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ArticleActa neurochirurgica2023

Health-related quality of life 2 years after pedicle subtraction osteotomy for sagittal imbalance: a single-center experience of 65 patients.

Pierre-Pascal Girod, Sara Lener, Nikolaus Kögl, Sebastian Hartmann, Anto Abramovic, Laura Krismer, Markus Santer, Martin Ortler, Claudius Thomé

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Article in Acta neurochirurgica, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Pierre-Pascal GirodDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Sara Lener *Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria. sara.lener@i-med.ac.at.ORCID 0000-0002-5644-2399
Nikolaus KöglDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Sebastian HartmannDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Anto AbramovicDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Laura KrismerDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Markus SanterDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Martin OrtlerDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Claudius ThoméDepartment of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
Innsbruck Medical University · AT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) as an invasive procedure with high reoperation and complication rates in an often elderly population has often been questioned. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the impact of PSO for sagittal imbalance (SI) on patient-reported outcomes including self-reported satisfaction and health-related quality of life 2 years postoperatively.

methodsConsecutive patients who underwent correction of their spinal deformity by thoracolumbar PSO were assessed using self-reporting questionnaires 2 years postoperatively. Outcome was measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) for back and leg pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and EQ-5D scores. Additionally, a Patient Satisfaction Index (PSI) rated in four grades (A: very satisfied to D: not satisfied), walking range, and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test were evaluated.

resultsSixty-five patients were included, and each parameter was assessed preoperatively and 24 months postoperatively. The intervention led to significant improvements in back pain (8.1 ± 1.2 vs. 2.9 ± 1.9; p < 0.001), as well as ODI scores (57.7 ± 13.9 vs. 32.6 ± 18.9; p < 0.001), walking range (589 ± 1676 m vs. 3265 ± 3405 m; p < 0.001), and TUG (19.2 s vs. 9.7 s; p < 0.05). 90.7% of patients (n = 59/65) reported a PSI grade "A" or "B" 24 months postoperatively.

conclusionPatient satisfaction 24 months after PSO for SI is high. Quality of life improved significantly by restoring sagittal balance.

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KyphosisSpinal FusionAgedBack PainHumansLumbar VertebraeOsteotomyPatient SatisfactionQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesThoracic VertebraeTreatment OutcomeWalkingAdult spinal deformityHealth-related quality of lifePatient satisfactionPedicle subtraction osteotomyPSOSagittal imbalance

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