{"id":"79815646-c68d-4056-a30a-c79a94d5b04a","slug":"long-iliac-screw-fixation-in-a-case-of-isthmic-spondyloptosis","title":"Long iliac screw fixation in a case of isthmic spondyloptosis","authors":["Marcelo D. Vilela","Bruno P. Braga","Hugo A. S. Pedrosa"],"abstract":"Background: We report the case of a patient with a spondyloptosis who presented with progressive deformity and worsening neurological deficits. The patient had two previous lumbosacral instrumented fusions. Case Description: A salvage revision surgery was performed, in which long iliac screws along with anterior column support at L5-S1 were used to immobilize the lumbosacral junction. Two years after the procedure a solid fusion is seen along with marked neurological improvement. Conclusions: Pelvic fixation using long iliac screws is a very useful technique that can be employed when revision surgery for high-grade spondylolisthesis is needed.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/79815646-c68d-4056-a30a-c79a94d5b04a/featured/hero-1782420920178.png","publishDate":"2017-06-13T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.4103/sni.sni_122_17","categories":["Spine","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/api/articles/79815646-c68d-4056-a30a-c79a94d5b04a/pdf"}