Results of revision lumbar spine surgery

Abstract

Introduction: Lumbar degenerative disease is a common health problem all over the world and the need of revision surgery is still high with variable results. The aim of the work is to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcome in cases of redo surgery for lumbar degenerative pathology and to specify which pathology is responding well to revision surgery. Method: Twenty patients were operated upon for revision of previous failed back surgery. Selection of patients for revision surgery depends on confirmed radiological and clinical compression or instability. All patients were operated and followed at least 6 months after surgery. VAS score was used as a tool for evaluation of back and leg pain. Conclusion: Revision spine surgery provides better outcome and results depending on patient's general and physical condition with less chances of re infection specially if operated under proper aseptic precautions.