Results of Lumbar Transpedicular Fixation for Spondycolisthesis, in Terms of Back Pain Relief

Authors

  • Sohail Amir Department of Neurosurgery, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Mushtaq Department of Neurosurgery, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Shahid Ayub Department of Neurosurgery, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Pakistan
  • Tabraiz Wali Shah Department of Neurosurgery, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36552/pjns.v26i2.690

Abstract

Objective:  The goal of this study was to see how transpedicular fixation for degenerative spondylolisthesis affected lumbago.

Methodology:  A retrospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Neurosurgery in Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar between May 2018 and February 2020. Degenerative spondylolisthesis was diagnosed using static and dynamic spinal X-rays. The research excluded the patients with grade 5 spondylolisthesis, congenital anomalies, or prior spinal surgery. The visual rating scale was used to assess pain alleviation (GRS). Dynamic or static lumbosacral X-rays and 3D CT scans were used to assess union.

Results:  In total 70 patients, 38 (54.3%) were male and 32 (45.7%) were female. L5–S1 was impacted in most of the cases (68%). 40% of patients were having Meyerding grade II. All patients had pedicle screw fixation. Following surgery, 44 (63%) patients reported no pain, and 12 (17%) patients reported mild discomfort. 8 (11%) patients reported moderate pain and 6(9%) patients experienced severe pain. There existed a significant difference between pre/postoperative moderate-severe GRS scores (p-value: 0.000336). After surgery, we were able to negotiate surgical unions with 91.4% of the patients.

Conclusion:  For individuals with spondylolisthesis who need pain relief, transpedicular fixation is a safe, straightforward, and effective treatment. It also aids with the surgical union and the improvement of the neurological condition.

Keywords:  Spondylolisthesis, Meyerding grading, Transpedicular fixation.

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2022-07-17