Xiao-Long Chen1, Li Guan1, Yu-Zeng Liu1, Jin-Cai Yang1, Wen-Long Wang1, Yong Hai2. 1. Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 8# Gong ti south street, Chao-Yang district, Beijing, 100020, China. 2. Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 8# Gong ti south street, Chao-Yang district, Beijing, 100020, China. chensmalldragon@sohu.com.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of symptomatic lumbar degenerative disease treated with topping-off technique (Coflex(™) combined with fusion) and compare two-segment fusion at mid-long term follow-up; and find out whether the topping-off technique can reduce the rate of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) after fusion. METHODS: One hundred and fifty-four consecutive patients who received topping-off surgery (76 patients) and two-segment fusion surgery (88 patients) from March 2009 to March 2012 were studied. All patients included in the analysis had a minimum of three years of follow-up. Radiographic and clinical outcomes between the two groups were compared. A logistic regression analysis was used to analyze risk factors for developing radiographic ASD. RESULTS: Significant differences in clinical outcomes were observed between these two groups at three post-operative years (all, p < 0.05). Compared with the fusion group, the topping-off group showed preserved mobility at the Coflex(™) level (p = 0.000), which is associated with less blood loss (p = 0.000), shorter duration of surgery (p = 0.000) and lower incidence of ASD (Chi-square test, rate topping-off vs fusion = 13.2 vs 26.1 %, p = 0.039). There were no differences in complications between the two groups. CONCLUSION: Mid-long term follow-up efficacy and safety between topping-off and fusion were similar, while topping-off reduced the rate of ASD. Under strict indications, topping-off surgery is an acceptable alternative to fusion surgery for the treatment of two-segment lumbar disease.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of symptomatic lumbar degenerative disease treated with topping-off technique (Coflex(™) combined with fusion) and compare two-segment fusion at mid-long term follow-up; and find out whether the topping-off technique can reduce the rate of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) after fusion. METHODS: One hundred and fifty-four consecutive patients who received topping-off surgery (76 patients) and two-segment fusion surgery (88 patients) from March 2009 to March 2012 were studied. All patients included in the analysis had a minimum of three years of follow-up. Radiographic and clinical outcomes between the two groups were compared. A logistic regression analysis was used to analyze risk factors for developing radiographic ASD. RESULTS: Significant differences in clinical outcomes were observed between these two groups at three post-operative years (all, p < 0.05). Compared with the fusion group, the topping-off group showed preserved mobility at the Coflex(™) level (p = 0.000), which is associated with less blood loss (p = 0.000), shorter duration of surgery (p = 0.000) and lower incidence of ASD (Chi-square test, rate topping-off vs fusion = 13.2 vs 26.1 %, p = 0.039). There were no differences in complications between the two groups. CONCLUSION: Mid-long term follow-up efficacy and safety between topping-off and fusion were similar, while topping-off reduced the rate of ASD. Under strict indications, topping-off surgery is an acceptable alternative to fusion surgery for the treatment of two-segment lumbar disease.
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