Long iliac screw fixation in a case of isthmic spondyloptosis

Background: We report the case of a patient with a spondyloptosis who presented with progressive deformity and worsening neurological deficits. The patient had two previous lumbosacral instrumented fusions. Case Description: A salvage revision surgery was performed, in which long iliac screws along...

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Published in:Surgical neurology international 2017-01, Vol.8 (1), p.110-110
Main Authors: Vilela, Marcelo, Braga, Bruno, Pedrosa, Hugo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomechanics
Neurological disorders
Neurosurgery
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Summary:Background: We report the case of a patient with a spondyloptosis who presented with progressive deformity and worsening neurological deficits. The patient had two previous lumbosacral instrumented fusions. Case Description: A salvage revision surgery was performed, in which long iliac screws along with anterior column support at L5-S1 were used to immobilize the lumbosacral junction. Two years after the procedure a solid fusion is seen along with marked neurological improvement. Conclusions: Pelvic fixation using long iliac screws is a very useful technique that can be employed when revision surgery for high-grade spondylolisthesis is needed.
ISSN:2152-7806
2229-5097
2152-7806
DOI:10.4103/sni.sni_122_17