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Sullivan MH, Yu L, Schueler BA, Nassr A, Guerin J, Milbrandt TA, Larson AN. Radiation exposure in navigated techniques for AIS: is there a difference between pre-operative CT and intraoperative CT? Spine Deform 2024; 12:349-356. [PMID: 37870680 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-023-00772-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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PURPOSE Utilization of navigation improves pedicle screw accuracy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Our center switched from intraoperative CT (ICT) to an optical navigation system that utilizes pre-operative CT (PCT). We aim to evaluate the radiation dose and operative time for low-dose ICT compared to standard and low-dose PCT used for optical navigation in AIS patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion. METHODS A single-center matched-control cohort study of 38 patients was conducted. Nineteen patients underwent ICT navigation (O-arm) and were matched by sex, age, and weight to 19 patients who underwent PCT for use with an optical-guided navigation (7D, Seaspine). A total of 418 levels were instrumented and reviewed. PCT was either a standard dose (N = 7) or a low dose (N = 12). The mean volume CT dose index, dose-length product, overall effective dose (ED), ED per level instrumented, and operative time per level were compared. RESULTS ED per level instrumented was 0.061 ± 0.029 mSv in low-dose PCT and 0.14 ± 0.05 mSv in low-dose ICT (p < 0.0001). ED per level instrumented was significantly higher in standard PCT (1.46 ± 0.39 vs. 0.14 ± 0.03 mSv; p < 0.0001). Mean operative time per level was 31 ± 7 min for ICT and 33 ± 3 min for PCT (p = 0.628). CONCLUSION Low-dose PCT resulted in 0.70 mSv exposure per case and 31 min per level, standard-dose was 16.95 mSv, while ICT resulted in 1.34-1.62 mSv and a similar operative time. Use of a standard-dose PCT involves radiation exposure about 9 times higher than ICT and 23 times higher than low-dose PCT per level instrumented. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Mikaela H Sullivan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Obid P, Zahnreich S, Frodl A, Rahim T, Niemeyer T, Mayr M. Freehand Technique for Pedicle Screw Placement during Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Is Associated with Less Ionizing Radiation Compared to Intraoperative Navigation. J Pers Med 2024; 14:142. [PMID: 38392576 PMCID: PMC10890154 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14020142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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PURPOSE We aim to compare radiation exposure and implant-related complications of the freehand (FH) technique versus intraoperative image-guided navigation (IN) for pedicle screw placement in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and estimate associated lifetime attributable cancer risks. METHODS A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 40 consecutive AIS patients treated with pedicle screw instrumentation using the FH technique was performed. The dose area product (DAP) and effective dose (ED) were calculated. Screw-related complications were analysed, and the age- and gender-specific lifetime attributable cancer risks were estimated. The results were compared to previously published data on IN used during surgery for AIS. RESULTS There were no implant-related complications in our cohort. Implant density was 86.6%. The mean Cobb angle of the main curve was 75.2° (SD ± 17.7) preoperatively and 27.7° (SD ± 10.8) postoperatively. The mean ED of our cohort and published data for the FH technique was significantly lower compared to published data on the IN technique (p < 0.001). The risk for radiogenic cancer for our FH technique AIS cohort was 0.0014% for male patients and 0.0029% for female patients. Corresponding risks for IN were significantly higher (p < 0.001), ranging from 0.0071 to 0.124% and from 0.0144 to 0.253% for male and female patients, respectively. CONCLUSION The routine use of intraoperative navigation in AIS surgery does not necessarily reduce implant-related complications but may increase radiation exposure to the patient.
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- Peter Obid
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology and Radiation Therapy, Mainz University Hospital, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Spine and Scoliosis Center, Asklepios Klinik Wiesbaden, 65197 Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Spine and Scoliosis Center, Asklepios Klinik Wiesbaden, 65197 Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Rosa Filezio M, Peiro-Garcia A, Parsons DL, Thomas K, Ferri-de-Barros F. Accuracy of imaging grading in comparison to open laminectomy to evaluate pedicle screws positioning. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:199-206. [PMID: 38222761 PMCID: PMC10783280 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Study design Prospective experimental study. Objective To compare the accuracy of O-Arm-acquired radiographic and computed tomography (CT) evaluation of thoracic pedicle screw placement with open laminectomy in a simulation laboratory. Summary of background data Improving surgical safety and procedural efficiency during thoracic posterior spine instrumentation is essential for decreasing complication rates and possible related risks. The most common way of verifying the position of pedicle screws during the surgical procedure and immediately postoperatively is to acquire intraoperative fluoroscopic images and plain radiographs of the spine, respectively. Laboratory simulated surgery is a valuable tool to evaluate the accuracy of those exams. Methods Twenty simulation models of scoliosis from T3 to T7 were instrumented by five spine fellows (total of 200 pedicle screws), followed by radiographic and CT images acquired with the assistance of the O-Arm which were evaluated by three independent raters. A fellowship-trained spine neurosurgeon performed laminectomies on the instrumented levels and assessed pedicle integrity (gold standard). Results Forty-eight breaches were identified in the axial direct view after laminectomy. Of those, eighteen breaches were classified as unacceptable. Regarding the sagittal direct view, four breaches were observed, three of which were classified as unacceptable. Overall, both O-arm radiographic and CT evaluations had a significantly high negative predicted value but a low positive predicted value to identify unacceptable breaches, especially in the sagittal plane. The frequency of missed breaches by all three examiners was high, particularly in the sagittal plane. Conclusion Postoperative evaluation of pedicle screws using O-arm-acquired radiographic or CT images may underdiagnose the presence of breaches. In our study, sagittal breaches were more difficult to diagnose than axial breaches. Although most breaches do not have clinical repercussions, this study suggests that this modality of postoperative radiographic assessment may be inaccurate. Level of evidence 4.
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Tsagkaris C, Calek AK, Fasser MR, Spirig JM, Caprara S, Farshad M, Widmer J. Bone density optimized pedicle screw insertion. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1270522. [PMID: 37954015 PMCID: PMC10639121 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1270522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Background: Spinal fusion is the most common surgical treatment for the management of degenerative spinal disease. However, complications such as screw loosening lead to painful pseudoarthrosis, and are a common reason for revision. Optimization of screw trajectories to increase implant resistance to mechanical loading is essential. A recent optimization method has shown potential for determining optimal screw position and size based on areas of high bone elastic modulus (E-modulus). Aim: The aim of this biomechanical study was to verify the optimization algorithm for pedicle screw placement in a cadaveric study and to quantify the effect of optimization. The pull-out strength of pedicle screws with an optimized trajectory was compared to that of a traditional trajectory. Methods: Twenty-five lumbar vertebrae were instrumented with pedicle screws (on one side, the pedicle screws were inserted in the traditional way, on the other side, the screws were inserted using an optimized trajectory). Results: An improvement in pull-out strength and pull-out strain energy of the optimized screw trajectory compared to the traditional screw trajectory was only observed for E-modulus values greater than 3500 MPa cm3. For values of 3500 MPa cm3 or less, optimization showed no clear benefit. The median screw length of the optimized pedicle screws was significantly smaller than the median screw length of the traditionally inserted pedicle screws, p < 0.001. Discussion: Optimization of the pedicle screw trajectory is feasible, but seems to apply only to vertebrae with very high E-modulus values. This is likely because screw trajectory optimization resulted in a reduction in screw length and therefore a reduction in the implant-bone interface. Future efforts to predict the optimal pedicle screw trajectory should include screw length as a critical component of potential stability.
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- Christos Tsagkaris
- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Spine Biomechanics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Spine Biomechanics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Spine Center Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Spine Biomechanics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Spine Center Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Spine Biomechanics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Maruo K, Arizumi F, Kishima K, Yoshie N, Kusukawa T, Tachibana T. Patient-specific guide systems decrease the major perforation rate of pedicle screw placement in comparison to the freehand technique for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. 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 2023; 32:3105-3112. [PMID: 37289252 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07802-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to compare the accuracy of pedicle screw (PS) placement between a low-profile three-dimensional (3D) printed patient-specific guide system and freehand technique for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery. METHODS Patients with AIS who underwent surgery between 2018 and 2023 at our hospital were included in the study. The 3D-printed patient-specific guide was used since 2021 (guide group). PS perforation was classified using Rao and Neo's classification (grade 0, no violation; grade 1, < 2 mm; grade 2, 2-4 mm; grade 3, > 4 mm). Major perforations were defined as grades 2 or 3. The major perforation rate of PS, operative time, estimated blood loss (EBL), and correction rate were compared between the two groups. RESULTS A total of 576 PSs were inserted in 32 patients (20 patients in the freehand (FH) group and 12 patients in the guide group). The major perforation rate was significantly lower in the guide group than in the FH group (2.1% vs. 9.1%, p < 0.001). Significantly fewer major perforations were observed in the guide group than in the FH group in the upper thoracic (T2-4) region (3.2% vs. 20%, p < 0.001) and lower thoracic (T10-12) region (0% vs. 13.8%, p = 0.001). The operative time, EBL, and correction rate were equivalent between the two groups. CONCLUSION The 3D-printed patient-specific guide notably reduced the major perforation rate of PS without increasing EBL and operative time. Our findings indicate that this guide system is reliable and effective for AIS surgery.
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- Keishi Maruo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 Mukogawa-Cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 Mukogawa-Cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 Mukogawa-Cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 Mukogawa-Cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 Mukogawa-Cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, 1-1 Mukogawa-Cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan
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Delcont MR, Ou-Yang DC, Burger EL, Patel VV, Wessell NM, Kleck CJ. Alternative Uses of O-Arm and Stealth Navigation Technology Over 10 Years: The University of Colorado Experience. Orthopedics 2023; 46:e89-e97. [PMID: 35876781 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20220719-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Intraoperative computed tomography scanning with O-arm and use of Stealth navigation can improve surgical outcomes in a variety of orthopedic subspecialties. In spine surgery, the accuracy, precision, and safety of pedicle screw and interbody implant placement has improved. This technology is now routinely used in percutaneous pedicle screw placement and minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion. Other applications include, but are not limited to, isthmic pars defect repair, lumbosacral pseudoarticulation resection in Bertolotti's syndrome, radiofrequency ablation, and en bloc tumor resection. Intraoperative navigation has numerous applications, and use of this technology should continue to evolve as the technology advances. [Orthopedics. 2023;46(2):e89-e97.].
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Oba H, Uehara M, Ikegami S, Hatakenaka T, Kamanaka T, Miyaoka Y, Kurogouchi D, Fukuzawa T, Mimura T, Tanikawa Y, Koseki M, Ohba T, Takahashi J. Tips and pitfalls to improve accuracy and reduce radiation exposure in intraoperative CT navigation for pediatric scoliosis: a systematic review. Spine J 2023; 23:183-196. [PMID: 36174926 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT An increasing number of medical centers are adopting an intraoperative computed tomography (iCT) navigation system (iCT-Navi) to provide three-dimensional navigation for pediatric scoliosis surgery. While iCT-Navi has been reported to provide higher pedicle screw (PS) insertion accuracy, it may also result in higher radiation exposure to the patient. What innovations and studies have been introduced to reduce radiation exposure and further improve PS insertion? PURPOSE Evaluate the level of evidence and quality of papers while categorizing the tips and pitfalls regarding pediatric scoliosis surgery using iCT-Navi. Compare iCT-Navi with other methods, including preoperative CT navigation. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. PATIENT SAMPLE Articles on pediatric scoliosis surgery with iCT-Navi published through to June 2022. OUTCOME MEASURES PS perforation rate and patient intraoperative radiation dose. METHODS Following PRISMA guidelines, the Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and PubMed databases were searched for articles satisfying the criteria of iCT-Navi use and pediatric scoliosis surgery. The level of evidence and quality of the articles meeting the criteria were evaluated according to the guidelines of the North American Spine Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, respectively. The articles were also categorized by theme and summarized in terms of PS insertion accuracy and intraoperative radiation dose. The origins and characteristics of five major classification methods of PS perforation grade were summarized as well. RESULTS The literature search identified 811 studies, of which 20 papers were included in this review. Overall, 513 pediatric scoliosis patients (381 idiopathic, 44 neuromuscular, 39 neurofibromatosis type 1, 28 congenital, 14 syndromic, seven other) were evaluated for PS perforations among 6,209 iCT-Navi insertions. We found that 232 (3.7%) screws were judged as major perforations (G2 or G3), 55 (0.9%) screws were judged as dangerous deviations (G3), and seven (0.1%) screws were removed. There were no reports of neurovascular injury caused by PSs. The risk factors for PS perforation included more than six vertebrae distance from the reference frame, more than nine consecutive insertions, upper thoracic level, thinner pedicle, upper instrumented vertebra proximity, short stature, and female. The accuracy of PS insertion did not remarkably decrease when the radiation dose was reduced to 1/5 or 1/10 by altering the iCT-Navi protocol. CONCLUSIONS iCT-Navi has the potential to reduce PS perforation rates compared with other methods. The use of low-dose radiation protocols may not significantly affect PS perforation rates. Although several risk factors for PS perforation and measures to reduce radiation dose have been reported, the current evidence is limited by a lack of consistency in classifying PS perforation and evaluating patient radiation dose among studies. The standardization of several outcome definitions is recommended in this rapidly developing field.
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- Hiroki Oba
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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- Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, 3-15-1 Tokida, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Yamanashi School of Medicine, School of Medicine, 1110 Shimokato, Chuo, Yamanashi 409-3898, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-8621, Japan
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Gomez-Rice A, Capdevila-Bayo M, Núñez-Pereira S, Haddad S, Vila-Casademunt A, Pérez-Grueso F, Kleinstück F, Obeid I, Alanay A, Pellise F, Pizones J. A 5-year follow-up of the effect of corrective surgery in young adults with idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform 2023; 11:605-615. [PMID: 36607558 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-023-00642-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine mid-long-term outcomes (5 years) following surgery for young adult idiopathic scoliosis (YAdIS). METHODS This is a retrospective review of a prospective, multicenter adult deformity database including patients operated on idiopathic scoliosis by a single posterior approach, age at surgery between 19 and 29 (considered young adults), and 5-year follow-up. Demographic, radiographic and PROMS were analyzed preoperatively, at 2 years and at final follow-up. RESULTS Forty-two patients were included. Mean preoperative major curve angle was 59.65 ± 18.94. Main coronal curve initial correction was 56.38%, with 6% loss at 5 years. From baseline to 5 years after surgery, there was improvement in all PROMs (P < 0.004)-especially self-image-, except NRS-leg pain. This improvement was present at 6 months for all PROMs except for functional outcomes (SRS-Function and ODI) in which the improvement took place between 6 months and 2 years. In the 2- to 5-year follow-up period, no significant changes were seen in any PROMs. The percentage of patients reaching MCID from baseline at 5 years was: 75% for SRS-image, 45% for SRS-pain, 47.5% for SRS-function, 51.3% for SRS-mental, 42.5% for SRS-total and 15.4% for ODI. Patients reaching PASS at 5 years were: 88.1% for SRS-image, 81% for SRS-pain, 92.9% for SRS-function, 57.1% for SRS-mental, 88.1% for SRS-total, 92.7% for ODI and 69% for NRS pain. 11 minor and 4 major complications were identified. CONCLUSION YAdIS surgery resulted in an early and significant improvement in PROMs, especially for self-image, significantly reaching MCID and PASS thresholds. These results were maintained during long-term (5-year) follow-up.
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- Alejandro Gomez-Rice
- Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Carretera de Colmenar Viejo Km 9, 100, 28034, Madrid, Spain.
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Oki T, Lefor AK, Nakamura K, Higashi T, Oki I. Reduction in Radiation Exposure in Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screw Placement Using a Tubular Retractor: A Pilot Study. Tomography 2022; 9:12-24. [PMID: 36648989 PMCID: PMC9844279 DOI: 10.3390/tomography9010002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) placement is a minimally invasive spinal procedure that has been rapidly adopted over the last decade. However, PPS placement has elicited fear of increased radiation exposure from some surgeons, medical staff, and patients. This is because PPS placement is performed using a K-wire, and the operator must perform K-wire insertion into the pedicle under fluoroscopy. In order to prevent erroneous insertion, there are many occasions when direct insertion is required during radiation exposure, and the amount of radiation exposure to hands and fingers in particular increases. Although these problems are being addressed by navigation systems, these systems are still expensive and not widely available. Attempts have been made to address this situation using instrumentation commonly used in spinal surgery. First, it was considered to visualize anatomical bone markers using a tubular retractor and a microscope. In addition, the use of a self-drilling pin was adopted to locate the pedicle in a narrower field of view. Based on these considerations, a minimally invasive and highly accurate pedicle screw placement technique was developed while avoiding direct radiation exposure. This study evaluated radiation exposure and accuracy of pedicle screw placement using this new procedure in one-level, minimally invasive, transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF). MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were collected retrospectively to review pedicle screw placement in single-level MIS TLIFs using a tubular retractor under a microscope. The total fluoroscopy time, radiation dose, and screw placement accuracy were reviewed. Extension of operating time was also evaluated. RESULTS Twenty-four patients underwent single-level MIS TLIFs, with placement of 96 pedicle screws. There were 15 females and 9 males, with an average age of 64.8 years and a mean body mass index of 25.5 kg/m2. The mean operating time was 201.8 min. The mean fluoroscopic time was 26.8 s. The mean radiation dose of the area dose product was 0.0706 mGy∗m2. The mean radiation dose of air kerma was 6.0 mGy. The mean radiation dose of the entrance skin dose was 11.31 mGy. Postoperative computed tomography scans demonstrated 93 pedicle screws confined to the pedicle (97%) and three pedicle screw breaches (3.2%; two lateral, one medial). A patient with screw deviation of the medial pedicle wall developed right-foot numbness necessitating reoperation. There were no complications after reoperation. The average added time with this combined procedure was 39 min (range 16-69 min) per patient. CONCLUSIONS This novel pedicle screw insertion technique compares favorably with other reports in terms of radiation exposure reduction and accuracy and is also useful from the viewpoint of avoiding direct radiation exposure to hands and fingers. It is economical because it uses existing spinal surgical instrumentation.
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- Takeshi Oki
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yuki Hospital, 9629-1 Yuki, Yuki-City 307-0001, Ibaraki, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-296334161
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Gastroenterological, General and Transplant Surgery, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke-City 329-0498, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yuki Hospital, 9629-1 Yuki, Yuki-City 307-0001, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shin Oyama City Hospital, 2251-1 Hitotonoya, Oyama-City 323-0827, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yuki Hospital, 9629-1 Yuki, Yuki-City 307-0001, Ibaraki, Japan
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Paediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery: Complications and Their Management. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10122519. [PMID: 36554043 PMCID: PMC9778654 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10122519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Surgical correction of paediatric spinal deformity is associated with risks, adverse events, and complications that must be preoperatively discussed with patients and their families to inform treatment decisions, expectations, and long-term outcomes. The incidence of complications varies in relation to the underlying aetiology of spinal deformity and surgical procedure. Intraoperative complications include bleeding, neurological injury, and those related to positioning. Postoperative complications include persistent pain, surgical site infection, venous thromboembolism, pulmonary complications, superior mesenteric artery syndrome, and also pseudarthrosis and implant failure, proximal junctional kyphosis, crankshaft phenomenon, and adding-on deformity, which may necessitate revision surgery. Interventions included in enhanced recovery after surgery protocols may reduce the incidence of complications. Complications must be diagnosed, investigated and managed expeditiously to prevent further deterioration and to ensure optimal outcomes. This review summarises the complications associated with paediatric spinal deformity surgery and their management.
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Tai CL, Chen WP, Liu MY, Li YD, Tsai TT, Lai PL, Hsieh MK. Biomechanical comparison of pedicle screw fixation strength among three different screw trajectories using single vertebrae and one-level functional spinal unit. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1054738. [PMID: 36568298 PMCID: PMC9780459 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1054738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Three key factors are responsible for the biomechanical performance of pedicle screw fixation: screw mechanical characteristics, bone quality and insertion techniques. To the best of the authors' knowledge, no study has directly compared the biomechanical performance among three trajectories, i.e., the traditional trajectory (TT), modified trajectory (MT) and cortical bone trajectory (CBT), in a porcine model. This study compared the pullout strength and insertion torque of three trajectory methods in single vertebrae, the pullout strength and fixation stiffness including flexion, extension, and lateral bending in a one-level instrumented functional spinal unit (FSU) that mimics the in vivo configuration were clarified. A total of 18 single vertebrae and 18 FSUs were randomly assigned into three screw insertion methods (n = 6 in each trajectory group). In the TT group, the screw converged from its entry point, passed completely inside the pedicle, was parallel to the superior endplate, was located in the superior third of the vertebral body and reached to at least the anterior third of the vertebral body. In the MT group, the convergent angle was similar to that of the TT method but directed caudally to the anterior inferior margin of the vertebral body. The results of insertion torque and pullout strength in single vertebrae were analyzed; in addition, the stiffness and pullout strength in the one-level FSU were also investigated. This study demonstrated that, in single vertebrae, the insertion torque was significantly higher in CBT groups than in TT and MT groups (p < 0.05). The maximal pullout strength was significantly higher in MT groups than in TT and CBT groups (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in stiffness in the three motions among all groups. The maximal pullout strength in FSUs of MT and CBT groups were significantly higher than the TT groups (p < 0.05). We concluded that either MT or CBT provides better biomechanical performance than TT in single vertebrae or FSUs. The lack of significance of stiffness in FSUs among three methods suggested that MT or CBT could be a reasonable alternative to TT if the traditional trajectory was not feasible.
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- Ching-Lung Tai
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Section, Bone and Joint Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan,*Correspondence: Ming-Kai Hsieh,
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He J, Luo F, Wang H, Xu J, Zhang Z. SAP Principle Guided Free Hand Technique: A Secret for T1 to S1 Pedicle Screw Placement. Orthop Surg 2022; 14:2995-3002. [PMID: 36208012 DOI: 10.1111/os.13513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Existing freehand techniques of screw placement mainly emphasized on various entry points and complex trajectory reference. The aim of this study is to illustrate a standardized and reliable freehand technique of pedicle screw insertion for open pedicle screw fixation with a universal entry point and a stereoscopic trajectory reference system and report the results from a single surgeon's clinical experience with the technique. METHOD In this study, the author respectively reviewed a total of 200 consecutive patients who had undergone open freehand pedicle screw fixation with Superior Articular Process (SAP) technique from January 2019 to May 2020. For accuracy and safety, all 200 cases had undergone postoperative X-ray while 33 cases including spinal deformity, infection, and tumor had received additional CT-scan. Screw accuracy was analyzed via a CT-based classification system with Student's t test. RESULTS A total of 1126 screws had been placed from T1-S1 with SAP-guided freehand technique and the majority had been confirmed safe in X-ray without the need of CT scan. A total of 316 screws in deformity or infectious or tumor cases had undergone additional CT scan with 95.5% (189 of 198 screws) accuracy in thoracic group and 94.9% (112 of 118 screws) in lumbar group. The accuracy had been 90.5% (114 of 126 screws) in deformity group and 95.8% (182 of 190 screws) in non-deformity group. All perforation cases had been rated Grade B (<2 mm) without significant difference between the medial and the lateral (p < 0.05). No cases had been detected with significant neurological deficiencies. The mean intraoperative X-ray shots were 0.73 per screw. CONCLUSION SAP-guidance is a reliable freehand technique for thoracic and lumbar pedicle screw instrument. It allows accurate and safe screw insertion in both non-deformity and deformity cases with less radiation exposure.
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- Jinyue He
- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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De Vega B, Navarro AR, Gibson A, Kalaskar DM. Accuracy of Pedicle Screw Placement Methods in Pediatrics and Adolescents Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Global Spine J 2022; 12:677-688. [PMID: 33733907 PMCID: PMC9109561 DOI: 10.1177/21925682211003552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. OBJECTIVE Various methods of pedicle screw (PS) placement in spinal fusion surgery existed, which can be grouped into conventional freehand (FH), modified freehand (MF), and image-guided methods (including fluoroscopy-based navigation (FL), computed tomography-based navigation (CT-nav), robot-assisted (RA), and ultrasound-guided (UG)). However, the literature showed mixed findings regarding their accuracy and complications. This review aimed to discover which method of PS placement has the highest accuracy and lowest complication rate in pediatric and adolescent spinal fusion surgery. METHODS A comprehensive search in MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE (OVID), CENTRAL, and Web of Science was conducted until May 2020 by 2 independent reviewers, followed by bias assessment with ROB 2 and ROBINS-I tools and quantification with meta-analysis. Overall evidence quality was determined with GRADE tool. RESULTS Four RCTs and 2 quasi-RCTs/CCTs comprising 3,830 PS placed in 291 patients (4-22 years old) were analyzed. The lowest accuracy was found in FH (78.35%) while the highest accuracy was found in MF (95.86%). MF was more accurate than FH (OR 3.34 (95% CI, 2.33-4.79), P < .00 001, I2 = 0%). Three-dimensional printed drill template (as part of MF) was more accurate than FH (OR 3.10 (95% CI, 1.98-4.86), P < .00 001, I2 = 14%). Overall, complications occurred in 5.84% of the patients with 0.34% revision rate. Complication events in MF was lower compared to FH (OR 0.47 (95% CI, 0.10-2.15), P = .33, I2 = 0%). CONCLUSIONS Meta-analysis shows that MF is more accurate than FH in pediatric and adolescent requiring PS placement for spinal fusion surgery.
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- Brigita De Vega
- UCL Institute of Orthopaedic &
Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science,
University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore,
London, United Kingdom
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- UCL Institute of Orthopaedic &
Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science,
University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore,
London, United Kingdom
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- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
NHS Trust, Spinal Surgery Unit, Stanmore, London, United Kingdom
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- UCL Institute of Orthopaedic &
Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science,
University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore,
London, United Kingdom,Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
NHS Trust, Spinal Surgery Unit, Stanmore, London, United Kingdom,Deepak M. Kalaskar, UCL Institute of
Orthopaedic & Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Surgery &
Interventional Science, University College London, Royal National Orthopaedic
Hospital, Stanmore, London, United Kingdom; Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
NHS Trust, Spinal Surgery Unit, Stanmore, London, United Kingdom.
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Pushpa BT, Rajasekaran S, Anand KSSV, Shetty AP, Kanna RM. Anatomical changes in vertebra in dystrophic scoliosis due to neurofibromatosis and its implications on surgical safety. Spine Deform 2022; 10:159-167. [PMID: 34309821 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-021-00392-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Detailed radiological analysis by multimodality imaging. OBJECTIVE To document anatomical changes jeopardizing instrumentation safety in Neurofibromatosis deformity correction surgeries. MATERIALS AND METHODS The apical and 3 adjacent vertebral segments above and below amounting to 70 segments in 10 NF scoliosis were studied by radiographs, CT and MRI. The changes in lamina, pedicle and vertebral body that could jeopardize pedicle screw and sublaminar wire placement were documented and changes were appropriately classified. RESULTS Extensive anatomical changes were noted. These changes were more severe at the apex and independent of the curve severity. Both laminae were normal in only 36 (Type 1), rest had either gross asymmetry in length and shape (Type 2; 21) or also in sloping (Type 3; 13). Of the 140 pedicles, normal pedicles were found only in 48 (Type 1); while they were divergent (Type 2; 4) or abnormally elongated with only thinning (Type 3a; 26); or with sclerosis (3b; 34); or very curved and wavy (3c; 23) and even fractured or indistinct (Type 4; 5). It was notable that 92 of the 140 pedicles were unsuitable for pedicle screws. A unique phenomenon of body drift was identified in 29 segments which could jeopardize screw placement and rib dislocation into the canal was found in 18 segments. CONCLUSION Gross anatomical changes jeopardizing both sublaminar wire strength and trajectory of pedicle screws were common in NF and independent of curve severity. Therefore, detailed preoperative assessment and planning by a 3D CT are essential.
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- B T Pushpa
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Pvt Ltd, 313, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Pvt Ltd, 313, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore, India.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Pvt Ltd, 313, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Pvt Ltd, 313, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore, India
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Pvt Ltd, 313, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore, India
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Chan A, Parent E, Mahood J, Lou E. 3D ultrasound navigation system for screw insertion in posterior spine surgery: a phantom study. Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg 2021; 17:271-281. [PMID: 34725774 DOI: 10.1007/s11548-021-02516-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Posterior spinal fusion surgery is required to correct severe idiopathic scoliosis. The surgery involves insertion of screws which requires high accuracy to prevent neurologic damage to the spinal cord. Although conventional CT navigation can reduce this risk, 3D-ultrasound-based navigation could achieve this without added ionizing radiation and usage of expensive and bulky equipment. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of a 3D ultrasound navigation system for posterior spine surgery. METHODS A custom 3D ultrasound (3DUS) with model-to-surface registration algorithm was developed and integrated into a 3D navigation environment. A CT scan of an adolescent spine (T3-T11) was segmented and 3D printed for experiments. A probe with reflective markers was placed in vertebral pedicles 684 times in varying levels, positions in the capture space and orientation of vertebra, and the entrypoint and trajectory accuracies were measured. RESULTS Among 684 probe placements in vertebral levels T3 to T11 in the phantom spine, 95.5% were within 1 mm and 5° of accuracy, with an average accuracy of 0.4 ± 0.4 mm and 2.1 ± 0.9°, requiring 8.8 s to process. Accuracies were statistically significantly affected by vertebral orientation and position in the capture volume, though this was still within the targeted accuracies of 1 mm and 5°. CONCLUSION This preliminary ultrasound-based navigation system is accurate and fast enough for guiding placement of pedicle screws into the spine in posterior fusion surgery. The current results are limited to phantom spines, and future study in animal or human cadavers is needed to investigate soft tissue effects on registration accuracy.
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- Andrew Chan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, 1098 Research Transition Facility, 8308-114 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2V2, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, 2-50 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, T6G2G4, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 2D, Walter C Mackenzie Health Sciences Center - 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, 1098 Research Transition Facility, 8308-114 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2V2, Canada.
- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 2D, Walter C Mackenzie Health Sciences Center - 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada.
- Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Alberta, Donadeo ICE 11-263, 9211-116 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1H9, Canada.
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Morse KW, Otremski H, Page K, Widmann RF. Less Invasive Pediatric Spinal Deformity Surgery: The Case for Robotic-Assisted Placement of Pedicle Screws. HSS J 2021; 17:317-325. [PMID: 34539273 PMCID: PMC8436344 DOI: 10.1177/15563316211027828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction: Pediatric spinal deformity involves a complex 3-dimensional (3D) deformity that increases the risk of pedicle screw placement due to the close proximity of neurovascular structures. To increase screw accuracy, improve patient safety, and minimize surgical complications, the placement of pedicle screws is evolving from freehand techniques to computer-assisted navigation and to the introduction of robotic-assisted placement. Purpose: The aim of this review was to review the current literature on the use of robotic navigation in pediatric spinal deformity surgery to provide both an error analysis of these techniques and to provide recommendations to ensure its safe application. Methods: A narrative review was conducted in April 2021 using the MEDLINE (PubMed) database. Studies were included if they were peer-reviewed retrospective or prospective studies, included pediatric patients, included a primary diagnosis of pediatric spine deformity, utilized robotic-assisted spinal surgery techniques, and reported thoracic or lumbar pedicle screw breach rates or pedicle screw malpositioning. Results: In the few studies published on the use of robotic techniques in pediatric spinal deformity surgery, several found associations between the technology and increased rates of screw placement accuracy, reduced rates of breach, and minimal complications. All were retrospective studies. Conclusions: Current literature is of a low level of evidence; nonetheless, the findings suggest the accuracy and safety of robotic-assisted spinal surgery in pediatric pedicle screw placement. The introduction of robotics may drive further advances in less invasive pediatric spinal deformity surgery. Further study is warranted.
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- Kyle W. Morse
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Department, Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital, Tel Aviv Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 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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Chan A, Coutts B, Parent E, Lou E. Development and Evaluation of CT-to-3D Ultrasound Image Registration Algorithm in Vertebral Phantoms for Spine Surgery. Ann Biomed Eng 2020; 49:310-321. [PMID: 32533392 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-020-02546-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Posterior spinal fusion surgery requires careful insertion of screws into the spine to avoid neurologic injury. While current systems use CT-scans, three-dimensional ultrasound (3DUS) could provide guidance by reconstructing the vertebral surface, and then registering a pre-operative vertebral model to that surface for localization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and processing time of a custom CT-3DUS registration algorithm. A phantom human vertebra was 3D-printed and scanned with a motion capture-based 3D ultrasound (3DUS) system. Image registration was performed that included a pre-alignment phase using vertebral symmetry information, and then comparing Gaussian pyramid intensity-based registration with iterative-closest-point registration for final transformations. Image registration was performed 192 times while surgical registration between CT and real-world position was performed 84 times. The accuracy of image registration (CT-to-3DUS) was 0.3 ± 0.2 mm and 0.9 ± 0.8° completed in 13.3 ± 2.9 s. The surgical navigation accuracy (CT model to real-world position) of the system was 1.2 ± 0.5 mm and 2.2 ± 2.0° completed in 16.2 ± 3.0 s. Both meet accuracy thresholds of < 2 mm and < 5° required for the surgery. A feasibility study on porcine spine qualitatively showed appropriate overlapping anatomy in CT-3DUS registrations. The usage of 3D ultrasound for navigation has demonstrated accuracy to provide radiation-free image guidance for spine surgery.
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- Andrew Chan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, 1098 Research Transition Facility, 8308-114 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2V2, Canada
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Donadeo ICE 11-203, 9211-116 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, 2-50 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, T6G2G4, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, 1098 Research Transition Facility, 8308-114 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2V2, Canada. .,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, Donadeo ICE 11-203, 9211-116 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1H9, Canada.
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