Objective To evaluate the surgical results of treating far lateral lumbar disc herniations by lumbar inter-body fusion with unilateral pedicle screw fixation and single cage. Methods 26 cases of far lateral lumbar disc herniations were received the treatment of lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral pedicle screw fixation and single cage via a posterior approach. X-ray or CT examinations were taken in the regular follow-up to observe the fusion rates and complications, and the outcome of the surgery was assessed by Japanese Orthopaedic Association ( JOA ) low back pain scores. Results There were no wound infection or nerve complications after operation. All patients were followed up for 18 ~27 months. The fusion rate was 96. 2%( 25/26 ). The average JOA scores of preoperation and final followed-up were 12. 43 2. 16 and 24. 53 2. 97 respectively, which showed significant difference ( P <0. 05 ) between the two observations. The mean improvement rate was 81. 6% , and 19 cases got excellent results,5 good and 2 fair. The excellent and good rate was 92. 3%( 24/26 ). Conclusions Lumbar interbody fusion with unilateral pedicle screw fixation combined with single cage can provide simple procedure, little trauma, reliable fixation, high fusion rate, and satisfactory clinical results.%目的 评估单侧椎弓根螺钉内固定联合单枚融合器治疗极外侧腰椎间盘突出症的疗效.方法 对26例极外侧腰椎间盘突出症患者经腰椎后路行单侧椎弓根螺钉内固定联合单枚cage的融合手术.术后定期复查X线片或CT片,观察融合率及并发症情况;采用JOA腰腿痛评分法评估疗效.结果 术后均无伤口感染、神经损伤.患者均获随访,时间18~27个月.临床融合率96.2%(25/26).JOA评分:术前为12.43分±2.16分,末次随访时为24.53分±2.97分,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),平均改善率为81.6%.疗效评定:优19例,良5例,中2例,优良率92.3%(24/26).结论 单侧椎弓根螺钉内固定联合单枚cage融合术治疗极外侧椎间盘突出症操作简单、创伤小、内固定可靠、融合率高,疗效较好.
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