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134 Spine Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics
Post-traumatic Kyphosis
As noted previously, trauma can lead to kyphosis acutely or subacutely. Initial, deformity is largely based on the injury pattern. Later deformities are generally seen only if treatment is inadequate in providing stability during healing.
Fractures with significant comminution of the anterior spinal column or disruption of the posterior column are most likely to progress to kyphosis (flexion compression and flexion distraction injuries are particularly prone to such deformities).
The kyphotic deformity is best measured by comparing the superior and inferior endplates of the vertebrae
directly above and below the fractured segment, respectively (Kuklo et al. 2001).
Indications for surgical intervention include the following (Vaccaro et al. 2001):
Progression of kyphotic deformity
New or progressive neurologic deficit
Localized kyphotic deformity of greater than 30 degrees
Unacceptable cosmetic appearance with a rigid deformity
Goals of surgery are neural decompression, spinal reconstruction, and stabilization to restore lumbar lordosis (Fig. 10–8).
Figure 10–8: A 31-year-old woman. She sustained a T12
burst fracture (A) with splaying of the posterior elements (B). She underwent a T12 corpectomy with an expandable cage and anterior rod fixation.
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In the setting of a chronic lumbar deformity, Smith­Peterson or pedicle subtraction osteotomies are alternatives to combined anterior and posterior reconstruction procedures.
Degenerative Kyphosis
As with the cervical spine, the lumbar spine is prone to spondylosis.
As degenerative changes progress, lumbar kyphosis or scoliosis may develop.
Conservative treatment is the mainstay of treatment for such conditions.
If conservative treatment fails and the lumbar deformity is progressive, surgical intervention may be considered.
In addition to the anterior and posterior surgical options described for other regions of the spine, transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion are additional posterior surgical alternatives for focal deformities in this region of the spine.
The method of surgical correction must be tailored to the patients’ symptoms and underlying pathology.
References
Albert TJ,Vaccaro A. (1998) Postlaminectomy kyphosis. Spine 23: 2738-2745.
Review of risk factors, biomechanics, workup, and surgical treatment of postlaminectomy kyphosis.This review promotes understanding of biomechanical principles to prevent and surgically treat postlaminectomy kyphosis.
Al-Sebai MW, Al-Khawashki H,Al-Arabi K et al. (2001) Operative treatment of progressive deformity in spinal tuberculosis. Int Orthop 25(5): 322-325.
Report on 14 patients with spinal tuberculosis treated surgically. All had progressive kyphotic deformity.The report states that anterior and posterior debridement with fusion and instrumentation can improve correction in deformity in patients with progressive deformity, disease of three or more vertebrae, or destruction of anterior and posterior columns.
Bradford DS. (1977) Juvenile kyphosis. Clin Orthop 128: 45.
Review of SD as a cause of juvenile kyphosis.The article describes the use of bracing for successful therapy. Surgery may be necessary with severe kyphosis, pain, neurologic compromise, or a combination of these.
Canale ST. (1998) Scheuermann’s disease. In: Campbell’s Operative Orthopaedics, 9th edition. St. Louis: Mosby, pp. 2942-2947.
This chapter provides a detailed review of literature and modern approaches to treatment and surgical intervention in SD. It provides an overview of etiology and comprehensive review of diagnosis and treatment.The chapter also provides a range of lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis.
Dai LY. (2002) Low lumbar spinal fractures: Management options. Injury 33(7): 579-582.
Retrospective review of 54 patients with low lumbar spinal fractures.The article reviews the management options for low
lumbar fractures, stating that most compression fractures can be managed conservatively. Denis classification of lumbar fractures was drawn from this article.
Garfin SR,Yuan HA, Reiley MA. (2001) New technologies in spine: Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for the treatment of painful osteoporotic compression fractures. Spine 26(14): 1511-1515.
Literature review providing useful facts and the results of the use of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures.
Harrison DD, Janik TJ,Troyanovich SJ et al. (1996) Comparison of lordotic cervical spine curvatures to a theoretical ideal model of the static sagittal cervical spine. Spine 21(6): 667-675.
This article is useful in providing an average measurement of cervical lordosis.
Kornblum M, Stanitski DF. (1999) Disorders of the pediatric and adolescent spine: Spinal manifestations of skeletal dysplasias. Orthop Clin N Am 30(3): 501-520.
This article provides a comprehensive review of different etiologies in spinal deformity caused by skeletal dysplasias. Pertinent information is provided in specific cases of skeletal dysplasias that cause eventual spinal kyphosis, such as in achondroplasia and diastrophic dysplasia.
Kuklo TR, Polly DW, Owens BD et al. (2001) Measurement of thoracic and lumbar fracture kyphosis: Evaluation of intraobserver, interobserver, and technique variability. Spine 26(1): 61-65.
Statistical analysis of various measurement techniques for thoracolumbar burst fracture kyphosis on lateral radiographs to determine the most reliable measurement technique. Fifty lateral radiographs were studied and reviewed by three spine surgeons. Of the five methods used, measuring from the superior endplate of the vertebral body one level above the injured vertebral body to the inferior endplate of the vertebral body one level below showed the best interobserver and intraobserver reliability overall.
Matsunaga S, Sakou T, Nakanisi K. (1999) Analysis of the cervical spine alignment following laminaplasty and laminectomy. Spinal Cord 37: 20-24.
Comparative retrospective study involving patients who had undergone either laminaplasty or laminectomy to assess the incidence of the buckling-type alignment that follows these procedures.The purpose was to know the mechanical changes in the alignment of the cervical spine in these patients. Results favor laminaplasty over laminectomy from the aspect of mechanics.
Moore KL, Dalley AF. (1999) Curvatures of the vertebral column. In: Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th edition, pp. 434-435. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
This section includes embryologically relevant information about the development of the different spinal curvatures. It provides useful information for anatomic background.
Stagnara P, Mauroy JC, Dran G et al. (1982) Reciprocal angulation of vertebral bodies in a sagittal plane: Approach to references for the evaluation of kyphosis and lordosis. Spine 7: 335-412.
This article is useful in providing an average measurement of thoracic kyphosis.
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Vaccaro AR, Silber JS. (2001) Post-traumatic spinal deformity. Spine 26(24S): 5111-5118.
Review article that provides useful information about the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar post-traumatic deformity. The article focuses on the importance of reestablishing integrity of compromised spinal columns so that spinal stability can be restored when considering surgical management.
Weinstein JN, McLain RJ. (1987) Primary tumors of the spine. Spine 12: 843-851.
Review of 82 cases of primary neoplasms of the spine in an attempt to identify common diagnostic and prognostic features.
The series justifies an aggressive surgical approach in the treatment of spinal tumors with prolonged survival.
Wimmer C, Ogon M, Sterzinger W et al. (1997) Conservative treatment of tuberculous spondylitis:A long-term follow-up study. J Spinal Disorders 10(5): 417-419.
Retrospective follow-up study of 40 tuberculosis patients treating spondylitis with orthotic supports for an average of 16 months and with antituberculous agents. Conservative treatment is proposed as an alternative to surgical intervention in kyphotic angles of less than 35 degrees.
CHAPTER
11
Spinal Scoliotic Deformities
Adolescent Idiopathic, Adult Degenerative,
and Neuromuscular
Daniel J. Sucato
M.D., M.S.,Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas at Southwestern; and Staff Orthopaedist,Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas,TX
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Anatomy and Pathophysiology
The etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has not been elucidated; however, several theories have been studied and developed.
Genetics
A familial predisposition has been accepted.
Studies of monozygous twins demonstrate a concordance rate of 73%.
The mode of inheritance is debated.
Effect of Connective Tissue
Collagen and elastic fibers are the principal elements supporting the spine.
An abnormal collagen/proteoglycan ratio of the intervertebral disks has been demonstrated.
Elastic fiber abnormalities have been demonstrated in patients with AIS.
A decrease has been seen in type II (fast twitch) fibers in the paraspinous muscles.
Others have demonstrated normal fibers on the convexity but low frequency of type I (slow twitch) fibers on the concavity.
A decrease has been found in the muscle spindles of the paraspinous muscles.
Muscle Contractile Mechanisms
The contractile systems (actin and myosin) of platelets and muscle are similar and are partially regulated by calmodulin.This has been studied in AIS patients.
Platelet calmodulin levels are higher in progressive curves.
Melatonin (the antagonist of calmodulin) is lower in progressive curves.
Contractile mechanisms have been studied in
pinealectomized rats (produces decreased melatonin levels).
Neurology
Inconsistent data
Impaired peripheral, visual, and spatial proprioception
Role of Growth and Development
Hypokyphosis has been seen in AIS. It may be a result of imbalance of anterior and posterior growth.
Some authors have found patients with scoliosis to be taller with less kyphosis.
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Accelerated spinal growth starts earlier when compared with controls.
Diagnostic Tools
History
Other Examination
Lower extremities
Ensure no asymmetry in leg circumference, size, or length
Look for asymmetric foot deformities (intracanal pathology)
Pain
Occurs in 30% of patients with AIS
Uncharacteristic pain (awakens from sleep, continuous, radiating, or severe)—unusual and requires further study
Age at Onset
Patients may present symptoms in the adolescent period; however, they may have had earlier onset. It is important to determine the etiology—it may be juvenile or infantile onset.
Growth Potential
Age—Girls peak growth occurs from 11 to 12 years; boys peak from 13 to 14 years.
Menarcheal status—Premenarcheal girls are a greater risk for progression and may crankshaft following posterior­only surgery.
Family History
It is important to determine sibling occurrence to allow evaluation.
Physical Examination
Assessment of Deformity
Standing examination
Coronal imbalance assessment
Coronal curve assessment
Shoulder height or asymmetry
Adams forward bend test
Patient bends at the waist until the trunk is at 90 degrees
Rotational deformity assessment of the upper thoracic, thoracic, and thoracolumbar or lumbar curves
Assessment for symmetry of movement with flexion
(absence of list to one side may denote nonidiopathic scoliosis)
Radiographic Examination
Posteroanterior–Anterior Standing
Measure upper thoracic, thoracic, and thoracolumbar or lumbar curves (Cobb method)
Determine the deviation of C7 plumb line from the center–sacral–vertical line (CSVL)
Trunk shift—Deviation of the mid-distance of the rib margins to CSVL
Risser stage—See Fig. 11–1
Status of triradiate cartilage (acetabular physis)—Open or closed
Neurologic Examination
Motor and sensory examination—Usually intact even with intracanal pathology
Deep tendon reflexes—Knees and ankles
Abdominal reflexes
A lateral-to-medial gentle stroke of the abdomen,
which elicits movement of the umbilicus
Should be symmetric (absent or present)
If asymmetric, then high correlation with neural axis pathology (syringomyelia, tethored cord)—obtain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Figure 11–1: Risser stages to determine skeletal maturity.
Risser 0 = No ossification of the iliac apophysis. Risser 1-4 = Ossification beginning laterally and finishing medially when the iliac wing is divided into four sections. Risser 5 = Fusion of the ossified iliac apophysis to the ilium.
Lateral Radiograph
Thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis (Cobb method)
Junctional kyphosis
Between the structural upper thoracic and middle thoracic curves
Between the structural middle thoracic and the thoracolumbar or lumbar curves
Sagittal balance—C7 plumb normally falls at the posterior edge of L5-S1
Presence of thoracic hypokyphosis or apical lordosis is normal in AIS; absence may indicate neural axis pathology
Bend Films
Purpose
Determine the curve type—more than 25 is structural (Lenke et al. 2001)
Determine the flexibility index for each curve:
Subtract the bend Cobb angle from the posteroanterior–anterior (PA) Cobb angle and divide by PA Cobb × 100
Determine fusion levels in the lumbar spine:
Flexibility of the disk below the distal fusion vertebra, which helps determine the distal extent of fusion
Ability of the planned distal fusion level to center over
the sacrum
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Types of Bend Films
Supine anteroposterior best-effort bend
Patient lies supine on a table and bends to the right and the left
Most commonly used
Push-prone test—Patient is prone and the examiner pushes medially and anteriorly on the rotational prominence
Fulcrum bend film
Patient lies in a lateral position with the apex of curve on a large roll
May be better for the assessment of thoracic curve flexibility
Traction films
Supine patient has manual traction applied (more common)
Standing patient has halter traction applied
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Fig. 11–2)
Absolute indications
Neurologic abnormalities
Juvenile and infantile onset
Congenital vertebral abnormalities
Cutaneous manifestations of dysraphism
Figure 11–2: Magnetic resonance image of the cervical spine in a patient with a left thoracic curve. Note the large cervical
syrinx.
Relative indications
Atypical curve pattern, i.e., left thoracic curve or
thoracic kyphosis
Rapidly progressing curve
Painful scoliosis—Often difficult to sort out the pain
Bone Scan
Indications
Painful scoliosis without known etiology
Natural History
The prevalence of AIS is 2% in the normal population with curves greater than 10 degrees. Of these patients, 5% will demonstrate progression greater than 30 degrees.
Gender Distribution
Small curves—Girls equal boys
Larger curves—8 times more common in girls than in boys
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Risk Factors for Progression
Skeletal immaturity (open triradiate cartilage, Risser sign 0-1, and premenarcheal)
Curve location—Thoracic curves progress less often than lumbar curves
Curve magnitude
Larger curves progress more often than smaller ones
At maturity, thoracic curves greater than 50 degrees
progress into adulthood (average one per year) (Table 11–1)
Thoracolumbar/lumbar curves greater than 40 degrees
progress into adulthood (especially with coronal decompensation)
Curve Classification
Based on the apex of the curve
Cervical—Apex between C1 and C6
Cervicothoracic—Apex between C7 and T1
Thoracic—Apex between T2 and the T11-T12 disk
space
Thoracolumbar—Apex between T12 and L1
Lumbar—Apex between the L1-L2 disk space and L4
Table 11–1: Curve Progression Risk*
CURVE MAGNITUDE CURVE MAGNITUDE
(10-19 DEGREES) (20-29 DEGREES)
Risser sign 0-1 22% 68% Risser sign 2-4 1.6% 23%
*
(Lonstein JE et al.1984.)
Lumbosacral—Apex between L4 and S1
King classification—Traditional classification of thoracic curves
King I—Lumbar curve greater than the thoracic curve
King II—Thoracic curve with a compensatory lumbar curve that crosses the midline
King III—Thoracic curve with a lumbar curve that does not cross the midline
King IV—Long thoracic curve in which L4 is tilted into the curve
King V—Double thoracic curve
Lenke et al. (2001) classification—A more comprehensive and newer classification (Fig. 11–3)
Figure 11–3: Lenke et al. (2001) curve classification. The three-part classification consists of curve type, lumbar modifier, and
thoracic sagittal profile.
Reliability has been tested with varying results
Three components of the spine analyzed to produce
the classification
Six Curve Types
The larger curve is always considered structural; smaller curves are structural if the patient fails to bend to less than 25 degrees.
1—Single thoracic
2—Double thoracic
3—Double major
4—Triple major
5—Lumbar curve without thoracic curve
6—Lumbar curve with compensatory thoracic curve
Lumbar Modifier
Based on where the CSVL falls in relation to the apical lumbar vertebra
A—CSVL falls between the pedicles
B—CSVL falls on the pedicle or lateral to the pedicle within the vertebral body
C—CSVL falls outside of the vertebral body
Thoracic Kyphosis Modifier
Measured from T5 to T12
”—Kyphosis less than 10
“N”—Kyphosis between 10 and 40
+”—Kyphosis greater than 40
Nonoperative Treatment
Observation
Most patients who have AIS do not progress to the point of treatment.
Radiographs should be performed every 4-6 months depending on the risk of progression.
PA radiographs are used to determine the curve magnitude (Cobb method).
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Goal of Bracing
Maintain the present curve magnitude or prevent it from progressing to a level that means surgery is required
Effectiveness
Still questioned today despite many studies (limited by the ability to measure compliance)
SRS 1995 publication: Braced versus nonbraced patients—Progression was seen in 64% of nonbraced patients compared with 26% of braced patients
Unpublished data from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital by Katz et al.
Measured compliance with heat sensor
Preliminary results demonstrate the dose response to bracing; more than 12 hours in a brace was more effective in the skeletally immature patients
Operative Treatment
Indications
Thoracic curves
Immature patients—Curve magnitude greater than 40-50 degrees
Mature patients—Curve magnitude greater than 50 degrees
Thoracolumbar/lumbar curves
Curve magnitude greater than 40 degrees with significant coronal decompensation
Goals of Operative Treatment
Halt curve progression with fusion
Curve and deformity correction using instrumentation
Fusion Techniques
Complete facetectomies at all instrumented levels
Bracing (Table 11–2)
Indications
Curve progression to 25-30 degrees but less than 45 degrees
Potential for growth (Risser sign less than 4)
Bone Graft
Autologous iliac crest
Most commonly used
Relatively high morbidity because of pain
Rib—From concomitant thoracoplasty
Table 11–2: Types of Braces for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
TYPE OF BRACE INDICATIONS WEAR SCHEDULE COMPLIANCE
TLSO (Boston overlap)* All curve types 16-22 hours Middle compliance Bending brace (Charleston) Thoracolumbar, lumbar curves 8-10 nighttime hours Best compliance
(25-35 degrees)
Thoracic curves with apex above T7 16-22 hours Least compliance
CTLSO (Milwaukee)
*
TLSO,
Thoracolumbosacral orthosis.
§
CTLSO,
Cervical thoracolumbosacral orthosis.
§
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Allograft—Fusion rates similar to autologous
Local only—Rare
Fixation
Modern segmental spinal instrumentation uses multiple fixation points and dual rods posteriorly and single or dual rods anteriorly.
Hooks
Pedicle
Up-going hooks under the lamina or inferior facet engaging the pedicle
Can be placed in thoracic spine to T10
Sublaminar—Can be up-going or down-going
Transverse process—can be placed as up-going or down­going weakest hook
Wires
Sublaminar—Excellent for translation (laterally and posteriorly)
Through the spinous process:Wisconsin (Drummond)
wires
Pedicle screws
Provide optimal fixation of all three columns
Generally used in the lower thoracic and the lumbar spine
Becoming used more often in the thoracic spine
Anterior structural support
Mesh cages or ring allografts
Provides improved structural stiffness when performing anterior instrumentation and fusion
Posterior Correction Maneuvers
All correction maneuvers attempt to translate the spine posteriorly and laterally and to derotate the spine in the axial plane
Rod rotation
Popularized by Dubousset
Rod contouring and placement on the concavity are followed by a counterclockwise rotation (for a right thoracic curve)
Translation or cantilever—Distal attachment of a contoured rod and then translation of the spine to the rod
In situ contouring—The rod is attached to the contour of the spine and then shaped to improve spinal deformity
Figure 11–4: Preoperative and
postoperative radiographs following anterior fusion from T9 to L2 using a single 0.25-inch rod and anterior structural support at the T12-L1 and L1-L2 levels for a 53 degree curve. Restoration of coronal and sagittal balance is achieved.
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Anterior Correction Maneuvers
Rod rotation (usually for thoracolumbar or lumbar curves)
The rod is contoured to the convexity of the spine,
and rod rotation is performed to improve the coronal plane and restore or maintain lumbar lordosis.
Compression (usually for thoracic curves)
The rod is seated completely or more often distally
initially or proximally initially followed by compression.
A cantilever maneuver can be used (for the partially
seated rod) followed by compression at each level.
Treatment Options
Anterior Instrumentation and Fusion (Fig. 11–4)
Most common method used to treat thoracolumbar or lumbar curves
Single thoracic curves can be treated either through an open thoracotomy or thoracoscopically (Fig. 11–5)
Fusion Levels
Nearly always proximal end vertebra to distal end vertebra
Posterior Instrumentation and Fusion (Fig. 11–6)
All curves may be treated
Always indicated for double or triple curves
Fusion Levels
Single thoracic curves
Proximal end vertebra to one level proximal to the stable vertebra with hook fixation
Proximal end vertebra to one or two levels proximal to the stable vertebra; may often stop at the distal end vertebra with pedicle screw
Double thoracic curves
As for single thoracic curves except proximal fixation
is most often to T2
Double major curves
Figure 11–4: Cont’d