A New Technique for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Reduction Using T-Shaped Tools
- Author:
Jemin YI
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Technical Note
- From:Asian Spine Journal 2023;17(5):933-938
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Methods:T-shaped levering tool was newly designed. This study included 23 patients who underwent PLIF for lumbar spondylolisthesis treatment using newly designed T-shaped tools and followed up for >2 years. Demographic, clinical, and surgical data, which had been routinely collected in a database, were analyzed. The degree of listhesis was measured on lateral radiographs by the Taillard method.
Results:The authors could achieve lumbar spondylolisthesis reduction without difficulty using newly designed T-shaped tools. Immediate postoperative lateral radiographs revealed a reduced preoperative slip of 36.9%±9.6% to 1.2%±1.9%, showing a correction rate of 96.7%. The final follow-up radiographs revealed the mean final slip of 2.6%±2.7%, showing a correction rate of 93.0%.
Conclusions:This technique allowed lumbar spondylolisthesis reduction without difficulty.
