Factors associated with spinal fixation mechanical failure after tumor resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

Wei Guo¹  Zhenyu Cai¹  Xiaodong Tang¹  Taiqiang Yan¹  Yongzhao Zhao¹  Rongli Yang¹ 

[1] Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People’s Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, 100044, Beijing, China;

关键词: Spinal tumor resection;    Spinal fixation mechanical failure;    Risk factors;    Tumor level;    Cage subsidence;    Radiotherapy;    Meta-analysis;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13018-022-03007-6

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundNo available meta-analysis has been published that systematically assessed spinal fixation mechanical failure after tumor resection based on largely pooled data. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the spinal fixation failure rate and potential risk factors for hardware failure.MethodsElectronic articles published between January 1, 1979, and January 30, 2021, were searched and critically evaluated. The authors independently reviewed the abstracts and extracted data on the spinal fixation failure rate and potential risk factors.ResultsThirty-eight studies were finally included in the meta-analysis. The pooled spinal fixation mechanical failure rate was 10%. The significant risk factors for hardware failure included tumor level and cage subsidence. Radiotherapy was a potential risk factor.ConclusionThe spinal fixation mechanical failure rate was 10%. Spinal fixation failure is mainly associated with tumor level, cage subsidence and radiotherapy. Durable reconstruction is needed for patients with these risk factors.

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