 2007, 35 patients (22 males, 13 females, aged 17-53 years old) with thoracolumbar spine fracture and dislocation (T11-L3) received posterior open reduction and pedicle nail-stick system internal fixation. Among which, 14 patients underwent TLIF(group TLIF), and the rest 21 patients underwent PLF (group PLF). According to AO classification, group TLIF had 3 cases of A3, 7 cases of B and 4 cases of C, while group PLF had 4 cases of A3, 10 cases of B and 7 cases of C. Based on American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Scoring Standard formulated in 2000, the motor score of group TLIF and group PLF was (50.6 ± 3.6) and (50.8 ± 4.2) points, respectively; and the sensory score was (170.5 ± 42.7) and (153.8 ± 23.7) points, respectively. No significant difference was noted between 2 groups in general information (P gt; 0.05). Results The operation time of group TLIF and group PLF was (316 ± 32) minutes and (254 ± 27) minutes, and the blood loss of group TLIF and group PLF was (487 ± 184) mL and (373 ± 72) mL, indicating there were significant differences between 2 groups (P lt; 0.05). Wounds of all patients were healed by first intention and there was no death, aggravation of neurological function impairment and compl ication of internal fixation instrument loosening and breaking. All 35 cases were followed up for 9-23 months with an average of 14.6 months. Postoperatively, the thoracolumbar bone fusion rate of group TLIF and group PLF was 100% and 85.7%, respectively, indicating there was a significant difference (P lt; 0.05). At 3 months after operation, the motor score of group TLIF and group PLF was increased by (10.4 ± 10.0) and (9.4 ± 9.3) points, respectively; and the sensory score was upgraded by (26.5 ± 22.8) and (28.8 ± 28.4) points, respectively, showing there were no significant difference (P gt; 0.05). At immediate moment, 3, 6 and 12 months after operation, the spine height restoration of group TLIF was (5.4 ± 2.1), (5.4 ± 1.9), (5.4 ± 1.4) and (5.3 ± 1.3) mm, respectively; while it was (5.3 ± 2.6), (5.3 ± 2.2), (4.8 ± 3.1) and (4.2 ± 3.6) mm for group PLF. Meanwhile, the Cobbangle recovery of group TLIF was (14.5 ± 3.5), (14.5 ± 3.6), (14.4 ± 3.4) and (14.4 ± 3.6)º, respectively; while it was (14.3 ± 2.7), (14.2 ± 3.1), (12.2 ± 2.8) and (11.7 ± 3.3)º for group PLF. Concerning the spine height restoration and the Cobb angle recovery, no significant difference was observed between 2 groups at immediate moment and 3 months after operation (P gt; 0.05), but significant differences were noted at 6 and 12 months after operation (P lt; 0.05). Conclusion For the treatment othoracolumbar spine fracture and dislocation, TLIF is superior to PLF in bony fusion and restoration of spine column height.
Objective To study the clinical effects of the artificial vertebral body of the biomimetic nanohydroxyapatite/polyamide 66 (nHA/PA66) compositefor the structural reconstruction and the height restoring of the vertebral body in the thoracolumbar fractures by the anterior surgical procedures. Methods From December 2003 to January 2006, 42 patients with thoracolumbar fractures received the anterior surgical procedures to decompress and reconstruct the spinal vertebral structure with the artificial vertebral body of the nHA/PA66 composite. Among the patients, there were 28 males and 14 females, aged 1767 years, averaged 43.6 years. The thoracolumbar fractures developed at T12 in 5 patients, at L1 in 17, at L2 in 14, and at L3 in 6. The height of the anterior border of thevertebral body amounted to 29%-47% of the vertebral body height, averaged 40.6%.The Cobb angle on the sagittal plane was 2138° averaged 27.6°. According tothe Frankel grading scale, the injuries to the nerves were as the following: Grade A in 7 patients, Grade B in 19, Grade C in 8, Grade D in 6, and Grade E in 2. Results All the 42 patients were followed up for 625 months. Among the patients, 36 were reconstructed almost based on the normal anatomic structure, and 6 were well reconstructed. The mean height of the anterior border of the vertebralbody was 40.6% of the vertebral body height before operation but 91.7% after operation. And the reconstructed height of the vertebra was maintained. The mean Cobb angle on the sagittal plane was 27.6°before operation but 13.4° after operation. All the patients had a recovery of the neurological function that had a 1grade or 2grade improvement except 7 patients who were still in Grade A and 2 patients who were in Grade D. The implant was fused 35 months after operation. No infection, nail break, bar/plate break or loosening of the internal fixation occurred. Conclusion The artificial vertebral body of the biomimetic nHA/PA66 composite can effectively restore the height and the structure of the vertebra, can be fused with the vertebral body to reconstruct the spinal structural stability effectively, and can be extensively used in the clinical practice.
Objective To investigate the latest research and the therapeutic development in the injuries to the spine and spinal cord. Methods Literature concerned was reviewed, combined with our own research and clinical experience, to summarize the trend of the researches and their clinical application in the treatment of the injured spine and spinal cord.Results Theposterior approach atlantoaxial stabilization technique changed the conventional wiring technique into the transarticular screw fixation to the plate and pedicle or the lateral mass screw fixation technique. Theclinical application of the transoralpharyngeal atlantoaxial reduction plate fixation technique showed a good effect on the reduction of atlantoaxial dislocation. However, there were no unified criteria for selection of the surgical approach, fixation level, and fusion mode in the treatment of thoracolumbar spinalfractures. Under optimal conditions, both the anterior and the posterior approaches could achieve good clinical effects on decompression and spinal reconstruction. The single level fixation technique showed some advantages in treating certaintypes of thoracolumbar spinal fractures when compared with the traditional cross-sectional fixation. The endoscopy-assistant and image-guiding spinal intervention techniques were evolved in China during these years. In the treatment of the obstinate painful osteoporotic vertebral compressive fracture, percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty achieved good results in the pain relief and spinal reconstruction. Numerous basic and clinical researches have given us a further understanding of the medical protection of acute spinal cord injury, and biological treatments have given us new ideas on neural reparation and regeneration. Cell transplantation and gene therapy have become the most promising treatment strategies in this field.Conclusion With the rapid development of spine surgery, the repair and reconstruction ofthe injured spine and spinal cord made a great stride in the recent years.
Objective To evaluate the effect of self-designed antirotation reduction internal fixator(ARRIF) on treating different spine segment fracture.Methods From August 1999 to March 2003, 76 patients(48 males and 28 females, aged from 22 to 59 with an average of 34.1) with thoracolumbar fracture were operatively treated by ARRIF. The follow-up period ranged from 6 to 21 months(15 months in average). Classification according to injury segment: flexion compression racture 27 cases, burst fracture 42 cases, flexion distraction injury 3 cases, flexion revolving type fracture dislocation 2 cases, shear force type dislocation 2 cases. Classification according Frankel’s grade:A grade 16 cases, B grade 15 cases, C grade 27 cases, D grade 10 cases, E grade 8 cases.Operation duration, volume of bleeding, incidence postoperation complication and effect of reduction fixation were observed. Results The operation duration of ARRIF was 1.2 h in average, and there was about 200 ml volume of bleeding during operation. The nerve function showed one Frankel’s grade improvement after operation were as follows:A grade 8 cases(50%), B grade 11 cases (73.3%), C grade20 cases(74.1%), D grade 3 cases (30%); 2 Frankel’s E cases have no nerve function changes.The nerve function damage have no aggravation in all the patients,the postoperation Cobb’s angle was averagely corrected 22°. The horizontal displacement of dislocation vertebrae was averagely corrected 28% in sagittal plane, the statistical analysis had significant variance(Plt;0.01).ARRIF had no complications of the breakage of screws and rods. Conclusion ARRIF proves to be a valid internal fixator in reducing and fixing different thoracic lumbar segment spine fracture.
Abstract Dual-blade plate is widely used in reconstruction of anterior stability of spine. Two hundred and ninety-eight cases were followed up since 1984. Among them, 181 cases were fractureof thoracolumbar spine; 63 cases were tuberculosis of thoracolumbar spine; 43 cases were tumor of thoracolumbar spine; 5 cases were spondylisthesis of lumbar spine; 2 cases were ankylosing spondylitis accompanied with gibbosity; 2 cases were adolescent vertebral epiphysis; I case was hemivertebra; I case was dysplasia of the first lumbar vertebra acompanied with gibbosity. Most cases were successful following operation, but in some cases, the results were unsuccessful, mainly due to the position of the dualblade plate in the vertebral body was not satisfactory. The mistakes most commonly occurred were one or two blades, or a part of the blade going into the intervertebral space, and less commonly seen was deviation of the dual -blade plate from itscorrect orientation or a little side-bent of the blade. Split of the vertebra and fall off of the dual-blade plate were happened in few cases. The causeswere analyzed and ways of prevention were provided in this article.
【摘要】 目的 探讨经皮脊柱后凸成形手术中骨水泥的应用疗效。 方法 2008年10月-2010年10月，应用注射用Ⅲ型丙烯酸树脂骨水泥及其椎体成形系统，采取经皮脊柱后凸成形术治疗40例椎体疾病患者。其中男5例，女35例；年龄53～84岁，平均65岁。老年骨质疏松性椎体压缩骨折37例，椎体恶性肿瘤2例，椎体血管瘤1例。采用视觉模拟评分（visual analogue scale，VAS）对患者手术前后疼痛程度的改善情况进行评分统计，并观察术中及术后并发症的发生情况。 结果 患者出院前行脊柱正、侧位透视，发现椎体内骨水泥分布良好；3例有少量骨水泥向椎体外渗漏现象，但均无临床症状。所有患者获随访1～12个月，平均8个月。腰背部疼痛均明显缓解或消失，日常生活质量大大提高。术前VAS评分为（8.30±0.48）分，术后3 d、1个月及末次随访时VAS评分分别为（3.11±0.41）、（2.50±0.36）、（2.50±0.36）分，与术前比较差异均有统计学意义（Plt;0.05）。 结论 骨水泥应用于经皮脊柱后凸成形手术中可取得很好疗效，固化的骨水泥对脊柱起到很好的支撑、稳定作用。【Abstract】 Objective To assess the clinical effect of using bone cement in percutaneous kyphoplasty. Methods From October 2008 to October 2010, type Ⅲ Acrylic resin bone cement and the system of vertebroplasty were used in percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) to treat 40 patients. There were 5 males and 35 females with an average of 65 years old (53-84 years). There were 37 older patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture, 2 cases of vertebral tumor and one hemangioma. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the pain before and after the operation. The complications in and after the operation were also recorded. Results Before discharge, posterior-anterior and lateral X-ray films were taken to evaluate the distribution of bone cement. Three patients showed a little bone cement leakage from the vertebral body, but no clinical symptoms were found. All patients were followed for 1 to 12 months with an average of 8 months. Pain in the back decreased obviously or disappeared, and the qualities of daily life were improved greatly. The score of VAS was (8.30±0.48) before the operation, and (3.11±0.41), (2.50±0.36), and (2.50±0.36) 3 days, 1 month after the operation, and during the last follow-up, respectively. Significant differences were found between the VAS score before and after operation (Plt;0.05). Conclusions Good results can be expected when bone cement is used in percutaneous kyphoplasty. Solidified bone cement can effectively support and stablize the spinal column.