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    The Fate of the Adult Revision Spinal Deformity Patient: A Single Institution Experience
    Kelly, Michael P.; Lenke, Lawrence G.; Bridwell, Keith H.; Agarwal, Rashmi; Godzik, Jakub; Koester, Linda
    Spine., POST ACCEPTANCE, 11 June 2013

    Abstract:
    Study Design: Retrospective case series.

    Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the repeat revision rates for all revision SD surgeries performed at a single center and to investigate the changes in measures of HRQL in these patients.

    Summary of Background Data: Reported revision rates for primary adult spinal fusion surgeries have ranged from 9% to 45%, but to our knowledge, the repeat revision rate following revision spinal deformity (SD) surgery has not been reported. The reported improvements in health-related quality of life (HRQL) measures following revision SD surgery have also been quite modest.

    Methods: 455 consecutive adult revision SD surgeries (1995-2008) were identified and the records were reviewed to determine the reason for and timing to any additional operation(s). SRS Outcomes scores were recorded at the first visit and at planned followup visits.

    Results: 94/455 patients underwent further surgeries for a repeat revision rate of 21%. 2-year followup was available for 74 (78%) of these patients (mean followup, 6.0 years, range 2.4-12.6, gender: F = 61, M = 13; mean age 53 years, range 21-78). The most common causes of repeat revision surgery were pseudarthrosis (N = 23, 31%), implant prominence/pain (N = 15, 20%), adjacent segment disease (N = 14, 19%), and infection (N = 10, 14%). Twenty five (27%) patients underwent more than one revision procedure. SRS Outcomes scores were available for 50 (68%) patients, at an average followup of 4.9 years (range 2-11.4). The mean improvements in the SRS outcomes measures were Pain: 0.74 (p<0.001), Self-Image: 0.8 (p<0.001), Function: 0.5 (p<0.001), Satisfaction: 1.2 (p<0.001) and Mental Health: 0.3 (p = 0.012).

    Conclusion: The rate of repeat revision following revision spinal deformity surgery was 21%, most commonly due to pseudarthrosis, adjacent segment disease, infection and implant prominence/pain. However, significant improvements in SRS outcome scores were still observed in those patients requiring additional revision procedures.

    (C) 2013 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
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    Results: 94/455 patients underwent further surgeries for a repeat revision rate of 21%. 2-year followup was available for 74 (78%) of these patients (mean followup, 6.0 years, range 2.4-12.6, gender: F = 61, M = 13; mean age 53 years, range 21-78). The most common causes of repeat revision surgery were pseudarthrosis (N = 23, 31%), implant prominence/pain (N = 15, 20%), adjacent segment disease (N = 14, 19%), and infection (N = 10, 14%). Twenty five (27%) patients underwent more than one revision procedure. SRS Outcomes scores were available for 50 (68%) patients, at an average followup of 4.9 years (range 2-11.4). The mean improvements in the SRS outcomes measures were Pain: 0.74 (p<0.001), Self-Image: 0.8 (p<0.001), Function: 0.5 (p<0.001), Satisfaction: 1.2 (p<0.001) and Mental Health: 0.3 (p = 0.012).

    1] Wonder about the dropout rate of 22%. Maybe they were more dissatisfied and followed up w/ another doctor? Unknown.

    2] What is "adjacent segment disease"?

    3] The N was probably too small to break down the ages of the groups, but I wonder how the younger group compared to the older group?

    Susan

    PS: The article was reassuring!
    Last edited by susancook; 06-24-2013, 03:22 AM.
    Adult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis

    2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
    2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
    2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
    2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
    2018: Removal L4,5 screw
    2021: Removal T1 screw & rod

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    • #3
      We THINK that the drop out rate in adult deformity is made up largely of people who get on with their lives, and who don't seek follow-up.

      Adjacent segment disease is degeneration of the discs immedately above or below the fusion.
      Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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      Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
      Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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      • #4
        Any info on fractures above the fusion?
        T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
        C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
        T2--T10 fusion 2/11
        C 4-5 fusion 11/14
        Right scapulectomy 6/15
        Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
        To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
        Broken neck 9/28/2018
        Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
        Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
        Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
        Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
        Osteotomy

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