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WORLD NEUROSURGERY
Volume 179, Issue -, Pages 8-17Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/J.WNEU.2023.07.056
Keywords
Osteopenia; Osteoporosis; Parathyroid hormone; Spine fusion; Teriparatide; Thoracolumbar fusion
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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of teriparatide in improving radiographic and functional outcomes after spinal fusion surgery for osteoporosis. Through systematic review and network meta-analysis, the results showed significant differences in radiological outcomes, with TP group exhibiting better outcomes compared to the control group.
OBJECTIVE: Our goal was to assess teriparatide's (TP) effectiveness in improving radiographic and functional outcomes after spinal fusion surgery. This meta-analysis included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and comparative cohort studies. The findings provide valuable insights and guidance for surgeons treating osteoporotic patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery.METHODS: We conducted a systematic review to assess TP's efficacy in spinal fusion surgery for osteoporosis. Through thorough selection, data extraction, and quality assessment, we employed network meta-analysis to evaluate radiographic outcomes (fusion rate, screw loosening, vertebral frac-ture) and changes in bone mineral density measured by Hounsfield units. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index scales. Our study aims to comprehensively understand TP's impact and effectiveness in spinal fusion surgery.RESULTS: A total of 868 patients were included in the analysis. All patients -nderwent thoracolumbar internal fixation fusion surgery and were divided into following 2 groups: the TP treatment group and the control group. The results revealed significant differences in radiological outcomes. The fusion rate showed a significant difference, as well as screw loosening, and bone mineral density measured in Hounsfield units. However, there was no significant dif-ference in vertebral fracture. The TP group demonstrated favorable effects with statistical significance. In terms of functional outcomes, there was no signifi-cant difference in the assessment of Oswestry Disability Index scores between the 2 treatment groups. CONCLUSIONS: The meta-analysis demonstrated that the TP group exhibited significantly better outcomes, particularly in radiological measures, when compared to the control group. The use of TP in spinal fusion surgery shows promise in reducing postoperative complications and providing overall benefits.
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