The purpose of this observational, multi-center, ambispective study is collect real world patient outcomes that characterize the effectiveness of the Karma Fixation System in the lumbar spine.
This is a multicenter, observational, ambispective study of up to 100 patients across a maximum of 10 US sites. Retrospective data collection will be performed from preoperative up to the single prospective visit. Prospective data collection will include a one-time visit to obtain post-operative imaging. In the event a subject has a complete 12-month data set available retrospectively, the prospective visit may not be required. PRIMARY ENDPOINTS: \- Fusion status at a minimum of 12-months postoperative (≥10 months post surgery) SECONDARY ENDPOINTS: * Procedure-or device-related serious adverse events (SAE) * Patient reported outcomes if available included, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Back and leg pain as measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12)
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Sonoran Spine
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Ascension St. Vincent's
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
The Spine Institute of Louisiana
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Neuroscience Specialist
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Fusion
Fusion at treated levels as measured by x-rays and CT scan.
Time frame: 12 month post surgery (≥10 months post surgery)
Serious Adverse Events
Incidence of serious adverse events (SAE).
Time frame: Surgery through study completion
Change in Pain
Pain improvement as measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), 0-100mm. Higher score indicates increased pain.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months post surgery
Change in Disability
Disability improvement as measured by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), 0-100%. High score indicates increase disability
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months post surgery
Change in Quality of Life
Improvement in qualify of life as measured by 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), 0-100. High score indicates increase quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 months post surgery
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