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Lumbar CT revealed a left L5 transverse process-S1 sacral ala pseudoarticulation. A diagnostic block resulted in 100% symptom relief. After failing extensive conservative treatments, the patient elected to undergo endoscopic left L5-S1 transverse processectomy.</div></div><div><h3>OUTCOME MEASURES</h3><div>VAS score, ODI, EQ-5D-5L, and surgical outcome including complications.</div></div><div><h3>METHODS</h3><div>Surgical Technique: Using imaging navigation, a uniportal endoscopic approach was employed to access the left L5-S1 pseudoarticulation. The caudal half of the left L5 transverse process was resected with a high-speed burr and Kerrison rongeurs. Adequacy of decompression was confirmed intraoperatively through manual palpation and post-decompression intraoperative CT imaging, ensuring complete removal of the pseudoarticulation.</div></div><div><h3>RESULTS</h3><div>Postoperatively, the patient experienced no complications and reported complete resolution of symptoms. 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P40. Endoscopic transverse processectomy for treatment of bertolotti syndrome
BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Bertolotti Syndrome (BS) is a unique, and often missed, cause of chronic back pain due to pseudoarticulation in lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV). While transverse processectomy can alleviate mechanical stress and pain, reports of its treatment using endoscopic techniques remain rare.
PURPOSE
N/A
STUDY DESIGN/SETTING
Case Report
PATIENT SAMPLE
A 69-year-old female presented with left-sided low back pain exacerbated by activity, significantly impairing her quality of life (QOL) and activities of daily living (ADLs). Preoperative Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was 60%, indicating severe disability, and her visual analog scale (VAS) pain score averaged 6/10. Lumbar CT revealed a left L5 transverse process-S1 sacral ala pseudoarticulation. A diagnostic block resulted in 100% symptom relief. After failing extensive conservative treatments, the patient elected to undergo endoscopic left L5-S1 transverse processectomy.
OUTCOME MEASURES
VAS score, ODI, EQ-5D-5L, and surgical outcome including complications.
METHODS
Surgical Technique: Using imaging navigation, a uniportal endoscopic approach was employed to access the left L5-S1 pseudoarticulation. The caudal half of the left L5 transverse process was resected with a high-speed burr and Kerrison rongeurs. Adequacy of decompression was confirmed intraoperatively through manual palpation and post-decompression intraoperative CT imaging, ensuring complete removal of the pseudoarticulation.
RESULTS
Postoperatively, the patient experienced no complications and reported complete resolution of symptoms. At six weeks, her VAS pain score was 0, and sustained through six months of follow-up. By six months, her ODI was 0, and her EQ-5D-5L score was 1, reflecting full restoration of function and QOL.
CONCLUSIONS
Endoscopic transverse processectomy demonstrates potential as a safe, ultra-minimally invasive surgical option for BS patients unresponsive to non-surgical treatments. Further research is necessary to validate its efficacy in larger patient cohorts.
FDA Device/Drug Status
This abstract does not discuss or include any applicable devices or drugs.