Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using BAK Cage for Treatment of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.
- Author:
Gun CHOI
1
;
Ki Joon KIM
;
Sang Rak LIM
;
Sang Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea. choigun@wooridul.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Failed back surgery syndrome;
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion
- MeSH:
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Retrospective Studies;
Wound Infection
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2003;33(6):557-561
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of anterior lumbar interbody fusion in treatment of failed back surgery syndrome, the authors present a retrospectively analysis of the clinical & radiological results of anterior lumbar interbody fusion. METHODS: Between September 2000 and September 2001, twenty two patients underwent anterior lumbar interbody fusion for treatment of failed back surgery syndrome. We analyzed clinical & radiological changes. The mean follow-up period was 19 months. RESULTS: Overall satisfactory outcome was 90%. The mean VAS was changed from 8.3 to 3.7. The mean Oswestry Disability Index(%) was changed from 70 to 33. The fusion rate was 86%. There were 2 complications; wound infection, sympathetic dysfunction. CONCLUSION: We conclude that the anterior lumbar interbody fusion seems to be a safe and favorable method in treating selective patients with failed back surgery syndrome.
