Neurologic Outcomes of Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Results of the Prospective, Multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 Study.

Abstract

Study design

Prospective, multicenter, international observational study.

Objective

To evaluate motor neurologic outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for complex adult spinal deformity (ASD).

Summary of background data

The neurologic outcomes after surgical correction for ASD have been reported with significant variability and have not been measured as a primary endpoint in any prospective, multicenter, observational study.

Methods

The primary outcome measure was the change in American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Lower Extremity Motor Scores (LEMS) obtained preoperatively, and at hospital discharge, 6 weeks and 6 months postoperatively.

Results

A total of 273 patients with complex ASD underwent surgery at 15 sites worldwide. One patient was excluded for lack of preoperative LEMS. The remaining 272 patients were divided into two groups: normal preoperative LEMS (=50) (Preop NML, N = 204, 75%) and abnormal preoperative LEMS (<50) (Preop ABNML, N = 68, 25%). At hospital discharge, 22.18% of patients showed a decline in LEMS compared with 12.78% who showed an improvement. At 6 weeks, there was a significant change compared with discharge: 17.91% patients showed a decline in LEMS and 16.42% showed an improvement. At 6 months, 10.82% patients showed a decline in preoperative LEMS, 20.52% improvement, and 68.66% maintenance. This was a significant change compared with 6 weeks and at discharge.

Conclusion

Although complex ASD surgery can restore neurologic function in patients with a preoperative neurologic deficit, a significant portion of patients with ASD experienced postoperative decline in LEMS. Measures that can anticipate and reduce the risk of postoperative neurologic complications are warranted.

Level of evidence

3.

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Citation

Published Version (Please cite this version)

10.1097/brs.0000000000001338

Publication Info

Lenke, Lawrence G, Michael G Fehlings, Christopher I Shaffrey, Kenneth MC Cheung, Leah Carreon, Mark B Dekutoski, Frank J Schwab, Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, et al. (2016). Neurologic Outcomes of Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Results of the Prospective, Multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 Study. Spine, 41(3). pp. 204–212. 10.1097/brs.0000000000001338 Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/28476.

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Shaffrey

Christopher Ignatius Shaffrey

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

I have more than 25 years of experience treating patients of all ages with spinal disorders. I have had an interest in the management of spinal disorders since starting my medical education. I performed residencies in both orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery to gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire range of spinal disorders. My goal has been to find innovative ways to manage the range of spinal conditions, straightforward to complex. I have a focus on managing patients with complex spinal disorders. My patient evaluation and management philosophy is to provide engaged, compassionate care that focuses on providing the simplest and least aggressive treatment option for a particular condition. In many cases, non-operative treatment options exist to improve a patient’s symptoms. I have been actively engaged in clinical research to find the best ways to manage spinal disorders in order to achieve better results with fewer complications.


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