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Erschienen in: European Spine Journal 2/2018

16.04.2018 | Ideas and Technical Innovations

Vertebral body osteonecrosis: proposal of a treatment-oriented classification system

verfasst von: Matteo Formica, Andrea Zanirato, Luca Cavagnaro, Marco Basso, Stefano Divano, Claudio Lamartina, Pedro Berjano, Lamberto Felli, Carlo Formica

Erschienen in: European Spine Journal | Sonderheft 2/2018

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Abstract

Purpose

To present a classification system for vertebral body osteonecrosis (VBON) based on imaging findings and sagittal alignment and consequently to propose treatment guidelines.

Methods

Chart review and classification of imaging and clinical findings. An analysis of literature about VBON has been evaluated to conceive the classification. The current data allows to correlate radiological findings with different stages of the pathophysiological process and consequently to propose a patient-tailored treatment plan.

Results

The classification identifies 4 stages: stage 0 (theoretical phase), stage 1 (early phase), stage 2 (instability phase) and stage 3 (fixed deformity phase). Local (angular kyphosis expressed as anterior–posterior wall height ratio) and global (sagittal vertical axis and pelvic tilt) sagittal alignment are considered as complementary modifiers to tailor the most suitable treatment. Stage 1 is generally managed conservatively. Stage 2 and 3 often require different surgical approaches according to local and global sagittal alignment.

Conclusions

The classification allows a systematic staging of this disease and can help establish a proper and patient-oriented treatment plan. Further researches are advocated to fully validate the proposed classification system.

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Metadaten
Titel
Vertebral body osteonecrosis: proposal of a treatment-oriented classification system
verfasst von
Matteo Formica
Andrea Zanirato
Luca Cavagnaro
Marco Basso
Stefano Divano
Claudio Lamartina
Pedro Berjano
Lamberto Felli
Carlo Formica
Publikationsdatum
16.04.2018
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
European Spine Journal / Ausgabe Sonderheft 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5600-6

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