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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2021

Biomechanical analysis of reduction technique for lumbar spondylolisthesis: anterior lever versus posterior lever reduction method.

Yu-Tsung Lin, Kuo-Chih Su, Kun-Hui Chen, Chien-Chou Pan, Cheng-Min Shih, Cheng-Hung Lee

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  2. A novel less invasive endoscopic-assisted procedure for complete reduction of low-and high-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis performed by anterior and posterior combined approach.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023
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Yu-Tsung Lin *Department of Orthopedics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Kuo-Chih Su *Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Kun-Hui ChenDepartment of Orthopedics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Chien-Chou PanDepartment of Orthopedics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Cheng-Min ShihDepartment of Orthopedics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Cheng-Hung LeeDepartment of Orthopedics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan. 298f@vghtc.gov.tw.

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Abstract

backgroundReduction of lumbar spondylolisthesis during spinal fusion surgery is important for improving the fusion rate and restoring the sagittal alignment. Despite the variety of reduction methods, the fundamental mechanics of lumbar spondylolisthesis reduction remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the biomechanical behavior while performing spondylolisthesis reduction with the anterior and posterior lever reduction method.

methodsWe developed an L4-L5 spondylolisthesis model using sawbones. Two spine surgeons performed the simulated reduction with a customized Cobb elevator. The following data were collected: the torque and angular motion of Cobb, displacement of vertebral bodies, change of lordotic angle between L4 and L5, total axial force and torque applied on the model, and force received by adjacent disc.

resultsLess torque value (116 N-cm vs. 155 N-cm) and greater angular motion (53

conclusionsThe anterior lever reduction is a more effort-saving method than the posterior lever reduction method. The existing evidence supports the biomechanical advantage of the anterior reduction method, which might be one of the contributing factors to successfully treating high-grade lumbar spondylolisthesis with short-segment instrumentation.

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LordosisSpinal FusionSpondylolisthesisBiomechanical PhenomenaHumansLumbar VertebraeAnterior lever reductionBiomechanical studyLumbar spondylolisthesisPosterior lever reduction

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