Surgical treatment of double-level spondylolysis of the L4 and L5 vertebrae using custom-made implant
- Authors: Kuleshov A.A.1, Nazarenko A.G.1, Vetrile M.S.1, Sharov V.A.1, Zakharin V.R.1
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Affiliations:
- Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
- Issue: Vol 32, No 1 (2025)
- Pages: 173-182
- Section: Clinical case reports
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/0869-8678/article/view/290991
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/vto642629
- ID: 290991
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Spondylolysis is a frequent cause of pain in the lumbar spine in adolescents and young adults, especially those who practice sports. Spondylolysis most commonly occurs at the L5 vertebrae, and less commonly at the L4 vertebrae. Multilevel spondylolysis is extremely rare. The low frequency of occurrence and, as a consequence, difficulties in diagnosing multilevel spondylolysis are the reason for the lack of a unified approach to the treatment of this pathology. In most cases, conservative measures are sufficient, but if they are ineffective, surgical intervention is indicated. Options of surgical treatment are mainly characterised by the focus on restoring the integrity of the arch and, if possible, preserving motion in the vertebral-motor segment. This article describes the experience of using custom-made implants for surgical treatment of double-level spondylolysis and a brief review of the literature.
CLINICAL CASE DESCRIPTION: A clinical case of a 16-year-old patient with bilateral spondylolysis of the L4 and L5 vertebrae is presented. The anamnesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic features, including radiological methods of examination, are described. The peculiarities of preoperative planning and modelling of individual implants, surgery and immediate results are presented. A brief literature review describes the main options for surgical treatment of multilevel spondylolysis and demonstrates the validity of the use of individual implants in the surgical treatment of this pathology.
CONCLUSION: Surgical treatment of double-level bilateral spondylolysis with indirect restoration of the integrity of the vertebral arch with preservation of movements in the vertebral-motor segments can be successfully performed using custom-made implants manufactured using additive technologies. A number of advantages of such implants, such as the ability to design the position and shape of implants considering the individual anatomy of patients, as well as the prevention of contact between the elements of the metal structure during movement, make it possible to improve the results of surgical treatment of double-level spondylolysis.
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Alexander A. Kuleshov
Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Email: cito-spine@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9526-8274
SPIN-code: 7052-0220
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, 10 Priorova str., 127299 MoscowAnton G. Nazarenko
Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Email: cito@cito-priorov.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1314-2887
SPIN-code: 1402-5186
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), professor of RAS
Russian Federation, 10 Priorova str., 127299 MoscowMarchel S. Vetrile
Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Author for correspondence.
Email: vetrilams@cito-priorov.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6689-5220
SPIN-code: 9690-5117
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, 10 Priorova str., 127299 MoscowVladislav A. Sharov
Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Email: sharov.vlad397@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0801-0639
SPIN-code: 8062-9216
MD
Russian Federation, 10 Priorova str., 127299 MoscowVitaly R. Zakharin
Priorov National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Email: zakhvit@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1553-2782
SPIN-code: 2931-0703
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, 10 Priorova str., 127299 MoscowReferences
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