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Ehresman J, Pennington Z, Elsamadicy AA, Hersh A, Lubelski D, Lehner K, Cottrill E, Schilling A, Lakomkin N, Ahmed AK, Lo SF, Sciubba DM. Fenestrated pedicle screws for thoracolumbar instrumentation in patients with poor bone quality: Case series and systematic review of the literature. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2021; 206:106675. [PMID: 34020324 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.106675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the results of a single-surgeon series and systematically review the literature on cement-augmented instrumented fusion with fenestrated pedicle screws. METHODS All patients treated by the senior surgeon using fenestrated screws between 2017 and 2019 with a minimum of 6-months of clinical and radiographic follow-up were included. For the systematic review, we used PRISMA guidelines to identify all prior descriptions of cement-augmented instrumented fusion with fenestrated pedicle screws in the English literature. Endpoints of interest included hardware loosening, cement leakage, and pulmonary cement embolism (PCE). RESULTS Our series included 38 patients (mean follow-up 14.8 months) who underwent cement-augmented instrumentation for tumor (47.3%), deformity/degenerative disease (39.5%), or osteoporotic fracture (13.2%). Asymptomatic screw lucency was seen in 2.6%, cement leakage in 445, and pulmonary cement embolism (PCE) in 5.2%. Our literature review identified 23 studies (n = 1526 patients), with low reported rates of hardware loosening (0.2%) and symptomatic PCE (1.0%). Cement leakage, while common (55.6%), produced symptoms in fewer than 1% of patients. Indications for cement-augmentation in this cohort included: spine metastasis with or without pathologic fracture (n = 18; 47.3%), degenerative spine disease or fixed deformity with poor underlying bone quality (n = 15; 39.5%), and osteoporotic fracture (n = 5; 13.2%). CONCLUSION Cement-augmented fusion with fenestrated screws appears to be a safe, effective means of treating patients with poor underlying bone quality secondary to tumor or osteoporosis. High-quality evidence with direct comparisons to non-augmented patients is needed.
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- Jeff Ehresman
- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA.
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Spalteholz M, Gulow J. Percutaneous triangular stabilization of type 3 and type 4 fragility fractures of the pelvis usually leads to fracture healing despite high revision rates. GMS INTERDISCIPLINARY PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DGPW 2020; 9:Doc05. [PMID: 33391966 PMCID: PMC7745701 DOI: 10.3205/iprs000149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This is a monocentric, retrospective study to analyze radiological findings as well as perioperative and postoperative complications in patients who underwent percutaneous triangular stabilization of type 3 and type 4 fragility fractures of the pelvis. From August 2017 to December 2018, 20 patients were treated surgically. Thirteen patients (65%) were followed-up and received a CT scan of the pelvis after an average time of 14.8 months. A total of 5 patients (38%) had to undergo revision surgery, 2 patients (15%) immediately, 3 patients (23%) in the interval. In 84.6% no fracture line was visible in the sacrum. Fracture healing of the anterior pelvic ring was observed in all cases. Our results show that percutaneous triangular stabilization of type 3 and type 4 fragility fractures of the pelvis usually leads to fracture healing. Radiological signs of loosening were observed in 62%, an implant removal due to symptomatic loosening was necessary in 23%.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Helios Park-Klinikum Leipzig, Germany
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Chen H, Liu S, Zhang J, Yang J, Hao D, Zhao S, Zhang Z, Yang J, Qiao R, Huang X. [A comparative study on treatment of lumbar degenerative disease with osteoporosis by manual and robot-assisted cortical bone trajectory screws fixation]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2020; 34:1142-1148. [PMID: 32929908 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202001070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Objective To compare the safety and accuracy of manual and robot-assisted cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws fixation in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases with osteoporosis. Methods The clinical data of 58 cases of lumbar degenerative disease with osteoporosis treated by CBT screw fixation between February 2017 and February 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. Among them, 29 cases were fixed with CBT screws assisted by robot (group A), 29 cases were fixed with CBT screws by hand (group B). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of gender, age, body mass index, lesion type, T-value of bone mineral density, and operative segment ( P>0.05), with comparability. The accuracy of implant was evaluated by Kaito's grading method, and the invasion of CBT screw to the superior articular process was evaluated by Babu's method. Results The operation time and intraoperative blood loss in group A were significantly less than those in group B ( t=-8.921, P=0.000; t=-14.101, P=0.000). One hundred and sixteen CBT screws were implanted in the two groups. At 3 days after operation, according to the Kaito's grading method, the accuracy of implant in group A was 108 screws of grade 0, 6 of grade 1, and 2 of grade 2; and in group B was 86 screws of grade 0, 12 of grade 1, and 18 of grade 2; the difference was significant ( Z=4.007, P=0.000). There were 114 accepted screws (98.3%) in group A and 98 (84.5%) in group B, the difference was significant ( χ 2=8.309, P=0.009). At 3 days after operation, according to Babu's method, there were 85 screws in grade 0, 3 in grade 1, and 2 in grade 2 in group A; and in group B, there were 91 screws in grade 0, 16 in grade 1, 5 in grade 2, and 4 in grade 3; the difference was significant ( Z=7.943, P=0.000). No serious injury of spinal cord, nerve, and blood vessel was found in the two groups. One patient in group A had delayed cerebrospinal fluid leakage, and 2 patients in group B had mild anemia. Both groups were followed up 10-14 months (mean, 11.6 months). The neurological symptoms were improved, and no screw loosening or fracture was found during the follow-up. Conclusion Compared with manual implantation of CBT screw, robot-assisted spinal implant has higher accuracy, lower incidence of invasion of superior articular process, and strong holding power of CBT screw, which can be applied to the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases with osteoporosis.
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- Haojie Chen
- Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710068, P.R.China;Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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- Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710068, P.R.China
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- Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710068, P.R.China
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- Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710068, P.R.China
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- Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an Shaanxi, 710068, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Shanxi, 710054, P.R.China
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Xu F, Zou D, Li W, Sun Z, Jiang S, Zhou S, Li Z. Hounsfield units of the vertebral body and pedicle as predictors of pedicle screw loosening after degenerative lumbar spine surgery. Neurosurg Focus 2020; 49:E10. [DOI: 10.3171/2020.5.focus20249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVEThe authors aimed to compare the efficacy of lumbar vertebral body Hounsfield units (HUs) and pedicle HUs at predicting pedicle screw loosening.METHODSThe authors retrospectively assessed 143 patients with L3–5 instrumentation. The patients were classified into one of two groups based on the status of their L3 screws (a screw loosening group or a control group). The pedicle HUs and vertebral HUs of L3 were measured using preoperative lumbar CT scans, and the pedicle HUs were measured in two ways: by excluding or by including cortical bone.RESULTSThe screw loosening rate was 20.3% (n = 29/143) at the 12-month follow-up. The vertebral body HUs and pedicle HUs in the screw loosening group were lower than those in the control group (vertebral body group: 98.6 HUs vs 121.4 HUs, p < 0.001; pedicle excluding cortical bone: 208.9 HUs vs 290.5 HUs, p = 0.002; pedicle including cortical bone: 249.4 HUs vs 337.5 HUs, p < 0.001). The pedicle HUs tended to have a higher area under the receiver operating characteristic curve value in predicting screw loosening, compared with that of vertebral body HUs, but the difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Among patients with low vertebral body HUs of ≤ 130, the loosening rate was much lower in patients with pedicle HUs of ≤ 340 than in those with pedicle HUs of > 340 (31.0% vs 13.0%, respectively; p < 0.05).CONCLUSIONSVertebral body HUs alone are insufficient to accurately evaluate the risk of pedicle screw loosening. Therefore, it is important to collect both the pedicle HU and vertebral body HU measurements for surgical planning.
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- Fei Xu
- 1Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital; and
- 2Peking University Health Science Center, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- 1Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital; and
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- 1Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital; and
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- 1Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital; and
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- 1Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital; and
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- 1Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital; and
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- 1Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital; and
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Guo HZ, Tang YC, Guo DQ, Ma YH, Yuan K, Li YX, Peng JC, Li JL, Liang D, Zhang SC. Pedicle Screw Fixation in Single-Level, Double-Level, or Multilevel Posterior Lumbar Fusion for Osteoporotic Spine: A Retrospective Study with a Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up. World Neurosurg 2020; 140:e121-e128. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.04.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ishikawa Y, Watanabe K, Katsumi K, Ohashi M, Shibuya Y, Izumi T, Hirano T, Endo N, Kaito T, Yamashita T, Fujiwara H, Nagamoto Y, Matsuoka Y, Suzuki H, Nishimura H, Terai H, Tamai K, Tagami A, Yamada S, Adachi S, Yoshii T, Ushio S, Harimaya K, Kawaguchi K, Yokoyama N, Oishi H, Doi T, Kimura A, Inoue H, Inoue G, Miyagi M, Saito W, Nakano A, Sakai D, Nukaga T, Ikegami S, Shimizu M, Futatsugi T, Ohtori S, Furuya T, Orita S, Imagama S, Ando K, Kobayashi K, Kiyasu K, Murakami H, Yoshioka K, Seki S, Hongo M, Kakutani K, Yurube T, Aoki Y, Oshima M, Takahata M, Iwata A, Endo H, Abe T, Tsukanishi T, Nakanishi K, Watanabe K, Hikata T, Suzuki S, Isogai N, Okada E, Funao H, Ueda S, Shiono Y, Nojiri K, Hosogane N, Ishii K. Short- versus long-segment posterior spinal fusion with vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral collapse with neurological impairment in thoracolumbar spine: a multicenter study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:513. [PMID: 32738900 PMCID: PMC7395972 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03539-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Vertebroplasty with posterior spinal fusion (VP + PSF) is one of the most widely accepted surgical techniques for treating osteoporotic vertebral collapse (OVC). Nevertheless, the effect of the extent of fusion on surgical outcomes remains to be established. This study aimed to evaluate the surgical outcomes of short- versus long-segment VP + PSF for OVC with neurological impairment in thoracolumbar spine. Methods We retrospectively collected data from 133 patients (median age, 77 years; 42 men and 91 women) from 27 university hospitals and their affiliated hospitals. We divided patients into two groups: a short-segment fusion group (S group) with 2- or 3-segment fusion (87 patients) and a long-segment fusion group (L group) with 4- through 6-segment fusion (46 patients). Surgical invasion, clinical outcomes, local kyphosis angle (LKA), and complications were evaluated. Results No significant differences between the two groups were observed in terms of neurological recovery, pain scale scores, and complications. Surgical time was shorter and blood loss was less in the S group, whereas LKA at the final follow-up and correction loss were superior in the L group. Conclusion Although less invasiveness and validity of pain and neurological relief are secured by short-segment VP + PSF, surgeons should be cautious regarding correction loss.
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- Yuya Ishikawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 951-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-1-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8402, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka City University, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagasaki University, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagasaki University, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagasaki University, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8519, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8519, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke City, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke City, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kitasato University, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka Medical College, 2-7 Daigakumachi, Takatsuki City, Osaka, 569-8686, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara City, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai University, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara City, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University, 3-1-1, Asahi, Matsumoto City, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University, 3-1-1, Asahi, Matsumoto City, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University, 3-1-1, Asahi, Matsumoto City, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi, 466-8560, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi, 466-8560, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi, 466-8560, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kochi University, Oko-cho Kohasu, Nankoku City, Kochi, 783-8505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kanazawa University, 13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, 920-8641, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama City, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akita University, 1-1-1 Hondo, Akita City, 010-8543, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, chuou-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, chuou-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eastern Chiba Medical Center, 3-6-2 Okayamadai, Togane City, Chiba, 283-8686, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nihon University Itabashi Hospital, 30-1 Oyaguchikamicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University, North-15, West-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University, North-15, West-7, Kita-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Iwate Medical University, 19-1 Uchimaru, Morioka City, Iwate, 020-8505, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki, 305-8577, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki, 305-8577, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8329, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8329, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa City, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8329, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8329, Japan
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Hamann I, Hempel U, Rotsch C, Leimert M. Biological Cell Investigation of Structured Nitinol Surfaces for the Functionalization of Implants. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13153264. [PMID: 32717837 PMCID: PMC7435443 DOI: 10.3390/ma13153264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Expandable implants including shape memory alloy (SMA) elements have great potential to minimize the risk of implant loosening and to increase the primary stability of bone anchoring. Surface structuring of such elements may further improve these properties and support osteointegration and bone healing. In this given study, SMA sheets were processed by deploying additive and removal manufacturing technologies for 3D-printed surgical implants. The additive technology was realized by applying a new laser beam melting technology to print titanium structures on the SMA sheets. The removal step was realized as a standard process with an ultrashort-pulse laser. The morphology, metabolic activity, and mineralization patterns of human bone marrow stromal cells were examined to evaluate the biocompatibility of the new surface structures. It was shown that both surface structures support cell adhesion and the formation of a cytoskeleton. The examination of the metabolic activity of the marrow stromal cells on the samples showed that the number of cells on the laser-structured samples was lower when compared to the 3D-printed ones. The calcium phosphate accumulation, which was used to examine the mineralization of marrow stromal cells, was higher in the laser-structured samples than in the 3D-printed ones. These results indicate that the additive- and laser-structured SAM sheets seem biocompatible and that the macrostructure surface and manufacturing technology may have positive influences on the behavior of the bone formation. The use of the new additive technique and the resulting macrostructures seems to be a promising approach to combine increased anchorage stability with simultaneously enhanced osteointegration.
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- Isabell Hamann
- Department of Medical Engineering, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, Dresden, 01187 Saxony, Germany;
- Department of Spine Center, Asklepios Orthopädische Klinik Hohwald, Neustadt i. Sa., 01844 Saxony, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-351-4772-2161
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- Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus TU Dresden, Dresden, 01307 Saxony, Germany;
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- Department of Medical Engineering, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, Dresden, 01187 Saxony, Germany;
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, Sächsische Schweiz Kliniken GmbH, Sebnitz, 01855 Saxony, Germany;
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Tang YC, Guo HZ, Guo DQ, Luo PJ, Li YX, Mo GY, Ma YH, Peng JC, Liang D, Zhang SC. Effect and potential risks of using multilevel cement-augmented pedicle screw fixation in osteoporotic spine with lumbar degenerative disease. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:274. [PMID: 32345282 PMCID: PMC7189525 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03309-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background The increase of augmented level and bone cement dose are accompanied by the rising incidence of cement leakage (CL) of cement-augmented pedicle screw instrumentation (CAPSI). But the effect and potential risks of the application of CAPSI to osteoporotic lumbar degenerative disease (LDD) have not been studied in the case of multilevel fixation. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and potential complications of using multilevel CAPSI for patients with osteoporotic LDD. Methods A total of 93 patients with multilevel LDD were divided into the CAPSI group (46 subjects) and the conventional pedicle screw (CPS) group (47 subjects), including 75 cases for three levels and 18 cases for four levels. Relevant data were compared between two groups, including baseline data, clinical results, and complications. Results In the CAPSI group, a total of 336 augmented screws was placed bilaterally. The CL was observed in 116 screws (34.52%). Three cemented screws (0.89%) were found loosened during the follow-up and the overall fusion rate was 93.47%. For perioperative complications, two patients (4.35%) experienced pulmonary cement embolism (PCE), one patient augmented vertebral fracture, and three patients (6.52%) wound infection. And in the CPS group, thirty-three screws (8.46%) suffered loosening in cranial and caudal vertebra with a fusion rate of 91.49%. The operation time and hospital stay of CAPSI group were longer than the CPS group, but CAPSI group has a lower screw loosening percentage (P<0. 05). And in terms of blood loss, perioperative complications, fusion rate, and VAS and ODI scores at the follow-up times, there were no significant differences between the two groups. Conclusions Patients with osteoporotic LDD underwent multilevel CPS fixation have a higher rate of screw loosening in the cranial and caudal vertebra. The application of cemented pedicle screws for multilevel LDD can achieve better stability and less screw loosening, but it also accompanied by longer operating time, higher incidence of CL, PCE and wound infections. Selective cement augmentation of cranial and caudal pedicle screws may be a worthy strategy to decrease the complications.
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- Yong-Chao Tang
- Spine Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510407, China
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- The 1st Institute of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- The 1st Institute of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Spine Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510407, China.,The 1st Institute of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Spine Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510407, China.,The 1st Institute of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Spine Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510407, China.,The 1st Institute of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Spine Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510407, China.,The 1st Institute of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Spine Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510407, China.,The 1st Institute of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Spine Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510407, China
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- Spine Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510407, China. .,The 1st Institute of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 12 Airport Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510405, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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El Saman A, Meier SL, Marzi I. A minimally invasive, 3D-fluoroscopy-navigation-guided, 3D-controlled pedicle approach in spine surgery: first reliable results and impact on patient safety. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 47:739-748. [PMID: 32123950 PMCID: PMC8187224 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01332-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Safe pedicle screw placement is a daily challenge to every spine surgeon. Introduction of minimally invasive approaches in spinal surgery led to an impaired facility of inspection of the surgical field increasing the importance of intraoperative imaging and navigation. During the past years, we established a minimally invasive, navigated approach in our clinical setting. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the accuracy of pedicle approaches in patients treated due to traumatic or osteoporotic fractures, spondylitis/discitis, and tumoral lesions. Guide wires for pedicle screws or kyphoplasty cannulas were inserted in a 3D-navigation-guided, minimally invasive technique. Positioning of the guide wires was verified via 3D-scan, and pedicle screws/kyphoplasty cannulas were then visualized via a.p./lateral radiographs. Accuracy data were compared to a standard navigated open approach control group with indications similar to the MIS-group. RESULTS 23 MIS patients were included in this study (25-84 years, mean 70 years) with a total of 154 placed guide wires. Handling of the navigated Jamshidi needle was easy and secure. The guide wires showed correct placement in 151/154 cases. Three wires (1.9%) needed correction of placement after control scan. There were no vascular or neurologic complications due to wire misplacement. In the open-surgery control group, 7/181 screws (3.9%) needed intraoperative correction presenting no significant difference compared to the correction rate of the MIS-group (p = 0.35). CONCLUSION Our study shows the feasibility and reliability of a navigation-guided, minimally invasive pedicle approach in the clinical setting. Therefore, reduced morbidity due to minimized approaches can be combined with higher accuracy of navigated pedicle screw/kyphoplasty cannula placement improving patient safety.
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- André El Saman
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Liu YY, Xiao J, Yin X, Liu MY, Zhao JH, Liu P, Dai F. Clinical efficacy of Bone Cement-injectable Cannulated Pedicle Screw Short Segment Fixation for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis with Osteoporosise. Sci Rep 2020; 10:3929. [PMID: 32127607 PMCID: PMC7054412 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60980-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Many clinical studies have shown a satisfactory clinical efficacy using bone cement-augmented pedicle screw in osteoporotic spine, however, few studies have involved the application of this type of screw in lumbar spondylolisthesis. This study aims to investigate the mid-term clinical outcome of bone cement-injectable cannulated pedicle screw (CICPS) in lumbar spondylolisthesis with osteoporosis. From 2011 to 2015, twenty-three patients with transforminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) using CICPS for lumbar spondylolisthesis were enrolled in the study. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used to evaluate faunctional recovery and physical pain; and operation time, blood loss and hospitalization time were recorded, respectively. Radiograph and computed tomography of lumbar spine was performed to assess loss of the intervertebral disc space height, fixation loosening, and the rate of bony fusion. The average follow-up time of 23 patients was 22.5 ± 10.2 months (range, 6–36 months). According to VAS and ODI scores, postoperative pain sensation and activity function were significantly improved (p < 0.05). The height of the intervertebral disc space was reduced by 0.4 ± 1.1 mm, and the bone graft fusion rate was 100%. No cases of internal fixation loosening or screw pullout was observed. CICPS using cement augmentation may suggest as a feasible surgical technique in osteoporotic patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis.
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- Yao-Yao Liu
- Department of Spine surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA, Chongqing, 400042, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital of Army Medical University, PLA, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA, Chongqing, 400042, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA, Chongqing, 400042, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA, Chongqing, 400042, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine surgery, Army Medical Center of PLA, Chongqing, 400042, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital of Army Medical University, PLA, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
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Rometsch E, Spruit M, Zigler JE, Menon VK, Ouellet JA, Mazel C, Härtl R, Espinoza K, Kandziora F. Screw-Related Complications After Instrumentation of the Osteoporotic Spine: A Systematic Literature Review With Meta-Analysis. Global Spine J 2020; 10:69-88. [PMID: 32002352 PMCID: PMC6963360 DOI: 10.1177/2192568218818164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic literature review with meta-analysis. OBJECTIVE Osteoporosis is common in elderly patients, who frequently suffer from spinal fractures or degenerative diseases and often require surgical treatment with spinal instrumentation. Diminished bone quality impairs primary screw purchase, which may lead to loosening and its sequelae, in the worst case, revision surgery. Information about the incidence of spinal instrumentation-related complications in osteoporotic patients is currently limited to individual reports. We conducted a systematic literature review with the aim of quantifying the incidence of screw loosening in osteoporotic spines. METHODS Publications on spinal instrumentation of osteoporotic patients reporting screw-related complications were identified in 3 databases. Data on screw loosening and other local complications was collected. Pooled risks of experiencing such complications were estimated with random effects models. Risk of bias in the individual studies was assessed with an adapted McHarm Scale. RESULTS From 1831 initial matches, 32 were eligible and 19 reported screw loosening rates. Studies were heterogeneous concerning procedures performed and risk of bias. Screw loosening incidences were variable with a pooled risk of 22.5% (95% CI 10.8%-36.6%, 95% prediction interval [PI] 0%-81.2%) in reports on nonaugmented screws and 2.2% (95% CI 0.0%-7.2%, 95% PI 0%-25.1%) in reports on augmented screws. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this meta-analysis suggest that screw loosening incidences may be considerably higher in osteoporotic spines than with normal bone mineral density. Screw augmentation may reduce loosening rates; however, this requires confirmation through clinical studies. Standardized reporting of prespecified complications should be enforced by publishers.
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- Elke Rometsch
- AO Foundation, Dübendorf, Switzerland,Elke Rometsch, AO Foundation, AO Clinical Investigation and Documentation (AOCID), Stettbachstrasse 6, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland.
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- NY Presbyterian Hospital–Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Spine Surgery and Neurotraumatology, Frankfurt, Germany
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Tandon V, Kalidindi KKV, Pacha S, Bhat MR. A Prospective Study on the Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy of a Modified Technique to Augment the Strength of Pedicle Screw in Osteoporotic Spine Fixation. Asian Spine J 2020; 14:357-363. [PMID: 31906610 PMCID: PMC7280929 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2019.0211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Study Design Prospective case study. Purpose Osteoporotic spine fixation by pedicle screw instrumentation is complicated by screw loosening, migration, or pullout with rates of up to 62% documented in the literature. Contemporary solutions have not adequately addressed these complications. We propose a modified surgical technique of cement augmentation with bicortical pedicle screw fixation to address the issue related to implant failure in osteoporotic spine. Overview of Literature Zindrick and his colleagues described a “windshield wiper” effect owing to the shift of center of rotation to the distal tip of the screw in the bicortical purchase of screws. An increase in pullout strength from 119% to 250% with polymethyl methacrylate augmentation has been documented in the literature. This technique has not been described in the literature. Methods A prospective study was conducted with 40 patients who underwent surgery by the modified technique. Intraoperative and postoperative complications directly related to the procedure were assessed. Improvement in pain and functional status were assessed. Follow-up radiographs were assessed to check for appreciable screw migration, loosening, or pullout. Results This technique was used in inserting 364 screws in 40 patients. We did not encounter any difficulty in inserting the screws. A total of 19 screws failed to breach the anterior cortex owing to an error in measurement. There were no complications during the procedure in any of the patients, and the postoperative period was uneventful. The mean follow-up period was 18 months. There were two patients in whom proximal junctional failure with kyphosis was noted during follow-up, who were surgically managed by extension of the fixation levels. Conclusions Bicortical fixation with cement augmentation is a technically feasible, safe, and effective technique to augment the strength of pedicle screws in osteoporotic spine fixation. It has the potential to be established as a standard of care in osteoporotic spine fixation.
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- Vikas Tandon
- Department of Spine Service, Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Spine Service, Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Spine Service, Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi, India
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Widmer J, Fasser MR, Croci E, Spirig J, Snedeker JG, Farshad M. Individualized prediction of pedicle screw fixation strength with a finite element model. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2020; 23:155-167. [PMID: 31910656 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2019.1709173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Pedicle screws are used for the treatment of a wide variety of spinal pathologies. A good screw holding power in bone is required for treatment success, but has so far not been predictable computationally. The goal of this study was to develop an automated tool able to predict patient-specific screw fixation strength through finite element simulation. We compared the simulation results with results from biomechanical pull-out tests performed on animal lumbar specimens. Experimental and simulation pull-out strengths were highly correlated [Formula: see text] and the mean error was 20.25%. The fixation strength was also associated to great extent with pull-out stiffness and strain energy, as well as the screw size and mean vertebral density.
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- Jonas Widmer
- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.,Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.,Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.,Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.,Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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Zou D, Muheremu A, Sun Z, Zhong W, Jiang S, Li W. Computed tomography Hounsfield unit-based prediction of pedicle screw loosening after surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease. J Neurosurg Spine 2020; 32:716-721. [PMID: 31899883 DOI: 10.3171/2019.11.spine19868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The authors investigated the relation between Hounsfield unit (HU) values measured on CT and the risk of pedicle screw loosening in patients who underwent lumbar pedicle screw fixation for degenerative lumbar spine disease. METHODS Patients who were treated with lumbar pedicle screw fixation between July 2011 and December 2015 at the authors' department were reviewed. Age, sex, BMI, smoking and diabetes histories, range of fixation, and fusion method were recorded as the basic patient information. The HU values for lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) for the L1, L2, L3, and L4 vertebra were measured on CT scans. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the independent influencing factors of pedicle screw loosening. RESULTS A total of 503 patients were included in the final analysis. The pedicle screw loosening rate at the 12-month follow-up was 30.0% (151 of 503 patients). There were no significant differences in sex, BMI, or histories of smoking and diabetes between the patients with (loosening group) and those without (nonloosening group) screw loosening (p > 0.05). The mean HU value of L1-4 was lower in the loosening group than the nonloosening group (106.3 ± 33.9 vs 132.6 ± 42.9, p < 0.001). In logistic regression analysis, being male (OR 2.065; 95% CI 1.242-3.433), HU value (OR 0.977; 95% CI 0.970-0.985), length of fixation (OR 3.616; 95% CI 2.617-4.996), and fixation to S1 (OR 1.699; 95% CI 1.039-2.777) were the independent influencing factors for screw loosening. CONCLUSIONS HU value measured on CT was an independent predictor for pedicle screw loosening, and lower HU value was significantly correlated with higher risk of screw loosening.
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Comparison of Implant Failure between Cement Augmented Cannulated Pedicle Screws and Solid Pedicle Screws and Associated Risk Factors in Lumbar Fusion Surgery: A Pilot Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.4184/jkss.2020.27.3.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The number of fragility fractures is rising, and treatment is a challenge for orthopaedic trauma surgeons. Various augmentation options have been developed to prevent mechanical failure. Different composites can be used based on the fracture type, patient needs, and biomechanical needs. Indications for augmentation are not limited to osteoporotic fractures but can also be performed as a salvage procedure or in pathologic fractures. Biomechanical studies have shown advantages for augmented implants in the spine, proximal femur, and humerus. Clinical studies are preliminary but promising, showing good clinical results after augmentation with reduced mechanical failure and minimal complications.
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Experimental validation of adaptive pedicle screws—a novel implant concept using shape memory alloys. Med Biol Eng Comput 2019; 58:55-65. [DOI: 10.1007/s11517-019-02059-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Singh V, Mahajan R, Das K, Chhabra HS, Rustagi T. Surgical Trend Analysis for Use of Cement Augmented Pedicle Screws in Osteoporosis of Spine: A Systematic Review (2000-2017). Global Spine J 2019; 9:783-795. [PMID: 31552160 PMCID: PMC6745638 DOI: 10.1177/2192568218801570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. OBJECTIVES (1) Study indications for cement-augmented pedicle screws (CAPS) in patients with osteoporosis. Have they changed over the years (2000-2017)? Are there any differences in usage of CAPS based on the geographical region? (2) What were the outcome of the studies? (3) What are the complications associated with this technique? METHODS Electronic database and reference list of desired articles were searched from the database (2000-2017). Articles were selected discussing indications, clinical and radiological outcomes, and complications in cases of preexistent osteoporosis treated surgically using CAPS. RESULTS Seventeen studies were identified; 3 were comparative studies and had a control arm (cemented vs noncemented screws). Most studies originated from Europe (10) or Asia (7). Painful vertebral fracture with or without neurological deficit, Kummell's lesion, deformity and failure to respond to conservative treatment are the common indications for cement augmentation. Visual analogue scale score was the most commonly used to assess pain and average improvement after surgery was 6.1. Average improvement in kyphosis was 13.21° and average loss of correction at the end of the study was 3°. Cement leak was the most common complication observed and pulmonary cement embolism was the most dreaded complication. Nevertheless, majority of cement leaks discussed in studies were asymptomatic. CONCLUSION CAPS are being increasingly used in osteoporotic spine. Pain scores, functional quality of life, and neurological function indices were studied. CAPS improved anchorage in osteoporotic vertebra and helped improve/maintain clinical and radiological improvement. Common risks of cement leak were observed.
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- Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New Delhi, India,Tarush Rustagi, Indian Spinal Injuries
Center, Sector C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, 110070, India.
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Prinz V, Bayerl S, Renz N, Trampuz A, Czabanka M, Woitzik J, Vajkoczy P, Finger T. High frequency of low-virulent microorganisms detected by sonication of pedicle screws: a potential cause for implant failure. J Neurosurg Spine 2019; 31:424-429. [DOI: 10.3171/2019.1.spine181025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVELoosening of pedicle screws is a frequent complication after spinal surgery. Implant colonization with low-virulent microorganisms forming biofilms may cause implant loosening. However, the clinical evidence of this mechanism is lacking. Here, the authors evaluated the potential role of microbial colonization using sonication in patients with clinical pedicle screw loosening but without signs of infection.METHODSAll consecutive patients undergoing hardware removal between January 2015 and December 2017, including patients with screw loosening but without clinical signs of infection, were evaluated. The removed hardware was investigated using sonication.RESULTSA total of 82 patients with a mean (± SD) patient age of 65 ± 13 years were eligible for evaluation. Of the 54 patients with screw loosening, 22 patients (40.7%) had a positive sonication result. None of the 28 patients without screw loosening who served as a control cohort showed a positive sonication result (p < 0.01). In total, 24 microorganisms were detected in those 22 patients. The most common isolated microorganisms were coagulase-negative staphylococci (62.5%) and Cutibacterium acnes (formerly known as Propionibacterium acnes) (25%). When comparing only the patients with screw loosening, the duration of the previous spine surgery was significantly longer in patients with a positive microbiological result (288 ± 147 minutes) than in those with a negative result (201 ± 103 minutes) (p = 0.02).CONCLUSIONSThe low-virulent microorganisms frequently detected on pedicle screws by using sonication may be an important cause of implant loosening and failure. Longer surgical duration increases the likelihood of implant colonization with subsequent screw loosening. Sonication is a highly sensitive approach to detect biofilm-producing bacteria, and it needs to be integrated into the clinical routine for optimized treatment strategies.
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- 2Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- 2Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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Zhang T, Guo N, Chen T, Yan J, Zhao W, Xu G. Comparison of outcomes between cortical screws and traditional pedicle screws for lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:269. [PMID: 31443671 PMCID: PMC6708162 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1311-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Purpose The clinical outcomes of using a cortical screw (CS) for lumbar interbody fusion were evaluated by comparison with conventional pedicle screw (PS) fixation. Methods All of the comparative studies published in the PubMed, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases recently as 18 March 2019, were included. All outcomes were analyzed by using Review Manager 5.3. Results Twelve studies were included with a total of 835 patients, and two of the studies were randomized controlled trials. The outcomes of the meta-analysis indicated that the use of CS fixation for lumbar interbody fusion was better than conventional PS fixation in regard to operating time (p = 0.02), intraoperative blood loss (p < 0.00001), length of stay (p = 0.02), incidence of complications (p = 0.02), adjacent segmental disease (ASD) incidence (p = 0.03), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) (p = 0.03). However, there were no statistically significant differences in the back and leg pain visual analog scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scale, and intervertebral fusion rate (all p > 0.05) between the CS fixation group and the PS fixation group. Conclusions Based on this systematic review and meta-analysis, our outcomes indicated that both CS and conventional PS can result in good postoperative outcomes in lumbar interbody fusion. No significant differences were found in the back and leg pain VAS, JOA scale, and intervertebral fusion rate. However, CS fixation is superior to PS fixation in the following measures: operating time, intraoperative blood loss, length of stay, incidence of complications, ASD incidence, and ODI. Trial registration PROSPERO registration number is CRD 42019132226.
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- Tingxin Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 148 Baojian Road, Harbin, 150081, China.
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Techniken zur Steigerung der Pedikelschraubenstabilität im osteoporotischen Knochen. OPERATIVE ORTHOPADIE UND TRAUMATOLOGIE 2019; 31:284-292. [DOI: 10.1007/s00064-019-0608-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Revised: 01/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Spicher A, Lindtner RA, Zimmermann S, Stofferin H, Schmoelz W. Ultrasound melted polymer sleeve for improved primary pedicle screw anchorage: A novel augmentation technique. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2019; 63:16-20. [PMID: 30784786 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cement augmentation of pedicle screws to prevent screw loosening is associated with significant complications, such as cement leakage or bone necrosis. Therefore, an alternative strategy to improve pedicle screw anchorage has been recently developed: Polymer reinforcement of pedicle screws uses an in situ melted polymer sleeve in order to enhance screw anchorage. This biomechanical study evaluated the effect of polymer-reinforcement by comparing polymer-reinforced pedicle screws to non-augmented as well as cement-augmented screws under cyclic loading. METHODS For each of the two comparisons (polymer-reinforced vs. non-augmented screws and polymer-reinforced vs. cement-augmented screws), polymer-reinforced screws and control screws were placed into the left and right pedicle of seven vertebrae (mean age: 74.0 (SD 9.3) years) to allow for pairwise left-right comparisons. Each screw was subjected to cyclic cranio-caudal loading with an initial load ranging from -50 N to +50 N and with stepwise increasing compressive loads (5 N every 100 cycles) until screw loosening. FINDINGS Polymer-reinforced pedicle screws resisted a higher number of load cycles until loosening than the contralateral non-augmented control screws (4300 SD 2018 vs. 2457 SD 1116 load cycles, p = 0.015). Screw anchorage of polymer-reinforced pedicle screws was comparable to that of cement augmented control screws (3857 (SD2085) vs. 4300 (SD1257) load cycles until failure, p = 0.64). INTERPRETATION Our findings indicate that polymer-reinforcement significantly enhances pedicle screw anchorage in low quality bone and that its effect is similar in size than that of cement augmentation.
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- Anna Spicher
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Division of Clinical and Functional Anatomy, Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
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Rommens PM. Paradigm shift in geriatric fracture treatment. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2019; 45:181-189. [PMID: 30725152 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-019-01080-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The number of geriatric patients is increasing. These patients exhibit specific characteristics, which influence the type of fracture care. Many patients have comorbidities, which make them more vulnerable to surgical procedures. The soft tissue envelope around the fracture often is compromised due to pre-existing diseases such as diabetes, chronic venous insufficiency or peripheral vascular disease. Bone mineral density has decreased, which enhances the risk of implant loosening. The goals of treatment differ from those, which are valid for younger adults. Primary goal is preserving independency of the elderly patient in his activities of daily life. Advantages and drawbacks of surgical procedures have to be balanced with those of conservative treatment. Fractures of the lower extremities will more often need surgical treatment than fractures of the upper extremities. Patient´s autonomy is best obtained by creating high stability in the fracture plane, which enables motion and weight-bearing. Second priority is prevention of general and local post-operative complications by the use of less invasive surgical procedures. Restoring anatomy and optimal function are less important goals. The implants, which are used, are inserted through small incisions, placed deep under the skin and use long anatomic or osseous corridors. Intramedullary devices have important advantages. This paradigm shift takes the special challenges and requirements of geriatric patients into account.
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- Pol Maria Rommens
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
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Easley J, Puttlitz CM, Seim H, Ramo N, Abjornson C, Cammisa FP, McGilvray KC. Biomechanical and histologic assessment of a novel screw retention technology in an ovine lumbar fusion model. Spine J 2018; 18:2302-2315. [PMID: 30075298 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Screw loosening is a prevalent failure mode in orthopedic hardware, particularly in osteoporotic bone or revision procedures where the screw-bone engagement is limited. PURPOSE The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a novel screw retention technology (SRT) in an ovine lumbar fusion model. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING This was a biomechanical, radiographic, and histologic study utilizing an ovine lumbar spine model. METHODS In total, 54 (n=54) sheep lumbar spines (L2-L3) underwent posterior lumbar fusion (PLF) via pedicle screw fixation, connecting rod, and bone graft. Following three experimental variants were investigated: positive control (ideal clinical scenario), negative control (simulation of compromised screw holes), and SRT treatments. Biomechanical and histologic analyses of the functional spinal unit (FSU) were determined as a function of healing time (0, 3, and 12 months postoperative). RESULTS Screw pull-out, screw break-out, and FSU stability of the SRT treatments were generally equivalent to the positive control group and considerably better than the negative control group. Histomorphology of the SRT treatment screw region of interest (ROI) observed an increase in bone percentage and decrease in void space during healing, consistent with ingrowth at the implant interface. The PLF ROI observed similar bone percentage throughout healing between the SRT treatment and positive control. Less bone formation was observed for the negative control. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study demonstrate that the SRT improved screw retention and afforded effective FSU stabilization to achieve solid fusion in an otherwise compromised fixation scenario in a large animal model.
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- Jeremiah Easley
- Preclinical Surgical Research Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1374, USA
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- Preclinical Surgical Research Laboratory, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1374, USA
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- Integrated Spine Research Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1374, USA.
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Guo HZ, Tang YC, Li YX, Yuan K, Guo DQ, Mo GY, Luo PJ, Zhou TP, Zhang SC, Liang D. The Effect and Safety of Polymethylmethacrylate-Augmented Sacral Pedicle Screws Applied in Osteoporotic Spine with Lumbosacral Degenerative Disease: A 2-Year Follow-up of 25 Patients. World Neurosurg 2018; 121:e404-e410. [PMID: 30266711 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.09.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND A high rate of instrumentation failure is frequently seen in osteoporotic spines, especially at the sacral segment because of the great shear stress. Several techniques of sacral pedicle screw placement, such as bicortical and tricortical fixation, have been developed; however, the problems of loosening and pulling out of the screws are still a concern. Recently, the polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)-augmented pedicle screws have been shown to strengthen the purchase in osteoporotic spine, but there are few reports on the effect of S1 pedicle screw with PMMA augmentation. METHODS Seventy-five patients receiving cement-augmented pedicle screws at lumbosacral vertebra were enrolled and divided into 3 groups by different patterns of S1 pedicle screw placement: S1 pedicle screw with PMMA augmentation (group A, 25 patients), S1 bicortical pedicle screw fixation (group B, 25 patients), and S1 tricortical pedicle screw fixation (group C, 25 patients). The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores were assessed preoperatively and at the last follow-up. Besides, the complications, loosening rate, and fusion rate were recorded. RESULTS The VAS and ODI scores at the last follow-up were significantly improved in the 3 groups compared with preoperative results. Better pain relief and functional improvement at the last follow-up was seen in group A compared with the other 2 groups; however, no significant difference was detected between groups B and C. Although the lowest screws loosening rates and the highest fusion rate were found in group A, no significant difference among these 3 groups. Furthermore, longer fusion segments and larger postoperative pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis (PL-LL) were found as risks related to S1 screw loosening without cement augmentation. CONCLUSIONS The S1 pedicle screws with PMMA augmentation achieved better stability with less screw loosening in the osteoporotic spine with lumbosacral degenerative diseases compared with bicortical/tricortical fixation at S1. This procedure is especially recommended for patients with long segment fixation and large postoperative PI-LL, but there is also a risk of bone cement leakage and a learning curve.
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- Hui-Zhi Guo
- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China; First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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- First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Different pedicle osteosynthesis for thoracolumbar vertebral fractures in elderly patients. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2018; 27:198-205. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5624-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Leitner L, Malaj I, Sadoghi P, Amerstorfer F, Glehr M, Vander K, Leithner A, Radl R. Pedicle screw loosening is correlated to chronic subclinical deep implant infection: a retrospective database analysis. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2018; 27:2529-2535. [PMID: 29654369 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5592-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Revised: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Spinal fusion is used for treatment of spinal deformities, degeneration, infection, malignancy, and trauma. Reduction of motion enables osseous fusion and permanent stabilization of segments, compromised by loosening of the pedicle screws (PS). Deep implant infection, biomechanical, and chemical mechanisms are suspected reasons for loosening of PS. Study objective was to investigate the frequency and impact of deep implant infection on PS loosening. METHODS Intraoperative infection screening from wound and explanted material sonication was performed during revision surgeries following dorsal stabilization. Case history events and factors, which might promote implant infections, were included in this retrospective survey. RESULTS 110 cases of spinal metal explantation were included. In 29.1% of revision cases, infection screening identified a germ, most commonly Staphylococcus (53.1%) and Propionibacterium (40.6%) genus. Patients screened positive had a significant higher number of previous spinal operations and radiologic loosening of screws. Patients revised for adjacent segment failure had a significantly lower rate of positive infection screening than patients revised for directly implant associated reasons. Removal of implants that revealed positive screening effected significant pain relief. CONCLUSIONS Chronic implant infection seems to play a role in PS loosening and ongoing pain, causing revision surgery after spinal fusion. Screw loosening and multiple prior spinal operations should be suspicious for implant infection after spinal fusion when it comes to revision surgery. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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- Lukas Leitner
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Microbiology and Hygiene, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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Pedicle screw anchorage of carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK screws under cyclic loading. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2018; 27:1775-1784. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5538-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Revised: 02/21/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Review of Cortical Bone Trajectory: Evidence of a New Technique. Asian Spine J 2017; 11:817-831. [PMID: 29093793 PMCID: PMC5662866 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2017.11.5.817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2016] [Revised: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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This article summarizes recent evidence on the cortical bone trajectory (CBT) obtained from published anatomical, biomechanical, and clinical studies. CBT was proposed by Santoni in 2009 as a new trajectory that can improve the fixation of pedicle screws in response to screw loosening in osteoporotic patients. Recently, research interest has been growing with increasing numbers of published series and frequent reports of new applications. We performed an online database search using the terms “cortical bone trajectory,” “pedicle screw,” “CBT spine,” “CBT fixation,” “MISS CBT,” and “traditional trajectory.” The search included the PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases, resulting in an analysis of 42 articles in total. These covered three aspects of CBT research: anatomical studies, biomechanical parameters, and clinical cases or series. Compared to the traditional trajectory, CBT improves pullout strength, provides greater stiffness in cephalocaudal and mediolateral loading, and shows superior resistance to flexion/extension; however, it is inferior in lateral bending and axial rotation. CBT seems to provide better immediate implant stability. In clinical studies, CBT has shown better perioperative results for blood loss, length of stay in hospital, and surgery time; similar or better clinical postoperative scores; and similar comorbidity, without any major fixation system complications due to instrumentation failure or screw misplacement. In addition, advantages such as less lateral exposure allow it to be used as a minimally invasive technique. However, most of the clinical studies were retrospective case series or case-control studies; prospective evidence on this technique is scarce, making a definitive comparison with the traditional trajectory difficult. Nevertheless, we can conclude that CBT is a safe technique that offers good clinical results with similar biomechanical and perioperative parameters to those of the traditional trajectory. In addition, new applications can improve its results and make it useful for additional pathologies.
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Insufficient stability of pedicle screws in osteoporotic vertebrae: biomechanical correlation of bone mineral density and pedicle screw fixation strength. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2017; 26:2891-2897. [PMID: 28391382 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5091-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Revised: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Loosening of pedicle screws is one major complication of posterior spinal stabilisation, especially in the patients with osteoporosis. Augmentation of pedicle screws with cement or lengthening of the instrumentation is widely used to improve implant stability in these patients. However, it is still unclear from which value of bone mineral density (BMD) the stability of pedicle screws is insufficient and an additional stabilisation should be performed. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation of bone mineral density and pedicle screw fatigue strength as well as to define a threshold value for BMD below which an additional stabilisation is recommended. METHODS Twenty-one human T12 vertebral bodies were collected from donors between 19 and 96 years of age and the BMD was measured using quantitative computed tomography. Each vertebral body was instrumented with one pedicle screw and mounted in a servo-hydraulic testing machine. Fatigue testing was performed by implementing a cranio-caudal sinusoidal, cyclic (0.5 Hz) load with stepwise increasing peak force. RESULTS A significant correlation between BMD and cycles to failure (r = 0.862, r 2 = 0.743, p < 0.001) as well as for the linearly related fatigue load was found. Specimens with BMD below 80 mg/cm3 only reached 45% of the cycles to failure and only 60% of the fatigue load compared to the specimens with adequate bone quality (BMD > 120 mg/cm3). CONCLUSIONS There is a close correlation between BMD and pedicle screw stability. If the BMD of the thoracolumbar spine is less than 80 mg/cm3, stability of pedicle screws might be insufficient and an additional stabilisation should be considered.
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Pull-out strength of patient-specific template-guided vs. free-hand fluoroscopically controlled thoracolumbar pedicle screws: a biomechanical analysis of a randomized cadaveric study. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2017; 26:2865-2872. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-017-5025-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Revised: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Percutaneous vertebral augmentation in fragility fractures-indications and limitations. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2017; 43:9-17. [PMID: 28101655 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-016-0753-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2016] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is still no general consensus about the management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Recommendations depend on type of fracture, grade of instability, bone quality, and general conditions of the patient. Spontaneous fractures may be considered to be treated different compared to cases with high-velocity trauma. METHODS According to the DVO, patients without trauma should first be treated conservatively. However, there is no more strict time protocol of 3 or 6 week conservative treatment before operations may be indicated. Surgical criteria are not yet distinctly defined. For highly unstable fractures (type B and C according to the AO Spine Classification), posterior instrumentation with cement augmented screws and as long construct, respectively, is adequate. Current literature has been analysed for diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. RESULTS There is no clear operative concept for burst fractures and classic osteoporotic fractures with dynamic ongoing sintering. Percutaneous vertebral augmentation showed to prevent the fractures from ongoing kyphotic deformity and the patients from painful immobilization. Indications and results of classical vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty have been discussed intensively in the literature. Further development included special injection techniques, cements with different viscosities and stenting systems to reach more stable constructs and avoid typical complications, such as cement extrusion. CONCLUSIONS This review reports upon indications and limitations of percutaneous vertebral augmentation and the potential development of classifications and therapeutic algorithms.
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Hoppe S, Keel MJB. Pedicle screw augmentation in osteoporotic spine: indications, limitations and technical aspects. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2016; 43:3-8. [PMID: 27995283 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-016-0750-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The need for spinal instrumented fusion in osteoporotic patients is rising. In this review, we try to give an overview of the current spectrum of pedicle screw augmentation techniques, safety aspects and indications. METHODS Review of literature and discussion of indications, limitations and technical aspects. RESULTS Various studies have shown higher failure rates in osteoporotic patients, most probably due to reduced bone quality and a poor bone-screw interface. Augmentation of pedicle screws with bone cement, such as polymethylmethacrylate or calcium based cements, is one valid option to enhance fixation if required. CONCLUSIONS Crucial factors for success in the use of augmented screws are careful patient selection, a proper technique and choice of the ideal cement augmentation option.
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Inselspital, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Inselspital, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Pedicle screw loosening: a clinically relevant complication? EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2015; 24:1005-16. [PMID: 25616349 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-3768-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 228] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2014] [Revised: 01/10/2015] [Accepted: 01/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Literature studies showed a very wide range of pedicle screw loosening rates after thoracolumbar stabilization, ranging from less than 1 to 15 % in non-osteoporotic patients treated with rigid systems and even higher in osteoporotic subjects or patients treated with dynamic systems. Firstly, this paper aims to investigate how much this complication is affecting the success rate of pedicle screw fixation, in both non-osteoporotic and osteoporotic patients, and to discuss the biomechanical reasons which may be related to the variability of the rates found in the literature. The secondary aim was to summarize and discuss the published definitions and conventions about screw loosening from a clinical and radiological point of view. METHODS Narrative literature review. RESULTS Screw loosening appears to be a minor problem for fixation and fusion of healthy, non-osteoporotic bone. Pedicle screw fixation in osteoporotic bone is believed to be at risk of loosening, but clinical data are actually scarce. Both expandable and augmented screws may be a viable option to reduce the risk of loosening, but clinical evidence is missing. Posterior motion-preserving implants seems to have a significant risk of screw loosening. Standardization appears to be lacking regarding the radiological assessment. Marked differences in the loosening rates found based either on planar radiography or on CT scanning were observed. CONCLUSIONS Reported loosening rates primarily depended on the protocol used for the clinical examination during follow-up and on the conventions used for the radiological assessment. Aiming to a better comparability of published data, we recommend the authors of clinical studies to describe which criteria were used to assess a loosened screw, as well as the protocol of the clinical follow-up examination. Low-dose CT should be used for the assessment of screw loosening whenever possible.
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Focus on spinal fractures in the elderly. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2013; 39:443-4. [PMID: 26815438 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-013-0320-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2013] [Accepted: 08/02/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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