Four-Rod Stabilization of Severely Destabilized Lumbar Spine Caused by Metastatic Tumor
We report a case of a 67-year-old female with severely destabilized lumbar spine caused by metastatic malignant tumor. The primary lesion was a thyroid follicular adenocarcinoma. Complete destruction of the L3, L4, and L5 vertebrae had resulted in severe instability, which left the patient with se...
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| author | Isao Shibuya Koichi Sairyo Yasuo Kanamori Akira Dezawa |
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| description | We report a case of a 67-year-old female with severely destabilized lumbar spine caused by metastatic malignant tumor. The primary lesion was a thyroid follicular adenocarcinoma. Complete destruction of the L3, L4, and L5 vertebrae had resulted in severe instability, which left the patient with severe back pain and bed-ridden. Since the vertebrae were so severely damaged at 3 levels, 4 rods were used to stabilize the spine. Following stabilization, the pain was alleviated and the patient’s quality of life improved. We introduce here the 4-rod technique to stabilize the spine over 3 vertebral levels following severe destruction by metastatic tumor. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3195c7e67bac4d618fa5c391ef08edd12025-02-03T06:12:42ZengWileyCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572013-01-01201310.1155/2013/254684254684Four-Rod Stabilization of Severely Destabilized Lumbar Spine Caused by Metastatic TumorIsao Shibuya0Koichi Sairyo1Yasuo Kanamori2Akira Dezawa3Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, 3-8-3 Mizonokuchi, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki 213-8507, JapanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, 3-8-3 Mizonokuchi, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki 213-8507, JapanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, 3-8-3 Mizonokuchi, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki 213-8507, JapanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Teikyo University Mizonokuchi Hospital, 3-8-3 Mizonokuchi, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki 213-8507, JapanWe report a case of a 67-year-old female with severely destabilized lumbar spine caused by metastatic malignant tumor. The primary lesion was a thyroid follicular adenocarcinoma. Complete destruction of the L3, L4, and L5 vertebrae had resulted in severe instability, which left the patient with severe back pain and bed-ridden. Since the vertebrae were so severely damaged at 3 levels, 4 rods were used to stabilize the spine. Following stabilization, the pain was alleviated and the patient’s quality of life improved. We introduce here the 4-rod technique to stabilize the spine over 3 vertebral levels following severe destruction by metastatic tumor.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/254684 |
| spellingShingle | Isao Shibuya Koichi Sairyo Yasuo Kanamori Akira Dezawa Four-Rod Stabilization of Severely Destabilized Lumbar Spine Caused by Metastatic Tumor Case Reports in Orthopedics |
| title | Four-Rod Stabilization of Severely Destabilized Lumbar Spine Caused by Metastatic Tumor |
| title_full | Four-Rod Stabilization of Severely Destabilized Lumbar Spine Caused by Metastatic Tumor |
| title_fullStr | Four-Rod Stabilization of Severely Destabilized Lumbar Spine Caused by Metastatic Tumor |
| title_full_unstemmed | Four-Rod Stabilization of Severely Destabilized Lumbar Spine Caused by Metastatic Tumor |
| title_short | Four-Rod Stabilization of Severely Destabilized Lumbar Spine Caused by Metastatic Tumor |
| title_sort | four rod stabilization of severely destabilized lumbar spine caused by metastatic tumor |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/254684 |
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