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Rare complications of osteolysis and periprosthetic tissue reactions after hybrid and non-hybrid total disc replacement
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Rare complications of osteolysis and periprosthetic tissue reactions after hybrid and non-hybrid total disc replacement

Sai Y Veruva, Todd H Lanman, Josa A Hanzlik, Steven M Kurtz and Marla J Steinbeck
European spine journal, v 24 Suppl 4(Suppl 4), pp S494-501
May 2015
PMID: 25163549

Abstract

Adult Device Removal Humans Joint Prosthesis - adverse effects Lumbar Vertebrae - surgery Male Middle Aged Osteolysis - diagnosis Osteolysis - etiology Postoperative Complications - diagnosis Postoperative Complications - etiology Prosthesis Failure - adverse effects Total Disc Replacement - instrumentation Total Disc Replacement - methods
Few complications have been reported for lumbar total disc replacement (TDR) and hybrid TDR fixations. This study evaluated retrieved implants and periprosthetic tissue reactions for two cases of osteolysis following disc arthroplasty with ProDisc-L prostheses. Implants were examined for wear and surface damage, and tissues for inflammation, polyethylene wear debris (polarized light microscopy) and metal debris (energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy). Despite initial good surgical outcomes, osteolytic cysts were noted in both patients at vertebrae adjacent to the implants. For the hybrid TDR case, heterotopic ossification and tissue necrosis due to wear-induced inflammation were observed. In contrast, the non-hybrid implant showed signs of abrasion and impingement, and inflammation was observed in tissue regions with metal and polyethylene wear debris. In both cases, wear debris and inflammation may have contributed to osteolysis. Surgeons using ProDisc prostheses should be aware of these rare complications.

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