Osteoporosis, Spinal Fusion
Conditions
Keywords
rhBMP-2, lumbar fusion, fusion rate, osteoporosis
Brief summary
rhBMP-2 has been used to promote spinal fusion. Despite potential risk of complications, satisfied results could be obtained with low dose of rhBMP-2. Effect of early bone formation has been validated using rat ovariectomy osteoporosis model. However, whether it functioned in patients with osteoporosis remained unknown. In this study, the investigators intend to investigate whether rhBMP-2 promotes early bone formation in patients with osteoporosis after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF).
Detailed description
Pseudoarthrosis and many complications associated with iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) has prompted the spine surgeons to seek alternative methods to promote rate of spinal fusion. The rhBMP-2 received FDA approval in 2002 for use as an alternative to autograft for single-level anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF). Many studies reported equivalent or better fusion rates. Recent studies, however, identified complications related to rhBMP-2 use such as osteolysis, graft subsidence, and retrograde ejaculation and other urological complications. Overdose of rhBMP-2 in patients may lead to complications mentioned above. A recent randomized controlled trial in 2022 confirmed a low dose usage of rhBMP-2 promoted fusion after TLIF (21.mg per fusion level) without increase in complications. Current fusion methods achieve interbody fusion by filling the cage in the central region of the intervertebral space with bone graft material. However, the early fusion rates (at 3 and 6 months postoperatively) are often unsatisfactory. According to present literatures, the 3-month and 6-month fusion rates have ranged from 2.9% to 43.1% and 30% to 68.8%, respectively. Although a lack of fusion may be asymptomatic, it may potentially lead to complications, even a reoperation. In addition, failure to achieve early fusion may result in a delayed return to work, and reduced patient satisfaction, especially in patients with osteoporosis. Whether rhBMP-2 may lead to higher and early fusion rate in osteoporosis patient remains unknown. In this study, the investigators intend to compare the time it takes to achieve osseous union/fusion and the clinical efficacy of using rhBMP-2 to control group in TLIF. The rhBMP-2 in the study is produced by a domestic enterprise (HANGZHOU JIUYUAN GENE ENGINEERING CO .,LTD., Hangzhou, China).
Interventions
DRUGRhBMP-2
1mg RhBMP-2 for one fusion-level
Sponsors
Xijing Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* patients diagnosed with degenerative lumbar diseases. * patients underwent one-level TLIF * osteoporosis (DXA T≤-2.5) * complete preoperative and follow-up data (imaging and health-related quality of life)
Exclusion criteria
* history of previous spinal surgery * inflammatory and neoplastic diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion rate at 6 months | 6 months follow-up | 1. \<5°of angular motion, ≤3 mm of translation from lumbar spine dynamic radiographs 2. Bridging bone connecting the adjacent vertebral bodies either through the implants or around the implants, and an absence of radiolucent lines around \>50% of either implant from computed tomography (CT) scans of lumbar |
| Fusion rate at 3 months | 3 months follow-up | \<5°of angular motion, ≤3 mm of translation from lumbar spine dynamic radiographs of radiolucent lines around \>50% of either implant |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry disability index (ODI) | pre-operatively, 3- and 6-months follow-up | range from 0-100%, a higher score means a worse outcome. |
| Visual Analog Score for low back pain (VAS-B) | pre- and post-operative immediately, 3- and 6- months follow-up | range from 0-10, a higher score means a worse outcome.Short Form Survey (SF-36) |
| Incidence of complications | post-operative immediately, 3- and 6- months follow-up | infection, revision surgery, etc. |
| 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) | pre-operatively, 3- and 6-months follow-up | As part of the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS), a multi-year, multi-site study to explain variations in patient outcomes, RAND developed the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) in 1992. SF-36 is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered quality-of-life measures. |
| Visual Analog Score for leg pain (VAS-L) | pre- and post-operative immediately, 3- and 6- months follow-up | range from 0-10, a higher score means a worse outcome. |
Outcome results
None listed