Posterior Ring Apophysis Fracture Associated with Lumbar Disc Herniation Treated by Immobile Bony Fragment Excision: A Case Report.
10.4184/jkss.2015.22.3.118
- Author:
Woo Dong NAM
1
;
Jae Hwan CHO
;
Jemin YI
;
Jaewoo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea. firekimdo@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Posterior ring apophysis;
Bony fragment;
Interbody fusion
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diskectomy;
Humans;
Laminectomy;
Male;
Radiculopathy
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2015;22(3):118-122
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: A case report. OBJECTIVES: We report a case of posterior ring apophysis fracture (PRAF) with lumbar disc herniation treated by immobile bony fragment excision. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: PRAF causes severe radiculopathy, so treating with surgery is common. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 30-year-old male diagnosed with PRAF with lumbar disc herniation was treated with discectomy, but his clinical symptoms were not relieved. Consequently, bony fragment excision, extended laminectomy and interbody fusion were also done. RESULTS: Radicular pain was relieved and showed good clinical outcome. CONCLUSIONS: When treating PRAF, bony fragment excision and extended laminectomy should be considered even if an immobile bony fragment exists.
