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Jowdy PK, Soliman MAR, Quiceno E, Azmy S, Popoola DO, Aguirre AO, Khan A, Slosar PJ, Pollina J, Mullin JP. Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions Using a Titanium Cage with a Biomimetic Surface. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2024. [PMID: 38395054 DOI: 10.1055/a-2275-0528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND We analyzed clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients undergoing anterior lumbar interbody fusions (ALIFs) using a new biomimetic titanium fusion cage (Titan nanoLOCK interbody, Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States). This specialized cage employs precise nanotechnology to stimulate inherent biochemical and cellular osteogenic reactions to the implant, aiming to amplify the rate of fusion. To our knowledge, this is the only study to assess early clinical and radiographic results in ALIFs. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of data for patients who underwent single or multilevel ALIF using this implant between October 2016 and April 2021. Indications for treatment were spondylolisthesis, postlaminectomy syndrome, or spinal deformity. Clinical and radiographic outcome data for these patients were collected and assessed. RESULTS A total of 84 patients were included. The mean clinical follow-up was 36.6 ± 14 months. At 6 months, solid fusion was seen in 97.6% of patients. At 12 months, solid fusion was seen in 98.8% of patients. Significant improvements were seen in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs; visual analog scale and Oswestry Disability Index) at 6 and 12 months compared with the preoperative scores (p < 0.001). One patient required reoperation for broken pedicle screws 2 days after the ALIF. None of the patients required readmission within 90 days of surgery. No patients experienced an infection. CONCLUSIONS ALIF using a new titanium interbody fusion implant with a biomimetic surface technology demonstrated high fusion rates (97.6%) as early as 6 months. There was significant improvement in PROMs at 6 and 12 months.
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- Patrick K Jowdy
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, Buffalo General Medical Center, Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, Buffalo General Medical Center, Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, Buffalo General Medical Center, Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, Buffalo General Medical Center, Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- Peninsula Orthopedic Associates, Daly City, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, Buffalo General Medical Center, Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Department of Neurosurgery, Buffalo General Medical Center, Kaleida Health, Buffalo, New York, United States
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Foreman M, Foster D, Gillam W, Ciesla C, Lamprecht C, Lucke-Wold B. Management Considerations for Cervical Corpectomy: Updated Indications and Future Directions. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:651. [PMID: 38929635 PMCID: PMC11205077 DOI: 10.3390/life14060651] [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: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Together, lower back and neck pain are among the leading causes of acquired disability worldwide and have experienced a marked increase over the past 25 years. Paralleled with the increasing aging population and the rise in chronic disease, this trend is only predicted to contribute to the growing global burden. In the context of cervical neck pain, this symptom is most often a manifestation of cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD). Traditionally, multilevel neck pain related to DDD that is recalcitrant to both physical and medical therapy can be treated with a procedure known as cervical corpectomy. Presently, there are many flavors of cervical corpectomy; however, the overarching goal is the removal of the pain-generating disc via the employment of the modern anterior approach. In this review, we will briefly detail the pathophysiological mechanism behind DDD, overview the development of the anterior approach, and discuss the current state of treatment options for said pathology. Furthermore, this review will also add to the current body of literature surrounding updated indications, surgical techniques, and patient outcomes related to cervical corpectomy. Finally, our discussion ends with highlighting the future direction of cervical corpectomy through the introduction of the "skip corpectomy" and distractable mesh cages.
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- Marco Foreman
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA; (M.F.); (W.G.); (C.L.)
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- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA; (D.F.); (C.C.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA; (M.F.); (W.G.); (C.L.)
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- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA; (D.F.); (C.C.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA; (M.F.); (W.G.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA; (M.F.); (W.G.); (C.L.)
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Humphreys SC, Hodges SD, Sielatycki JA, Sivaganesan A, Block JE. Are We Finally Ready for Total Joint Replacement of the Spine? An Extension of Charnley's Vision. Int J Spine Surg 2024; 18:24-31. [PMID: 38071570 PMCID: PMC11265502 DOI: 10.14444/8538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Professor Sir John Charnley has been rightfully hailed as a visionary innovator for conceiving, designing, and validating the Operation of the Century-the total hip arthroplasty. His groundbreaking achievement forever changed the orthopedic management of chronically painful and dysfunctional arthritic joints. However, the well-accepted surgical approach of completely removing the diseased joint and replacing it with a durable and anatomically based implant never translated to the treatment of the degenerated spine. Instead, decompression coupled with fusion evolved into the workhorse intervention. In this commentary, the authors explore the reasons why arthrodesis has remained the mainstay over arthroplasty in the field of spine surgery as well as discuss the potential shift in the paradigm when it comes to treating degenerative lumbar disease.
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- Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Chattanooga, TN, USA
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- Steamboat Orthopedic and Spine Institute, Steamboat Springs, CO, USA
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- Independent Consultant, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Gyorfi M, Viswanath O, Abd-Elsayed A. Minimally invasive posterior lumbar fusion—a novel approach to facet fusion. SPINAL FUSION TECHNIQUES 2024:50-58. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-88223-1.00014-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Croft AJ, Chanbour H, Chen JW, Young MW, Stephens BF. Implant Surface Technologies to Promote Spinal Fusion: A Narrative Review. Int J Spine Surg 2023; 17:S35-S43. [PMID: 38050045 PMCID: PMC10753326 DOI: 10.14444/8559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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The technology surrounding spinal fusion surgery has continuously evolved in tandem with advancements made in bioengineering. Over the past several decades, developments in biomechanics, surgical techniques, and materials science have expanded innovation in the spinal implant industry. This narrative review explores the current state of implant surface technologies utilized in spinal fusion surgery. This review covers various types of implant surface materials, focusing on interbody spacers composed of modified titanium, polyetheretherketone, hydroxyapatite, and other materials, as well as pedicle screw surface modifications. Advantages and disadvantages of the different surface materials are discussed, including their biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and radiographic visibility. In addition, this review examines the role of surface modifications in enhancing osseointegration and reducing implant-related complications and, hopefully, improving patient outcomes. The findings suggest that while each material has its potential advantages, further research is needed to determine the optimal surface properties for enhancing spinal fusion outcomes.
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- Andrew J Croft
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Essa A, Shehade M, Rabau O, Smorgick Y, Mirovsky Y, Anekstein Y. Fusion's Location and Quality within the Fixated Segment Following Transforaminal Interbody Fusion (TLIF). Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2814. [PMID: 37957959 PMCID: PMC10648832 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11212814] [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: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Transforaminal interbody fusion (TLIF) has gained increased popularity over recent decades and is being employed as an established surgical treatment for several lumbar spine pathologies, including degenerative spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, infection, tumor and some cases of recurrent disc herniation. Despite the seemingly acceptable fusion rates after TLIF (up to 94%), the literature is still limited regarding the specific location and quality of fusion inside the fixated segment. In this single-institution, retrospective population-based study, we evaluated all post-operative computed tomography (CT) of patients who underwent TLIF surgery at a medium-sized medical center between 2010 and 2020. All CT studies were performed at a minimum of 1 year following the surgery, with a median of 2 years. Each CT study was evaluated for post-operative fusion, specifically in the posterolateral and intervertebral body areas. The fusion's quality was determined and classified in each area according to Lee's criteria, as follows: (1) definitive fusion: definitive bony trabecular bridging across the graft host interface; (2) probable fusion: no definitive bony trabecular crossing but with no gap at the graft host interface; (3) possible arthrosis: no bony trabecular crossing with identifiable gap at the graft host interface; (4) definite pseudarthrosis: no traversing trabecular bone with definitive gap. A total of 48 patients were included in this study. The median age was 55.6 years (SD ± 15.4). The median time from surgery to post-operative CT was 2 years (range: 1-10). Full definitive fusion in both posterolateral and intervertebral areas was observed in 48% of patients, and 92% showed definitive fusion in at least one area (either posterolateral or intervertebral body area). When comparing the posterolateral and the intervertebral area fusion rates, a significantly higher definitive fusion rate was observed in the posterolateral area as compared to the intervertebral body area in the long term follow-up (92% vs. 52%, p < 0.001). In the multivariable analysis, accounting for several confounding factors, including the number of fixated segments and cage size, the results remained statistically significant (p = 0.048). In conclusion, a significantly higher definitive fusion rate at the posterolateral area compared to the intervertebral body area following TLIF surgery was found. Surgeons are encouraged to employ bone augmentation material in the posterolateral area (as the primary site of fusion) when performing TLIF surgery.
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- Ahmad Essa
- Department of Orthopedics, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel; (M.S.); (O.R.); (Y.S.); (Y.M.); (Y.A.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel; (M.S.); (O.R.); (Y.S.); (Y.M.); (Y.A.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel; (M.S.); (O.R.); (Y.S.); (Y.M.); (Y.A.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel; (M.S.); (O.R.); (Y.S.); (Y.M.); (Y.A.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel; (M.S.); (O.R.); (Y.S.); (Y.M.); (Y.A.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel; (M.S.); (O.R.); (Y.S.); (Y.M.); (Y.A.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
- Spine Unit, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center, Zerifin 7033001, Israel
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Rainone GJ, Zelmanovich R, Laurent D, Lucke-Wold B. How War Has Shaped Neurosurgery. World Neurosurg 2023; 178:136-144. [PMID: 37506839 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.07.100] [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: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Many strides have been made in neurosurgery during times of war, helping to improve the outcomes of patients in dire circumstances. World War I introduced the concepts of early operation for trauma, forward-operating hospitals, and galeal sutures as well as techniques for careful debridement. It laid the groundwork for neurosurgery to become a specialty within medicine as well. World War II brought about the use of expedited medical evacuation, mobile neurosurgical units, improved resuscitation strategies, cranioplasty, and early laminectomy with decompression. The Korean and Vietnam Wars built on concepts from World Wars I and II, helping to establish the importance of watertight dural closure, external drainage systems after cranial trauma, multidisciplinary care, and infection prevention strategies. In the post-Vietnam period, we have seen significant technological advances allowing neurosurgeons to move farther ahead than most throughout history could have imagined. The significance of secondary brain injury, vascular injury, and the underlying pathophysiology of traumatic insults has been elucidated over the years since the Vietnam War, allowing for great advances in the care of our patients. Each major war throughout history has contributed greatly to the specialty of neurosurgery, each with its own innovations culminating in guidelines, strategies, and standards of practice that allow us to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
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- Gersham J Rainone
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Baumann AP, Hsieh MT, Dmitriev AE, Lotz JC. The relative influence of model parameters on finite element analysis simulations of intervertebral body fusion device static compression performance. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2023; 26:1742-1751. [PMID: 36308761 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2022.2139145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Non-clinical mechanical performance testing is a critical aspect of intervertebral body fusion device (IBFD) development and regulatory evaluation. Recently, stakeholders have begun leveraging computational modeling and simulations such as finite element analysis (FEA) in addition to traditional bench testing. FEA offers advantages such as reduced experiment time, lower costs associated with elimination of bench testing (e.g. specimen manufacture and test execution), and elucidating quantities of interest that traditional testing cannot provide (e.g. stress and strain distributions). However, best practices for FEA of IBFDs are not well defined, and modeler decision making can significantly influence simulation setup and results. Therefore, the goal of this study was to determine the relative influence of modeling parameters when using FEA to assess non-clinical mechanical performance of IBFDs. FEA was used to conduct a series of IBFD static uniaxial compression simulations. Several parameters relating to implant geometry, loading/boundary conditions, and material properties were carefully controlled to assess their relative influence on two output variables (IBFD stiffness and yield load). Results were most influenced by device geometry, while the effects of boundary conditions and material properties were more significant within IBFDs of identical or similar geometries. These results will aid stakeholders in the development of standardized best practices for using FEA to assess non-clinical mechanical performance of IBFDs.
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- Andrew P Baumann
- Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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- Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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- Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Antes S, Moringlane R, von Eckardstein KL. Augmented Reality-Supported Rod Bending in Multilevel Spinal Fusion Using the ADVISE Software. World Neurosurg 2023; 178:96-100. [PMID: 37454904 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND One of the most common reasons for poor patient outcomes and revision surgery in spinal fusion is hardware failure. Screw loosening or pullout occurs in up to one-quarter of all cases. It is known that even small screw-rod misalignments can cause significant mechanical overloads during rod fixation, which can result in hardware failure. To address this crucial surgical step, a novel augmented reality-assisted software was developed to generate custom rod templates that are precisely adapted to the individual patient. METHODS The novel software, which runs on a tablet, is used in spinal fusion surgery and is based on the use of a specific pedicle screw system, in which the polyaxial screw heads are connected to detachable guides. These guides can be recognized by the tablet camera and a light detection and ranging scanner. This image information is processed to determine the spatial positions of the screw heads and to calculate an ideally fitting rod template. RESULTS The calculated rod template is displayed in a 1-to-1 scale on the tablet screen. This template is used to cut and bend the rods of the pedicle screw system. Finally, the custom bent rod can be inserted into the screw heads without tension. CONCLUSIONS The augmented reality-assisted software is intended to give surgeons access to patient-specific intraoperative real-time data, helping them in bending rods that are more precisely adapted to the individual patient compared with the freehand technique.
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- Sebastian Antes
- Department of Neurosurgery, Westpfalz-Klinikum GmbH, Kaiserslautern, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Westpfalz-Klinikum GmbH, Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Westpfalz-Klinikum GmbH, Kaiserslautern, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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Cai J, Wang W, Cai P, Cao B. Immune response to foreign materials in spinal fusion surgery. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19950. [PMID: 37810067 PMCID: PMC10559558 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Spinal fusion surgery is a common procedure used to stabilize the spine and treat back pain. The procedure involves the use of foreign materials such as screws, rods, or cages, which can trigger a foreign body reaction, an immune response that involves the activation of immune cells such as macrophages and lymphocytes. The foreign body reaction can impact the success of spinal fusion, as it can interfere with bone growth and fusion. This review article provides an overview of the cellular and molecular events in the foreign body reaction, the impact of the immune response on spinal fusion, and strategies to minimize its impact. By carefully considering the use of foreign materials and optimizing surgical techniques, the impact of the foreign body reaction can be reduced, leading to better outcomes for patients.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Chengdu Tumor Hospital), 51 Zhimin Rd, Wuhou District, 610041, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital (Chengdu Tumor Hospital), 51 Zhimin Rd, Wuhou District, 610041, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Patel NA, O’Bryant S, Rogers CD, Boyett CK, Chakravarti S, Gendreau J, Brown NJ, Pennington ZA, Hatcher NB, Kuo C, Diaz-Aguilar LD, Pham MH. Three-Dimensional-Printed Titanium Versus Polyetheretherketone Cages for Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Systematic Review of Comparative In Vitro, Animal, and Human Studies. Neurospine 2023; 20:451-463. [PMID: 37401063 PMCID: PMC10323354 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2346244.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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Interbody fusion is a workhorse technique in lumbar spine surgery that facilities indirect decompression, sagittal plane realignment, and successful bony fusion. The 2 most commonly employed cage materials are titanium (Ti) alloy and polyetheretherketone (PEEK). While Ti alloy implants have superior osteoinductive properties they more poorly match the biomechanical properties of cancellous bones. Newly developed 3-dimensional (3D)-printed porous titanium (3D-pTi) address this disadvantage and are proposed as a new standard for lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) devices. In the present study, the literature directly comparing 3D-pTi and PEEK interbody devices is systematically reviewed with a focus on fusion outcomes and subsidence rates reported in the in vitro, animal, and human literature. A systematic review directly comparing outcomes of PEEK and 3D-pTi interbody spinal cages was performed. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. Mean Newcastle-Ottawa Scale score for cohort studies was 6.4. A total of 7 eligible studies were included, comprising a combination of clinical series, ovine animal data, and in vitro biomechanical studies. There was a total population of 299 human and 59 ovine subjects, with 134 human (44.8%) and 38 (64.4%) ovine models implanted with 3D-pTi cages. Of the 7 studies, 6 reported overall outcomes in favor of 3D-pTi compared to PEEK, including subsidence and osseointegration, while 1 study reported neutral outcomes for device related revision and reoperation rate. Though limited data are available, the current literature supports 3D-pTi interbodies as offering superior fusion outcomes relative to PEEK interbodies for LIF without increasing subsidence or reoperation risk. Histologic evidence suggests 3D-Ti to have superior osteoinductive properties that may underlie these superior outcomes, but additional clinical investigation is merited.
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- Neal A. Patel
- School of Medicine, Mercer University, Columbus, GA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Shahi P, Dalal S, Shinn D, Song J, Araghi K, Melissaridou D, Sheha E, Dowdell J, Iyer S, Qureshi SA. Improvement following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in patients aged 70 years or older compared with younger age groups. Neurosurg Focus 2023; 54:E4. [PMID: 36587410 DOI: 10.3171/2022.10.focus22604] [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: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to assess the outcomes of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) in patients ≥ 70 years old and compare them to younger age groups. METHODS This was a retrospective study of data that were collected prospectively. Patients who underwent primary single-level MI-TLIF were included and divided into 3 groups: age < 60, 60-69, and ≥ 70 years. The outcome measures were as follows: 1) patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) (i.e., visual analog scale [VAS] for back and leg pain, Oswestry Disability Index [ODI], 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary [SF-12 PCS]); 2) minimum clinically important difference (MCID) achievement; 3) return to activities; 4) opioid discontinuation; 5) fusion rates; and 6) complications/reoperations. RESULTS A total of 147 patients (age < 60 years, 62; 60-69 years, 47; ≥ 70 years, 38) were included. All the groups showed significant improvements in all PROMs at the early (< 6 months) and late (≥ 6 months) time points and there was no significant difference between the groups. Although MCID achievement rates for VAS leg and ODI were similar, they were lower in the ≥ 70-year-old patient group for VAS back and SF-12 PCS. Although the time to MCID achievement for ODI and SF-12 PCS was similar, it was greater in the ≥ 70-year-old patient group for VAS back and leg. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of return to activities, opioid discontinuation, fusion rates, and complication/reoperation rates. CONCLUSIONS Although patients > 70 years of age may be less likely and/or take longer to achieve MCID compared to their younger counterparts, they show an overall significant improvement in PROMs, a similar likelihood of returning to activities and discontinuing opioids, and comparable fusion and complication/reoperation rates following MI-TLIF.
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- Pratyush Shahi
- 1Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; and
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- 1Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; and
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- 1Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; and
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- 1Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; and
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- 1Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; and
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- 1Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; and
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- 1Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; and
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- 1Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; and.,2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
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- 1Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York; and.,2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
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Joiner A, Gomez G, Vatsia SK, Ellett T, Pahl D. Location variance of the great vessels while undergoing side-bend positioning changes during lateral interbody fusion. JOURNAL OF CRANIOVERTEBRAL JUNCTION AND SPINE 2023; 14:71-75. [PMID: 37213583 PMCID: PMC10198204 DOI: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_8_23] [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: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Background Minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) is an increasingly popular surgical technique that facilitates minimally invasive exposure, attenuated blood loss, and potentially improved arthrodesis rates. However, there is a paucity of evidence elucidating the risk of vascular injury associated with LLIF, and no previous studies have evaluated the distance from the lumbar intervertebral space (IVS) to the abdominal vascular structures in a side-bend lateral decubitus position. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the average distance, and changes in distance, from the lumbar IVS to the major vessels from supine to side-bend right and left lateral decubitus (RLD and LLD) positions simulating operating room positioning utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods We independently evaluated lumbar MRI scans of 10 adult patients in the supine, RLD, and LLD positions, calculating the distance from each lumbar IVS to adjacent major vascular structures. Results At the cephalad lumbar levels (L1-L3), the aorta lies in closer proximity to the IVS in the RLD position, in contrast to the inferior vena cava (IVC), which is further from the IVS in the RLD. At the L3-S1 vertebral levels, the right and left common iliac arteries (CIA) are both further from the IVS in the LLD position, with the notable exception of the right CIA, which lies further from the IVS in the RLD at the L5-S1 level. At both the L4-5 and L5-S1 levels, the right common iliac vein (CIV) is further from the IVS in the RLD. In contrast, the left CIV is further from the IVS at the L4-5 and L5-S1 levels. Conclusion Our results suggest that RLD positioning may be safer for LLIF as it affords greater distance away from critical venous structures, however, surgical positioning should be assessed at the discretion of the spine surgeon on a patient-specific basis.
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- Aaron Joiner
- Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Phenix City, Alabama, USA
- Hughston Clinic, Columbus, Georgia, USA
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- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn Campus, Auburn, Alabama, USA
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Shahi P, Vaishnav AS, Mai E, Kim JH, Dalal S, Song J, Shinn DJ, Melissaridou D, Araghi K, Urakawa H, Sivaganesan A, Lafage V, Qureshi SA, Iyer S. Practical answers to frequently asked questions in minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery. Spine J 2023; 23:54-63. [PMID: 35843537 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.07.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Surgical counseling enables shared decision-making (SDM) by improving patients' understanding. PURPOSE To provide answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) in minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. PATIENT SAMPLE Patients who underwent primary tubular minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery in form of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF), decompression alone, or microdiscectomy and had a minimum of 1-year follow-up. OUTCOME MEASURES (1) Surgical (radiation exposure and intraoperative complications) (2)Immediate postoperative (length of stay [LOS] and complications) (3) Clinical outcomes (Visual Analog Scale- back and leg, VAS; Oswestry Disability Index, ODI; 12-Item Short Form Survey Physical Component Score, SF-12 PCS; Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Physical Function, PROMIS PF; Global Rating Change, GRC; return to activities; complications/reoperations) METHODS: The outcome measures were analyzed to provide answers to ten FAQs that were compiled based on the authors' experience and a review of literature. Changes in VAS back, VAS leg, ODI, and SF-12 PCS from preoperative values to the early (<6 months) and late (>6 months) postoperative time points were analyzed with Wilcoxon Signed Rank Tests. % of patients achieving minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for these patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) at the two time points was evaluated. Changes in PROs from preoperative values too early (<6 months) and late (≥6 months) postoperative time points were analyzed within each of the three groups. Percentage of patients achieving MCID was also evaluated. RESULTS Three hundred sixty-six patients (104 TLIF, 147 decompression, 115 microdiscectomy) were included. The following FAQs were answered: (1) Will my back pain improve? Most patients report improvement by >50%. About 60% of TLIF, decompression, and microdiscectomy patients achieved MCID at ≥6 months. (2) Will my leg pain improve? Most patients report improvement by >50%. 56% of TLIF, 67% of decompression, and 70% of microdiscectomy patients achieved MCID at ≥6 months. (3) Will my activity level improve? Most patients report significant improvement. Sixty-six percent of TLIF, 55% of decompression, and 75% of microdiscectomy patients achieved MCID for SF-12 PCS. (4) Is there a chance I will get worse? Six percent after TLIF, 14% after decompression, and 5% after microdiscectomy. (5) Will I receive a significant amount of radiation? The radiation exposure is likely to be acceptable and nearly insignificant in terms of radiation-related risks. (6) What is the likelihood that I will have a complication? 17.3% (15.4% minor, 1.9% major) for TLIF, 10% (9.3% minor and 0.7% major) for decompression, and 1.7% (all minor) for microdiscectomy (7) Will I need another surgery? Six percent after TLIF, 16.3% after decompression, 13% after microdiscectomy. (8) How long will I stay in the hospital? Most patients get discharged on postoperative day one after TLIF and on the same day after decompression and microdiscectomy. (9) When will I be able to return to work? >80% of patients return to work (average: 25 days after TLIF, 14 days after decompression, 11 days after microdiscectomy). (10) Will I be able to drive again? >90% of patients return to driving (average: 22 days after TLIF, 11 days after decompression, 14 days after microdiscectomy). CONCLUSIONS These concise answers to the FAQs in minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery can be used by physicians as a reference to enable patient education.
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- Pratyush Shahi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY , USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY , USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY , USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E. 70th St., New York, NY, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY , USA
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Chiu YC, Yang SC, Kao YH, Tu YK. Percutaneous Sacroplasty for Symptomatic Sacral Pedicle Screw Loosening. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:96-101. [PMID: 36660492 PMCID: PMC9789267 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-022-00773-7] [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: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous sacroplasty in patients with sacral pedicle screws loosening after instrumented spinal fusion. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 18 patients who underwent percutaneous sacroplasty to treat sacral pedicle screws loosening from January 2016 to December 2019. Imaging studies, visual analog scale (VAS), length of hospital stay, and complications were recorded. The clinical outcomes based on the Oswestry disability index (ODI) and the modified Brodsky's criteria (MBC) were also evaluated to determine the efficacy of percutaneous sacroplasty. Results All patients had undergone at least 1 year of follow-up in our institute (range, 12-24 months). The average VAS score was 5.6 (range, 4-7) before surgery and decreased to 1.7 (range, 1-3) at the final visit. All patients were discharged on the next day after surgery. No patients experienced complications, such as cement leakage, deep infection, or neurologic deterioration. All patients achieved good or excellent outcomes based on the MBC. The ODI scores improved from 51.8 preoperatively to 25.6 postoperatively. Conclusion Percutaneous sacroplasty was an effective treatment approach for relieving the patient's symptoms caused by sacral pedicle screws loosening and could be a valuable treatment alternative to extensive revision surgery. Level of clinical evidence IV.
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- Yen-Chun Chiu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, No. 1, E-Da Road, Kaohsiung City, 82445 Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, No. 1, E-Da Road, Kaohsiung City, 82445 Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, No. 1, E-Da Road, Kaohsiung City, 82445 Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, No. 1, E-Da Road, Kaohsiung City, 82445 Taiwan, ROC
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Weng Y, Di M, Wu T, Ma X, Yang Q, Lu WW. Endplate volumetric bone mineral density biomechanically matched interbody cage. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1075574. [PMID: 36561040 PMCID: PMC9763577 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1075574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Disc degenerative problems affect the aging population, globally, and interbody fusion is a crucial surgical treatment. The interbody cage is the critical implant in interbody fusion surgery; however, its subsidence risk becomes a remarkable clinical complication. Cage subsidence is caused due to a mismatch of material properties between the bone and implant, specifically, the higher elastic modulus of the cage relative to that of the spinal segments, inducing subsidence. Our recent observation has demonstrated that endplate volumetric bone mineral density (EP-vBMD) measured through the greatest cortex-occupied 1.25-mm height region of interest, using automatic phantomless quantitative computed tomography scanning, could be an independent cage subsidence predictor and a tool for cage selection instruction. Porous design on the metallic cage is a trend in interbody fusion devices as it provides a solution to the subsidence problem. Moreover, the superior osseointegration effect of the metallic cage, like the titanium alloy cage, is retained. Patient-specific customization of porous metallic cages based on the greatest subsidence-related EP-vBMD may be a good modification for the cage design as it can achieve biomechanical matching with the contacting bone tissue. We proposed a novel perspective on porous metallic cages by customizing the elastic modulus of porous metallic cages by modifying its porosity according to endplate elastic modulus calculated from EP-vBMD. A three-grade porosity customization strategy was introduced, and direct porosity-modulus customization was also available depending on the patient's or doctor's discretion.
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- Yuanzhi Weng
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China,Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Graduate School, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China,Department of Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China,Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China,*Correspondence: Qiang Yang, ; Weijia William Lu,
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China,Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China,Research Center for Human Tissue and Organs Degeneration, Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Shenzhen, China,*Correspondence: Qiang Yang, ; Weijia William Lu,
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Robotics Reduces Radiation Exposure in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Compared With Navigation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2022; 47:1279-1286. [PMID: 35791068 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort. OBJECTIVE To compare robotics and navigation for minimally invasive elective lumbar fusion in terms of radiation exposure and time demand. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Although various studies have been conducted to demonstrate the benefits of both navigation and robotics over fluoroscopy in terms of radiation exposure, literature is lacking in studies comparing robotics versus navigation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who underwent elective one-level or two-level minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) by a single surgeon using navigation (Stryker SpineMask) or robotics (ExcelsiusGPS) were included (navigation 2017-2019, robotics 2019-2021, resulting in prospective cohorts of consecutive patients for each modality). All surgeries had the intraoperative computed tomography workflow. The two cohorts were compared for radiation exposure [fluoroscopy time and radiation dose: image capture, surgical procedure, and overall) and time demand (time for setup and image capture, operative time, and total operating room (OR) time]. RESULTS A total of 244 patients (robotics 111, navigation 133) were included. The two cohorts were similar in terms of baseline demographics, primary/revision surgeries, and fusion levels. For one-level TLIF, total fluoroscopy time, total radiation dose, and % of radiation for surgical procedure were significantly less with robotics compared with navigation (20 vs. 25 s, P <0.001; 38 vs. 42 mGy, P =0.05; 58% vs. 65%, P =0.021). Although time for setup and image capture was significantly less with robotics (22 vs. 25 min, P <0.001) and operative time was significantly greater with robotics (103 vs. 93 min, P <0.001), there was no significant difference in the total OR time (145 vs. 141 min, P =0.25). Similar findings were seen for two-level TLIF as well. CONCLUSION Robotics for minimally invasive TLIF, compared with navigation, leads to a significant reduction in radiation exposure both to the surgeon and patient, with no significant difference in the total OR time.
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Cornea CM, Silva NA, Marble WS, Hooten K, Sindelar B. Evolution of spinal cord injury treatment in military neurosurgery. Neurosurg Focus 2022; 53:E11. [DOI: 10.3171/2022.6.focus22255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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During the mid-1900s, military medicine made historical advancements in the diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment of spinal cord injuries (SCIs). In particular, World War II was an inflection point for clinical practice related to SCIs because of the vast number of devastating injuries to soldiers seen during World War I (WWI). The unprecedented rate of SCI along with growth in the field served as a catalyst for surgical and interdisciplinary advancements through the increased exposure to this challenging pathology. Initially, a tragic fate was assumed for soldiers with SCIs in WWI resulting in a very conservative approach strategy given a multitude of factors. However, soldiers with similar injuries 20 years later saw improved outcomes with more aggressive management interventions by specialists in spine trauma, who applied measures such as spinal traction, arthrodesis, and internal fixation, and with the significant developments in the complex rehabilitation of these patients. This article describes the historical shift in the management of SCIs through the two world wars. These historical lessons of SCI and the fundamental advances in their neurosurgical intervention have molded not only military but also modern civilian treatment of SCI.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Zhang Y, Jiang Y, Zou D, Yuan B, Ke HZ, Li W. Therapeutics for enhancement of spinal fusion: A mini review. J Orthop Translat 2021; 31:73-79. [PMID: 34934624 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2021.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Objective With the advances in biological technologies over the past 20 years, a number of new therapies to promote bone healing have been introduced. Particularly in the spinal surgery field, more unprecedented biological therapeutics become available to enhance spinal fusion success rate along with advanced instrumentation approaches. Yet surgeons may not have been well informed about their safety and efficacy profiles in order to improve clinical practices. Therefore there is a need to summarize the evidence and bring the latest progress to surgeons for better clinical services for patients. Methods We comprehensively reviewed the literatures in regard to the biological therapeutics for enhancement of spinal fusion published in the last two decades. Results Autograft bone is still the gold standard for bone grafting in spinal fusion surgery due to its good osteoconductive, osteoinductive, and osteogenic abilities. Accumulating evidence suggests that adding rhBMPs in combination with autograft effectively promotes the fusion rate and improves surgical outcomes. However, the stimulating effect on spinal fusion of other growth factors, including PDGF, VEGF, TGF-beta, and FGF, is not convincing, while Nell-1 and activin A exhibited preliminary efficacy. In terms of systemic therapeutic approaches, the osteoporosis drug Teriparatide has played a positive role in promoting bone healing after spinal surgery, while new medications such as denosumab and sclerostin antibodies still need further validation. Currently, other treatment, such as controlled-release formulations and carriers, are being studied for better releasing profile and the administration convenience of the active ingredients. Conclusion As the world's population continues to grow older, the number of spinal fusion cases grows substantially due to increased surgical needs for spinal degenerative disease (SDD). Critical advancements in biological therapeutics that promote spinal fusion have brought better clinical outcomes to patients lately. With the accumulation of higher-level evidence, the safety and efficacy of present and emerging products are becoming more evident. These emerging therapeutics will shift the landscape of perioperative therapy for the enhancement of spinal fusion.
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- Yidan Zhang
- Angitia Biopharmaceuticals, Guangzhou, China
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- Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.,Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.,Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Angitia Biopharmaceuticals, Guangzhou, China
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- Angitia Biopharmaceuticals, Guangzhou, China
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- Orthopaedic Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.,Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Ministry of Education, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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Manickam PS, Roy S. The biomechanical effects of S-type dynamic cage using Ti and PEEK for ACDF surgery on cervical spine varying loads. Int J Artif Organs 2021; 44:748-755. [PMID: 34387526 DOI: 10.1177/03913988211039525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion (ACDF) is the common method to treat the cervical disc degeneration. The most serious problems in the fusion cages are adjacent disc degeneration, loss of lordosis, pain, subsidence, and migration of the cage. The objective of our work is to develop the three-dimensional finite element (FE) model from C3-C6 and virtually implant a designed S-type dynamic cage at C4-C5 segment of the model. The dynamic cage design will provide mobility in the early stage after ACDF surgery. Titanium (Ti) and PEEK (polyether ether ketone) were used as the material property for the cages. We applied the physiological motions at different loads from 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2.0 Nm to evaluate the dynamic cage design and the biomechanical performances of the designed S-type dynamic cage. It was observed that in all the loading condition the range of motion in the adjacent level was maintained and the maximum stress at the adjacent disc was reduced. The clinical significance of the S-type dynamic cage is better stress profile at the fusion level and adjacent segments which translates into higher rate of fusion, lower risk of cage subsidence, lower risk of adjacent segment degeneration, and good mechanical stability.
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- Pechimuthu Susai Manickam
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
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Montenegro TS, Elia C, Hines K, Buser Z, Wilson J, Ghogawala Z, Kurpad SN, Sciubba DM, Harrop JS. Are Lumbar Fusion Guidelines Followed? A Survey of North American Spine Surgeons. Neurospine 2021; 18:389-396. [PMID: 34218620 PMCID: PMC8255757 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2142136.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the use of guidelines for lumbar spine fusions among spine surgeons in North America. METHODS An anonymous survey was electronically sent to all AO Spine North America members. Survey respondents were asked to indicate their opinion surrounding the suitability of instrumented fusion in a variety of clinical scenarios. Fusion indications in accordance with North America Spine Society (NASS) guidelines for lumbar fusion were considered NASS-concordant answers. Respondents were considered to have a NASS-concordant approach if ≥ 70% (13 of 18) of their answers were NASS-concordant answers. Comparisons were performed using bivariable statistics. RESULTS A total of 105 responses were entered with complete data available on 70. Sixty percent of the respondents (n = 42) were considered compliant with NASS guidelines. NASS-discordant responses did not differ between surgeons who stated that they include the NASS guidelines in their decision-making algorithm (5.10 ± 1.96) and those that did not (4.68 ± 2.09) (p = 0.395). The greatest number of NASS-discordant answers in the United States. was in the South (5.75 ± 2.09), with the lowest number in the Northeast (3.84 ± 1.70) (p < 0.01). For 5 survey items, rates of NASS-discordant answers were ≥ 40%, with the greatest number of NASS-discordant responses observed in relation to indications for fusion in spinal deformity (80%). Spine surgeons utilizing a NASS-concordant approach had a significant lower number of NASS-discordant answers for synovial cysts (p = 0.03), axial low back pain (p < 0.01), adjacent level disease (p < 0.01), recurrent stenosis (p < 0.01), recurrent disc herniation (p = 0.01), and foraminal stenosis (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION This study serves an important role in clarifying the rates of uptake of clinical practice guidelines in spine surgery as well as to identify barriers to their implementation.
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- Thiago S. Montenegro
- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Pisharodi M, Aljuboori Z, Goel VK, Nauta HJ. A Novel Plate-Based System (UNIMAX) for Posterior Instrumented Spinal Fusion. Cureus 2020; 12:e11080. [PMID: 33224674 PMCID: PMC7678767 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.11080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction The polyaxial head pedicle screw-rod system is a commonly used spinal instrumentation technique to achieve stabilization, deformity correction, and bony fusion. We present a novel plate-based pedicle screw system (UNIMAXTM) that can be used for multi-level instrumentation with potential advantages for selected applications. Methods Bilateral titanium monoaxial pedicle screws are linked at each level by robust transversely oriented cross plates forming ring constructs capable of rigid triangulation at each level. The cross plates are then interconnected by sagittally oriented rigid plates situated medial to the screw heads. Biomechanically, the construct was tested for quasi-static torsion and fatigue in axial compression. The system is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The system and case examples are presented showing its potential advantages. Results The quasi-static torsion, the mean for the angular displacement, torsional stiffness, and torsional ultimate strength was 2.5 degrees (SD ± 0.8), 5.3 N-m/mm (SD ± 0.7), and 21.6 N-m (SD ± 4.4). For the fatigue in axial compression, the closed ring construct failed when the applied load and bending moment were ≥ 1500 N and ≥ 60 N.m. This system maximizes the construct rigidity, allows easy extension to adjacent levels, and can be incorporated intuitively into practice. The ring construct with triangulation at each level, together with its biomechanical robustness, predicts a high pullout resistance. It requires an open posterior approach incompatible with minimally invasive techniques. Conclusion This system may have advantages over the screw-rod systems in carefully selected situations requiring extra rigidity and high pull-out strength for complex reconstructions, sagittal and/or coronal correction, patients with poor bone quality, revisions, and/or extension to adjacent levels.
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