Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique 2024;9(1):3-13
doi:10.21182/jmisst.2024.01242
Surgical Options for Bertolotti Syndrome
Yo Han AHN 1 ; Jong Hun SEO ; Chang Il JU ; Pius KIM
Affiliations
Country
Republic of Korea
Language
English
Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive examination of Bertolotti syndrome (BS), a disorder characterized by back pain due to a lumbosacral transitional vertebra, to facilitate surgical decision-making by exploring various surgical options, including the innovative approach of endoscopic spine surgery. A review of existing literature and studies on BS published until December 2023 was undertaken, utilizing databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar to identify relevant information. The review offers an integrated overview of the essential knowledge of BS and a comprehensive range of surgical treatments. Symptomatic BS can manifest as pain originating from pseudoarticulation and the facet joints, discs, adjacent segments, and the L5 root, indicating a diverse distribution of pain sources. Furthermore, various surgical strategies are tailored to the specific origin of pain, including pseudoarticulation resection, transverse processectomy, decompression, nerve root decompression, fusion, and endoscopic spine surgery. For individuals with BS contemplating surgical solutions, performing a detailed assessment of symptoms and physical evaluations is imperative to accurately identify the origin of the pain. The choice of a surgical strategy must be meticulously customized according to the identified source of pain, guaranteeing a tailored and efficacious treatment for each patient.
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