Day :
- Spine and Spinal Disorders
Location: Webinar
Session Introduction
Endang Pati Broto
Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, indonesia
Title: The Epidemiology of Spinal Fractures in A Level 1 Trauma Center In Indonesia
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Abstract:
Rifqi Aulia Destiansyah
Soetomo Academic General Hospital, Indonesia
Title: One-stage Anterior Approach for Long-segment Subaxial Cervical Spondylitis Tuberculosis: A Case Report
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Background Cervical spondylitis TB is a rare disease, that may lead to severe neurological complications. The anterior approach is considered as a gold standard for cervical spine tuberculosis. Although, nowadays, available studies and literatures have not precisely mentioned on how many levels is acceptable for this disease, and is still up for discussions.
Case presentation A 45-year-old Indonesian male brought from a rural hospital to our outpatient clinic. Before admission, the patient had a progressive weakness of all extremities for 3 months. Cervical x-ray and MRI showed 3-levels of vertebral body destruction, suggesting a cervical spondylitis TB. Patient had debridement, corpectomy on C4,5,6, fusion with cage, and anterior plating from C3 to Th1 in a one-stage anterior approach.
Conclusion Anterior approach for more than two levels of affected vertebrae on cervical spondylitis TB provides respectable correction of kyphosis curvature and neurological function improvements.
Fachriy Balafif
Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Indonesia
Title: LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION IN A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL: A CASE REPORT
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Objectives:
- Reporting a rare case of pediatric lumbar disc herniation.
- Describing the use of microdiscectomy for the management of pediatric lumbar disc herniation.
Introduction: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is uncommon in the pediatric population. The lumbar spine biodynamics and architecture change with age, with adults being more susceptible to LDH than children. When conservative treatment fails for pediatric LDH, surgery may be considered. We described an unusual instance of pediatric lumbar disc herniation that was successfully treated with microdiscectomy.
Case presentation: A 15-year-old patient presented with back discomfort and pain in her left leg that had been deteriorating for over 4 years. Conservative treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications and piriformis injection is ineffective. An MRI of her lumbosacral spine revealed that the left L4 root was compressed by a disc herniation at the L4/L5 level. A microdiscectomy was performed on the patient. Within 48 h of surgery, the patient was released home with significant alleviation in sciatic discomfort.
Discussion: In the pathogenesis of LDH, trauma and a sedentary lifestyle are important factors. Back pain and radiating pain are typical LDH symptoms. If conservative treatment does not result in a positive outcome, the microdiscectomy procedure is the surgical approach of choice. Long-term outcomes have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of this procedure.
Conclusion: Every child who presents with back pain or radiculopathy should undergo a thorough evaluation for LDH especially if they have a high body mass index or a history of trauma. Careful patient selection and preoperative evaluation result in extremely excellent surgery outcomes in pediatric LDH.