STUDY OF FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF DORSOLUMBAR SPINE FRACTURES TREATED WITH MINIMAL INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY

Abstract

Introduction – Spine disorders including spinal instability, bone spurs, ruptured discs, scoliosis, or spinal malignancies, minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) aims to stabilize the vertebral bones and spinal joints as well as relieve pressure on the spinal nerves. Aims & Objectives - To study the functional outcome of dorsolumbar spine fractures treated with minimal invasive surgery, to study complications of post minimal invasive spine surgery and the course of recovery and physical activity in the study patients, also to evaluate the neurological status post minimal invasive spine surgery. Materials And Methods – 35 patients were included in the study. Inclusion and exclusion criteria was followed. Routine investigations were carried out. Along with it radiographic examination , CTscan & MRI of cervical / thoracic / lumbar spine were also taken based on history. Results - The mean VAS In the present study group was 8.40 at presentation which came down to 1.65 at 6 month follow up which was statistically signicant (p value= <0.001). The mean ODI score in the present study was 61.00% preoperatively which gradually decreased to 24.3% at the end of 6 months which was statistically signicant (p <0.001). According to the modied Mcnab criteria at the nal follow up at 6 months,9 (25.71%) patients were excellent, 15 (42.85%) were good,6 (17.14%) were fair , 5 (14.28%) patients were poor. Conclusion - Minimal invasive spine surgery is safe and efcient technique when compared to traditional open spine surgery