One-stage posterior excision of lumbosacral hemivertebrae: Retrospective study of case series and literature review

Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Oct;96(43):e8393. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000008393.

Abstract

Lumbosacral hemivertebrae causes unique problems as early trunk decompensation and long compensatory curve above. There are only a few reports on it. This case series is a fair supplement in the literatures.To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of lumbosacral hemivertebrae resection through 1-stage posterior approach.Between 2005 and 2014, a consecutive series of congenital scoliosis due to lumbosacral hemivertebrae underwent hemivertebrae excision through 1-stage posterior only approach. Demographic, operative, radiological, and quality of life data were reviewed.The mean lumbosacral curve was 29 ± 7° preoperatively, 10 ± 3° postoperatively, and 13 ± 5° at the final follow up. The final correction rate was 55 ± 9%. The gravity trunk shift was 11 ± 3 mm preoperatively, 37 ± 12 mm (range, 6-49 mm) postoperatively, 14 ± 9 mm at final follow up. The rib cage shift was 36 ± 12 mm preoperatively, 19 ± 5 mm postoperatively, and 15 ± 4 mm at the final follow up. The mean blood loss was 527 ± 125 mL and the mean surgery time was 336 ± 98 minutes. The mean follow up period was 41 ± 6 months. Two patients underwent transient neurological complications, 2 had wound bad healing, and 1 got wound infection. No pseudoarthrosis and instrumentation failure was observed.One-stage posterior hemivertebrae excision could gain reasonable outcome. It is crucial to completely resect the hemivertebrae and the Y-shaped disc. Bending the rod to appropriate lordosis is helpful to close the convex side. Early surgical intervene is a preferred choice to restore the trunk balance and avoid extensive fusion. The neurological complication rate is high. Convex radiculopathy is often caused by retraction, it could recover at follow up.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Diseases, Developmental / congenital
  • Bone Diseases, Developmental / surgery*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diskectomy / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / abnormalities*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
  • Lumbosacral Region / abnormalities*
  • Lumbosacral Region / surgery
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Scoliosis / congenital
  • Scoliosis / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome