Spinal arthrodesis for severe spondylolisthesis in children and adolescents. A long-term follow-up study.

Abstract

The long-term results of spinal arthrodesis were evaluated in fourteen children and adolescents who had severe spondylolisthesis. Twelve patients had an in situ posterior arthrodesis and the other two had, in addition, open reduction. The two patients who had open reduction lost correction when the rods were removed. At long-term follow-up, which averaged 11.9 years, all patients had a solid fusion and their activities were unrestricted. Two patients were dissatisfied with the cosmetic result. No intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred in association with the in situ arthrodeses that were performed alone. Posterior in situ arthrodesis proved to be an effective, reliable, and safe treatment for severe spondylolisthesis.

• Authors: B L Freeman 3rd, N L Donati
• Journal: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume (J Bone Joint Surg Am) Vol. 71 Issue 4 Pg. 594-8 (Apr 1989) ISSN: 0021-9355 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2703518 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Child
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Orthopedic Fixation Devices
• Postoperative Complications
• Radiography
• Spinal Fusion
• Spine (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Spondylolisthesis (diagnostic imaging, surgery)