Use of Lateral Access in the Treatment of the Revision Spine Patient. (10th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bederman, Samuel S.; Le, Vu H.; Pahlavan, Sohrab; Kiester, Douglas P.; Bhatia, Nitin N.; Deviren, Vedat
• Other Names: Pimenta L. Academic Editor.; Smith W. D. Academic Editor.; Taylor W. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: TheScientificWorldjournal. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-10
• Subjects: Science -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 505
• DOI: 10.1100/2012/308209
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-6140

Abstract

Abstract : With the rate of spinal surgery increasing, we have seen a concomitant increase in the number of revision cases. It is, therefore, important to have a systematic approach to the management of these complicated patients with unique problems. A thorough understanding of the different pathologies affecting revision spine patients is critical to an effective treatment recommendation. Lateral access is a useful management approach since it can avoid the complications of operating through previous approaches. Furthermore, it possesses certain advantages for treatment in specific circumstances outlined in this paper. Long-term studies are needed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the lateral approach compared to the anterior and posterior approaches in the treatment of revision spine patients.