Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Failed Graf Ligamentoplasty: A Report of Two Cases

Akihito Nagano; Kei Miyamoto; Hirofumi Nishimoto; Hideo Hosoe; Naoki Suzuki; Katsuji Shimizu

doi:10.1177/230949900901700221

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (Aug 2009)

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Failed Graf Ligamentoplasty: A Report of Two Cases

Akihito Nagano,
Kei Miyamoto,
Hirofumi Nishimoto,
Hideo Hosoe,
Naoki Suzuki,
Katsuji Shimizu

Affiliations

Akihito Nagano: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
Kei Miyamoto: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
Hirofumi Nishimoto: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu Central Hospital, Gifu, Japan
Hideo Hosoe: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
Naoki Suzuki: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hashima Municipal Hospital, Hashima, Japan
Katsuji Shimizu: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900901700221
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 17

Abstract

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We report 2 cases of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for failed Graf ligamentoplasty. Both patients had residual or recurrent low back pain and leg pain after Graf ligamentoplasty, caused by lumbar segmental instability or narrowing of their intervertebral foramens. The pain improved markedly after the revision surgery. We recommend transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for failed Graf ligamentoplasty, as it provides rigid interbody bony fusion and obviates complete exposure of the dural sac or dural tube.

Published in Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery

ISSN: 2309-4990 (Online)
Publisher: SAGE Publishing
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Surgery: Orthopedic surgery
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