Outcome of Osteophytes After Only-Fixation as Treatment for Multilevel Cervical Spondylosis–A Minimum of 12 Months Follow-Up

Goel, Atul; Vaja, Tejas; Shah, Abhidha; Rai, Survendra; Dandpat, Saswat; Vutha, Ravikiran; Darji, Hardik; Biswas, Chandrima

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2020.11.032

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“…Our earlier studies have identified reduction in the size of osteophytes following stabilization of the spine. [ 26 ] The validity of decompression by resection of bones and soft tissues needs to be re-evaluated.…”

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Clinical outcome following multisegmental cervical spinal fixation in patients who recovered partially following injury

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Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine

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Objective: The clinical outcome following multilevel stabilization in patients who suffered cervical spinal injury and developed severe neurological deficits and then gradually partially recovered is evaluated. The basis of the surgical concept was that cervical spinal degeneration is a result of single or multilevel spinal instability and that spinal trauma exaggerates the instability. Materials and Methods: During the period 2015–2020, 14 patients who suffered severe cervical spinal injury and could be included in the classification of spinal cord injury without computed tomography evidence of trauma were surgically treated. There were 11 males and 3 females. The ages ranged from 45 to 67 years, average being 53 years. Cervical canal stenoses related to degenerative spinal changes were observed in all patients. All patients suffered severe neurological deficits and within few days or weeks had shown significant but incomplete neurological recovery. The identification of the levels of unstable spinal segments was done on the basis of radiological and clinical parameters and direct observation of spinal instability in adjoining spinal segments. Transarticular fixation was done by Camille's transarticular fixation technique. Using ASIA score, modified JOA score, and Goel Clinical Grading Scale, the clinical course of the patients was monitored. Results: All patients showed recovery in the neurological status. Recovery started in the immediate postoperative period and the improvement progressed during the period of follow-up. Conclusions: Surgery for spinal stabilization can be indicated even in cases that improve in the neurological function.

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Clinical outcome following multisegmental cervical spinal fixation in patients who recovered partially following injury

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“…Our proposed philosophy has the potential for revolutionizing the surgical treatment of degenerative spinal disease. [ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ]…”

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Artificial atlantoaxial and subaxial facetal joint - Proposal of models

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“…[ 8 ] It was discussed that instability is the primary issue and the so-called “pathological” issues as observed on radiological examination that include osteophyte formation, ligamentum flavum buckling, and disc space reduction that eventually result in reduction in the spinal canal and neural foraminal size are secondary and naturally protective maneuvers. [ 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ] More importantly, all these secondary issues have the potential for reversal after spinal segmental stabilization is achieved. It was observed that disc herniation or prolapse is either a cause or an effect of spinal instability.…”

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