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Zhang J, Wei Y, Wang J, Yu B. Numerical study of pedicle screw construction and locking compression plate fixation in posterior pelvic ring injuries: Analyzed by finite element method. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38258. [PMID: 38758846 PMCID: PMC11098222 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038258] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical performance of pedicle screw construction and locking compression plate fixation in posterior pelvic ring injuries analyzed by finite element method. METHODS A 3-dimensional finite element model of the spine-pelvis-femur complex with ligaments was reconstructed from computed tomography images. An unstable posterior pelvic ring injury was created, which was fixed with a pedicle screw construction or locking compression plate. A follower load of 400 N was applied to the upper surface of the vertebrae to simulate the upper body weight, while the ends of the proximal femurs were fixed. The construct stiffness, the maximum vertical displacement, the maximum posterior displacement, the maximum right displacement, and the overall maximum displacement of the sacrum, and stress distributions of the implants and pelvises were assessed. RESULTS The construct stiffness of the pedicle screw model (435.14 N/mm) was 2 times that of the plate model (217.01 N/mm). The maximum vertical displacement, the maximum posterior displacement, the maximum right displacement, and the overall maximum displacement of the sacrum in the pedicle screw model were smaller than those in the plate model (0.919, 1.299, 0.259, and 1.413 mm in the pedicle screw model, and 1.843, 2.300, 1.053, and 2.895 mm in the plate model, respectively). The peak stresses of the implant and pelvis in the pedicle screw model decreased by 80.4% and 25% when compared with the plate model (44.57 and 34.48 MPa in the pedicle screw model, and 227.47 and 45.97 MPa in the plate model, respectively). CONCLUSION The study suggested that the pedicle screw construction could provide better fixation stability than the locking compression plate and serves as the recommended fixation method for the treatment of posterior pelvic ring injuries.
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- Jun Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Pudong New Area People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Surgery, Pudong New Area People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Pudong New Area People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Seventh People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Kanno H, Handa K, Murotani M, Ozawa H. A Novel Intraoperative CT Navigation System for Spinal Fusion Surgery in Lumbar Degenerative Disease: Accuracy and Safety of Pedicle Screw Placement. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2105. [PMID: 38610870 PMCID: PMC11012415 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072105] [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: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Background: In recent years, intraoperative computed tomography (CT) navigation has become widely used for the insertion of pedicle screws in spinal fusion surgery. However, conventional intraoperative CT navigation may be impaired by infrared interference between the infrared camera and surgical instruments, which can lead to the misplacement of pedicle screws. Recently, a novel intraoperative CT navigation system, NextAR, has been developed. It uses a small infrared camera mounted on surgical instruments within the surgical field. NextAR navigation can minimize the problem of infrared interference and be expected to improve the accuracy of pedicle screw placement. Methods: This study investigated the accuracy of pedicle screw insertion under NextAR navigation in spinal fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative diseases. The accuracy of pedicle screw placement was evaluated in 15 consecutive patients using a CT grading scale. Results: Screw perforation occurred in only 1 of the total 70 screws (1.4%). Specifically, there was one grade 1 perforation within 2 mm, but no perforations larger than 2 mm. There were no reoperations or neurological complications due to screw misplacement. Conclusions: NextAR navigation can provide high accuracy for pedicle screw insertion and help ensure safe spinal fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative diseases.
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- Haruo Kanno
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai 983-8536, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai 983-8536, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai 983-8536, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai 983-8536, Japan
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Bindels BJJ, Dronkers BEG, Smits MLJ, Verlaan JJ. Accurate Placement and Revisions for Cervical Pedicle Screws Placed With or Without Navigation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Global Spine J 2024; 14:1018-1037. [PMID: 37596998 DOI: 10.1177/21925682231196456] [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: 08/21/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the accuracy of placement for cervical pedicle screws with and without the use of spinal navigation. METHODS A structured search was conducted in electronic databases without any language or date restrictions. Eligible studies reported the proportion of accurately placed cervical pedicle screws measured on intraoperative or postoperative 3D imaging, and reported whether intraoperative navigation was used during screw placement. Randomized Studies (MINORS) criteria were used to evaluate the methodological quality of how accuracy was assessed for cervical pedicle screws. RESULTS After screening and critical appraisal, 4697 cervical pedicle screws from 18 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled proportion for cervical pedicle screws with a breach up to 2 mm was 94% for navigated screws and did not differ from the pooled proportion for non-navigated screws (96%). The pooled proportion for cervical pedicle screws placed completely in the pedicle was 76% for navigated screws and did not differ from the pooled proportion for non-navigated screws (82%). Intraoperative screw reposition rates and screw revision rates as a result of postoperative imaging also did not differ between navigated and non-navigated screw placement. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis found that the use of spinal navigation systems does not significantly improve the accuracy of placement of cervical pedicle screws compared to screws placed without navigation. Future studies evaluating intraoperative navigation for cervical pedicle screw placement should focus on the learning curve, postoperative complications, and the complexity of surgical cases.
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- B J J Bindels
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Nishida K, Park H, Ogiri M, Rossi A. Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Patients with Osteoporosis Undergoing Spine Fusion Surgery in Japan. Spine Surg Relat Res 2024; 8:163-170. [PMID: 38618219 PMCID: PMC11007240 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2023-0175] [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: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Introduction Spinal fusion surgery with instrumentation is a treatment of choice for many spinal disorders; however, there is little data related to factors associated with early and late outcomes, especially among patients with poor bone quality (e.g., osteoporosis). We conducted this study to characterize the epidemiology and outcomes of patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery with instrumentation in Japan, especially in patients with poor bone quality and those needing additional fixation methods. Methods This retrospective observational study used real-world health insurance claims data from the Japanese Medical Data Vision. Adult patients undergoing an index spinal fusion procedure from April 1, 2010, to September 30, 2017, with procedural details, length of stay (LOS), total in-hospital costs, spine-related reoperation, all-cause readmission, and postoperative complications recorded. Data were summarized descriptively overall, by osteoporosis status, and additional fixation method used, and were analyzed in bivariate analyses. Multivariate logistic and linear regressions were used to explore associations between covariates and variables of interest. Results A total of 22,932 patients (mean age, 67.3 years; 51.2% male) met the study criteria and were included. A total of 5,288 (23.0%) patients had osteoporosis, and 2,507 (10.9%) needed additional fixation methods; these patients were older, more frequently female, and had higher Elixhauser comorbidity index scores. Osteoporosis and additional fixation use were also associated with longer LOS, higher hospital costs, and higher rates of complications. Conclusions Patients with osteoporosis and those needing additional fixation methods have a higher risk for procedural and postoperative complications, reoperation, longer LOS, and higher total hospital costs.
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- Kotaro Nishida
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan
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- Health Economics and Market Access, Johnson & Johnson Medical, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Health Economics and Market Access, Johnson & Johnson Medical J.J.K.K., Tokyo, Japan
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- Health Economics and Market Access, Johnson & Johnson Medical, Socresby, Australia
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Dong WX, Hu Y, Yuan ZS. Research into the anatomy of the subaxial cervical pedicle for ensuring screw insertion safety. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e34646. [PMID: 38489680 PMCID: PMC10939661 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034646] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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The study aimed to determine the optimal entry points and trajectories for posterior subaxial cervical pedicle screw (CPS) fixation. Computed tomography (CT) and Mimics software were used to evaluate the subaxial cervical pedicle in 42 cervical spine CT scans. The width of the cervical pedicle was measured and compared at medial angulations of 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55°, and 60° relative to the midline sagittal plane. Based on an observational examination of the positions of all cervical 3-dimensional models and screws, the proposed entry point for C3-7 CPS was analyzed. Although the variations in C3-6 pedicle width (PW) among 45°, 50°, and 55° were not statistically significant, they were significantly larger than the differences among 30°, 35°, 40°, and 60° angles (P < .05). The differences in C7 PW between the 30°, 35°, 40°, and 45° angles were not statistically different even though the 30°, 35°, 40°, and 45° angles were significantly bigger. (P < .05). The proposed entry point for C3-7 CPS was below the junction of the lateral and lower borders of the superior articular process joint surface. The entry point for C3-7 levels was below the junction of the lateral and lower borders of the superior articular process joint surface. The optimal medial angulation for the posterior C3-6 CPS was 45°-55° and that for the posterior C7 CPS was 30°-45°. The sagittal angle of the posterior C3-7 CPS was parallel to the corresponding upper endplate.
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- Wei-Xin Dong
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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Ton A, Hang N, Liu W, Liu R, Hsieh PC, Wang JC, Hah RJ, Alluri RK. Top 25 Most-Cited Articles on Robotic-Assisted Lumbar Spine Surgery. Int J Spine Surg 2024; 18:37-46. [PMID: 38123971 DOI: 10.14444/8565] [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] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Robot-guided lumbar spine surgery has evolved rapidly with evidence to support its utility and feasibility compared with conventional freehand and fluoroscopy-based techniques. The objective of this study was to assess trends among the top 25 most-cited articles pertaining to robotic-guided lumbar spine surgery. METHODS An "advanced document search" using Boolean search operator terms was performed on 16 November 2022 through the Web of Science and SCOPUS citation databases to determine the top 25 most-referenced articles on robotic lumbar spine surgery. The articles were compiled into a directory and hierarchically organized based on the total number of citations. RESULTS Cumulatively, the "Top 25" list for robot-assisted navigation in lumbar spine surgery received 2240 citations, averaging 97.39 citations annually. The number of citations ranged from 221 to 40 for the 25 most-cited articles. The most-cited study, by Kantelhardt et al, received 221 citations, averaging 18 citations per year. CONCLUSIONS As utilization of robot-guided modalities in lumbar spine surgery increases, this review highlights the most impactful studies to support its efficacy and implementation. Practical considerations such as cost-effectiveness, however, need to be better defined through further longitudinal studies that evaluate patient-reported outcomes and cost-utility. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Through an overview of the top 25 most-cited articles, the present review highlights the rising prominence and technical efficacy of robotic-guided systems within lumbar spine surgery, with consideration to pragmatic limitations and need for additional data to facilitate cost-effective applications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5
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- Andy Ton
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine at The University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Matsukawa K, Konomi T, Matsubayashi K, Yamane J, Yato Y. Influence of Pedicle Screw Insertion Depth on Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Radiological Significance of Deeper Screw Placement. Global Spine J 2024; 14:470-477. [PMID: 35713986 PMCID: PMC10802553 DOI: 10.1177/21925682221110142] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. OBJECTIVES To investigate the influence of screw size on achieving bone fusion in posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). METHODS In total, 137 consecutive patients with L4 degenerative spondylolisthesis who underwent single-level PLIF at L4-L5 were evaluated. Factors investigated for their contribution to bone fusion included: 1) age, 2) sex, 3) body mass index, 4) bone mineral density, 5) intervertebral mobility, 6) screw diameter, 7) screw length, 8) screw fitness in the pedicle (%fill), 9) screw depth in the vertebra (%depth), 10) screw angle, 11) facetectomy, 12) crosslink connector, and 13) cage material. RESULTS Bone fusion was confirmed in 88.2% of patients. The comparison between fusion (+) and fusion (-) groups showed no significant differences in screw size. The %fill and %length were significantly greater in the fusion (+) group than in the fusion (-) group (%fill: 58.5% ± 7.5% vs 52.3% ± 7.3%, respectively, P = .005; %depth: 59.8% ± 9.7% vs 50.3% ± 13.8%, respectively, P = .025). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that %fill (odds ratio [OR]= 1.11, P = .025) and %depth (OR = 1.09, P = .003) were significant independent factors affecting bone fusion. Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses identified a %fill of 60.0% and a %depth of 54.2% as optimal cutoff values for achieving bone fusion. CONCLUSIONS Screw size should be determined based on the screw fitness in the pedicle (%fill > 60%) and screw insertion depth in the vertebral body (%depth > 54.2%) according to individual vertebral anatomy in L4-L5 PLIF.
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- Keitaro Matsukawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Murayama Medical Center, Musashimurayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Murayama Medical Center, Musashimurayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Murayama Medical Center, Musashimurayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Murayama Medical Center, Musashimurayama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Murayama Medical Center, Musashimurayama, Japan
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Li YD, Lai PL, Hsieh MK, Chen WP, Lee DM, Tsai TT, Tai CL. Influence of various pilot hole profiles on pedicle screw fixation strength in minimally invasive and traditional spinal surgery: a comparative biomechanical study. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1359883. [PMID: 38380264 PMCID: PMC10877418 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1359883] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024] Open
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Despite advancements in pedicle screw design and surgical techniques, the standard steps for inserting pedicle screws still need to follow a set of fixed procedures. The first step, known as establishing a pilot hole, also referred to as a pre-drilled hole, is crucial for ensuring screw insertion accuracy. In different surgical approaches, such as minimally invasive or traditional surgery, the method of creating pilot holes varies, resulting in different pilot hole profiles, including variations in size and shape. The aim of this study is to evaluate the biomechanical properties of different pilot hole profiles corresponding to various surgical approaches. Commercially available synthetic L4 vertebrae with a density of 0.16 g/cc were utilized as substitutes for human bone. Four different pilot hole profiles were created using a 3.0 mm cylindrical bone biopsy needle, 3.6 mm cylindrical drill, 3.2-5.0 mm conical drill, and 3.2-5.0 mm conical curette for simulating various minimally invasive and traditional spinal surgeries. Two frequently employed screw shapes, namely, cylindrical and conical, were selected. Following specimen preparation, screw pullout tests were performed using a material test machine, and statistical analysis was applied to compare the mean maximal pullout strength of each configuration. Conical and cylindrical screws in these four pilot hole configurations showed similar trends, with the mean maximal pullout strength ranking from high to low as follows: 3.0 mm cylindrical biopsy needle, 3.6 mm cylindrical drill bit, 3.2-5.0 mm conical curette, and 3.2-5.0 mm conical drill bit. Conical screws generally exhibited a greater mean maximal pullout strength than cylindrical screws in three of the four different pilot hole configurations. In the groups with conical pilot holes, created with a 3.2-5.0 mm drill bit and 3.2-5.0 mm curette, both conical screws exhibited a greater mean maximal pullout strength than did cylindrical screws. The strength of this study lies in its comprehensive comparison of the impact of various pilot hole profiles commonly used in clinical procedures on screw fixation stability, a topic rarely reported in the literature. Our results demonstrated that pilot holes created for minimally invasive surgery using image-guided techniques exhibit superior pullout strength compared to those utilized in traditional surgery. Therefore, we recommend prioritizing minimally invasive surgery when screw implantation is anticipated to be difficult or there is a specific need for stronger screw fixation. When opting for traditional surgery, image-guided methods may help establish smaller pilot holes and increase screw fixation strength.
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- Yun-Da Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital (Built and Operated by Chang Gung Medical Foundation), New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Guo X, Gong J, Zhou X, Wang C, Wang F, Zhu H, Mao Z, Meng Z, Qu Y. Comparison and Evaluation of the Accuracy for Thoracic and Lumbar Pedicle Screw Fixation in Early-Onset Congenital Scoliosis Children. Discov Med 2024; 36:256-265. [PMID: 38409831 DOI: 10.24976/discov.med.202436181.24] [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] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Compared to adult scoliosis, correcting scoliosis in children often presents greater challenges. This is attributed to two key factors. Firstly, it involves accounting for the growth potential of children. Secondly, the thinner pedicles in children can complicate screw insertion, particularly when dealing with existing deformities. The utilization of intraoperative navigation technology offers a modest improvement in the precision of screw placement but does come with the drawback of increased radiation exposure. The aim of this study is to investigate and assess the accuracy of manually inserting pedicle screws in the thoracic and lumbar spine to rectify deformities in children with early-onset congenital scoliosis. METHODS In this retrospective study, 26 hospitalized patients diagnosed with early-onset congenital scoliosis between December 2014 and December 2019 were selected. The cohort comprised 16 boys and 10 girls, aged between 2 and 10 years, with an average age of 4.68 ± 2.42 years. Pedicle screw fixation was applied in the segment spanning from T1 to L5. Pedicle screws were inserted manually, guided by the positioning of the C-arm and anatomical markers. The assessment of pedicle screw placement was based on the distance of penetration into the medial, lateral, or anterior bone cortex of the vertebral body, including the pedicle, categorized into three grades: Grade 1 (placement <2 mm), Grade 2 (placement between 2-4 mm), and Grade 3 (placement >4 mm). Grade 1 indicates accurate pedicle screw placement, while Grades 2 and 3 signify abnormal pedicle screw placement. Complications related to pedicle screw insertion were also recorded, both during and after the surgical procedure. RESULTS A total of 173 pedicle screws were inserted in this study, with an average of 6.65 screws per patient. Accurate screw placement was achieved in 143 cases (82.7%), while 30 pedicle screws were found to be abnormal. Among the abnormal screws, 24 were categorized as Grade 2 (13.9%), and 6 as Grade 3 (3.5%). Grade 2 abnormalities were distributed across 20 thoracic vertebrae and 4 lumbar vertebrae, while Grade 3 abnormalities affected 5 thoracic vertebrae and 1 lumbar vertebra. When comparing the lumbar and thoracic vertebral regions, a significant difference in the rate of abnormal screw placement was observed (χ2 = 5.801, p < 0.05). The rate of abnormal screw placement was higher in the thoracic vertebral region with abnormal vertebral bodies than in the lumbar vertebral regions. Furthermore, a statistically significant difference in the rate of abnormal screw placement was found between the concave and convex sides (χ2 = 23.047, p < 0.05). The concave side of the abnormal vertebral body had a higher rate of abnormal screw placement (55.6%, 15/27) compared to the convex side (20.1%, 7/34), and this difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Throughout the intraoperative and postoperative follow-up period, spanning from 12 to 56 months, only one patient experienced issues with wound healing, and no complications related to pedicle screw placement occurred, such as hemopneumothorax, pedicle fracture, nerve root injury, aortic injury, screw loosening, pullout or breakage, or spinal cord injury. CONCLUSIONS In children under 10 years of age with early-onset congenital scoliosis, the freehand placement of thoracic and lumbar pedicle screws demonstrates a high level of accuracy. Moreover, complications associated with pedicle screw insertion are infrequent following surgery. It is advisable to exercise caution when placing pedicle screws in thoracic vertebral bodies and morphologically abnormal vertebral bodies, with particular attention to the concave side when screw placement is required in these regions.
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- Xuzhao Guo
- Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, 050031 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Physical Examination Center, Shijiazhuang People's Hospital, 050061 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, 050031 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, 050031 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, 050031 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, 050031 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, 050031 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, 050031 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Teaching Research Department, Children's Hospital of Hebei Province, 050031 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Jung B, Han J, Shahsavarani S, Abbas AM, Echevarria AC, Carrier RE, Ngan A, Katz AD, Essig D, Verma R. Robotic-Assisted Versus Fluoroscopic-Guided Surgery on the Accuracy of Spine Pedicle Screw Placement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e54969. [PMID: 38410625 PMCID: PMC10896625 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54969] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Spinal fusion is a common method by which surgeons decrease instability and deformity of the spinal segment targeted. Pedicle screws are vital tools in fusion surgeries and advancements in technology have introduced several modalities of screw placement. Our objective was to evaluate the accuracy of pedicle screw placement in robot-assisted (RA) versus fluoroscopic-guided (FG) techniques. The PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were systematically reviewed from January 2007 through to August 8, 2022, to identify relevant studies. The accuracy of pedicle screw placement was determined using the Gertzbein-Robbins (GR) classification system. Facet joint violation (FJV), total case radiation dosage, total case radiation time, total operating room (OR) time, and total case blood loss were collected. Twenty-one articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Successful screw accuracy (GR Grade A or B) was found to be 1.02 (95% confidence interval: 1.01 - 1.04) times more likely with the RA technique. In defining accuracy solely based on the GR Grade A criteria, screws placed with RA were 1.10 (95% confidence interval: 1.06 - 1.15) times more likely to be accurate. There was no significant difference between the two techniques with respect to blood loss (Hedges' g: 1.16, 95% confidence interval: -0.75 to 3.06) or case radiation time (Hedges' g: -0.34, 95% CI: -1.22 to 0.53). FG techniques were associated with shorter operating room times (Hedges' g: -1.03, 95% confidence interval: -1.76 to -0.31), and higher case radiation dosage (Hedges' g: 1.61, 95% confidence interval: 1.11 to 2.10). This review suggests that RA may slightly increase pedicle screw accuracy and decrease per-case radiation dosage compared to FG techniques. However, total operating times for RA cases are greater than those for FG cases.
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- Bongseok Jung
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Northwell Health, Manhasset, USA
- Orthopedics, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hempstead, USA
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- Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Northwell Health, Manhasset, USA
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- Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Northwell Health, Manhasset, USA
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- Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Northwell Health, Manhasset, USA
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- Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Northwell Health, Manhasset, USA
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- Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Northwell Health, Manhasset, USA
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- Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Northwell Health, Manhasset, USA
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Ye S, Ye J, Hou Z, You X, Shen S, Zhang J, Yu L, Gu Y, Wang W, Zhao L. Biomechanical study of anterior transpedicular root screw intervertebral fusion system of lower cervical spine: a finite element analysis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1352996. [PMID: 38357708 PMCID: PMC10865374 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1352996] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Background: The cervical anterior transpedicular screw (ATPS) fixation technology can provide adequate stability for cervical three-column injuries. However, its high risk of screw insertion and technical complexity have restricted its widespread clinical application. As an improvement over the ATPS technology, the cervical anterior transpedicular root screw (ATPRS) technology has been introduced to reduce the risk associated with screw insertion. This study aims to use finite element analysis (FEA) to investigate the biomechanical characteristics of a cervical spine model after using the novel ATPRS intervertebral fusion system, providing insights into its application and potential refinement. Methods: A finite element (FE) model of the C3-C7 lower cervical spine was established and validated. After two-level (C4-C6) anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery, FE models were constructed for the anterior cervical locked-plate (ACLP) internal fixation, the ATPS internal fixation, and the novel ATPRS intervertebral fusion system. These models were subjected to 75N axial force and 1.0 Nm to induce various movements. The range of motion (ROM) of the surgical segments (C4-C6), maximum stress on the internal fixation systems, and maximum stress on the adjacent intervertebral discs were tested and recorded. Results: All three internal fixation methods effectively reduced the ROM of the surgical segments. The ATPRS model demonstrated the smallest ROM during flexion, extension, and rotation, but a slightly larger ROM during lateral bending. Additionally, the maximum bone-screw interface stresses for the ATPRS model during flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation were 32.69, 64.24, 44.07, 35.89 MPa, which were lower than those of the ACLP and ATPS models. Similarly, the maximum stresses on the adjacent intervertebral discs in the ATPRS model during flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation consistently remained lower than those in the ACLP and ATPS models. However, the maximum stresses on the cage and the upper endplate of the ATPRS model were generally higher. Conclusion: Although the novel ATPRS intervertebral fusion system generally had greater endplate stress than ACLP and ATPS, it can better stabilize cervical three-column injuries and might reduce the occurrence of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD). Furthermore, further studies and improvements are necessary for the ATPRS intervertebral fusion system.
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- Senqi Ye
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Yuyao People’s Hospital, Yuyao, China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Yuyao People’s Hospital, Yuyao, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Yuyao People’s Hospital, Yuyao, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo No 6.Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo No 6.Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo No 6.Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Urumqi DW Innovation Infotech Co., Ltd., Urumqi, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Ningbo No 6.Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Yang JX, Luo L, Liu JH, Wang N, Xi ZP, Li JC. Incomplete insertion of pedicle screws triggers a higher biomechanical risk of screw loosening: mechanical tests and corresponding numerical simulations. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 11:1282512. [PMID: 38260754 PMCID: PMC10800439 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1282512] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Screw loosening is a widely reported issue after spinal screw fixation and triggers several complications. Biomechanical deterioration initially causes screw loosening. Studies have shown that incomplete insertion of pedicle screws increases the risk of screw breakage by deteriorating the local mechanical environment. However, whether this change has a biomechanical effect on the risk of screw loosening has not been determined. This study conducted comprehensive biomechanical research using polyurethane foam mechanical tests and corresponding numerical simulations to verify this topic. Pedicle screw-fixed polyurethane foam models with screws with four different insertion depths were constructed, and the screw anchoring ability of different models was verified by toggle tests with alternating and constant loads. Moreover, the stress distribution of screw and bone-screw interfaces in different models was computed in corresponding numerical mechanical models. Mechanical tests presented better screw anchoring ability with deeper screw insertion, but parameters presented no significant difference between groups with complete thread insertion. Correspondingly, higher stress values can be recorded in the model without complete thread insertion; the difference in stress values between models with complete thread insertion was relatively slight. Therefore, incomplete thread insertion triggers local stress concentration and the corresponding risk of screw loosening; completely inserting threads could effectively alleviate local stress concentration and result in the prevention of screw loosening.
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- Jie-Xiang Yang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Disorders, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Disorders, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Sichuan Provincial Laboratory of Orthopaedic Engineering, Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Disorders, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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Weber M, Lenz M, Egenolf P, Prescher A, Walter S, Heck VJ, Eysel P, Scheyerer MJ. Increased stability due to symmetric cement volume in augmented pedicle screws? A biomechanical study. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2024; 112:e35339. [PMID: 37955803 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35339] [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: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Pedicle screw instrumentation has become "state of the art" in surgical treatment of many spinal disorders. Loosening of pedicle screws due to poor bone mineral density is a frequent complication in osteoporotic patients. As prevalence of osteoporosis and spinal disorders are increasing with an aging demographic, optimizing the biomechanical properties of pedicle screw constructions and therefore outcome after spinal surgery in osteoporotic patients is a key factor in future surgical therapy. Therefore, this biomechanical study investigated the stability of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)-augmented pedicle screw-rod constructions under a deviating distribution of PMMA applied to the instrumentation in osteoporotic human cadaveric vertebrae. We showed that PMMA-augmented pedicle screw-rod constructions tend to be more stable than those with non-augmented pedicle screws. Further, there appears to be a larger risk of screw loosening in unilateral augmented pedicle screws than in non-augmented, therefore a highly asymmetrically distributed PMMA should be avoided.
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- Maximilian Weber
- Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- University Hospital RWTH, Institute of Molecular and Cellular Anatomy (MOCA), Aachen, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Spine Surgery, Heinrich Heine University Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Kaya O, Ozkunt O, Sungur M, Semih Cakir M, Baydogan M, Sariyilmaz K. Intraoperative lateral wall breach simulation in the cadaveric spine and the impact of thread designs of screws on pullout strength in the osteoporotic thoracic vertebrae: A biomechanical study in human cadavers. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2024; 58:57-61. [PMID: 38525511 PMCID: PMC11059965 DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2024.22067] [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: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed (1) to simulate pedicle screw pullout after intraoperative external wall perforation and (2) to assess restoration strength with different thread designs in the pedicle screw instrumentation for osteoporotic thoracic vertebrae. METHODS Twenty fresh-frozen human cadaveric thoracic vertebra bodies were prepared and divided into 4 groups: group 1, 5.5 mm × 45 mm polyaxial single thread pedicle screws (PASTS); group 2, after wall injury 5.5 mm × 45 mm PASTS; group 3, 6.5 mm × 45 mm PASTS after wall injury; and group 4: 6.5 mm × 45 mm polyaxial mixed-threaded screws after wall injury. While group 1 was the control group, groups 2, 3, and 4 were used as study groups after the lateral wall breach. All prepared screw units were placed on a universal pullout measurement testing device. RESULTS The mean bone mineral density for 20 thoracic vertebrae was 0.57 ± 0.12 g/cm2 (range 0.53-0.6 g/cm2 ). The mean pullout strength was 474.90 Newtons (N) for group 1, 412.85 N for group 2, 475.4 N for group 3, and 630.74N for group 4. The lateral wall breach caused a 14.1 % decrease in average pullout strength compared with the initial screw pullout. Mixed (double)-threaded screws increased pullout strength compared to 6.5 mm screws (P=.036) Conclusion: Using a 1 mm thicker polyaxial pedicle screw or mixed (double)-threaded pedicle screw seems to increase pullout strength; however, this was statistically significant only for group 4. In the thoracic spine, the redirection possibility of the pedicle screw is limited, and augmentation with cement will not be appropriate due to the risk of wall injury-related leakage. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid violating the lateral cortex by using appropriate pedicle entry points and trajectories.
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- Ozcan Kaya
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medicana Istanbul Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acıbadem MAA University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Acıbadem MAA University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Rosa Filezio M, Peiro-Garcia A, Parsons DL, Thomas K, Ferri-de-Barros F. Accuracy of imaging grading in comparison to open laminectomy to evaluate pedicle screws positioning. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:199-206. [PMID: 38222761 PMCID: PMC10783280 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001515] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Study design Prospective experimental study. Objective To compare the accuracy of O-Arm-acquired radiographic and computed tomography (CT) evaluation of thoracic pedicle screw placement with open laminectomy in a simulation laboratory. Summary of background data Improving surgical safety and procedural efficiency during thoracic posterior spine instrumentation is essential for decreasing complication rates and possible related risks. The most common way of verifying the position of pedicle screws during the surgical procedure and immediately postoperatively is to acquire intraoperative fluoroscopic images and plain radiographs of the spine, respectively. Laboratory simulated surgery is a valuable tool to evaluate the accuracy of those exams. Methods Twenty simulation models of scoliosis from T3 to T7 were instrumented by five spine fellows (total of 200 pedicle screws), followed by radiographic and CT images acquired with the assistance of the O-Arm which were evaluated by three independent raters. A fellowship-trained spine neurosurgeon performed laminectomies on the instrumented levels and assessed pedicle integrity (gold standard). Results Forty-eight breaches were identified in the axial direct view after laminectomy. Of those, eighteen breaches were classified as unacceptable. Regarding the sagittal direct view, four breaches were observed, three of which were classified as unacceptable. Overall, both O-arm radiographic and CT evaluations had a significantly high negative predicted value but a low positive predicted value to identify unacceptable breaches, especially in the sagittal plane. The frequency of missed breaches by all three examiners was high, particularly in the sagittal plane. Conclusion Postoperative evaluation of pedicle screws using O-arm-acquired radiographic or CT images may underdiagnose the presence of breaches. In our study, sagittal breaches were more difficult to diagnose than axial breaches. Although most breaches do not have clinical repercussions, this study suggests that this modality of postoperative radiographic assessment may be inaccurate. Level of evidence 4.
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Croft AJ, Chanbour H, Chen JW, Young MW, Stephens BF. Implant Surface Technologies to Promote Spinal Fusion: A Narrative Review. Int J Spine Surg 2023; 17:S35-S43. [PMID: 38050045 PMCID: PMC10753326 DOI: 10.14444/8559] [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] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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The technology surrounding spinal fusion surgery has continuously evolved in tandem with advancements made in bioengineering. Over the past several decades, developments in biomechanics, surgical techniques, and materials science have expanded innovation in the spinal implant industry. This narrative review explores the current state of implant surface technologies utilized in spinal fusion surgery. This review covers various types of implant surface materials, focusing on interbody spacers composed of modified titanium, polyetheretherketone, hydroxyapatite, and other materials, as well as pedicle screw surface modifications. Advantages and disadvantages of the different surface materials are discussed, including their biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and radiographic visibility. In addition, this review examines the role of surface modifications in enhancing osseointegration and reducing implant-related complications and, hopefully, improving patient outcomes. The findings suggest that while each material has its potential advantages, further research is needed to determine the optimal surface properties for enhancing spinal fusion outcomes.
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- Andrew J Croft
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Farivar D, Kim TT, Sy CA, Baron EM, Nomoto EK, Walker CT, Skaggs DL. Complications Have Not Improved With Newer Generation Robots. Global Spine J 2023:21925682231216081. [PMID: 37965963 DOI: 10.1177/21925682231216081] [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: 11/16/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to see whether upgrades in newer generation robots improve safety and clinical outcomes following spine surgery. METHODS All patients undergoing robotic-assisted spine surgery with the Mazor X Stealth EditionTM (Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) from 2019 to 2022 at a combined orthopedic and neurosurgical spine service were retrospectively reviewed. Robot related complications were recorded. RESULTS 264 consecutive patients (54.1% female; age at time of surgery 63.5 ± 15.3 years) operated on by 14 surgeons were analyzed. The average number of instrumented levels with robotics was 4.2 ± 2.7, while the average number of instrumented screws with robotics was 8.3 ± 5.3. There was a nearly 50/50 split between an open and minimally invasive approach. Six patients (2.2%) had robot related complications. Three patients had temporary nerve root injuries from misplaced screws that required reoperation, one patient had a permanent motor deficit from the tap damaging the L1 and L2 nerve roots, one patient had a durotomy from a misplaced screw that required laminectomy and intra-operative repair, and one patient had a temporary sensory L5 nerve root injury from a drill. Half of these complications (3/6) were due to a reference frame error. In total, four patients (1.5%) required reoperation to fix 10 misplaced screws. CONCLUSION Despite newer generation robots, robot related complications are not decreasing. As half the robot related complications result from reference frame errors, this is an opportunity for improvement.
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- Daniel Farivar
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Ye YX, Huang DG, Hao DJ, Liu JY, Ji JJ, Guo JN. Screw Pullout Strength After Pedicle Screw Reposition: A Finite Element Analysis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2023; 48:E382-E388. [PMID: 36541576 PMCID: PMC10602223 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004553] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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RESEARCH DESIGN Finite element analysis based on computed tomography images from the lumbar spine. OBJECTIVE Determined the pullout strength of unsatisfactorily placed screws and repositioned screws after unsatisfactory place in lumbar spine surgery. BACKGROUND Pedicle screws are widely used to stabilize the spinal vertebral body. Unsatisfactory screws could lead to surgical complications, and may need to be repositioned. Screw removal and reposition, however, may decrease pullout strength. METHODS We conducted a three-dimensional finite element analysis based on high-resolution computed tomography images from a 39-year-old healthy woman. Pullout strength was determined with the screw placed in different orientations at the same entry point (as selected by the Magerl method), as well as after removal and reposition. The material properties of the vertebral body and the screw were simulated by using grayscale values and verified data, respectively. A load along the screw axis was applied to the end of the screw to simulate the pullout. RESULTS The pullout strength was 1840.0 N with the Magerl method. For unsatisfactorily placed screws, the pullout strength was 1500.8 N at 20% overlap, 1609.6 N at 40% overlap, 1628.9 N at 60% overlap, and 1734.7 N at 80% overlap with the hypothetical screw path of the Magerl method. For repositioned screws, the pullout strength was 1763.6 N, with 20% overlap, 1728.3 N at 40% overlap, 1544.0 N at 60% overlap, and 1491.1 N at 80% overlap, with the original path. Comparison of repositioned screw with unsatisfactorily placed screw showed 14.04% decrease in pullout strength at 80% overlap, 5.21% decrease at 60% overlap, 7.37% increase at 40% overlap, and 17.51% increase at 20% overlap, with the screw path of the Magerl method. CONCLUSIONS Removal and reposition increased the pullout strength at 20% and 40% overlap, but decreased the pullout strength at 60% and 80% overlap. For clinical translation, we recommend removal and reposition of the screw when the overlap is in the range of 20% to 40% or less. In vitro specimen studies are needed to verify these preliminary findings.
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- Yu-Xing Ye
- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Spine Bionic Treatment, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Maki Y, Fukaya K. Vertebral Fracture in a Short Period Following Posterior Decompression and Fixation for Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. Cureus 2023; 15:e49137. [PMID: 38130526 PMCID: PMC10733165 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49137] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Posterior decompression and fixation are established therapeutic modalities for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS). Postoperative complications associated with these procedures may require supplementary interventions, potentially resulting in subsequent vertebral fractures. However, vertebral fractures that occur within a short period after posterior decompression and fixation for DLS are rare. An 80-year-old woman presented with right leg pain and ambulatory difficulties attributed to DLS. The patient was administered medications, including prednisolone, for managing diabetes mellitus and rheumatoid arthritis. Subsequently, the patient underwent posterior decompression from L3 to S1, coupled with fixation extending from L4 to S1 using percutaneous pedicle screws. The symptoms disappeared, and the patient was discharged two weeks after the surgery. However, two months after the surgery, the patient visited our outpatient clinic, complaining of sudden backache and motor weakness in the bilateral lower extremities. A vertebral fracture of L4 was identified on computed tomography (CT). Long-level fusion from Th10 to the iliac bone was performed to correct the thoracic-lumbar deformity. Following rehabilitation therapy after the second surgery, the patient was discharged on day 45 post-surgery. As observed in this case, vertebral fractures following posterior decompression and fixation surgery for DLS can occur within a relatively short period. Neurosurgeons should be aware of these rare complications.
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- Neurosurgery, Ayabe Renaiss Hospital, Ayabe, JPN
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Akazawa T, Torii Y, Ueno J, Iinuma M, Yoshida A, Tomochika K, Hideshima T, Ohtori S, Niki H. Comparison of Radiographic and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Between Robotics and Navigation: An Analysis Using Propensity Score Matching. Cureus 2023; 15:e49061. [PMID: 38116336 PMCID: PMC10728579 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49061] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to compare the radiographic and patient-reported outcomes after surgery in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) between robotics and navigation using propensity score matching. Methods This retrospective study involved 50 patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion for AIS between October 2016 and August 2022, utilizing navigation or robotic systems, analyzing them using propensity score matching. The evaluations included assessments using X-ray, Scoliosis Research Society 22-Item (SRS-22) Questionnaire, and CT, considering variables such as age, gender, BMI, and Lenke type. Results Post matching, 13 cases each from robotics and navigation groups were compared. No significant differences were found in the demographic variables, preoperative X-ray parameters, and preoperative SRS-22 scores between the two groups. The robotics group demonstrated a higher perfect accuracy rate (94.0% vs. 84.7%, p=0.005) and a lower deviation rate in pedicle screw placements (1.6% vs. 4.1%, p=0.223). At one year postoperatively, there were no significant differences in the X-ray parameters between both groups. Likewise, no significant differences were found in each domain of SRS-22, but function, self-image, mental health, and satisfaction scores were numerically higher in the robotics group. Conclusion The application of a spinal robotic system in AIS surgery presented enhanced screw accuracy and lower deviation rates, compared to navigation, with no significant differences observed in the X-ray parameters and each domain of SRS-22 at one year postoperatively. This suggests that, to improve patient quality of life (QOL), it is essential for robotic-assisted spine surgery to focus not only on screw accuracy but also on the development of novel robotic-assisted techniques.
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- Tsutomu Akazawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, JPN
- Spine Center, St. Marianna University Hospital, Kawasaki, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, JPN
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, JPN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, JPN
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Tsagkaris C, Calek AK, Fasser MR, Spirig JM, Caprara S, Farshad M, Widmer J. Bone density optimized pedicle screw insertion. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1270522. [PMID: 37954015 PMCID: PMC10639121 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1270522] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Background: Spinal fusion is the most common surgical treatment for the management of degenerative spinal disease. However, complications such as screw loosening lead to painful pseudoarthrosis, and are a common reason for revision. Optimization of screw trajectories to increase implant resistance to mechanical loading is essential. A recent optimization method has shown potential for determining optimal screw position and size based on areas of high bone elastic modulus (E-modulus). Aim: The aim of this biomechanical study was to verify the optimization algorithm for pedicle screw placement in a cadaveric study and to quantify the effect of optimization. The pull-out strength of pedicle screws with an optimized trajectory was compared to that of a traditional trajectory. Methods: Twenty-five lumbar vertebrae were instrumented with pedicle screws (on one side, the pedicle screws were inserted in the traditional way, on the other side, the screws were inserted using an optimized trajectory). Results: An improvement in pull-out strength and pull-out strain energy of the optimized screw trajectory compared to the traditional screw trajectory was only observed for E-modulus values greater than 3500 MPa cm3. For values of 3500 MPa cm3 or less, optimization showed no clear benefit. The median screw length of the optimized pedicle screws was significantly smaller than the median screw length of the traditionally inserted pedicle screws, p < 0.001. Discussion: Optimization of the pedicle screw trajectory is feasible, but seems to apply only to vertebrae with very high E-modulus values. This is likely because screw trajectory optimization resulted in a reduction in screw length and therefore a reduction in the implant-bone interface. Future efforts to predict the optimal pedicle screw trajectory should include screw length as a critical component of potential stability.
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- Christos Tsagkaris
- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Spine Biomechanics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Spine Biomechanics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Spine Center Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Spine Biomechanics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Spine Center Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Spine Biomechanics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Pahwa B, Azad TD, Liu J, Ran K, Liu CJ, Tracz J, Sattari SA, Khalifeh JM, Judy BF, Bydon A, Witham TF. Assessing the Accuracy of Spinal Instrumentation Using Augmented Reality (AR): A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6741. [PMID: 37959207 PMCID: PMC10649145 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12216741] [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: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Technological advancements, particularly in the realm of augmented reality (AR), may facilitate more accurate and precise pedicle screw placement. AR integrates virtual data into the operator's real-world view, allowing for the visualization of patient-specific anatomy and navigated trajectories. We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis of the accuracy of pedicle screw placement using AR-based systems. A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis was performed using the PubMed/MEDLINE database, including studies reporting the accuracy of pedicle screw placement using AR. In total, 8 studies with 163 patients and 1259 screws were included in the analysis. XVision (XVS) was the most commonly used AR system (595 screws) followed by the Allura AR surgical navigation system (ARSN) (462 screws). The overall accuracy was calculated as 97.2% (95% CI 96.2-98.1% p < 0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed that there was no statistically significant difference in the accuracy rates achieved by XVS and Allura ARSN (p = 0.092). AR enables reliable, accurate placement of spinal instrumentation. Future research efforts should focus on comparative studies, cost effectiveness, operative time, and radiation exposure.
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- Bhavya Pahwa
- University College of Medical Sciences, GTB Hospital, New Delhi 110095, India;
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (T.D.A.); (C.J.L.); (J.T.); (S.A.S.); (J.M.K.); (B.F.J.); (A.B.)
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- School of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (T.D.A.); (C.J.L.); (J.T.); (S.A.S.); (J.M.K.); (B.F.J.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (T.D.A.); (C.J.L.); (J.T.); (S.A.S.); (J.M.K.); (B.F.J.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (T.D.A.); (C.J.L.); (J.T.); (S.A.S.); (J.M.K.); (B.F.J.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (T.D.A.); (C.J.L.); (J.T.); (S.A.S.); (J.M.K.); (B.F.J.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (T.D.A.); (C.J.L.); (J.T.); (S.A.S.); (J.M.K.); (B.F.J.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (T.D.A.); (C.J.L.); (J.T.); (S.A.S.); (J.M.K.); (B.F.J.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (T.D.A.); (C.J.L.); (J.T.); (S.A.S.); (J.M.K.); (B.F.J.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; (T.D.A.); (C.J.L.); (J.T.); (S.A.S.); (J.M.K.); (B.F.J.); (A.B.)
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Singh J, Gupta P, Bahadur R, Kumar S. Unique Procedure to Remove Pedicle Screw without Compatible Instrumentation: Case Report and Review of Literature. J Orthop Case Rep 2023; 13:24-27. [PMID: 37885656 PMCID: PMC10599364 DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2023.v13.i10.3922] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Introduction As the number of patients undergoing spine fixation has increased, the requirement for revision surgery has also increased. Difficulty faced while doing revision surgery is mostly in removing polyaxial pedicle screws, especially if we do not have the desired instrumentation. Case Report A 55-year-old patient previously operated for D12 fracture presented to us with implant failure due to backing out of pedicle screws. Compatible instrumentation to remove the implant was not available as even the cap screw could not be removed due to screwdriver mismatch. Hence, we had to design our own method to address the problem which we did successfully. At present, the patient is on our regular follow-up, is pain free, is able to walk without support, and has not reported any new complaints. Conclusion Method used in our case simplifies and accelerates the screw removal process and provides guidance to any surgeon who faces a similar problem.
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- Jagdeep Singh
- Department of Orthopaedics, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot, Punjab, India
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Shi Z, Zhang C, Wang B, Nicolas YSM, Chen J, Yang G. Analysis of Influencing Factors of Vertebral Height Loss After Pedicle Screw Fixation of Thoracolumbar Fracture. Clin Spine Surg 2023; 36:E362-E368. [PMID: 37296489 PMCID: PMC10521793 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001467] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE To explore the related factors of vertebral height loss (VHL) after pedicle screw fixation of thoracolumbar fracture and to determine the optimum prediction point. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA With the widespread application of thoracolumbar fracture internal fixation, VHL after the operation is increasingly presented. However, there is no unified conclusion on the specific cause of VHL and how to predict it. METHODS A total of 186 patients were selected and divided into the loss group (n = 72) and the not-loss group (n = 114) according to whether the fractured vertebral height was lost after the operation. The two groups were compared concerning sex, age, body mass index, osteoporosis self-assessment tool for Asians (OSTA), fracture types, number of fractured vertebrae, preoperative Cobb angle and compression degree, number of screws, and extent of vertebral restore. Univariate analysis and Multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to identify the independent factors for the VHL with the receiver operating characteristic curve and the optimal prediction value was calculated according to area under the curve. RESULTS Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that OSTA ( P < 0.05) and preoperative vertebral compression ( P < 0.05) were significantly correlated with postoperative VHL, which were independent risk factors for postoperative VHL. The OSTA of 2.32 and the preoperative vertebral compression degree of 38.5% were the best prediction points for postoperative VHL based on the Youden Index analysis. CONCLUSIONS The OSTA and preoperative vertebral compression were independent risk factors for VHL. The risk of postoperative VHL was significantly higher when the OSTA was ≤2.32 or the preoperative vertebral compression was ≥38.5%. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Zongpo Shi
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
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Brown NJ, Pennington Z, Kuo CC, Shahrestani S, Gold J, Diaz-Aguilar LD, Mehkri Y, Singh R, Gendreau J, Pham MH. Retrospective single-surgeon study of prone versus lateral robotic pedicle screw placement: a CT-based assessment of accuracy. J Neurosurg Spine 2023; 39:490-497. [PMID: 37486864 DOI: 10.3171/2023.5.spine221296] [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: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Lateral lumbar interbody fusion including anterior-to-psoas oblique lumbar interbody fusion has conventionally relied on pedicle screw placement (PSP) for construct stabilization. Single-position surgery with lumbar interbody fusion in the lateral decubitus position with concomitant PSP has been associated with increased operative efficiency. What remains unclear is the accuracy of PSP with robotic guidance when compared with the more familiar prone patient positioning. The present study aimed to compare robot-assisted screw placement accuracy between patients with instrumentation placed in the prone and lateral positions. METHODS The authors identified all consecutive patients treated with interbody fusion and PSP in the prone or lateral position by a single surgeon between January 2019 and October 2022. All pedicle screws placed were analyzed using CT scans to determine appropriate positioning according to the Gertzbein-Robbins classification grading system (grade C or worse was considered as a radiographically significant breach). Multivariate logistic regression models were constructed to identify risk factors for the occurrence of a radiographically significant breach. RESULTS Eighty-nine consecutive patients (690 screws) were included, of whom 46 (477 screws) were treated in the prone position and 43 (213 screws) in the lateral decubitus position. There were fewer breaches in the prone (n = 13, 2.7%) than the lateral decubitus (n = 15, 7.0%) group (p = 0.012). Nine (1.9%) radiographically significant breaches occurred in the prone group compared with 10 (4.7%) in the lateral decubitus group (p = 0.019), for a prone versus lateral decubitus PSP accuracy rate of 98.1% versus 95.3%. There were no significant differences in BMI between prone versus lateral decubitus cohorts (30.1 vs 29.6) or patients with screw breach versus those without (31.2 vs 29.5). In multivariate models, the prone position was the only significant protective factor for screw accuracy; no other significant risk factors for screw breach were identified. CONCLUSIONS The present data suggest that pedicle screws placed with robotic assistance have higher placement accuracy in the prone position. Further studies will be needed to validate the accuracy of PSP in the lateral position as single-position surgery becomes more commonplace in the treatment of spinal disorders.
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- Nolan J Brown
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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- 2Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- 3Department of Neurosurgery, University at Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, New York
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- 4Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California
- 5Department of Biomedical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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- 6Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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- 7Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- 8Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona; and
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- 9Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Baltimore, Maryland
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- 6Department of Neurosurgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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Åkerstedt J, Berglund A, Kolakowski P, Sliwinski P, Jablonski M, Bobinski L. Assessment of Navigated Pedicle Screws From Intraoperative Imaging: A Prospective Study of Accuracy and Agreement. Int J Spine Surg 2023; 17:684-689. [PMID: 37879846 PMCID: PMC10623665 DOI: 10.14444/8550] [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] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative (IO) image guidance surgery using 3-dimensional fluoroscopic navigation methods, such as the O-arm system, has improved the accuracy of pedicle screw placement in instrumented spine surgery. IO and postoperative (PO) validation of the implant's correct position from radiological images is a decisive step to ensure patient safety and avoidance of complications related to implant misplacement. In this prospective single-center study, the authors investigated the accuracy and agreement of assessment of pedicle screws from IO O-arm images in comparison to PO computed tomography images. This study aimed to determine whether final evaluation of pedicle screws can safely be conducted from IO images that supersedes the PO computed tomography control. METHODS A prospective single-center study was carried out at the Spine Unit in the Department of Orthopedics at Umeå University Hospital between 2019 and 2021. All patients enrolled in the study underwent instrumented thoracolumbar spine surgery using navigation. Imaging data were obtained from IO and PO examinations. Four reviewers-2 attending senior spine surgeons, 1 final year resident in orthopedics, and 1 attending neuroradiologist-classified pedicle screws using the Gertzbein and Robbins classification system. Agreement and accuracy of the reviewers were studied to evaluate the assessment of pedicle screws from IO and PO images. RESULTS A total of 70 patients (422 screws) were included in the study. There was high accuracy among surgeons both on IO and PO images (0.96-0.97, 95% CI [0.94-0.99] and 0.97, 95% CI [0.94-0.99], respectively), and the overall agreement between all raters was 92% to 98% (95% CI [0.90, 1.00]). The discrepancy in assessment between optimal (Group 1) and suboptimal (Group 2) screws between IO and PO images was as low as 1% to 1.7%, which indicates that very few suboptimal screws are missed in the assessment of IO images. CONCLUSIONS The assessment of navigated pedicle screws using IO images is safe and reliable and may replace the need for further assessment using PO imaging. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3
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- Josefin Åkerstedt
- Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden
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- Epistat AB, Statistical analysis, Uppsala Science Park, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Section of Neuroradiology, Regional Hospital of Sundsvall, Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden
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Jia S, Weng Y, Wang K, Qi H, Yang Y, Ma C, Lu WW, Wu H. Performance evaluation of an AI-based preoperative planning software application for automatic selection of pedicle screws based on computed tomography images. Front Surg 2023; 10:1247527. [PMID: 37753530 PMCID: PMC10518392 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1247527] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Introduction Recent neurosurgical applications based on artificial intelligence (AI) have demonstrated its potential in surgical planning and anatomical measurement. We aimed to evaluate the performance of an AI planning software application on screw length/diameter selection and insertion accuracy in comparison with freehand surgery. Methods A total of 45 patients with 208 pedicle screw placements on thoracolumbar segments were included in this analysis. The novel AI planning software was developed based on a deep learning model. AI-based pedicle screw placements were selected on the basis of preoperative computed tomography (CT) data, and freehand surgery screw placements were observed based on postoperative CT data. The performance of AI pedicle screw placements was evaluated on the components of screw length, diameter, and Gertzbein grade in comparison with the results achieved by freehand surgery. Results Among 208 pedicle screw placements, the average screw length/diameters selected by the AI model and used in freehand surgery were 48.65 ± 5.99 mm/7.39 ± 0.42 mm and 44.78 ± 2.99 mm/6.1 ± 0.27 mm, respectively. Among AI screw placements, 85.1% were classified as Gertzbein Grade A (no cortical pedicle breach); among free-hand surgery placements, 64.9% were classified as Gertzbein Grade A. Conclusion The novel AI planning software application could provide an accessible and safe pedicle screw placement strategy in comparison with traditional freehand pedicle screw placement strategies. The choices of pedicle screw dimensional parameters made by the model, including length and diameter, may provide potential inspiration for real clinical discretion.
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- Shanhang Jia
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Spine Center, China International Neuroscience Institute (CHINA-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Materials Science and Translational Medicine, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Spine Center, China International Neuroscience Institute (CHINA-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Pharmaceutical Materials Science and Translational Medicine, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Spine Center, China International Neuroscience Institute (CHINA-INI), Beijing, China
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Baumgart L, Ille S, Kirschke JS, Meyer B, Krieg SM. Radiation doses and accuracy of navigated pedicle screw placement in cervical and thoracic spine surgery: a comparison of sliding gantry CT and mobile cone-beam CT in a homogeneous cohort. J Neurosurg Spine 2023; 39:363-369. [PMID: 37310023 DOI: 10.3171/2023.4.spine23174] [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: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Multiple solutions for navigation-guided pedicle screw placement are currently available. Intraoperative imaging techniques are invaluable for spinal surgery, but often there is little attention paid to patient radiation exposure. This study aimed to compare the applied radiation doses of sliding gantry CT (SGCT)- and mobile cone-beam CT (CBCT)-based pedicle screw placement for spinal instrumentation. METHODS The authors retrospectively analyzed 183 and 54 patients who underwent SGCT- or standard CBCT-based pedicle screw placement, respectively, for spinal instrumentation at their department between June 2019 and January 2020. SGCT uses an automated radiation dose adjustment. RESULTS Baseline characteristics, including the number of screws per patient and the number of instrumented levels, did not significantly differ between the two groups. Although the accuracy of screw placement according to Gertzbein-Robbins classification did not differ between the two groups, more screws had to be revised intraoperatively in the CBCT group (SGCT 2.7% vs CBCT 6.0%, p = 0.0036). Mean (± SD) radiation doses for the first (SGCT 484.0 ± 201.1 vs CBCT 687.4 ± 188.5 mGy*cm, p < 0.0001), second (SGCT 515.8 ± 216.3 vs CBCT 658.3 ± 220.1 mGy*cm, p < 0.0001), third (SGCT 531.3 ± 237.5 vs CBCT 641.6 ± 177.3 mGy*cm, p = 0.0140), and total (SGCT 1216.9 ± 699.3 vs CBCT 2000.3 ± 921.0 mGy*cm, p < 0.0001) scans were significantly lower for SGCT. This was also true for radiation doses per scanned level (SGCT 461.9 ± 429.3 vs CBCT 1004.1 ± 905.1 mGy*cm, p < 0.0001) and radiation doses per screw (SGCT 172.6 ± 110.1 vs CBCT 349.6 ± 273.4 mGy*cm, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS The applied radiation doses were significantly lower using SGCT for navigated pedicle screw placement in spinal instrumentation. A modern CT scanner on a sliding gantry leads to lower radiation doses, especially through automated 3D radiation dose adjustment.
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- Departments of1Neurosurgery and
- 2TUM Neuroimaging Center, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Departments of1Neurosurgery and
- 2TUM Neuroimaging Center, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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Bhatt FR, Orosz LD, Tewari A, Boyd D, Roy R, Good CR, Schuler TC, Haines CM, Jazini E. Augmented Reality-Assisted Spine Surgery: An Early Experience Demonstrating Safety and Accuracy with 218 Screws. Global Spine J 2023; 13:2047-2052. [PMID: 35000409 PMCID: PMC10556900 DOI: 10.1177/21925682211069321] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES In spine surgery, accurate screw guidance is critical to achieving satisfactory fixation. Augmented reality (AR) is a novel technology to assist in screw placement and has shown promising results in early studies. This study aims to provide our early experience evaluating safety and efficacy with an Food and Drug Administration-approved head-mounted (head-mounted device augmented reality (HMD-AR)) device. METHODS Consecutive adult patients undergoing AR-assisted thoracolumbar fusion between October 2020 and August 2021 with 2 -week follow-up were included. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data were collected to include demographics, complications, revision surgeries, and AR performance. Intraoperative 3D imaging was used to assess screw accuracy using the Gertzbein-Robbins (G-R) grading scale. RESULTS Thirty-two patients (40.6% male) were included with a total of 222 screws executed using HMD-AR. Intraoperatively, 4 (1.8%) were deemed misplaced and revised using AR or freehand. The remaining 218 (98.2%) screws were placed accurately. There were no intraoperative adverse events or complications, and AR was not abandoned in any case. Of the 208 AR-placed screws with 3D imaging confirmation, 97.1% were considered clinically accurate (91.8% Grade A, 5.3% Grade B). There were no early postoperative surgical complications or revision surgeries during the 2 -week follow-up. CONCLUSIONS This early experience study reports an overall G-R accuracy of 97.1% across 218 AR-guided screws with no intra or early postoperative complications. This shows that HMD-AR-assisted spine surgery is a safe and accurate tool for pedicle, cortical, and pelvic fixation. Larger studies are needed to continue to support this compelling evolution in spine surgery.
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- National Spine Health Foundation, Reston, VA, USA
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- Reston Radiology Consultants, Reston, VA, USA
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- National Spine Health Foundation, Reston, VA, USA
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Grabala P, Helenius IJ, Grabala M, Shah SA. Influences of Increasing Pedicle Screw Diameter on Widening Vertebral Pedicle Size during Surgery in Spinal Deformities in Children and Adolescents without Higher Risk of Pedicle and Vertebral Breaches. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5368. [PMID: 37629410 PMCID: PMC10455094 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165368] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A very common technique for treating spinal deformities in children and adolescents is the use of segmental screws. In order to obtain proper stability and the best possible correction, the screws must first be precisely inserted. Additional factors influencing the quality and success of the operation are the size and quality of the bone, the skills of the surgeon, and biomechanical factors, i.e., the width and length of the screws used during surgery. Our study was focused on evaluating the effect of increasing the diameter of the instrumented pedicles by pedicle screws and assessing the safety of expanding these pedicles with screws of various sizes in children with spinal deformities during the growth period, using preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and postoperative computed tomography (CT) to assess and compare preoperative size measurements from MRI to postoperative CT measurements. METHODS We obtained data for evaluation from the available medical records and treatment histories of patients aged 2 to 18 who underwent surgical treatment of spinal deformities in the years 2016-2023. In 230 patients (28 male and 202 female), 7954 vertebral bodies were scanned by preoperative MRI, and 5080 pedicle screws were inserted during surgery, which were then assessed by postoperative CT scan. For the most accurate assessment, patients were classified into three age groups: 2-5 years (Group 1), 6-10 years (Group 2), and 11-18 years (Group 3). In addition, we studied implant subgroups: vertebral bodies with inserted pedicles of screw sizes 5.0 mm and 5.5 mm (Group S), and pedicles of screw sizes 6.0 mm, 6.5 mm, and 7.0 mm (Group L). RESULTS The morphology of pedicles (Lenke classification) analyzed before surgery using MRI was 55.2% type A, 33.8% type B, 4.7% type C, and 6.3% type D. The postoperative lateral and medial breaches were noted, and these did not cause any complications requiring revision surgery. The mean pedicle diameter before surgery for T1-L5 vertebral pedicles was between 3.79 (1.44) mm and 5.68 (1.64) mm. The mean expanding diameter of pedicles after surgery for T1-L5 vertebral pedicles ranged from 1.90 (0.39) mm to 2.92 (0.28) mm, which corresponds to the extension of the pedicle diameter in the mean range of 47% (4.1)-71% (3.0). We noted that the mean vertebral pedicle expansion was 49% in Group 1, 52% in Group 2, and 62% in Group 3 (N.S.), and the mean expansion for 7.0 mm screw pedicles was 78%. CONCLUSIONS Our study confirms that there is a wide range of expansion of the vertebral pedicle during screw insertion (up to 78%) with a low risk of lateral or medial breaches and without an increased risk of complications. The larger the diameter of the screw inserted into the pedicle, the more the pedicle expands. Pedicle measurements by preoperative MRI may be helpful for sufficient reliability in preoperative planning.
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- Pawel Grabala
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Children’s Hospital, Waszyngtona 17, 15-274 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Helsinki University Hospital, 00260 Helsinki, Finland;
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- 2nd Clinical Department of General and Gastroenterogical Surgery, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA;
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Ehlers LD, Opperman PJ, Mordeson JE, Thompson JR, Surdell DL. Intravascular ultrasound to aid in the diagnosis and revision of an intra-aortic pedicle screw: illustrative case. J Neurosurg Case Lessons 2023; 6:CASE23272. [PMID: 37728279 PMCID: PMC10555651 DOI: 10.3171/case23272] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pedicle screw impingement on vessel walls has the potential for complications due to pulsatile effects and wall erosion. Artifacts from spinal instrumentation create difficulty in accurately evaluating this interface. The authors present the first case of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) used to characterize a pedicle screw breach into the aortic lumen. OBSERVATIONS A 21-year-old female with surgically corrected scoliosis underwent computed tomography angiography (CTA) 3 years postoperatively, which revealed a pedicle screw within the thoracic aorta lumen. Metal artifact distorted the CTA images, which prompted the decision to use intraoperative IVUS. The IVUS confirmed the noninvasive imaging findings and guided final decisions regarding aortic endograft size and location during spine hardware revision. LESSONS For asymptomatic patients presenting with pedicle screws malpositioned in or near the aorta, treatment decisions revolve around the extent of vessel wall penetration. Intraluminal depth can be obscured by artifact on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging or inadequately evaluated by a transesophageal echocardiogram. In our intraoperative experience, IVUS confirmed the depth of vessel lumen violation by a single pedicle screw and no wall penetration by two additional screws of concern. This was useful in deciding on thoracic endovascular aortic repair graft size and landing zone and facilitated safe spinal instrumentation removal and revision.
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Ansorge A, Sarwahi V, Bazin L, Vazquez O, De Marco G, Dayer R. Accuracy and Safety of Pedicle Screw Placement for Treating Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Narrative Review Comparing Available Techniques. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2402. [PMID: 37510146 PMCID: PMC10378125 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13142402] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Posterior spinal fusion and segmental spinal instrumentation using pedicle screws (PS) is the most used procedure to correct adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Computed navigation, robotic navigation, and patient-specific drill templates are available, besides the first described free-hand technique. None of these techniques are recognized as the gold standard. This review compares the PS placement accuracy and misplacement-related complication rates achieved with the techniques mentioned above. It further reports PS accuracy classifications and anatomic PS misplacement risk factors. The literature suggests a higher PS placement accuracy for robotic relative to computed navigation and for the latter relative to the free-hand technique (misplacement rates: 0.4-7.2% versus 1.9-11% versus 1.5-50.7%) using variable accuracy classifications. The reported PS-misplacement-related complication rates are, however, uniformly low (0-1.4%) for every technique, while robotic and computed navigation induce a roughly fourfold increase in the patient's intraoperative radiation exposure relative to the free-hand technique with fluoroscopic implant positioning control. The authors, therefore, recommend dedicating robotic and computed navigation for complex deformities or revisions with altered landmarks, underline the need for a generally accepted PS accuracy classification, and advise against PS placement in grade 4 pedicles yielding higher misplacement rates (22.2-31.5%).
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- Alexandre Ansorge
- Department of Spine Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, 6000 Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Cohen Children's Medical Center, Northwell Health System, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, USA
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Unit, Geneva University Hospital, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Unit, Geneva University Hospital, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Unit, Geneva University Hospital, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Unit, Geneva University Hospital, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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Hedman TP, Ohnmeiss DD, Leasure J, Raji OR, Hochschuler SH. Interspinous-Interbody Fusion via a Strictly Lateral Surgical Approach: A Biomechanical Stabilization Comparison to Constructs Requiring Both Lateral and Posterior Approaches. Cureus 2023; 15:e41918. [PMID: 37583745 PMCID: PMC10424609 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
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Objective Lumbar fusion performed through lateral approaches is becoming more common. The interbody devices are generally supported by supplemental posterior fixation implanted through a posterior approach, potentially requiring a second incision and intraoperative repositioning of the patient. A minimally invasive lateral interspinous fixation device may eliminate the need for intraoperative repositioning and avoid disruption of the supraspinous ligament. The objective of this in vitrobiomechanical study was to investigate segmental multidirectional stability and maintenance of foraminal distraction of a lateral interspinous fixation device compared to commonly used pedicle screw and facet screw posterior fixation constructs when combined with lumbar interbody cages. Methods Six human cadaver lumbar spine specimens were subjected to nondestructive quasistatic loading in the following states: (1) intact; (2) interspinous fixation device alone and (3) with lateral interbody cage; (4) lateral lumbar interbody cage with bilateral pedicle screws; (5) lateral lumbar interbody cage with unilateral pedicle screws; and (6) lateral lumbar interbody cage with facet screws. Multidirectional pure bending in 1.5 Nm increments to 7.5 Nm, and 7.5 Nm flexion-extension bending with a 700 N compressive follower load were performed separately with optoelectronic segmental motion measurement. Relative angular motions of L2-L3, L3-L4, and L4-L5 functional spinal units were evaluated, and the mean instantaneous axis of rotation in the sagittal plane was calculated for the index level. Foraminal height was assessed during combined flexion-extension and compression loading for each test construct. Results All implant configurations significantly restricted flexion-extension motion compared with intact (p < 0.05). No significant differences were found in flexion-extension when comparing the different posterior implants combined with lateral lumbar interbody cages. All posterior fixation devices provided comparable neuroforaminal distraction and maintained distraction during flexion and extension. Conclusions When combinedwith lateral lumbar interbody cages, the minimally invasive lateral interspinous fixation device effectively stabilized the spine and maintained neuroforaminal distraction comparable to pedicle screw constructs or facet screws. These results suggest the lateral interspinous fixation device may provide a favorable alternative to other posterior systems that require patient repositioning during surgery and involve a greater disruption of native tissues.
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- Thomas P Hedman
- Biomedical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA
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Lee JH, Zaki MM, Joshi RS, Linzey JR, Patel RD, Park P, Saadeh YS. Robotic versus nonrobotic sacroiliac joint fusion. Neurosurg Focus 2023; 55:E4. [PMID: 37392776 DOI: 10.3171/2023.4.focus23146] [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: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Robot-assisted pedicle screw placement in spinal fusion has been well studied. However, few studies have evaluated robot-assisted sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion. The aim of this study was to compare surgical characteristics, accuracy, and complications between robot-assisted and fluoroscopically guided SIJ fusion. METHODS A retrospective review of 110 patients with 121 SIJ fusions done at a single academic institution was conducted from 2014 to 2023. Inclusion criteria included adult age and a robot- or fluoroscopically guided approach to SIJ fusion. Patients were excluded if the SIJ fusion was part of a longer fusion construct, not minimally invasive, and/or had missing data. Demographics, approach type (robotic vs fluoroscopic), operative time, estimated blood loss (EBL), number of screws, intraoperative complications, 30-day complications, number of intraoperative fluoroscopic images (as a surrogate for radiation exposure), implant placement accuracy, and pain status at the first follow-up were recorded. Primary endpoints were SIJ screw placement accuracy and complications. Secondary endpoints were operative time, radiation exposure, and pain status at the first follow-up. RESULTS Ninety patients were included who underwent a total of 101 SIJ fusions, of which 78 were robotic and 23 were fluoroscopic. The mean age of the cohort at the time of surgery was 55.9 ± 13.8 years; 46 patients were females (51.1%). No difference was found in screw placement accuracy between robotic and fluoroscopic fusion (1.3% vs 8.7%, p = 0.06). Chi-square analysis of robotic versus fluoroscopic fusion found no difference in the presence of 30-day complications (p = 0.62). Mann-Whitney U-test analysis found that robotic fusion had a significantly longer operative time than fluoroscopic fusion (72.0 vs 61.0 minutes, p = 0.01); however, robot-assisted fusions involved significantly lower radiation exposure (26.7 vs 187.4 fluoroscopic images, p < 0.001). No difference in EBL was noted (p = 0.17). No intraoperative complications were present in this cohort. Subgroup analysis comparing the 23 most recent robotic cases against the 23 fluoroscopic cases found that robotic fusion still was associated with significantly longer operative times than fluoroscopic fusion (74.0 ± 26.4 vs 61.0 ± 14.9 minutes, respectively; p = 0.047). CONCLUSIONS SIJ screw placement accuracy did not significantly differ between robot-assisted and fluoroscopic SIJ fusion. Complications overall were low and similar between the two groups. The operative time was longer with robotic assistance, but there was markedly less radiation exposure to the surgeon and staff.
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- John H Lee
- 1University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- 3Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and
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- 4Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee, Semmes-Murphey Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee
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Song Y, Ma Y, Li F. Comparative study on the accuracy, safety and clinical effect of CT navigation and traditional open screw placement in the Treatment of Thoracic Fracture. Pak J Med Sci 2023; 39:1140-1143. [PMID: 37492292 PMCID: PMC10364269 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.39.4.3925] [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: 11/15/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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Objective To explore the accuracy, safety and clinical effect of descending thoracic pedicle screw fixation assisted by computer CT three-dimensional navigation in the treatment of single segmental compression thoracic fracture. Methods This study was a retrospective analysis. From June 2020 to June 2022, eighty patients with thoracic vertebral fractures admitted to Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University were were divided into observation group and control group according to different methods of screw placement, with 40 cases in each group. The navigation system was used to insert pedicle screws, and the control group used traditional open X-ray to insert pedicle screws by hand. Further comparison was carried out in terms of the operation time, intraoperative blood loss, perioperative complications, accuracy and safety rate of screw placement, and vertebral compression ratio between both the groups. Results The average intraoperative blood loss in the observation group was significantly less than the control group, the average screw insertion time was significantly shorter than the control group, the postoperative average vertebral body compression ratios was significantly better than the control group, the excellent rate of screw insertion was better than the control group, while the incidence of complications was lower than the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (all P<0.05). Conclusion Intraoperative CT navigation for pedicle screw placement can reduce the time of screw placement and intraoperative blood loss, improve the excellent rate of screw placement and the compression ratio of the anterior edge of the injured vertebra, the complication rate was low.
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- Yang Song
- Yang Song, Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University, 132011, Jilin, P. R. China
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- Yue Ma, Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University, 132011, Jilin, P. R. China
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- Fan Li, Department of Orthopaedic, Affiliated Hospital of Beihua University, 132011, Jilin, P. R. China
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Cao J, Zhu W, Zhang X, Bai Y, Guo D, Yao Z, Gao R. Benefits of fixing 3 proximal vertebral bodies vs. 2 in the treatment of early-onset scoliosis with growing rods. J Pediatr Orthop B 2023; 32:342-349. [PMID: 35997769 PMCID: PMC10231929 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001009] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Additional proximal fixation for growing rods in early-onset scoliosis (EOS) may offer a more effective and safer option for severe scoliosis patients with hyper-kyphosis. Here, we compared the outcomes of EOS patients treated with growing rods in which 6 proximal anchor points on 3 vertebrae were used vs. 4 proximal anchor points on 2 vertebrae. The records of patients with EOS treated surgically from January 2016 to December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. In the Proximal 4 group, 2 vertebral bodies were anchored proximally with 4 anchor points; in the Proximal 6 group, 3 vertebral bodies were anchored proximally with 6 anchor points. Forty-two patients (mean age 5.11 ± 1.93 years) were included; 22 Proximal 4 group, 20 Proximal 6 group. Mean follow-up was 40.86 ± 13.49 months. The decrease in main curve Cobb angle postoperatively was significantly greater in the Proximal 6 group (33.22° vs. 19.08°) ( P < 0.05). Cobb thoracic kyphosis (TK) was significantly decreased postoperatively in the Proximal 6 group (mean 20.70°); no significant decrease occurred in the Proximal 4 group. The main curve Cobb angle decrease at last follow-up was significantly greater in the Proximal 6 group (37.84° vs. 24.23°) ( P < 0.05). Cobb TK was significantly decreased at last follow-up in the Proximal 6 group (mean 25.17°, P < 0.05); no significant decrease occurred in the Proximal 4 group. Instrument complications were lower in the Proximal 6 group (15.00% vs. 45.45%) ( P < 0.05). No proximal junctional kyphosis was noted. Fixing 3 proximal vertebral bodies with 6 anchors improves radiographic outcomes of EOS treated with growing rods, and has a lower rate of screw pull-out.
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- Jun Cao
- Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing
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- Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing
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- Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing
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- Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing
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- Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing
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- Beijing Children’s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing
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Lee SH, Park JH, Lee JB, Lee HJ, Kim IS, Hur JW, Hong JT. Safety and Efficacy of Intraoperative Doppler Sonography-Assisted Cervical Pedicle Screw Fixation-A Retrospective Comparison with Conventional Pedicle Screw Implantation. Global Spine J 2023; 13:1592-1601. [PMID: 35193407 PMCID: PMC10448084 DOI: 10.1177/21925682211041965] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN A Retrospective Cohort Study. OBJECTIVE To introduce a new Doppler sonography-assisted pedicle screw fixation technique that enables vertebral artery (VA) monitoring during surgery and compares the accuracies of Doppler sonography-assisted cervical pedicle screw fixation and the conventional technique. METHODS This retrospective study was performed on 164 consecutive patients that underwent pedicle-based screw fixation from C2 to C6 between January 2013 and August 2020. Surgery was performed without intraoperative Doppler sonography in 84 cases (the Control group) or with intraoperative Doppler sonography in 80 cases (the Doppler group). Proper positioning of pedicle screws was graded, and the incidences of VA injury and screw breach in the Control and Doppler groups were compared. RESULTS Three hundred and ninety-nine screws were placed in the 164 patients (Doppler, 186 screws; Control, 213 screws). The percentages of well-positioned screws in the two groups were significantly different (Doppler, 97.8%; Control, 85.0%). There were two cases of VA injury in the Control group, an incidence of 2.4%, but no case in the Doppler group. CONCLUSION Doppler sonography can be used intraoperatively to help guide the trajectory of the cervical pedicle screw insertion. It can detect the VA inside the screw trajectory and may reduce the risk of VA injury during cervical pedicle screw fixation.
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- Sang Hyo Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St Mary’s Hospital, Eunpyeong-gu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Catholic University of Korea Incheon St Mary’s Hospital, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Catholic University of Korea St Vincent’s Hospital, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Catholic University of Korea St Vincent’s Hospital, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St Mary’s Hospital, Eunpyeong-gu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Catholic University of Korea Eunpyeong St Mary’s Hospital, Eunpyeong-gu, Korea
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Catholic University of Korea St Vincent’s Hospital, Suwon, Korea
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Fu S, Ju G, Dai X, Li H, Huang A. Severe major vessel injury during peadicle screw removal: a case report. Front Surg 2023; 10:1187801. [PMID: 37383382 PMCID: PMC10293790 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1187801] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Introduction Pedicle screw fixation (PSF) has been the standard therapy for the treatment of various spinal diseases. Although complications are identified regularly, iatrogenic vascular injury is one of the rare but life-threatening complications. In this literature, we describe the first case of inferior vena cava (IVC) injury during pedicle screw removal. Case description A 31-year-old man was treated by percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for an L1 compression fracture. After a year, the fracture healed well and hardware removal surgery was performed. During the procedure, the hardware on the right was removed unremarkably except for the L2 pedicle screw which slipped into the retroperitoneum because of the improper technique. The CT angiogram revealed the screw had breached the anterior cortex of the L2 vertebral body and penetrated the IVC. After multidisciplinary cooperation, the defect of IVC was reconstructed and the L2 screw was removed from the posterior approach in the end. Result The patient recovered well and was discharged after 3 weeks without further events. The removal of the contralateral implants was unremarkable at 7 months postoperatively. At the 3-year follow-up, the patient returned to his normal daily activity without any complaints. Conclusion Although pedicle screw removal is a rather simple procedure, severe complications may have occurred from this procedure. Surgeons should keep vigilant to avoid the complication noted in this case.
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- ShengYu Fu
- Department of Orthopaedic, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
- Postgraduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, The Affiliated Taizhou People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Taizhou, China
- Postgraduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Grabala P, Helenius IJ, Kowalski P, Grabala M, Zacha S, Deszczynski JM, Albrewczynski T, Galgano MA, Buchowski JM, Chamberlin K, Shah SA. The Child's Age and the Size of the Curvature Do Not Affect the Accuracy of Screw Placement with the Free-Hand Technique in Spinal Deformities in Children and Adolescents. J Clin Med 2023; 12:3954. [PMID: 37373646 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12123954] [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: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The current method of treatment of spinal deformities would be almost impossible without pedicle screws (PS) placement. There are only a few studies evaluating the safety of PS placement and possible complications in children during growth. The present study was carried out to evaluate the safety and accuracy of PS placement in children with spinal deformities at any age using postoperative computed tomography (CT) scans. METHODS 318 patients (34 males and 284 females) who underwent 6358 PS fixations for pediatric spinal deformities were enrolled in this multi-center study. The patients were divided into three age groups: less than 10 years old, 11-13 years old, and 14-18 years old. These patients underwent postoperative CT scans and were analyzed for pedicle screw malposition (anterior, superior, inferior, medial, and lateral breaches). RESULTS The breach rate was 5.92% for all pedicles. There were 1.47% lateral and 3.12% medial breaches for all pedicles with tapping canals, and 2.66% lateral and 3.84% medial breaches for all pedicles without a tapping canal for the screw. Of the 6358 screws placed in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine, 98% of the screws were accurately placed (grade 0, 1, and juxta pedicular). A total of 56 screws (0.88%) breached more than 4 mm (grade 3), and 17 (0.26%) screws were replaced. No new and permanent neurological, vascular, or visceral complications were encountered. CONCLUSIONS The free-hand technique for pedicle screw placement in the acceptable and safety zone in pedicles and vertebral bodies was 98%. No complications associated with screw insertion in growth were noted. The free-hand technique for pedicle screw placement can be safely used in patients at any age. The screw accuracy does not depend on the child's age nor the size of the deformity curve. Segmental instrumentation with posterior fixation in children with spinal deformities can be performed with a very low complication rate. Navigation of the robot is only an auxiliary tool in the hands of the surgeons, and the result of the work ultimately depends on the surgeons.
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- Pawel Grabala
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, University Children's Hospital, Medical University of Bialystok, Waszyngtona 17, 15-274 Bialystok, Poland
- Paley European Institute, Al. Rzeczypospolitej 1, 02-972 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Helsinki University Hospital, 00260 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Regional Specialized Hospital, Ul. Dekerta 1, 66-400 Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland
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- 2nd Clinical Department of General and Gastroenterogical Surgery, Medical University of Bialystok, Ul. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 24a, 15-276 Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Oncology of the Musculoskeletal System, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland
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- Paley European Institute, Al. Rzeczypospolitej 1, 02-972 Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Warsaw Medical University, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley,1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
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Wu LC, Hsieh YY, Tsuang FY, Kuo YJ, Chen CH, Chiang CJ. Pullout Strength of Pedicle Screws Inserted Using Three Different Techniques: A Biomechanical Study on Polyurethane Foam Block. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:660. [PMID: 37370591 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10060660] [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: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Pullout strength is an important indicator of the performance and longevity of pedicle screws and can be heavily influenced by the screw design, the insertion technique and the quality of surrounding bone. The purpose of this study was to investigate the pullout strength of three different pedicle screws inserted using three different strategies and with two different loading conditions. Three pedicle screws with different thread designs (single-lead-thread (SLT) screw, dual-lead-thread (DLT) screw and mixed-single-lead-thread (MSLT) screw) were inserted into a pre-drilled rigid polyurethane foam block using three strategies: (A) screw inserted to a depth of 33.5 mm; (B) screw inserted to a depth of 33.5 mm and then reversed by 3.5 mm to simulate an adjustment of the tulip height of the pedicle screw and (C) screw inserted to a depth of 30 mm. After insertion, each screw type was set up with and without a cyclic load being applied to the screw head prior to the pullout test. To ensure that the normality assumption is met, we applied the Shapiro-Wilk test to all datasets before conducting the non-parametric statistical test (Kruskal-Wallis test combined with pairwise Mann-Whitney-U tests). All screw types inserted using strategy A had a significantly greater pullout strength than those inserted using strategies B and C, regardless of if the screw was pre-loaded with a cyclic load prior to testing. Without the use of the cyclic pre-load, the MSLT screw had a greater pullout strength than the SLT and DLT screws for all three insertion strategies. However, the fixation strength of all screws was reduced when pre-loaded before testing, with the MSLT screw inserted using strategy B producing a significantly lower pullout strength than all other groups (p < 0.05). In contrast, the MSLT screw using insertion strategies A and C had a greater pullout strength than the SLT and DLT screws both with and without pre-loading. In conclusion, the MSLT pedicle screw exhibited the greatest pullout strength of the screws tested under all insertion strategies and loading conditions, except for insertion strategy B with a cyclic pre-load. While all screw types showed a reduced pullout strength when using insertion strategy B (screw-out depth adjustment), the MSLT screw had the largest reduction in pullout strength when using a pre-load before testing. Based on these findings, during the initial screw insertion, it is recommended to not fully insert the screw thread into the bone and to leave a retention length for depth adjustment to avoid the need for screw-out adjustment, as with insertion strategy B.
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- Lien-Chen Wu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City 100225, Taiwan
- Spine Tumor Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City 100225, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 11696, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan
- School of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan
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Kosik I, Dallaire F, Pires L, Tran T, Leblond F, Wilson B. Preclinical evaluation of Raman spectroscopy for pedicular screw insertion surgical guidance in a porcine spine model. J Biomed Opt 2023; 28:057003. [PMID: 37265877 PMCID: PMC10231831 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.28.5.057003] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Significance Orthopedic surgery is frequently performed but currently lacks consensus and availability of ideal guidance methods, resulting in high variability of outcomes. Misdirected insertion of surgical instruments can lead to weak anchorage and unreliable fixation along with risk to critical structures including the spinal cord. Current methods for surgical guidance using conventional medical imaging are indirect and time-consuming with unclear advantages. Aim The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential of intraoperative in situ near-infrared Raman spectroscopy (RS) combined with machine learning in guiding pedicular screw insertion in the spine. Approach A portable system equipped with a hand-held RS probe was used to make fingerprint measurements on freshly excised porcine vertebrae, identifying six tissue types: bone, spinal cord, fat, cartilage, ligament, and muscle. Supervised machine learning techniques were used to train-and test on independent hold-out data subsets-a six-class model as well as two-class models engineered to distinguish bone from soft tissue. The two-class models were further tested using in vivo spectral fingerprint measurements made during intra-pedicular drilling in a porcine spine model. Results The five-class model achieved >96% accuracy in distinguish all six tissue classes when applied onto a hold-out testing data subset. The binary classifier detecting bone versus soft tissue (all soft tissue or spinal cord only) yielded 100% accuracy. When applied onto in vivo measurements performed during interpedicular drilling, the soft tissue detection models correctly detected all spinal canal breaches. Conclusions We provide a foundation for RS in the orthopedic surgical guidance field. It shows that RS combined with machine learning is a rapid and accurate modality capable of discriminating tissues that are typically encountered in orthopedic procedures, including pedicle screw placement. Future development of integrated RS probes and surgical instruments promises better guidance options for the orthopedic surgeon and better patient outcomes.
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- Ivan Kosik
- Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Polytechnique Montreal, Department of Engineering Physics, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Polytechnique Montreal, Department of Engineering Physics, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Polytechnique Montreal, Department of Engineering Physics, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Institut du cancer de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Pan JH, Chen CS, Liu CL, Chou PH. Biomechanical Effects of a Novel Pedicle Screw W-Type Rod Fixation for Lumbar Spondylolysis: A Finite Element Analysis. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10040451. [PMID: 37106639 PMCID: PMC10136343 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10040451] [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: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Lumbar spondylolysis involves anatomical defects of the pars interarticularis, which causes instability during motion. The instability can be addressed through instrumentation with posterolateral fusion (PLF). We developed a novel pedicle screw W-type rod fixation system and evaluated its biomechanical effects in comparison with PLF and Dynesys stabilization for lumbar spondylolysis via finite element (FE) analysis. A validated lumbar spine model was built using ANSYS 14.5 software. Five FE models were established simulating the intact L1-L5 lumbar spine (INT), bilateral pars defect (Bipars), bilateral pars defect with PLF (Bipars_PLF), Dynesys stabilization (Bipars_Dyn), and W-type rod fixation (Bipars_Wtyp). The range of motion (ROM) of the affected segment, the disc stress (DS), and the facet contact force (FCF) of the cranial segment were compared. In the Bipars model, ROM increased in extension and rotation. Compared with the INT model, Bipars_PLF and Bipars_Dyn exhibited remarkably lower ROMs for the affected segment and imposed greater DS and FCF in the cranial segment. Bipars_Wtyp preserved more ROM and generated lower stress at the cranial segment than Bipars_PLF or Bipars_Dyn. The injury model indicates that this novel pedicle screw W-type rod for spondylolysis fixation could return ROM, DS, and FCF to levels similar to preinjury.
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- Jo-Hsi Pan
- Institute of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Cardinal Tien Hospital, New Taipei 231, Taiwan
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- Institute of Physical Therapy and Assistive Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112, Taiwan
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Verma V, Agrawal U. Lumbar Pedicle Morphometry of Dry Vertebral Columns in Relation to Transpedicular Fixation: A Cross-Sectional Study From Central India. Cureus 2023; 15:e38108. [PMID: 37252467 PMCID: PMC10211268 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38108] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The lumbar vertebrae are the largest vertebrae of the vertebral column, which support the maximum body weight. There has been an increased focus on transpedicular spinal fixation for addressing various lumbar spine pathology. However, its safety and efficacy require precise knowledge of the lumbar pedicle anatomy. Mismatched size of screw and pedicle may lead to failure of instrumentation. It may result in cortex perforation or pedicle fracture and loosening of the pedicle screw. The oversizing of the pedicle screw can result in dural tears, leakage of the cerebrospinal fluid, and injuries to the nerve root. As the racial variations in the anatomy of a pedicle are well known, this study was performed to assess the morphological parameters of the lumbar vertebrae pedicles in the Central Indian population so that the appropriate sizes of pedicular implants can be selected. MATERIAL AND METHODS The present study was conducted at a tertiary-level hospital and medical college on dry lumbar vertebrae specimens available in the department of anatomy. The measurement of morphometric parameters of the lumbar vertebrae pedicles was performed in 20 dry lumbar specimens using vernier calipers and a standard goniometer. The morphometric parameters included in the study are pedicle transverse external diameter (pedicle width), pedicle sagittal external diameter (pedicle height), transverse angle of the pedicle, and sagittal angle of the pedicle. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) system version 25 (Chicago, IL: SPSS Inc.). RESULTS The broadest external transverse diameter was at the L5 level, with a mean of (17.54±1.6 mm) in the lumbar vertebrae. The broadest external sagittal pedicle diameter was at the L1 level (13.7±0.88 mm). The maximum transverse angle of the pedicle was at L5 with a mean of 25.39±3.10°. The maximum sagittal angle was at L1 with a mean of 5.44±0.71°. CONCLUSION The increased concern regarding the internal fixation of the spine with pedicle screw systems created the need to have almost accurate anatomical knowledge of lumbar pedicles. Due to the dynamic nature of the lumbar spine and the body's load, maximum degeneration occurs at this spine segment, making it the most commonly operated region of the vertebral column. In our study, pedicle dimensions are comparable to populations of other Asian countries. However, the pedicle dimension of our population is lower than the White American population. This morphological variation of pedicle anatomy will help surgeons choose appropriate size screws and optimum angulations to insert the implant, decreasing complications.
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- Virendra Verma
- Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, IND
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- Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, IND
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Yi J, MacAllister MM, Caruso JP, Palmisciano P, Johnson ZJ, Umana GE, Al Tamimi M, Bagley CA, Aoun SG. Image-Guided Percutaneous Multilevel Pediculosynthesis for the Treatment of Contiguous Pedicle Stress Fractures: A Technical Case Report Motion-Preserving Treatment of Contiguous Lumbar Pedicle Stress Fractures: A Technical Surgical Report. World Neurosurg 2023; 174:132-136. [PMID: 36965662 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.03.037] [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: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE Nontraumatic pedicle fracture is uncommon, with sparsely described cases of conservative management versus surgical treatment by open fusion or percutaneous fixation. CLINICAL PRESENTATION We report the case of a 60 year old woman with nontraumatic L4 and L5 pedicle fracture who developed additional pedicle fractures at L3 while undergoing conservative management in a brace. The patient underwent percutaneous pediculosynthesis with screw fixation without fusion at L3-5 bilaterally. This led to fracture healing with good radiographic result and resolution of her symptoms. CONCLUSION A trial of conservative management is typically warranted in most cases of non-traumatic pedicle fracture, but there is risk of refractory or progressive symptoms as well as subsequent fracture. Minimally invasive fixation is a viable surgical option that can be used in multilevel fractures.
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- Julia Yi
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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Nunley PD, Eastlack RK, Miller LE, Poelstra KA, Cox JB, Shedden PM, Stone M. Metal-free Cortico-pedicular Device for Supplemental Fixation in Lumbar Interbody Fusion. World Neurosurg 2023; 174:4-10. [PMID: 36871655 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.02.119] [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: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Pedicle screw fixation is a commonly utilized adjunct for lumbar interbody fusion, yet risks include screw malposition, pullout, loosening, neurovascular injury, and stress transfers leading to adjacent segment degeneration. This report describes the preclinical and initial clinical results of a minimally invasive, metal-free cortico-pedicular fixation device used for supplemental posterior fixation in lumbar interbody fusion. METHODS Safety of arcuate tunnel creation was evaluated in cadaveric lumbar (L1 to S1) specimens. A finite element analysis (FEA) study evaluated clinical stability of the device to pedicular screw-rod fixation at L4-L5. Preliminary clinical results were assessed by analysis of Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database complications, and 6-month outcomes in 13 patients treated with the device. RESULTS Among 35 curved drill holes in 5 lumbar specimens, no breaches of the anterior cortex were identified. The mean minimum distance from the anterior surface of the hole to the spinal canal ranged from 5.1 mm at L1-L2 to 9.8 mm at L5-S1. In the FEA study, the PEEK strap provided comparable clinical stability and reduced anterior stress shielding compared to the conventional screw-rod construct. The MAUDE database identified one device fracture with no clinical sequelae among 227 procedures. Initial clinical experience showed a 53% decrease in pain severity (p=0.009), a 50% decrease in Oswestry Disability Index (p<0.001), and no device-related complications. CONCLUSIONS Cortico-pedicular fixation is a safe and reproducible procedure that may address limitations of pedicle screw fixation. Longer term clinical data in large clinical studies are recommended to confirm these promising early results.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Scripps Clinic, San Diego, CA, United States
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- The Robotic Spine Institute of Las Vegas at Nevada Spine Clinic, Las Vegas, NV, United States
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- Neuroscience Specialists, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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- Greater Houston Neurosurgery Center, The Woodlands, TX, United States
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- Spine Institute of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA, United States
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STUDY DESIGN Animal experiment. OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether the use of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) rods for posterior spinal fixation can improve screw stability. METHODS Sheep models of anterior-posterior cervical fusion were used in this study. Six sheep were randomly assigned to the PEEK rod group and titanium alloy group. A total of 8 screws and 2 fixing rods were implanted in each sheep. At 24 weeks postoperatively, a computed tomography (CT) evaluation, pull-out test, micro-CT evaluation and histological evaluation were conducted to evaluate screw stability in the harvested surgical segments. RESULT According to the CT evaluation, there were no signs of screw loosening in either group. The pull-out force and energy of the PEEK rod group were significantly higher than those of the titanium alloy rod group. Denser and thicker trabecular bone around the screw was observed in the PEEK rod group according to the micro-CT reconstructed images, and quantitative analysis of the micro-CT data confirmed this finding. In the histological evaluation, more abundant and denser bone trabeculae were also observed in the PEEK rod group. However, there was no significant difference in the bone-screw interface between the 2 groups. CONCLUSION Posterior spinal fixation with PEEK rods can increase screw stability by promoting bone growth around the screw but cannot promote bone integration at the bone-screw interface in an animal model study. This finding presents a new idea for clinical practices to reduce screw loosening rate.
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- Jie Wu
- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, China,Department of Orthopaedics, the 8th Medical Center of Chinese PLA General
Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the 8th Medical Center of Chinese PLA General
Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, China,Zheng Guo and Xiaokang Li, Department of
Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi
710032, China. Emails: ;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, China,Zheng Guo and Xiaokang Li, Department of
Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi
710032, China. Emails: ;
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Wang Y, Hu B, Wu J, Chen W, Wang Z, Zhu J, Fan W, Liu M, Zhao J, Liu P. Subaxial Cervical Pedicular Screw Insertion via the Nonanatomic Axis: Identification of Entry Point and Trajectory Based on a Radiographic Study and Workshop. Global Spine J 2023; 13:360-367. [PMID: 33618552 PMCID: PMC9972273 DOI: 10.1177/2192568221996310] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN A radiological study and workshop. OBJECTIVE To propose a novel technique for subaxial cervical pedicle screw (CPS) insertion via the nonanatomic axis (nAA) and identify a new entry point (EP) and trajectory based on a radiological study. METHODS The new EP was determined to be the center of the upper half of the lateral mass, and the nAA was defined as the line connecting the EP and center of the pedicle. CT images of 493 subaxial cervical pedicles from 51 adults were utilized. The pedicle axis length (PAL/nPAL), pedicle transverse angle (PTA/nPTA), sagittal and transverse pedicle screw depth ratio (S-DO, T-DO), and sagittal and transverse angles (S-angle, T-angle) were measured in the anatomical axis (AA) and nAA. nAA-CPS insertions were conducted on dry specimens, and the positions of the screws were graded. RESULTS The nPTA (22.35° ± 1.57°), nPAL (23.75 ± 2.07 mm), T-DO (45.61% ± 3.10%), and S-DO (70.46% ± 4.44%) of the nAA-CPS were significantly different from the PTA (41.86° ± 2.77°), PAL (31.98 ± 2.40 mm), T-DO and S-DO of the AA-CPS (both 100% in ideal conditions), respectively (P < .05). The T-angle and S-angle were 92.78° ± 3.07° and 92.18° ± 3.78°, respectively. A constant EP and consistent trajectory of the nAA-CPS identified by 2 perpendicular angles were summarized and utilized as the manipulation protocols of the workshop, and a perfect position was achieved in 80.00% (24/30) of screws. CONCLUSION The nAA-CPS is a novel alternative to the classic CPS technique. A constant entry point and 2 perpendicular angles in the sagittal and transverse planes for identifying the trajectory of the nAA-CPS should be taken into account in the establishment of a manipulation protocol.
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- Yingbo Wang
- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Center for
Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China,State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns
and Combined Wound, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China,Peng Liu, Division of Spine Surgery, Center
for Orthopedics, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, No. 10,
Changjiangzhilu, Daping Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400042, China.
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Kashyap A, Karim A, Arora S, Singh K, Jha S, Maini L. Accuracy of Patient-Specific, 3D-Printed Laminofacetal Based Trajectory-Guide for Pedicle Screw Placement in Subaxial Cervical and Thoracic Spine. Neurol India 2023; 71:260-266. [PMID: 37148049 DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.375394] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Background Conventional methods of pedicle-screw placement have higher breach rates due to variations in pedicle trajectories. Objective We studied the accuracy of patient-specific, three-dimensional (3D)-printed laminofacetal-based trajectory guide for pedicle-screw placement in the subaxial-cervical and thoracic spine. Materials and Methods We enrolled 23 consecutive patients who underwent subaxial cervical and thoracic pedicle-screw instrumentation. They were divided into two groups: group A (cases without spinal deformity) and group B (cases with pre-existing spinal deformity). Patient-specific, 3D-printed laminofacetal-based trajectory guide for each instrumented level was designed. The accuracy of screw placement was assessed on postoperative computed tomography (CT) using the Gertzbein-Robbins grading. Results A total of 194 pedicle screws (114 cervical and 80 thoracics) were placed using trajectory guides, of which 102 belonged to group B (34 cervical and 68 thoracics). Out of a total of 194 pedicle screws, 193 had clinically acceptable placement (grade A: 187; grade B: 6; and grade C: 1). In the cervical spine, 110 pedicle screws out of a total of 114 had grade A placement (grade B: 4). In the thoracic spine, 77 pedicle screws out of a total of 80 had grade A placement (grade B: 2; grade C: 1). Out of a total of 92 pedicle screws in group A, 90 had grade A placement, and the rest 2 had grade B breach. Similarly, 97 out of a total of 102 pedicle screws in group B were placed accurately, 4 had grade B and another had a grade C breach. Conclusions Patient-specific, 3D-printed laminofacetal-based trajectory guide may help in accurate placement of subaxial cervical and thoracic pedicle screws. It may help reduce surgical time, blood loss, and radiation exposure.
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- Abhishek Kashyap
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Shen FH, Hayward GM, Harris JA, Gonzalez J, Thai E, Raso J, Van Horn MR, Bucklen BS. Impaction grafting of lumbar pedicle defects: a biomechanical study of a novel technique for pedicle screw revision. J Neurosurg Spine 2023; 38:313-318. [PMID: 36683188 DOI: 10.3171/2022.10.spine22351] [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: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The two most common revision options available for the management of loose pedicle screws are larger-diameter screws and cement augmentation into the vertebral body for secondary fixation. An alternative revision method is impaction grafting (pedicoplasty) of the failed pedicle screw track. This technique uses the impaction of corticocancellous bone into the pedicle and vertebral body through a series of custom funnels to reconstitute a new pedicle wall and a neomedullary canal. The goal of this study was to compare the biomechanics of screws inserted after pedicoplasty (impaction grafting) of a pedicle defect to those of an upsized screw and a cement-augmented screw. METHODS For this biomechanical cadaveric study the investigators used 10 vertebral bodies (L1-5) that were free of metastatic disease or primary bone disease. Following initial screw insertion, each screw was subjected to a pullout force that was applied axially along the screw trajectory at 5 mm per minute until failure. Each specimen was instrumented with a pedicoplasty revision using the original screw diameter, and on the contralateral side either a fenestrated screw with cement augmentation or a screw upsized by 1 mm was inserted in a randomized fashion. These revisions were then pulled out using the previously mentioned methods. RESULTS Initial screw pullout values for the paired upsized screw and pedicoplasty were 717 ± 511 N and 774 ± 414 N, respectively (p = 0.747) (n = 14). Revised pullout values for the paired upsized screw and pedicoplasty were 775 ± 461 N and 762 ± 320 N, respectively (p = 0.932). Initial pullout values for the paired cement augmentation and pedicoplasty were 792 ± 434 N and 880 ± 558 N, respectively (p = 0.649). Revised pullout values for the paired cement augmentation and pedicoplasty were 1159 ± 300 N and 687 ± 213 N, respectively (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Pedicle defects are difficult to manage. Reconstitution of the pedicle and creation of a neomedullary canal appears to be possible through the use of pedicoplasty. Biomechanically, screws that have been used in pedicoplasty have equivalent pullout strength to an upsized screw, and have greater insertional torques than those with the same diameter that have not been used in pedicoplasty, yet they are not superior to cement augmentation. This study suggests that although cement augmentation appears to have superior pullout force, the novel pedicoplasty technique offers promise as a viable biological revision option for the management of failed pedicle screws compared with the option of standard upsized screws in a cadaveric model. These findings will ultimately need to be further assessed in a clinical setting.
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Affiliation(s)
- Francis H Shen
- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 2Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center, A Division of Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, Pennsylvania; and
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- 2Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center, A Division of Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, Pennsylvania; and
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- 3School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 3School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- 2Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center, A Division of Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, Pennsylvania; and
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- 2Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center, A Division of Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, Pennsylvania; and
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Levy HA, Pinter ZW, Hobson SL, Yaszemski MJ. Delayed open treatment of aortic penetration by a thoracic pedicle screw: illustrative case. J Neurosurg Case Lessons 2023; 5:CASE22533. [PMID: 36852772 PMCID: PMC10550580 DOI: 10.3171/case22533] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Iatrogenic aortic injury from pedicle screw malpositioning or anterior prominence in posterior spinal fusion represents a rare but potentially devasting complication. While intraoperative aortic injury is associated with hemodynamic instability, delayed presentations of pedicle screw aortic impingement or violation often present insidiously with pseudoaneurysm or vascular remodeling in clinically asymptomatic patients. Currently, there is a lack of guidance in the field for the recommended surveillance, urgency of operative intervention, and optimal surgical management of delayed pedicle screw aortic injuries. OBSERVATIONS The following case study discusses the open treatment of delayed thoracic aortic penetration from an excessively long T12 pedicle screw in an asymptomatic adolescent patient with idiopathic scoliosis. The pedicle screw prominence anteriorly was corrected by burring the screw tip until it was flush with the vertebral body. The associated aortic injury was addressed with open vascular repair via primary anastomosis supplemented with a bovine pericardial patch. LESSONS Complete aortic wall penetration from an excessively long thoracic pedicle screw with otherwise stable screw positioning may be addressed most effectively with a single anterior surgical approach for open aortic repair and screw tip burring.
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- Hannah A. Levy
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; and
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; and
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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