Recovery with posterior decompression and dural suturing in a patient with cauda equina syndrome caused by lamina entrapment in an unstable burst fracture: A case report

Lim, Dong-Ju

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.109188

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.109188

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Recovery with posterior decompression and dural suturing in a patient with cauda equina syndrome caused by lamina entrapment in an unstable burst fracture: A case report

Dong-Ju Lim

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Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Traumatic Fractures Following Thoracolumbar Fusion: Short-Term Results

Kapetanakis,

Gkantsinikoudis,

Tsioulas

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Introduction: Thoracolumbar vertebral fractures (TVFs) constitute frequent injuries with specific therapeutic challenges and remarkable implications for affected individuals. The aim of this study is to investigate the alteration of overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with traumatic TVFs undergoing thoracolumbar fusion surgery.Materials and methods: A total of 72 patients with single-level traumatic thoracic or lumbar vertebral fractures (AO type A3 or A4) were enrolled in this prospective cohort study. All patients were subjected to thoracolumbar spinal fusion surgery with or without posterior decompression, being followed up for a twoyear period. Clinical assessment was conducted via the implementation of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and 36-item Short-Form Survey Questionnaire (SF-36) for the evaluation of pain and HRQoL, respectively. Patient assessment was performed in determined postoperative follow-up intervals.Results: Recorded values of assessed outcome measures demonstrated a statistically significant improvement during the entire two-year follow-up period. This improvement was more pronounced throughout the first three to six postoperative months, subsequently demonstrating a plateau. No statistically significant correlation between age, SF-36, and VAS was found, with the exception of the bodily pain index, the improvement of which was observed to be positively correlated with age. Transient causalgia and cerebrospinal fluid leak were recorded in 5% of evaluated individuals.Conclusions: Thoracolumbar fusion constitutes a safe and efficient option for the surgical management of single-level traumatic vertebral fractures. Nevertheless, rehabilitation is a lasting procedure that may last over six months until final amelioration is observed. Clinical improvement may be more pronounced in older patients, potentially due to different expectations.

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Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Traumatic Fractures Following Thoracolumbar Fusion: Short-Term Results

Kapetanakis,

Gkantsinikoudis,

Tsioulas

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Recovery with posterior decompression and dural suturing in a patient with cauda equina syndrome caused by lamina entrapment in an unstable burst fracture: A case report

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Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Traumatic Fractures Following Thoracolumbar Fusion: Short-Term Results

Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Traumatic Fractures Following Thoracolumbar Fusion: Short-Term Results

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