Decompression without Fusion for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis at a Single Mobile Segment in Adults with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Report of 2 Cases. Issue 3 (12th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Netsanet, Rahwa; Look, Nicole; Koshak, Christina; Patel, Vikas
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 12:Issue 3(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-07-12
• Subjects: Ankylosing spondylitis -- single mobile segment -- pain -- decompression -- spinal fusion -- LSS -- ISS -- Coflex -- older adult; Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00800
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: This report details the cases of 2 older male patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) who presented with lumbar spinal stenosis at a single residual mobile segment and were treated with decompression without fusion. Both patients presented with severe symptoms in their lower limbs and opted to proceed with surgery. Conclusion: With autofusion above and below their single, stable mobile segment, decompression without fusion was a safe and effective procedure. A Coflex device was implanted in 1 patient. After successful surgery, both patients experienced significantly decreased symptoms.