scholarly journals Anesthesia Management in Achondroplasia: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Houman Teymourian ◽  
Hamidreza Azizi Faresani ◽  
Faranak Behnaz ◽  
Arash Tafrishinejad ◽  
Hamideh Ariannia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Lordosis ◽  
Endochondral Ossification ◽  
Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Fibroblast Growth ◽  
Gene Encoding ◽  
Anesthesia Management ◽  
Canal Stenosis ◽  
Large Head ◽  
Study Management ◽  
Type 3

Achondroplasia is the result of a mutation in the gene encoding the type 3 receptor for a fibroblast growth factor. This abnormality results in malformation endochondral ossification. Achondroplasia is characterized by disproportionately short stature, lumbar lordosis, large head, midface hypoplasia, short hands, and normal cognitive development. Our report is about a 28-year-old patient with achondroplasia who underwent surgery for correction of kyphosis due to spinal canal stenosis. In this present case we study management anesthesia.

Correlation of axial loaded magnetic resonance imaging with clinical symptoms in lumbar spinal canal stenosis patients

MedPharmRes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Son Nguyen ◽  
Son Vi ◽  
Hoat Luu ◽  
Toan Do
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Canal ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Canal Stenosis ◽  
Conventional Mri ◽  
Frame System ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

There are cases when symptoms are available but no abnormal stenosis is found in MRI and vice versa. Axial-loaded MRI has been shown that it can demonstrate more accurately the real status of spinal canal stenosis than conventional MRI. This is the first time we applied a new system that we have recreated from the original loading frame system in order to fit with the demands of Vietnamese people. Sixty-two patients were selected from Phu Tho Hospital in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The Anterior-posterior diameter (APD), Dura Cross-sectional Area (DSCA) in conventional MRI and axial loaded MRI, and changes in APD and DCSA were determined at the single most constricted intervertebral level. The APD and DCSA in axial loaded MRI had very good significant correlations with VAS for back pain (rs=0.83, 0.79), leg pain (rs=0.69, 0.57) and JOA score (rs=0.70, 0.65). APD and DCSA in axial loaded MRI significantly correlated with the severity of symptoms. Our axial loading MRI provides more valuable information than the conventional MRI for assessing patients with LSCS.

scholarly journals Detection of Degenerative Changes on MR Images of the Lumbar Spine with a Convolutional Neural Network: A Feasibility Study

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 902
Author(s):  
Nils Christian Lehnen ◽  
Robert Haase ◽  
Jennifer Faber ◽  
Theodor Rüber ◽  
Hartmut Vatter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Nerve Root ◽  
Spinal Canal ◽  
Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Degenerative Changes ◽  
High Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Canal Stenosis ◽  
Disc Herniations

Our objective was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of a convolutional neural network (CNN) trained on multiple MR imaging features of the lumbar spine, to detect a variety of different degenerative changes of the lumbar spine. One hundred and forty-six consecutive patients underwent routine clinical MRI of the lumbar spine including T2-weighted imaging and were retrospectively analyzed using a CNN for detection and labeling of vertebrae, disc segments, as well as presence of disc herniation, disc bulging, spinal canal stenosis, nerve root compression, and spondylolisthesis. The assessment of a radiologist served as the diagnostic reference standard. We assessed the CNN’s diagnostic accuracy and consistency using confusion matrices and McNemar’s test. In our data, 77 disc herniations (thereof 46 further classified as extrusions), 133 disc bulgings, 35 spinal canal stenoses, 59 nerve root compressions, and 20 segments with spondylolisthesis were present in a total of 888 lumbar spine segments. The CNN yielded a perfect accuracy score for intervertebral disc detection and labeling (100%), and moderate to high diagnostic accuracy for the detection of disc herniations (87%; 95% CI: 0.84, 0.89), extrusions (86%; 95% CI: 0.84, 0.89), bulgings (76%; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.78), spinal canal stenoses (98%; 95% CI: 0.97, 0.99), nerve root compressions (91%; 95% CI: 0.89, 0.92), and spondylolisthesis (87.61%; 95% CI: 85.26, 89.21), respectively. Our data suggest that automatic diagnosis of multiple different degenerative changes of the lumbar spine is feasible using a single comprehensive CNN. The CNN provides high diagnostic accuracy for intervertebral disc labeling and detection of clinically relevant degenerative changes such as spinal canal stenosis and disc extrusion of the lumbar spine.

scholarly journals Stand-Alone Posterior Expandable Cage Technique for Adjacent Segment Degeneration with Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Retrospective Case Series

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Woo-Jin Choi ◽  
Seung-Kook Kim ◽  
Manhal Alaraj ◽  
Hyeun-Sung Kim ◽  
Su-Chan Lee
Keyword(s):  
Sagittal Balance ◽  
Spinal Canal ◽  
Interbody Fusion ◽  
Adjacent Segment Degeneration ◽  
Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Adjacent Segment ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Canal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Spinal ◽  
Expandable Cages

Background and Objectives: Symptomatic adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) with lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LSCS) is a common complication after spinal intervention, particularly interbody fusion. Stand-alone posterior expandable cages enable interbody fusion with preservation of the previous operation site, and screw-related complications are avoided. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the clinicoradiologic outcomes of stand-alone posterior expandable cages for ASD with LSCS. Materials and Methods: Patients with persistent neurologic symptoms and radiologically confirmed ASD with LSCS were evaluated between January 2011 and December 2016. The five-year follow-up data were used to evaluate the long-term outcomes. The radiologic parameters for sagittal balance, pain control (visual analogue scale), disability (Oswestry Disability Index), and early (peri-operative) and late (implant) complications were evaluated. Results: The data of 19 patients with stand-alone posterior expandable cages were evaluated. Local factors, such as intervertebral and foraminal heights, were significantly corrected (p < 0.01 and p < 0.01, respectively), and revision was not reported. The pain level (p < 0.01) and disability rate (p < 0.01) significantly improved, and the early complication rate was low (n = 2, 10.52%). However, lumbar lordosis (p = 0.62) and sagittal balance (p = 0.80) did not significantly improve. Furthermore, the rates of subsidence (n = 4, 21.05%) and retropulsion (n = 3, 15.79%) were high. Conclusions: A stand-alone expandable cage technique should only be considered for older adults and patients with previous extensive fusion. Although this technique is less invasive, improves the local radiologic factors, and yields favorable clinical outcomes with low revision rates, it does not improve the sagittal balance. For more widespread application, the strength of the cage material and high subsidence rates should be improved.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Gelatin–Thrombin Matrix Sealant (Floseal®) for Reducing Blood Loss During Microendoscopic Decompression Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 219256822110088
Author(s):  
Kazunori Nomura ◽  
Munehito Yoshida ◽  
Motohiro Okada ◽  
Yosuke Nakamura ◽  
Kenichi Yawatari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Canal Stenosis ◽  
Postoperative Drainage ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness and safety of a gelatin–thrombin matrix sealant (GTMS) during microendoscopic laminectomy (MEL) for lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LSCS). Methods: This study included 158 LSCS cases on hemostasis-affecting medication who underwent MEL by a single surgeon between September 2016 and August 2020. Patients were divided into 2 groups depending on whether GTMS was used (37 cases, Group A) or not (121 cases, Group B). Perioperative data related to bleeding or postoperative spinal epidural hematoma (PSEH) was investigated. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score for low back pain. Results: The mean intraoperative blood loss per level was greater in Group A (26.0 ± 20.3 g) than in Group B (13.6 ± 9.0 g), whereas the postoperative drainage volume was smaller in Group A (79.1 ± 42.5 g) than in Group B (97.3 ± 55.6 g). No revision surgeries for PSEH were required in Group A, while 2 (1.7%) revisions were required in Group B ( P = .957). The median JOA score improved significantly from the preoperative period to 1-year postoperatively in both Group A and B (total score, 16.0-23.5 and 17.0-25.0 points, respectively). Conclusions: The use of GTMS during MEL for LSCS may be associated with a reduction in postoperative drainage volume. The revision rate for PSEH was not affected significantly by the use of GTMS. Clinical outcomes (represented by the JOA score) were significantly improved after the surgery, regardless of GTMS use during MEL.

scholarly journals Wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy complicated by spinal canal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and rotator cuff tears: a case report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seiji Takashio ◽  
Masato Nishi ◽  
Yuichiro Tsuruta ◽  
Kenichi Tsujita
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Spinal Canal ◽  
Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Rotator Cuff Tears ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Canal Stenosis ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Amyloid Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Canal ◽  
Lumbar Spinal

Abstract Background Wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTRwt-CM) is receiving increasing attention due to the availability of novel treatment options. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and lumbar spinal canal stenosis are known early symptoms of transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis preceding the cardiac involvement and are considered as ‘Red Flags’ for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Case summary A 67-year-old man with a history of lumbar spinal canal stenosis for the last 10 years, right rotator cuff tears for the last 4 years, and bilateral CTS for the last 1 year was scheduled for orthopaedic surgery for lumbar spinal canal stenosis. Investigations revealed severe left ventricular hypertrophy and hypertroponinaemia, which were suggestive of cardiac amyloidosis. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and 99mTc-labelled pyrophosphate scintigraphy demonstrated positive findings for ATTR-CM. Transthyretin deposition was found in both the myocardium and the yellow ligamentum excised during surgery. There was no transthyretin mutation on genetic testing. The final diagnosis was ATTRwt-CM. Discussion Transthyretin deposition in the ligaments or tendons has been observed in a number of patients with CTS, spinal canal stenosis, and rotator cuff tears. These orthopaedic diseases are predictive for the future occurrence of ATTR-CM. In addition, the coexistence of these multiple diseases might strongly predict ATTR-CM. This knowledge needs to be shared with orthopaedicians and cardiologists for the early diagnosis of ATTR-CM.

scholarly journals Surgical treatments for lumbar spinal canal stenosis.

1987 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 888-891
Author(s):  
Hirofumi Harada ◽  
Kenji Utsunomiya ◽  
Shougo Masumi ◽  
Nobutaka Kuroya
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Canal ◽  
Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Canal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Canal ◽  
Lumbar Spinal ◽  
Surgical Treatments

scholarly journals Posterior Decompression Usign METRx-MD System for Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis

2006 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-470
Author(s):  
Masaki Yoh ◽  
Masayoshi Oga ◽  
Junichi Arima ◽  
Ko Ikuta ◽  
Soichiro Nakano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Canal ◽  
Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis ◽  
Posterior Decompression ◽  
Canal Stenosis ◽  
Lumbar Spinal Canal ◽  
Lumbar Spinal
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