This is a phase IV post-marketing study for MagnetOs Putty. MagnetOs Putty is a synthetic bone graft extender product that is routinely used by surgeons as a treatment for patients with leg pain and/or back pain and undergoing spinal fusion surgery. In this study, MagnetOs Putty will be used according to the latest U.S. Instructions For Use, specifically as a bone graft extender mixed with autograft in a 1:1 vol.% in the posterolateral spine.
In this study, following a screening period of a maximum of 30 days, 30 patients will undergo up to a three-level instrumented posterolateral fusion (PLF) procedure. Prior to surgery, each patient will be randomized to receive MagnetOs Putty on the assigned side of the spine and local autograft bone on the other at the diseased levels. They will be followed up at discharge, Week 2, Week 6, Month 3, Month 6, and Month 12. An interim analysis will be performed once 15 patients have completed their Month 6 visit and have measurements for the endpoints available to measure effectiveness. The primary endpoint will be analyzed at Month 12. In this study, MagnetOs Putty will be applied according to the latest Instructions for Use approved in the United States. Specifically, MagnetOs Putty will be used as a bone graft extender mixed with autograft in a 1:1 vol.% in patients with with leg pain and/or back pain requiring up to three-level instrumented posterolateral lumbar fusion procedure. The fusion procedure (PLF) will be left to the surgeon's discretion. Radiographs will be obtained at Screening, Day 0, Week 6, Month 3. CT scans will only be obtained at Month 6 and Month 12.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Procedure: Instrumented posterolateral spine fusion
Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Radiographic Fusion by CT Scan
The rate of posterolateral lumbar/thoracolumbar fusion assessed by CT-scan at Month 12. Radiographic as determined by evidence of bridging trabeculae or continuous bony connection between the superior and inferior transverse processes.
Time frame: Month 12
Radiographic Fusion by Plain Radiographs
The rate of posterolateral lumbar fusion assessed by plain radiographs
Time frame: Week 2, Week 6, Month 3
Posterolateral lumbar fusion assessed by CT-scan
The rate of posterolateral lumbar fusion assessed by CT-scan at Month 6. Radiographic as determined by evidence of bridging trabeculae or continuous bony connection between the superior and inferior transverse processes
Time frame: Month 6
Interbody lumbar fusion assessed by plain radiographs
The rate of interbody lumbar fusion assessed by plain radiographs at Week 2, Week 6, Month 3, Month 6, and Month 12. Radiographic as determined by evidence of bridging trabeculae or continuous bony connection between the superior and inferior vertebral bodies
Time frame: Week 2, Week 6, Month 3, Month 6, Month 12
Functional Outcome by Oswestry Disability Index
Change in functional score using Oswestry Disability Index questionnaire. Patient-completed survey provides subjective percentage score for level of function (disability) in activities of daily living. Score rage 0-100 percent. The lower the percentages indicate higher functionality; 0-20% minimal disability, 80-100% significant disability.
Time frame: Week 2, Week 6, Month 3, 6, and 12
General, back and Leg Pain by Visual Analog Pain Scale
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Change in general, back and leg pain using Visual Analog Pain Scale score. The patient completed questionnaire is a unidimensional measure of pain intensity using a continuous scale comprised of a horizontal line 10 centimeters (100 mm) in length. The line is anchored by "no pain" (score of 0) and "worst imaginable pain". A higher score indicates greater pain intensity.
Time frame: Week 2, Week 6, Month 3, 6, and 12
Neurologic Status by Physical Exam
Change in neurologic status by examination to document stable, improved, or deficits in condition. Stable or improved findings for the lower extremities, specifically in reflexes, muscle strength, sensory, and straight leg raise.
Time frame: Week 2, Week 6, Month 3, 6, and 12
Success Rate
Number of patients with secondary surgical interventions (SSI's) such as revisions, re-operations, removals, supplemental fixations, or any other procedure that adjusts or removes part of the original implant configuration with or without replacement of the components within 12 months of surgery
Time frame: Week 2, Week 6, Month 3, 6, and 12