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Pham MH, Hernandez NS, Stone LE. Preoperative Robotics Planning Facilitates Complex Construct Design in Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery-A Preliminary Experience. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1829. [PMID: 38610594 PMCID: PMC11012283 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13071829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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(1) Background: The correction of adult spinal deformity (ASD) can require long, complex constructs with multiple rods which traverse important biomechanical levels to achieve multi-pelvic fixation. Minimally invasive (MIS) placement of these constructs has historically been difficult. Advanced technologies such as spinal robotics platforms can facilitate the design and placement of these constructs and further enable these surgical approaches in MIS deformity surgery. (2) Methods: A retrospective study was performed on a series of ASD patients undergoing MIS deformity correction with ≥eight fusion levels to the lower thoracic spine with preoperative robotic construct planning and robot-assisted pedicle screw placement. (3) Results: There were 12 patients (10 female, mean age 68.6 years) with a diagnosis of either degenerative scoliosis (8 patients) or sagittal imbalance (4 patients). All underwent preoperative robotic planning to assist in MIS robot-assisted percutaneous or transfascial placement of pedicle and iliac screws with multiple-rod constructs. Mean operative values per patient were 9.9 levels instrumented (range 8-11), 3.9 interbody cages (range 2-6), 3.3 iliac fixation points (range 2-4), 3.3 rods (range 2-4), 18.7 screws (range 13-24), estimated blood loss 254 cc (range 150-350 cc), and operative time 347 min (range 242-442 min). All patients showed improvement in radiographic sagittal, and, if applicable, coronal parameters. Mean length of stay was 5.8 days with no ICU admissions. Ten patients ambulated on POD 1 or 2. Of 224 screws placed minimally invasively, four breaches were identified on intraoperative CT and repositioned (three lateral, one medial) for a robot-assisted screw accuracy of 98.2%. (4) Conclusions: Minimally invasive long-segment fixation for adult spinal deformity surgery has historically been considered laborious and technically intensive. Preoperative robotics planning facilitates the design and placement of even complex multi-rod multi-pelvic fixation for MIS deformity surgery.
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- Martin H. Pham
- Department of Neurosurgery, UC San Diego School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA 92037, USA (L.E.S.)
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Yamato Y, Hasegawa T, Yoshida G, Banno T, Oe S, Arima H, Ide K, Yamada T, Kurosu K, Nakai K, Matsuyama Y. Impact of multi-rod reinforcement on rod fractures in adult spinal deformity: A retrospective case series with a minimum follow up of 5 years. J Orthop Sci 2024:S0949-2658(24)00011-3. [PMID: 38331601 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2024.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to determine the impact of the multi-rod construct on rod fractures over a minimum follow-up period of five years in comparison to that with the conventional two-rod construct using the same technique, rod composition, and rod reinforcement method. METHODS Data were retrospectively retrieved from a prospectively collected, single-center database. Consecutive patients >50 years of age who underwent thoracopelvic corrective fusion with planned two-stage anterior-posterior surgery and were followed up for at least five years were included in this study. The incidence of rod fracture in the conventional two-rod and multi-rod groups was investigated. RESULTS A total of 58 patients (mean age, 68.9 years) were included in this study (follow-up rate, 73.4 %). Rod fracture was identified in 25 patients (43.1 %), within an average period of 25.1 months. The incidence of rod fracture in the multi-rod group was significantly lower than that in the two-rod group. However, there was no significant difference in the time to rod fracture between the two groups. Reinforcement of the multi-rod to the distal portion of the connector of the iliac screw had the lowest fracture rate and no cases of reoperation. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of rod fracture was significantly lower using multi-rod reinforcement, but the timing of rod fracture did not differ, compared to that with the two-rod construct using the same surgical technique and rod material. Multi-rod reinforcement covering the distal portion of the iliac screw is recommended to reduce the risk of fracture and reoperation.
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- Yu Yamato
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan; Division of Geriatric Musculoskeletal Health, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan; Division of Geriatric Musculoskeletal Health, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, Japan
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Ahn J, Ha KY, Kim YC, Kim KT, Kim SM, Ko T, Kim SI, Kim YH. Anterior Column Realignment Through Open Pre-posterior Release-Anterior-Posterior Fusion Versus Hybrid Minimally Invasive-Anterior-Posterior Fusion for Dynamic Sagittal Imbalance of the Spine. Global Spine J 2024:21925682241226658. [PMID: 38205787 DOI: 10.1177/21925682241226658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective comparative study. OBJECTIVES To investigate the clinical and radiological outcomes after anterior column realignment (ACR) through pre-posterior release-anterior-posterior surgery (PAP) and minimally invasive surgery -lateral lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-LLIF) using hybrid anterior-posterior surgery (AP). METHODS A total of 91 patients who underwent ACR with long fusions from T10 vertebra to the sacropelvis with a follow-up period of at least 2 years after corrective surgery for adult spinal deformity were included and divided into two groups by surgical method: AP and PAP. AP was performed in 26 and PAP in 65 patients. Clinical outcomes and radiological parameters were investigated and compared. A further comparison was conducted after propensity score matching between the groups. RESULTS The more increase of LL and decrease of PI-LL mismatch were observed in the PAP group than in the AP group postoperatively. After propensity score matching, total operation time and intraoperative bleeding were greater, and intensive care unit care and rod fracture were more frequent in the PAP group than in the AP group with statistical significance. Reoperation rate was higher in PAP (29.2%) than in AP (16.7%) without statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS PAP provides a more powerful correction for severe sagittal malalignment than AP procedures. AP results in less intraoperative bleeding, operation time, and postoperative complications. Therefore, this study does not suggest that one treatment is superior to the other. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Joonghyun Ahn
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Koshimizu H, Nakashima H, Ohara T, Tauchi R, Kanemura T, Shinjo R, Machino M, Ito S, Ando K, Imagama S. Implant-Related Complications after Spinal Fusion: A Multicenter Study. Global Spine J 2024; 14:74-81. [PMID: 35400240 PMCID: PMC10676178 DOI: 10.1177/21925682221094267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis of prospectively database. OBJECTIVE Implant-related complications are an extremely important issue because they pose a burden to patients who underwent surgery. An understanding of these complications can help improve the postoperative management of patients undergoing spinal surgery. The current large-scale multicenter study aimed to identify postoperative implant-related complications that may require revision surgery. METHODS In total, 3447 patients who underwent spinal fusion surgery were included in the analysis. Data about age at surgery, sex, preoperative diagnosis, surgical level, type of implant-related complications, causes of reoperation, and time from the initial to revision surgery were reviewed. Moreover, the characteristics of reoperation in 3 periods (within 30, 31-90, and over 90 days) were assessed. RESULT The overall incidence of implant-related complications was 4.6%. Adult spinal deformity was the most common diagnosis (9.9%), and thoracic-lumbar-sacral (42.9%) was the most common surgical level among patients with implant-related complications. Further, screw malposition was the most frequent implant-related complication (42.8%). In total, 89 (2.6%) patients underwent reoperation due to implant-related complications. The main causes of reoperation within 30, 31-90, and over 90 days were screw malposition (72.2%), screw loosening or pull out (81.8%), and rod or screw fracture (60.9%), respectively. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this was the first large-scale multicenter study that assessed the characteristics of patients who underwent reoperation due to spinal implant-related complications. The study results could improve the preoperative informed consent procedure about spinal fusion.
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- Hiroyuki Koshimizu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Meijo Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Meijo Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konan Kosei Hospital, Konan, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anjo Kosei Hospital, Anjo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Patel RV, Yearley AG, Isaac H, Chalif EJ, Chalif JI, Zaidi HA. Advances and Evolving Challenges in Spinal Deformity Surgery. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6386. [PMID: 37835030 PMCID: PMC10573859 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical intervention is a critical tool to address adult spinal deformity (ASD). Given the evolution of spinal surgical techniques, we sought to characterize developments in ASD correction and barriers impacting clinical outcomes. METHODS We conducted a literature review utilizing PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to examine advances in ASD surgical correction and ongoing challenges from patient and clinician perspectives. ASD procedures were examined across pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases. RESULTS Several factors influence the effectiveness of ASD correction. Standardized radiographic parameters and three-dimensional modeling have been used to guide operative planning. Complex minimally invasive procedures, targeted corrections, and staged procedures can tailor surgical approaches while minimizing operative time. Further, improvements in osteotomy technique, intraoperative navigation, and enhanced hardware have increased patient safety. However, challenges remain. Variability in patient selection and deformity undercorrection have resulted in heterogenous clinical responses. Surgical complications, including blood loss, infection, hardware failure, proximal junction kyphosis/failure, and pseudarthroses, pose barriers. Although minimally invasive approaches are being utilized more often, clinical validation is needed. CONCLUSIONS The growing prevalence of ASD requires surgical solutions that can lead to sustained symptom resolution. Leveraging computational and imaging advances will be necessary as we seek to provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
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- Ruchit V. Patel
- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (R.V.P.); (A.G.Y.); (E.J.C.); (J.I.C.)
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (R.V.P.); (A.G.Y.); (E.J.C.); (J.I.C.)
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (R.V.P.); (A.G.Y.); (E.J.C.); (J.I.C.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (R.V.P.); (A.G.Y.); (E.J.C.); (J.I.C.)
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (R.V.P.); (A.G.Y.); (E.J.C.); (J.I.C.)
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (R.V.P.); (A.G.Y.); (E.J.C.); (J.I.C.)
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Boissiere L, Guevara-Villazón F, Bourghli A, Abdallah R, Pellise F, Pizones J, Alanay A, Kleinstueck F, Larrieu D, Obeid I. Rod angulation does not reflect sagittal curvature in adult spinal deformity surgery: comparison of lumbar lordosis and rod contouring. Eur Spine J 2023; 32:3666-3672. [PMID: 37278877 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07791-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE Relationship between rod and spinal shape in the sagittal plane in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. BACKGROUND Corrective surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) involves the use of contoured rods to correct and modify the spinal curvatures. Adequate rod bending is crucial for achieving optimal correction. The correlation between rods and spinal shape in long constructs has not been reported previously. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of a prospective, multicenter database of patients who underwent surgery for ASD. The inclusion criteria were patients who underwent pelvic fixation and had an upper instrumented vertebra at or above T12. Pre- and post-operative standing radiographs were used to assess lumbar lordosis at the L4S1 and L1S1 levels. The angle between the tangents to the rod at the L1, L4, and S1 pedicles was calculated to determine the L4S1 and L1S1 rod lordosis. The difference between the lumbar lordosis (LL) and the rod lordosis (RL) was calculated as ΔL = LL-RL. The correlation between this difference (ΔL) and various characteristics was analyzed using descriptive and statistical methods. RESULTS Eighty-three patients were included in the study, resulting in 166 analyzed differences (ΔL) between the rod and spinal lordosis. The values for rod lordosis were found to be both greater and lesser than those of the spine but were mostly lower. The range for total ΔL was -24 °-30.9 °, with a mean absolute ΔL of 7.8 ° for L1S1 (standard deviation (SD) = 6.0) and 9.1 ° for L4S1 (SD = 6.8). In 46% of patients, both rods had a ΔL of over 5 °, and over 60% had at least one rod with a ΔL difference of over 5 °. Factors found to be related to a higher ΔL included postoperative higher lumbar lordosis, presence of osteotomies, higher corrected degrees, older age, and thinner rods. Multivariate analysis correlated only higher postoperative L1S1 lordosis with higher ΔL. No correlation was found between a higher ΔL and sagittal imbalance. CONCLUSIONS Variations between spinal and rod curvatures were observed despite the linear regression correlation. The shape of the rod does not seem to be predictive of the shape of the spine in the sagittal plane in ASD long-construct surgeries. Several factors, other than rod contouring, are involved in explaining the postoperative shape of the spine. The observed variation calls into question the fundamentals of the ideal rod concept.
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- Louis Boissiere
- Elsan, Polylinique Jean Villar Bruges, Bruges-Bordeaux, France
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- Spine Surgey Department King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Elsan, Polylinique Jean Villar Bruges, Bruges-Bordeaux, France
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Elsan, Polylinique Jean Villar Bruges, Bruges-Bordeaux, France
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- Elsan, Polylinique Jean Villar Bruges, Bruges-Bordeaux, France.
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Zhao J, Nie Z, Zhang Z, Liao D, Liu D. Multiple-Rod Constructs in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Asian Spine J 2023; 17:985-995. [PMID: 37690991 PMCID: PMC10622826 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2022.0266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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The purpose of this research was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of multiple-rod constructs vis-a-vis 2-rod constructs in the treatment of adult spinal deformity. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to determine whether the multiple-rod construct outperformed the 2-rod construct. We initially retrieved 357 papers, but only 12 were chosen for further meta-analysis. The rod breakage rates in the multiple-rod and the 2-rod groups were 10.66% and 29.87%, respectively. The multiple-rod construct inhibited rod breakage (odds ratio [OR], 0.28; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.19-0.41; p<0.001), pseudarthrosis (OR, 0.30; 95% CI, 0.18-0.50; p<0.001) and rod fracture at the osteotomy site (OR, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.13-0.89; p=0.03). Furthermore, the multiple-rod construct reduces the risk of revision surgery (OR, 0.38; 95% CI, 0.20-0.73; p=0.04) as well as the revision risk of pseudarthrosis/rod fracture in the multiple- rod group (OR, 0.31; 95% CI, 0.18-0.52; p<0.001), but increases the risk of caudal screw loosening (OR, 4.99; 95% CI, 1.87-13.30; p=0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) parameters (p=0.85), cerebrospinal fluid leakage (p=0.09), wound infection (p =0.71), age at surgery (p=0.62), gender distribution (p=0.93), body mass index (p =0.86), smoking status (p=0.05), hospital stay (p=0.09), osteoporosis (p=0.95), CoCr rod material (p=0.15), bone morphogenetic protein-2 (p=0.58), L5/S1 interbody fusion (p=0.07), high-grade osteotomies (p=0.07), the number of fusion levels (p=0.11), operation time (p=0.30), and blood loss volume (p=0.34). Regarding radiographic parameters, only preoperative sagittal vertical axis was found to be higher (weight means difference [WMD], 25.60; 95% CI, 15.43-35.77; p<0.001) in the multiple-rod group. There was no difference in preoperative Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) (WMD, -3.32; 95% CI, -7.38 to 0.73; p=0.11), but the multiple-rod group had a lower ODI at follow-up (WMD, -7.71; 95% CI, -11.62 to -3.86; p<0.001). Multiple-rod constructs could prevent rod breakage and pseudarthrosis while also lowering the revision rate, resulting in a better clinical outcome than the 2-rod construct. Nonetheless, due consideration should be given to PJK and screw loosening in multiple-rod constructs, possibly due to the increased stiffness caused by the multiple-rod structure.
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- Jian Zhao
- Department of Orthopaedics, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, P. R.
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- Department of Anatomy, Development and Regeneration Key Lab of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, P.R.
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi’an, P.R.
China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, P. R.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, P. R.
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Yang H, Li Z, Hai Y, Pan A, Guan L, Liu Y. Comparison of complications, revisions, spinopelvic parameters, and health-related quality of life after posterior spinal fusion using multiple-rod constructs or two-rod constructs for adult spinal deformity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Spine J 2023; 32:3634-3650. [PMID: 37555956 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07876-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of mechanical complications is high in patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adult spinal deformity (ASD), especially for cases with severe sagittal malalignment or a prior spinal fusion requiring three-column osteotomy (3-CO) or spinopelvic fixation (SPF). The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the complications, revisions, radiographic spinopelvic parameters, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and surgical data of PSF using multiple-rod constructs to those of two-rod constructs for the treatment of ASD. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed for relevant studies in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Complications, revisions, spinopelvic parameters, HRQoL, and surgical date were compared between patients with ASD who underwent PSF using multiple-rod constructs (multi-rod group) and two-rod constructs (two-rod group). RESULTS Ten studies, comprising 797 patients with ASD (399 in the multi-rod group and 398 in the two-rod group), were included. All these studies were retrospective cohort studies. There were no significant differences in the surgical, wound-related, and systemic complications between the groups. In the multi-rod group, we noted a significantly lower incidence of rod fracture (RR, 0.43; 95% CI 0.33 to 0.57, P < 0.01), pseudoarthrosis (RR, 0.38; 95% CI 0.28 to 0.53, P < 0.01), and revisions (RR, 0.44; 95% CI 0.33 to 0.58, P < 0.01); a superior restoration of PI-LL (WMD, 3.96; 95% CI 1.03 to 6.88, P < 0.01) and SVA (WMD, 31.53; 95% CI 21.16 to 41.90, P < 0.01); a better improvement of ODI score (WMD, 6.82; 95% CI 2.33 to 11.31, P < 0.01), SRS-22 total score (WMD, 0.44; 95% CI 0.06 to 0.83, P = 0.02), and VAS-BP score (WMD, 1.02; 95% CI 0.31 to 1.73, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Compared with the two-rod constructs, PSF using multiple-rod constructs was associated with a lower incidence of mechanical complications, a lower revision rate, a superior restoration of sagittal alignment, and a better improvement of HRQoL, without increasing surgical invasiveness. Multiple-rod constructs should be routinely considered to for ASD patients, especially for cases with severe sagittal malalignment or a prior spinal fusion requiring 3-CO or SPF.
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- Honghao Yang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Rd, No. 8, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Rd, No. 8, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Rd, No. 8, Beijing, 100020, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Rd, No. 8, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Rd, No. 8, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Gongti South Rd, No. 8, Beijing, 100020, China
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Sherif S, Ling J, Zapolsky I, Falk DP, Bondar K, Arlet V, Saifi C. Pelvic Fixation With a Quad-Rod Technique Using S2 Alar Iliac and Medialized Entry Iliac Screws for Long Fusion Constructs. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2023; 7:01979360-202308000-00009. [PMID: 37595189 PMCID: PMC10435050 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) may have risk factors for nonunion and subsequent instrumentation failure. This study reviews a novel surgical technique for a quad-rod construct to the pelvis using both S2 alar iliac (S2AI) screw fixation and medialized entry iliac screw fixation as described through three separate cases and a review of the literature. METHODS This technique facilitates alignment of the construct and rod insertion into the tulip heads. The medialized iliac screw technique also avoids the potential soft-tissue complications of the conventional iliac screw bolt given that it is deeper and has more soft-tissue coverage. RESULTS Three cases performed by the most senior author (V.A.) in which this novel technique was used are presented in this report along with clinical and radiographic images to educate the reader on appropriate execution of this technique. A review of the existing literature regarding pelvic fixation techniques for ASD was also done. CONCLUSION Quad-rod augmentation of long thoracolumbar spinal constructs with two independent SI anchoring points is potentially an effective technique to increase lumbar sacral construct rigidity, thereby promoting fusion rates and decreasing revision rates. The described technique provides spine surgeons with an additional tool in their armamentarium to treat patients with complex ASD.
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- Sherif Sherif
- From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (Dr. Sherif, Dr. Zapolsky, Dr. Falk, and Dr. Arlet); the Texas A&M College of Medicine, Bryan, TX (Mr. Ling); Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX (Dr. Bondar andDr. Saifi)
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Yang H, Pan A, Hai Y, Cheng F, Ding H, Liu Y. Biomechanical evaluation of multiple pelvic screws and multirod construct for the augmentation of lumbosacral junction in long spinal fusion surgery. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1148342. [PMID: 36998811 PMCID: PMC10043192 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1148342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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Background: Posterior long spinal fusion was the common procedure for adult spinal deformity (ASD). Although the application of sacropelvic fixation (SPF), the incidence of pseudoarthrosis and implant failure is still high in long spinal fusion extending to lumbosacral junction (LSJ). To address these mechanical complications, advanced SPF technique by multiple pelvic screws or multirod construct has been recommended. This was the first study to compare the biomechanical performance of combining multiple pelvic screws and multirod construct to other advanced SPF constructs for the augmentation of LSJ in long spinal fusion surgery through finite element (FE) analysis.Methods: An intact lumbopelvic FE model based on computed tomography images of a healthy adult male volunteer was constructed and validated. The intact model was modified to develop five instrumented models, all of which had bilateral pedicle screw (PS) fixation from L1 to S1 with posterior lumbar interbody fusion and different SPF constructs, including No-SPF, bilateral single S2-alar-iliac (S2AI) screw and single rod (SS-SR), bilateral multiple S2AI screws and single rod (MS-SR), bilateral single S2AI screw and multiple rods (SS-MR), and bilateral multiple S2AI screws and multiple rods (MS-MR). The range of motion (ROM) and stress on instrumentation, cages, sacrum, and S1 superior endplate (SEP) in flexion (FL), extension (EX), lateral bending (LB), and axial rotation (AR) were compared among models.Results: Compared with intact model and No-SPF, the ROM of global lumbopelvis, LSJ, and sacroiliac joint (SIJ) was decreased in SS-SR, MS-SR, SS-MR, and MS-MR in all directions. Compared with SS-SR, the ROM of global lumbopelvis and LSJ of MS-SR, SS-MR, and MS-MR further decreased, while the ROM of SIJ was only decreased in MS-SR and MS-MR. The stress on instrumentation, cages, S1-SEP, and sacrum decreased in SS-SR, compared with no-SPF. Compared with SS-SR, the stress in EX and AR further decreased in SS-MR and MS-SR. The most significantly decreased ROM and stress were observed in MS-MR.Conclusion: Both multiple pelvic screws and multirod construct could increase the mechanical stability of LSJ and reduce stress on instrumentation, cages, S1-SEP, and sacrum. The MS-MR construct was the most adequate to reduce the risk of lumbosacral pseudarthrosis, implant failure, and sacrum fracture. This study may provide surgeons with important evidence for the application of MS-MR construct in the clinical settings.
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- *Correspondence: Yong Hai, ; Yuzeng Liu,
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- *Correspondence: Yong Hai, ; Yuzeng Liu,
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Pizones J, Boissiere L, Moreno-Manzanaro L, Vila-Casademunt A, Perez-Grueso FJS, Sánchez-Márquez JM, Baíllo NF, Kleinstück F, Alanay A, Pellisé F, Obeid I. Does the use of postoperative brace help preventing mechanical complications following adult deformity surgery? Eur Spine J 2023; 32:914-925. [PMID: 36592207 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07521-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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PURPOSE There is scarce information regarding the effectiveness of postoperative braces in decreasing mechanical complications and reinterventions following adult deformity surgery. METHODS Retrospective matched cohort study from a prospective adult deformity multicenter database. We selected operated patients, fused to the pelvis, > 6 instrumented levels, and minimum 2 year follow-up. Three hundred and eighty patients were separated into two groups (Brace-3 months TLSO-vs No Brace) and then matched controlling for age, gender and frailty. We studied demographic, intraoperative, and postoperative spinopelvic parameters. Both groups were compared regarding complications and reinterventions in the first 2 postoperative years, using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS We finally analyzed 359 matched patients, mean age of 65.3 ± 8.9 years, frailty-index (0.43 ± 0.15), and mostly females (84%). 224 patients wore a postoperative brace (B) and 135 didn't (NoB). They showed no difference in intraoperative variables and postoperative spinopelvic alignment. They differed (P < 0.05) in: Pelvic incidence (B:58° ± 13 vs NoB:54.5° ± 13); BMI (B:25.8 ± 4 vs NoB:27.4 ± 5); upper instrumented vertebra (B:81.7% T8-L1 vs NoB:72.6% T8-L1), and the use of multiple rods (B:47.3% vs NoB:18.5%). Univariate analysis showed a higher rate of mechanical complications and reinterventions when not using a brace. As well as higher NRS-back and leg pain at 6 weeks. However, multivariate analysis selected the use of multiple rods as the only independent factor protecting against mechanical complications (OR: 0.38; CI 95% 0.22-0.64) and reinterventions (OR: 0.41; CI 95% 0.216-0.783). CONCLUSION After controlling for potential confounders, our study could not identify the protective effect of postoperative braces preventing mechanical complications and reinterventions in the first two postoperative years.
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- Javier Pizones
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain.
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Pellegrin University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana 261, 28046, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopedics, Schulthess Klinik, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Pellegrin University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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Yagi M, Shimizu T, Suzuki S, Takahashi Y, Ozaki M, Tsuji O, Nagoshi N, Yato Y, Matsumoto M, Nakamura M, Watanabe K; Keio Spine Research Group. Long-Term Clinical, Radiographic, and Cost Analysis of Corrective Spine Surgery for Adult Symptomatic Lumbar Deformity With a Mean of 7.5 years Follow-Up. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2023; 48:335-43. [PMID: 36730058 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Multicenter retrospective study. OBJECTIVE This study reports long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes in surgically treated patients with adult symptomatic lumbar deformity (ASLD). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The short-term results of corrective spinal surgery for ASLD are often favorable despite a relatively high complication profile. However, long-term outcomes have not been completely characterized. METHODS A total of 169 surgically treated consecutive ASLD patients (≥50 yr) who achieved minimum 5 year follow-up were included (average 7.5 yr observation window, average age 67±8 yr, 96% female). The subjects were stratified by current age (50s, 60s, and 70s) and compared. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to estimate the cumulative incidence of unplanned reoperation stratified by age group. Initial and overall direct costs of surgery were also analyzed. RESULTS The SRS-22 at final follow-up was similar among the three groups (50s, 60s, and 70s; 4.0±0.5 vs. 3.8±0.7 vs. 3.8±0.7, respectively). The overall major complication rate was 56%, and 12% experienced late complications. The cumulative reoperation rate was 23%, and 4% required late reoperation. Patients in their 70s had a significantly higher reoperation rate (33%) and overall complication rate (65%). However, the late complication rate was not significantly different between the three groups (9% vs. 12% vs. 13%). Sagittal alignment was improved at two years and maintained to the final follow-up, whereas reciprocal thoracic kyphosis developed in all age groups. The direct cost of initial surgery was $45K±9K and increased by 13% ($53K±13K) at final follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Long-term surgical outcomes for ASLDs were favorable, with a relatively low rate of late-stage complications and reoperations, as well as reasonable direct costs. Despite the higher reoperation and complication rate, ASLD patients of more advanced age achieved similar improvement to those in the younger age groups.
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Pan A, Yang H, Hai Y, Liu Y, Zhang X, Ding H, Li Y, Lu H, Ding Z, Xu Y, Pei B. Adding sacral anchors through an S1 alar screw and multirod construct as a strategy for lumbosacral junction augmentation: an in vitro comparison to S1 pedicle screws alone with sacroiliac fixation. J Neurosurg Spine 2023; 38:107-114. [PMID: 36029265 DOI: 10.3171/2022.6.spine22424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Achieving solid fusion of the lumbosacral junction continues to be a challenge in long-segment instrumentation to the sacrum. The purpose of this study was to test the condition of adding sacral anchors through an S1 alar screw (S1AS) and multirod construct relative to using S1 pedicle screws (S1PSs) alone with sacroiliac fixation in lumbosacral junction augmentation. METHODS Seven fresh-frozen human lumbar-pelvic spine cadaveric specimens were tested under nondestructive moments (7.5 Nm). The ranges of motion (ROMs) in extension, flexion, left and right lateral bending (LB), and axial rotation (AR) of instrumented segments (L3-S1); the lumbosacral region (L5-S1); and the adjacent segment (L2-3) were measured, and the axial construct stiffness (ACS) was recorded. The testing conditions were 1) intact; 2) bilateral pedicle screw (BPS) fixation at L3-S1 (S1PS alone); 3) BPS and unilateral S2 alar iliac screw (U-S2AIS) fixation; 4) BPS and unilateral S1AS (U-S1AS) fixation; 5) BPS and bilateral S2AIS (B-S2AIS) fixation; and 6) BPS and bilateral S1AS (B-S1AS) fixation. Accessory rods were used in testing conditions 3-6. RESULTS In all directions, the ROMs of L5-S1 and L3-S1 were significantly reduced in B-S1AS and B-S2AIS conditions, compared with intact and S1PS alone. There was no significant difference in reduction of the ROMs of L5-S1 between B-S1ASs and B-S2AISs. Greater decreased ROMs of L3-S1 in extension and AR were detected with B-S2AISs than with B-S1ASs. Both B-S1ASs and B-S2AISs significantly increased the ACS compared with S1PSs alone. The ACS of B-S2AISs was significantly greater than that of B-S1ASs, but with greater increased ROMs of L2-3 in extension. CONCLUSIONS Adding sacral anchors through S1ASs and a multirod construct was as effective as sacropelvic fixation in lumbosacral junction augmentation. The ACS was less than the sacropelvic fixation but with lower ROMs of the adjacent segment. The biomechanical effects of using S1ASs in the control of long-instrumented segments were moderate (better than S1PSs alone but worse than sacropelvic fixation). This strategy is appropriate for patients requiring advanced lumbosacral fixation, and the risk of sacroiliac joint violation can be avoided.
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- Aixing Pan
- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- 2Beijing Key Laboratory for Design and Evaluation Technology of Advanced Implantable & Interventional Medical Devices, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- 2Beijing Key Laboratory for Design and Evaluation Technology of Advanced Implantable & Interventional Medical Devices, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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Moniz-Garcia D, Stoloff D, Akinduro O, De Biase G, Sousa-Pinto B, Beeler C, Elder BD, Buchanan I, Abode-Iyamah K. Two- versus multi-rod constructs for adult spinal deformity: A systematic review and Random-effects and Bayesian meta-analysis. J Clin Neurosci 2023; 107:9-15. [PMID: 36459919 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical approaches in adult spinal deformity are associated with high rates of adverse events including hardware failure and rod fracture. Recently, some reports have emerged comparing multiple-rod constructs with 2-rod constructs suggesting potential benefits with the former. However, these have been limited by variability in observed outcomes, which have limited the change of paradigm in adult spinal deformity surgery. OBJECTIVE To compare the rate of rod fracture, pseudoarthrosis, proximal junctional kyphosis and re-operation between 2-RC and M-RC. METHODS MEDLINE/Pubmed, Web of Science and Embase were searched without language restrictions for relevant articles from inception until October 2021. All observational cohort studies assessing patients with ADS undergoing 3-column osteotomy and comparing 2-RC with M-RC procedures on pseudarthrosis, rod fracture, kyphosis or reoperation were included. Data were independently extracted by 2 authors. Random-effects and Bayesian meta-analysis were used. RESULTS Six primary studies met inclusion criteria, yielding a total of 448 participants, with 223 receiving 2-RC and 225 M-RC. The random-effects meta-analysis pointed to a significantly lower risk of rod fracture associated with M-RC (RR = 0.43, 95 %CI = 0.28-0.66), with moderate heterogeneity being observed (I2 = 20 %, p = 0.28). The random-effects meta-analysis pointed to a lower risk of pseudoarthrosis with M-RC than with 2-RC (RR = 0.49, CI = 0.28-0.84, to a lower rate of re-operation with M-RC than with 2-RC (RR = 0.52, CI = 0.28-0.97) and to a similar rate of proximal junctional kyphosis between 2-RC and M-RC patients (RR = 0.91, CI = 0.60-1.39). Low heterogeneity was observed for studies comparing pseudoarthrosis (I2 = 9 %, p = 0.35), re-operation (I2 = 0 %, p = 0.41) and proximal junctional kyphosis (I2 = 0 %, p = 0.85). DISCUSSION These findings suggest that multiple rod-fracture constructs are associated with lower rates of rod fracture, re-operation rates, pseudoarthrosis but not proximal junctional kyphosis. Future studies should address the impact of other modulators of heterogeneity such as body mass index, metal alloys and length of the constructs.
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- MEDCIDS - Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Education, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Ke W, Wang B, Hua W, Wang K, Li S, Yang C. Evaluation of the Radiographic Risk Factors of Postoperative Shoulder Imbalance in Adult Scoliosis. Front Surg 2022; 9:885949. [PMID: 35756474 PMCID: PMC9218346 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.885949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the radiographic risk factors of postoperative shoulder imbalance (PSI) after adult scoliosis (AS) correction surgery. Methods Seventy-nine patients with AS undergoing correction surgery at a single institution were reviewed. The mean follow-up was 28 months. Patients were divided into two groups based on their radiographic shoulder height (RSH): (1) the balanced group (RSH <10 mm) and (2) the unbalanced group (RSH ≥10 mm). The preoperative and postoperative Cobb angles of the proximal thoracic (PT), main thoracic (MT), thoracolumbar/lumbar (TL/L) and upper instrumented vertebra (UIV) were measured. Results No significant difference was found between the balanced and unbalanced groups when the UIV was T1–2, T3–4, or below T4. Univariate analysis indicated that the unbalanced group had significantly higher postoperative RSH, lower percentage PT correction, and greater percentage MT correction. The classification and regression tree analysis revealed that when the correction percentage of PT curve was more than 55.3%, 84.4% of patients acquired shoulder balance. However, when the correction percentage of PT curve was less than 55.3%, and the correction percentage of MT curve was more than 56%, 65.7% of the patients developed PSI. Conclusions In AS correction surgery, a lower percentage correction of the PT curve and greater percentage correction of the MT curve were independent radiographic risk factors of PSI, regardless of the UIV level. Sufficient PT correction is required to achieve postoperative shoulder balance in AS correction surgery when the MT curve is overcorrected.
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Habib A, Jovanovich N, Muthiah N, Alattar A, Alan N, Agarwal N, Ozpinar A, Hamilton DK. 3D printing applications in spine surgery: an evidence-based assessment toward personalized patient care. Eur Spine J 2022; 31:1682-1690. [PMID: 35590016 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07250-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Spine surgery entails a wide spectrum of complicated pathologies. Over the years, numerous assistive tools have been introduced to the modern neurosurgeon's armamentarium including neuronavigation and visualization technologies. In this review, we aimed to summarize the available data on 3D printing applications in spine surgery as well as an assessment of the future implications of 3D printing. METHODS We performed a comprehensive review of the literature on 3D printing applications in spine surgery. RESULTS Over the past decade, 3D printing and additive manufacturing applications, which allow for increased precision and customizability, have gained significant traction, particularly spine surgery. 3D printing applications in spine surgery were initially limited to preoperative visualization, as 3D printing had been primarily used to produce preoperative models of patient-specific deformities or spinal tumors. More recently, 3D printing has been used intraoperatively in the form of 3D customizable implants and personalized screw guides. CONCLUSIONS Despite promising preliminary results, the applications of 3D printing are so recent that the available data regarding these new technologies in spine surgery remains scarce, especially data related to long-term outcomes.
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- Ahmed Habib
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.,Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Yagi M, Hosogane N, Ames CP, Smith JS, Shaffrey CI, Schwab FJ, Lafage V, Bess S, Suzuki S, Satoshi N, Takahashi Y, Tsuji O, Nagoshi N, Nakamura M, Matsumoto M, Watanabe K. Improvement and International Validation of the Predictive Probability of the Patient Demographics, Radiographic Index, and Surgical Invasiveness for Mechanical Failure (PRISM) Model for Preventive Procedures in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2022; 47:680-690. [PMID: 34816814 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN This is an international multicenter retrospective review of 219 surgically treated consecutive adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients who had a minimum of five fused segments, completed a 2-year follow-up. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to add the indices of preventive procedures to improve and to validate the predictive probability of the PRISM (patient demographics, radiographic index, and surgical invasiveness for mechanical failure) for mechanical failure (MF) following ASD surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The PRISM was developed from the data of 321 ASD patients, which stratified the risk of MF from six types of risk. METHODS Data from 136 Japanese ASD patients (age 49 ± 21 yr, 88% female) were used to develop PRISM2, and data from 83 US ASD patients (age 58 ± 12 yr, 86% female) were used for the external validation. We analyzed the associations between three preventive procedures (UIV+1 tethering [TH], teriparatide [TP], and multirod [MR]) and MF by multivariate logistic regression analysis (MRA). The values for the nearest integer of the β of the procedures were added to the six indices of the original PRISM to establish the PRISM2. The discriminative ability of the PRISM/ PRISM2 for MF was evaluated using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) and the precision-recall (PR) curve. The Cochran-Armitage test was used to analyze the trend between PRISM/PRISM2 scores and MF. RESULTS MF developed in 25% (34 cases). The β values for the preventive procedures calculated by MRA were TH: -2.5, TP: -3.0, and MR: -2.1. The Cochran-Armitage test showed an excellent trend between MF and PRISM/2. The diagnostic ability was superior for the PRISM2 compared with the PRISM (PRISM2; AUC = 0.94 [0.90-0.98], PRISM; AUC = 0.87 [0.81-0.93], difference = -0.07 [-0.11 to -0.03], P < 0.01). The AUC of the PRISM2 was 0.70 [0.59-0.81, P < 0.01] in the US patient cohort. CONCLUSION We refined the PRISM by adding preventive procedures to the risk indices. Further validation and adjustment in a large different patient cohorts may improve the predictive probability of PRISM2.Level of Evidence: 3.
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- Mitsuru Yagi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA
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- Spine Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Denver International Spine Center, Denver, CO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Zileli M, Akıntürk N, Yaman O. Complications of adult spinal deformity surgery: A literature review. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine 2022; 13:17-26. [PMID: 35386240 PMCID: PMC8978850 DOI: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_159_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Purpose: Adult spinal deformity incidence increases accordingly as the population ages. Even though surgery is the best option for the treatment, the complications due to surgery are pretty challenging. This study aims to review the complication rates of adult spinal deformity surgery. Methods: A literature review of the last decade was performed searching for the query “Adult spine deformity and complication.” This search yielded 2781 results, where 79 articles were chosen to investigate the complications of adult spinal deformity surgery. In addition, the demographic data, surgical interventions, and complications were extracted from the publications. Results: A total of 26,207 patients were analyzed, and 9138 complications were found (34.5%). Implant failure, including screw loosening, breakage, distal and proximal junctional kyphosis, were the most common complications. The neurologic complications were about 10.8%, and the infection rate was 3.6%. Cardiac and pulmonary complications were about 4.8%. Discussion: Age, body mass index, smoking, osteoporosis, and other comorbidities are the significant risk factors affecting adult spinal deformity surgery. Presurgical planning and preoperative risk factor assessment must be done to avoid complications. Furthermore, intra and postoperative complications affect the patients’ quality of life and length of stay, and hospital readmissions. Revision surgery also increases the risk of complications. Conclusion: Good patient evaluation before surgery and careful planning of the surgery are essential in avoiding complications of adult spinal deformity.
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Bourghli A, Boissière L, Kieser D, Larrieu D, Pizones J, Alanay A, Pellisé F, Kleinstück F, Obeid I. Multiple-Rod Constructs Do Not Reduce Pseudarthrosis and Rod Fracture After Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy for Adult Spinal Deformity Correction but Improve Quality of Life. Neurospine 2021; 18:816-823. [PMID: 34670073 PMCID: PMC8752720 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2142596.298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective To compare the radiological and functional outcomes and complications of adult spinal deformity patients who underwent a pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) below L2 but categorized according to their construct where either 2-rod or multiple-rod construct is applied.
Methods Sixty-seven patients met the inclusion criteria, and were categorized into 3 groups: 2 rods (2R), multiple rods around the PSO (MRP), multiple rods around the PSO and lumbosacral junction (MRL). Demographic data, operative parameters, spinopelvic parameters, functional outcomes, and complications were collected.
Results Health-related quality of life scores showed a better outcome at 6 months and last follow-up visits in the MRP and MRL groups which were noted on different domains of Scoliosis Research Society-22 questionnaire, 36-item Short Form Health Surve, and Oswestry Disability Index scores (p<0.05). The 3 groups showed similar rates of rod-related complications with no significant difference (p=0.95). And inside each group, distribution of complications between pseudarthrosis with revision and rod fracture without revision was also similar (p=0.99).
Conclusion The use of multiple rods across the PSO did not show a better outcome when compared to single rods in terms of incidence and types of mechanical complications. However, better postoperative coronal alignment and health-related quality of life scores in the multiple rods group could be seen demonstrating an improved functional outcome.
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- Anouar Bourghli
- Orthopedic and Spinal Surgery Department, Kingdom Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinique du Dos, Elsan Jean Villar Private hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch School of Medicine , Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Clinique du Dos, Elsan Jean Villar Private hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Acibadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Spine Surgery Unit, Hospital Universitario Val Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinique du Dos, Elsan Jean Villar Private hospital, Bordeaux, France
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Mumtaz M, Mendoza J, Vosoughi AS, Unger AS, Goel VK. A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Various Rod Configurations Following Anterior Column Realignment and Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy. Neurospine 2021; 18:587-596. [PMID: 34610690 PMCID: PMC8497251 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2142450.225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the biomechanical differences of different rod configurations following anterior column realignment (ACR) and pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) for an optimal correction technique and rod configuration that would minimize the risk of rod failure. METHODS A validated spinopelvic (L1-pelvis) finite element model was used to simulate ACR at the L3-4 level. The ACR procedure was followed by dual-rod fixation, and for 4-rod constructs, either medial/lateral accessory rods (connected to primary rods) or satellite rods (directly connected to ACR level screws). The range of motion (ROM), maximum von Mises stress on the rods, and factor of safety (FOS) were calculated for the ACR models and compared to the existing literature of different PSO rod configurations. RESULTS All of the 4-rod ACR constructs showed a reduction in ROM and maximum von Mises stress compared to the dual-rod ACR construct. Additionally, all of the 4-rod ACR constructs showed greater percentage reduction in ROM and maximum von Mises stress compared to the PSO 4-rod configurations. The ACR satellite rod construct had the maximum stress reduction i.e., 47.3% compared to dual-rod construct and showed the highest FOS (4.76). These findings are consistent with existing literature that supports the use of satellite rods to reduce the occurrence of rod fracture. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that the ACR satellite rod construct may be the most beneficial in reducing the risk of rod failure compared to all other PSO and ACR constructs.
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- Muzammil Mumtaz
- Engineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (ECORE), Departments of Bioengineering and Orthopaedics Surgery, Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Engineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (ECORE), Departments of Bioengineering and Orthopaedics Surgery, Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Engineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (ECORE), Departments of Bioengineering and Orthopaedics Surgery, Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sibley Gildenhorn Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Engineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (ECORE), Departments of Bioengineering and Orthopaedics Surgery, Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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Pham MH, Shah VJ, Diaz-Aguilar LD, Osorio JA, Lehman RA. Minimally invasive multiple-rod constructs with robotics planning in adult spinal deformity surgery: a case series. Eur Spine J 2021; 31:95-103. [PMID: 34599407 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06980-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Multiple-rod constructs (MRCs) are often used in deformity correction for increased stability and rigidity. There are currently no reports showing minimally invasive placement of MRCs in adult deformity surgery and its technical feasibility through preoperative software planning. METHODS Data were collected retrospectively from medical records of six consecutive patients who underwent minimally invasive MRCs with robotics planning by a single surgeon at an academic center between March-August 2020. RESULTS A total of six patients (4 females, mean age 69.7 years) underwent minimally invasive long-segment (6 +) posterior fixation with multiple rods (3 +) using the Mazor X Stealth Edition robotics platform. Average follow-up was 14.3 months. All patients underwent oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) as a first stage, followed by second stage posterior fixation in the same day. The mean number of levels posteriorly instrumented was 8.8. One patient underwent 3 rod fixation (1 iliac, 2 S2AI) and 5 patients underwent quad rod fixation (2 iliac, 2 S2AI). The mean time to secure all rods was 8 min 36 s. Mean improvement in spinopelvic parameters was -4.9 cm sagittal vertical axis, 18.0° lumbar lordosis, and -10.7° pelvic tilt with an average pelvic incidence of 62.5°. Estimated blood loss (EBL) was 100-250 cc with no blood transfusions, and all but one patient ambulated on postoperative day 1 or 2. CONCLUSION Spinal robotics brings us into a new era of minimally invasive construct design. To our knowledge, this is the first description of the technical feasibility of MRCs in minimally invasive adult spinal deformity surgery.
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- Martin H Pham
- Department of Neurosurgery, UC San Diego Health, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 9300 Campus Point Drive, MC7893, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92037, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, UC San Diego Health, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 9300 Campus Point Drive, MC7893, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, UC San Diego Health, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 9300 Campus Point Drive, MC7893, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, UC San Diego Health, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 9300 Campus Point Drive, MC7893, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92037, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA
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Pesenti S, Prost S, McCausland AM, Farah K, Tropiano P, Fuentes S, Blondel B. Optimal Correction of Adult Spinal Deformities Requires Restoration of Distal Lumbar Lordosis. Adv Orthop 2021; 2021:5572181. [PMID: 34040810 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5572181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to analyze results according to postoperative pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis (PI-LL) mismatch in the management of adult spine deformity (ASD) patients. Recently, it has been reported that in addition to lumbar lordosis amount, lordosis repartition between its proximal and distal parts was crucial. METHODS We enrolled 77 consecutive ASD patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion and deformity correction between 2015 and 2018. On preoperative and 1-year follow-up radiographs, we analyzed different parameters such as L1-S1 lumbar lordosis, L1-L4 proximal lordosis (PLL), L4-S1 distal lordosis (DLL), pelvic tilt (PT), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), and PI-LL mismatch. Comparisons were performed according to postoperative PI-LL mismatch (defined as "aligned" when PI-LL was <10°). The relationship between lordosis distribution and postoperative alignment status was investigated. RESULTS On the whole series, average lumbar lordosis, SVA, and PI-LL improved (28.2° vs.43.5°, 82 vs. 51 mm, and 26°vs. 14°, all p < 0.001, respectively). On the other hand, PT remained unchanged (30° vs. 28°, p > 0.05). 35 patients were classified as "aligned" and 42 as "not aligned." Patients from the "aligned" group had a significantly lower PI than patients from the "not aligned" group (52° vs. 61°, p=0.009). Postoperative PLL was not different between groups (18° vs. 16° p > 0.05), whereas DLL was significantly higher in the "aligned" group (31° vs. 22°, p=0.003). PI-LL was significantly correlated to DLL (rho = 0.407, p < 0.001) but not with PLL (rho = 0.110, p=0.342). CONCLUSIONS Our results revealed that in ASD patients, postoperative malalignment was associated with a lack of DLL restoration. "Not aligned" patients had also a significantly higher pelvic incidence. Specific attention must be paid to restore optimal distal lumbar lordosis in order to set the amount and the distribution of optimal postoperative lumbar lordosis.
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Proietti L, Perna A, Velluto C, Smakaj A, Bocchi MB, Fumo C, Fresta L, Tamburrelli FC. Correction of a severe coronal malalignment in adult spinal deformity using the "kickstand rod" technique as primary surgery. J Orthop 2021; 25:252-8. [PMID: 34099955 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2021.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Objective Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a growing healthcare issue due to the aging population. A satisfying spine balance in both sagittal and coronal planes is achieved through surgery. Only few studies about the coronal alignment correction with the kickstand rod were reported in the literature, until now. The aim of the present study was to describe clinical and radiological outcomes of the Kickstand rod (KR) technique in a series of ASD patients with severe coronal malalignment after 1 year of follow-up. Material and methods Six patients affected by ASD with severe CM who underwent surgery between 2018 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The mean follow up was 14 months. All patients had posterior-only approach with long pelvic-thoracic fixation according to the Kickstand rod technique. Results Postoperative alignment and pain numerical rating scale scores significantly improved. No instrumentation complications occurred. A coronal alignment improvement from a mean of 163 mm preoperatively to a mean of 32 mm postoperatively was observed. Conclusion KR technique appears to be a safe and efficient way for coronal and sagittal imbalance correction in ASD patients. Although technically demanding, by using this technique good and stable radiological and functional outcomes are achieved especially in selected patients.
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Lamas V, Charles YP, Tuzin N, Steib JP. Comparison of degenerative lumbar scoliosis correction and risk for mechanical failure using posterior 2-rod instrumentation versus 4-rod instrumentation and interbody fusion. Eur Spine J 2021; 30:1965-1977. [PMID: 33993350 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06870-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Four-rod instrumentation and interbody fusion may reduce mechanical complications in degenerative scoliosis surgery compared to 2-rod instrumentation. The purpose was to compare clinical results, sagittal alignment and mechanical complications with both techniques. METHODS Full spine radiographs were analysed in 97 patients instrumented to the pelvis: 58 2-rod constructs (2R) and 39 4-rod constructs (4R). Clinical scores (VAS, ODI, SRS-22, EQ-5D-3L) were assessed preoperatively, at 3 months, 1 year and last follow-up (average 4.2 years). Radiographic measurements were: thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis, spinopelvic parameters, segmental lordosis distribution. The incidence of non-union and PJK were investigated. RESULTS All clinical scores improved significantly in both groups between preoperative and last follow-up. In the 2R-group, lumbar lordosis increased to 52.8° postoperatively and decreased to 47.0° at follow-up (p = 0.008). In the 4R-group, lumbar lordosis increased from 46.4 to 52.5° postoperatively and remained at 53.4° at follow-up. There were 8 (13.8%) PJK in the 2R-group versus 6 (15.4%) in the 4R-group, with a mismatch between lumbar apex and theoretic lumbar shape according to pelvic incidence. Non-union requiring revision surgery occurred on average at 26.9 months in 28 patients (48.3%) of the 2R-group. No rod fracture was diagnosed in the 4R-group. CONCLUSION Multi-level interbody fusion combined with 4-rod instrumentation decreased risk for non-union and revision surgery compared to select interbody fusion and 2-rod instrumentation. The role of additional rods on load sharing still needs to be determined when multiple cages are used. Despite revision surgery in the 2R group, final clinical outcomes were similar in both groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Vincent Lamas
- Service de Chirurgie du Rachis, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle (FMTS), Université de Strasbourg, 1 Avenue Molière, 67200, Strasbourg, France.
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- Service de Chirurgie du Rachis, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle (FMTS), Université de Strasbourg, 1 Avenue Molière, 67200, Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Santé Publique, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle (FMTS), Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Chirurgie du Rachis, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle (FMTS), Université de Strasbourg, 1 Avenue Molière, 67200, Strasbourg, France
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Patel M, Kasliwal MK. Commentary: Failure Types and Related Factors of Spinopelvic Fixation After Long Construct Fusion for Adult Spinal Deformity. Neurosurgery 2021; 88:E240-E241. [PMID: 33370824 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hartmann S, Thomé C, Abramovic A, Lener S, Schmoelz W, Koller J, Koller H. The Effect of Rod Pattern, Outrigger, and Multiple Screw-Rod Constructs for Surgical Stabilization of the 3-Column Destabilized Cervical Spine - A Biomechanical Analysis and Introduction of a Novel Technique. Neurospine 2020; 17:610-629. [PMID: 33022166 PMCID: PMC7538352 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2040436.218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective Anterior-only reconstructions for cervical multilevel corpectomies are prone to fail under continuous mechanical loading. This study sought to define the mechanical characteristics of different constructs in reducing a range of motion (ROM) of the 3-column destabilized cervical spine, including posterior cobalt-chromium (CoCr)-rods, outrigger-rods (OGR), and a novel triple rod construct using lamina screws (6S3R). The clinical implications of biomechanical findings are discussed in depth from the perspective of the challenges surgeons face cervical deformity correction.
Methods Three-column deficient cervical spinal models were produced based on reconstructed computed tomography scans. The corpectomy defect between C3 and C7 end-level vertebrae was restored with anterior titanium (Ti) mesh-cage. The ROM was evaluated in a customized 6-degree of freedom spine tester. Tests were performed with different rod materials (Ti vs. CoCr), varying diameter rods (3.5 mm vs. 4.0 mm), with and without anterior plating, and using different construct patterns: bilateral rod fixation (standard-group), OGR-group, and 6S3R-Group. Construct stability was expressed in changes and differences of ROM (°).
Results The largest reduction of ROM was noticed in the 6S3R-group compared to the standard- and the OGR-group. All differences observed were emphasized with an increasing number of corpectomy levels and if anterior plating was not added. For all simulated 1-, 2-, and 3-level corpectomy constructs, the OGR-group revealed decreased ROM for all motion directions compared to the standard-group. An increase of construct stiffness was also recorded for increased rod diameter (4.0 mm) and stiffer rod material (CoCr), though these effects lacked behind the more advanced construct pattern.
Conclusion A novel reconstructive technique, the 6S3R-construct, was shown to outperform all other constructs and might resemble a new standard of reference for advanced posterior fixation.
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- Sebastian Hartmann
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Schoen Clinic Vogtareuth, Vogtareuth, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Germany
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Hayashi K, Boissière L, Larrieu D, Bourghli A, Gille O, Vital JM, Guevara-Villazón F, Pellisé F, Pérez-Grueso FJS, Kleinstück F, Acaroglu E, Alanay A, Nakamura H, Obeid I. Prediction of satisfaction after correction surgery for adult spinal deformity: differences between younger and older patients. Eur Spine J 2020; 29:3051-3062. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06611-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Ntilikina Y, Charles YP, Persohn S, Skalli W. Influence of double rods and interbody cages on quasistatic range of motion of the spine after lumbopelvic instrumentation. Eur Spine J 2020; 29:2980-2989. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-020-06594-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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