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Background: Posterior lumbar fusion (PLF) has become one of the most common spinal surgery procedures. Early symptomatic loosening of the pedicle screw could be a critical complication, leading to pseudarthrosis. However, revision strategies for pedicle screw loosening are still under debate.
Objective & Methods: Based on a clinical case, we conducted a literature review of pedicle screw loosening, its risk factors, aetiologies, surgical revision options and outcomes.
Results: We describe a clinical case of early mechanical failure of a posterior L4-L5 arthrodesis due to septic cause. Revision surgery consisted of circumferential surgery using ALIF, posterior larger screws and extension of the arthrodesis. The review of the literature highlights numerous risk factors for screw loosening and underlines the importance of fitting an interbody device during index surgery in patients at risk. In the event of a screw loosening, bacteriological samples should be systematic. Symptomatic screw loosening should benefit from revision surgery. There are various options for revision surgery, including anterior revision and the revision of posterior screws.
Conclusion: This review highlights the key elements of initial PLF surgery, the importance of septic aetiology in pedicle screw loosening, and suggested surgical strategies in the face of early mechanical failure.
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