Imad S Nahle1, Hubert Labelle2, Stefan Parent1, Julie Joncas3, Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong4. 1. University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec Canada; Division of Orthopedic Surgery, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Québec Canada; Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur, Montreal, Québec Canada. 2. University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec Canada; Division of Orthopedic Surgery, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Québec Canada. 3. Division of Orthopedic Surgery, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Québec Canada. 4. University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec Canada; Division of Orthopedic Surgery, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Québec Canada; Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur, Montreal, Québec Canada. Electronic address: macthiong@gmail.com.
Abstract
BACKGOUND CONTEXT: Abnormal proximal femoral angle (PFA) was recently found to be associated with deteriorating sagittal balance and quality of life (QoL) in high-grade spondylolisthesis (HGS). However, the influence of PFA on the QoL of patients undergoing surgery remains unknown. PURPOSE: This study compares the pre- and postoperative measurements of sagittal balance including PFA in patients with lumbosacral HGS after surgery. It also determines if PFA is a radiographic parameter that is associated with QoL in patients undergoing surgery. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. PATIENT SAMPLE: Thirty-three patients (mean age 15.6 ± 3.0 years) operated for L5-S1 HGS between July 2002 and April 2015. Thirteen had in situ fusion and 20 had reduction to a low-grade slip. OUTCOME MEASURES: The outcome measures included PFA and QoL scores measured from the Scoliosis Research Society SRS-30 QoL questionnaire. METHODS: The minimum follow-up was 2 years. PFA and QoL were compared pre- and postoperatively. Statistical analysis used nonparametric Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests, Chi-square tests to compare proportions, and bivariate correlations with Spearman's coefficients. RESULTS: A decreasing PFA correlated with less pain (r = -0.56, p = .010), improved function (r = -0.51, p = .022) and better self-image (r = -0.46, p = .044) postreduction. Reduction decreased PFA by 5.1° (p = .002), whereas in situ fusion did not alter PFA significantly. Patients with normal preoperative PFA had similar postoperative QoL regardless of the type of surgery, except for self-image, which improved further with reduction (3.73 ± 0.49 to 4.26 ± 0.58, p = .015). Patients with abnormal preoperative PFA tended to have a higher QoL in all domains after reduction. CONCLUSION: Decreasing PFA correlates with less pain, better function and self-image. Reduction of HGS decreases PFA. Reduction also relates to a better postoperative QoL when the preoperative PFA is abnormal. When the preoperative PFA is normal, in situ fusion is equivalent to reduction except for self-image, which is better improved after reduction.
BACKGOUND CONTEXT: Abnormal proximal femoral angle (PFA) was recently found to be associated with deteriorating sagittal balance and quality of life (QoL) in high-grade spondylolisthesis (HGS). However, the influence of PFA on the QoL of patients undergoing surgery remains unknown. PURPOSE: This study compares the pre- and postoperative measurements of sagittal balance including PFA in patients with lumbosacral HGS after surgery. It also determines if PFA is a radiographic parameter that is associated with QoL in patients undergoing surgery. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. PATIENT SAMPLE: Thirty-three patients (mean age 15.6 ± 3.0 years) operated for L5-S1 HGS between July 2002 and April 2015. Thirteen had in situ fusion and 20 had reduction to a low-grade slip. OUTCOME MEASURES: The outcome measures included PFA and QoL scores measured from the Scoliosis Research Society SRS-30 QoL questionnaire. METHODS: The minimum follow-up was 2 years. PFA and QoL were compared pre- and postoperatively. Statistical analysis used nonparametric Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests, Chi-square tests to compare proportions, and bivariate correlations with Spearman's coefficients. RESULTS: A decreasing PFA correlated with less pain (r = -0.56, p = .010), improved function (r = -0.51, p = .022) and better self-image (r = -0.46, p = .044) postreduction. Reduction decreased PFA by 5.1° (p = .002), whereas in situ fusion did not alter PFA significantly. Patients with normal preoperative PFA had similar postoperative QoL regardless of the type of surgery, except for self-image, which improved further with reduction (3.73 ± 0.49 to 4.26 ± 0.58, p = .015). Patients with abnormal preoperative PFA tended to have a higher QoL in all domains after reduction. CONCLUSION: Decreasing PFA correlates with less pain, better function and self-image. Reduction of HGS decreases PFA. Reduction also relates to a better postoperative QoL when the preoperative PFA is abnormal. When the preoperative PFA is normal, in situ fusion is equivalent to reduction except for self-image, which is better improved after reduction.
Authors: C Faldini; F Barile; M Ialuna; M Manzetti; G Viroli; F Vita; M Traversari; A Rinaldi; T Cerasoli; A Paolucci; G D'Antonio; A Ruffilli Journal: Musculoskelet Surg Date: 2022-10-01