CME Poster Presentations-Utilizing Diagnostic Injections and Assessing Surgical Outcomes in Treatment of Bertolotti's Syndrome

Utilizing Diagnostic Injections and Assessing Surgical Outcomes in Treatment of Bertolotti's Syndrome

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John O'Donnell discusses diagnosing and treating Bertolotti syndrome in a presentation with colleagues. Bertolotti syndrome stems from an LSTV congenital anomaly and presents with various pain symptoms. Conservative treatments yield minimal relief, while surgical interventions like decompression or fusion offer lasting benefits. Injections are used for diagnosis confirmation, with a study showing significant pain relief in most patients. The injection response can predict successful surgery outcomes, especially for patients with transitional anatomy. Diagram-guided injections play a key role in diagnosis and treatment success, with ongoing studies to optimize injection performance and final outcomes.

Keywords

Bertolotti syndrome

LSTV congenital anomaly

pain symptoms

surgical interventions

injections