Anterior pseudoarthrectomy for symptomatic Bertolotti's

J Clin Neurosci · Dec 2013

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Anterior pseudoarthrectomy for symptomatic Bertolotti's syndrome.

Painful L5/S1 pseudoarthrosis has been previously managed with posterior excision and/or lumbar fusion. To our knowledge, the anterior approach for L5/S1 pseudoarthrectomy in the treatment of Bertolotti's syndrome has not been described. We present two patients with severe symptomatic L5/S1 pseudoarthroses that were successfully excised via an anterior retroperitoneal approach with 2 year clinical and radiological follow-up. ⋯ The technique for an anterior retroperitoneal approach is described. This approach has been safe and effective in providing long term symptomatic relief to our two patients. Further studies comparing the outcomes of anterior versus posterior pseudoarthrectomy will guide the management of this condition.

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- Gregory M Malham, Rebecca J Limb, Matthew H Claydon, and Graeme A Brazenor.
- Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Electronic address: gmalham@bigpond.net.au.
- J Clin Neurosci. 2013 Dec 1; 20 (12): 1762-6.
AbstractPainful L5/S1 pseudoarthrosis has been previously managed with posterior excision and/or lumbar fusion. To our knowledge, the anterior approach for L5/S1 pseudoarthrectomy in the treatment of Bertolotti's syndrome has not been described. We present two patients with severe symptomatic L5/S1 pseudoarthroses that were successfully excised via an anterior retroperitoneal approach with 2 year clinical and radiological follow-up. The literature regarding surgical treatments for Bertolotti's syndrome is reviewed. The technique for an anterior retroperitoneal approach is described. This approach has been safe and effective in providing long term symptomatic relief to our two patients. Further studies comparing the outcomes of anterior versus posterior pseudoarthrectomy will guide the management of this condition.Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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