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Kaya I, Cingöz İD, Şahin MC, Atar M, Ozyoruk S, Sayin M, Yuceer N. Are 3D Printing Templates an Advantage in Upper Thoracic Pedicle Screw Fixation? Cureus 2021; 13:e13989. [PMID: 33758726 PMCID: PMC7978149 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13989] [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] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background This study aims to compare the clinical results of patients with upper thoracic vertebral fractures treated with pedicle screw and posterior spinal fusion with preoperative surgical planning and 3-dimensional (3D) modeling and patients treated with freehand screws. Methods Fifty patients who underwent pedicle screw placement with a diagnosis of upper thoracic fracture between June 2018 and October 2020 were included in our study. Pedicle screws were used in 25 patients (group 1) after the planning was completed with the help of 3D preoperative printing and modeling. Pedicle screws were applied in 25 patients in the control group (group 2) using the freehand technique. Intraoperative bleeding amount, operation time, and correct screw placement data in both groups were recorded. Results The operation time was 134 ± 22 minutes for group 1 and 152 ± 38 minutes for group 2. The difference in operation times was found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). Based on axial and sagittal reconstruction images, the accuracy rate of pedicle screw placement (grades 0 and 1) in group I was 96.6% compared to 83.6% in group II. The minor perforation rate (grade 1, <2 mm) was 5.8% in group I compared to 11.8% in group II. The moderate perforation rate (grade 2, 2-4 mm) was 3.4% in group I compared to 14% in group II. The severe perforation rate (grade 3, >4 mm) was 2.3% in group II; however, misplaced screws were not associated with neurological deficits. The difference in overall accuracy rates between the two groups was significant (p < 0.05). Conclusions For 3D models of upper thoracic pedicle screw insertion, guide plates can be produced inexpensively and individually. It provides a new method for the accurate placement of upper thoracic pedicle screws with high accuracy and secure use in screw insertion.
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- Neurosurgery, Abdulhamid Han Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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- Neurosurgery, Private OFM Antalya Hospital, Antalya, TUR
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- Neurosurgery, Private Saglık Hospital, İzmir, TUR
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Biomechanics and clinical outcome after posterior stabilization of mid-thoracic vertebral body fractures: a systematic literature review. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 47:1389-1398. [PMID: 33263816 PMCID: PMC8476456 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01560-5] [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: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Purpose The aim of this review is to systematically screen the literature for clinical and biomechanical studies dealing with posterior stabilization of acute traumatic mid-thoracic vertebral fractures in patients with normal bone quality. Methods This review is based on articles retrieved by a systematic search in the PubMed and Web of Science database for publications up to December 2018 dealing with the posterior stabilization of fractures of the mid-thoracic spine. Results Altogether, 1012 articles were retrieved from the literature search. A total of 960 articles were excluded. A total of 16 articles were dealing with the timing of surgery in polytraumatized patients, patients suffering of neurologic deficits after midthoracic fractures, and the impact of concomitant thoracic injuries and were excluded. Thus, 36 remaining original articles were included in this systematic review depicting the topics biomechanics, screw insertion, and outcome after posterior stabilization. The overall level of evidence of the vast majority of studies is low. Conclusion High quality studies are lacking. Long-segmental stabilization is indicated in unstable midthoracic fractures with concomitant sternal fractures. Generally, long-segmental constructs seem to be the safer treatment strategy considering the relative high penetration rate of pedicle screws in this region. Thereby, navigated insertion techniques and intraoperative 3D-imaging help to improve pedicle screw placement accuracy.
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Spiegl UJA, Schnake KJ, Hartmann F, Katscher S, Riehle M, Scheyerer MJ, Schmeiser G, Siekmann H, Osterhoff G. Traumatic Fractures of the Thoracic Spine. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND UNFALLCHIRURGIE 2020; 159:373-382. [PMID: 32392598 DOI: 10.1055/a-1144-3846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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The majority of traumatic vertebral fractures occur at the thoracolumbar junction and the lumbar spine and less commonly at the mid-thoracic and upper thoracic spine. In accordance, a high number of articles are dealing with thoracolumbar fractures focusing on the thoracolumbar junction. Nonetheless, the biomechanics of the thoracic spine differ from the thoracolumbar junction and the lumbar vertebral spine. The aim of this review is to screen the literature dealing with acute traumatic thoracic vertebral fractures in patients with normal bone quality. Thereby, the diagnostic of thoracic vertebral body fractures should include a CT examination. Ideally, the CT should include the whole thoracic cage particularly in patients suffering high energy accidents or in those with clinical suspicion of concomitant thoracic injuries. Generally, concomitant thoracic injuries are frequently seen in patients with thoracic spine fractures. Particularly sternal fractures cause an increase in fracture instability. In case of doubt, long segment stabilization is recommended in patients with unstable mid- und upper thoracic fractures, particularly in those patients with a high grade of instability.
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- Ulrich J A Spiegl
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig
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- Centre for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ev. Stift St. Martin, Community Hospital Mittelrhein, Koblenz
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Centre, Alb Fils Hospitals, Göppingen
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- Clinic and Outpatient Department for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cologne University Hospital
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig
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Solitro GF, Whitlock K, Amirouche F, Mehta AI, McDonnell A. Currently Adopted Criteria for Pedicle Screw Diameter Selection. Int J Spine Surg 2019; 13:132-145. [PMID: 31131212 PMCID: PMC6510178 DOI: 10.14444/6018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Transpedicular screw insertion has become widely accepted for the correction of spinal deformity as well as degenerative and traumatic injury, but adoption of this technique has remained less widespread in the thoracic compared to the lumbar spine. This is thought to be associated with the relative technical difficulty of screw insertion into the narrower widths of the thoracic pedicles and the neurologic and mechanical risks associated with breach of the pedicle wall. The surgical decision making involves determining the appropriate sized screw for maximum fixation strength while simultaneously respecting the structural integrity of the vertebral pedicles to prevent a breach and provide better fixation. This paper presents a systematic review of criteria for thoracic pedicle screw diameter (SD) selection in order to orient inexperienced surgeons on the impact of this selection on pedicle breaching and fixation strength. METHODS We performed a systematic literature review focused on studies reporting SD selection in relation to pedicle dimensions, measures of fixation strength, and breach rate. RESULTS Twenty-nine articles that measured fixation strength, breach rate, and/or provided SD in relation to pedicle width were selected for inclusion. CONCLUSIONS A commonly accepted criteria for pedicle SD selection has not yet been proposed. Screw diameters approximately 80% of the pedicle width have been adopted, but this proportion is rarely reported in the midthoracic vertebrae for which smaller pedicles and inadequate hardware specificity result in higher breach rates. Depending upon the insertion technique adopted, greater specificity in diameter selection by vertebral level should be pursued in order to maximally target cortical bone purchase. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Based on this review of the literature, we believe that proper selection of the SD for individual vertebral level directly affects the insertion technique and the potential breach.
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- Giovanni F Solitro
- Department of Orthopaedics, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, Shreveport, Louisiana
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- College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Liu J, Li S, Huang K, Lu X, Shi Y, Xie K, Tang Y. Right infraaxillary thoracotomy approach for upper thoracic vertebral decompression and fusion at T2-T6 levels: a technical note. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2018; 28:470-476. [PMID: 30014254 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-018-5686-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Disorders of the upper thoracic spine can lead to serious disability and morbidity. However, operating on the upper thoracic vertebrae T2-T5 remains challenging because of the anatomical features of the thoracic spine. We describe a novel anterolateral upper thoracic approach, which is safe and reproducible and allows direct access to the upper thoracic spine from T2 to T6 inclusive, obviating the risk of damaging complex anatomical structures inherent in the anterior trans-sternal approach. METHODS Three patients with upper thoracic spinal-related spinal cord compression disease, presented with progressive thoracic myelopathy and upper back pain. Magnetic resonance imaging showed direct spinal cord compression due to upper thoracic vertebral destruction. In addition preoperative computed tomography also revealed vertebral erosion and collapse. The surgical management of the three patients involved decompression and reconstruction via the right infraaxillary thoracotomy approach, and fixation with a titanium mesh cage and an anterior plate in each. RESULTS Clinical outcome measures including pre- and postoperative radiographic parameters were assessed. There were no complications associated with this technique. The back pain and neural function gradually improved, and plate placement was achieved in all patients. None of the patients experienced clinical symptoms or screw loosening or breakage in this study. CONCLUSIONS The technique described is a safe and novel right infraaxillary thoracotomy approach to provide direct access from vertebral bodies T2-T6 and to provide adequate room for upper thoracic vertebral decompression and fusion surgery. However, a suitable fixation implant should be designed. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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- Jia Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, No. 98 Urban and Rural Road, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huizhou First People's Hospital, Huizhou, 516001, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, No. 98 Urban and Rural Road, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, No. 98 Urban and Rural Road, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, No. 98 Urban and Rural Road, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, No. 98 Urban and Rural Road, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, No. 98 Urban and Rural Road, Baise, 533000, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.
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Xu W, Zhang X, Ke T, Cai H, Gao X. 3D printing-assisted preoperative plan of pedicle screw placement for middle-upper thoracic trauma: a cohort study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017; 18:348. [PMID: 28800768 PMCID: PMC5553797 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1703-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the application of 3D printing in assisting preoperative plan of pedicle screw placement for treating middle-upper thoracic trauma. METHODS A preoperative plan was implemented in seven patients suffering from middle-upper thoracic (T3-T7) trauma between March 2013 and February 2016. In the 3D printing models, entry points of 56 pedicle screws (Magerl method) and 4 important parameters of the pedicle screws were measured, including optimal diameter (ϕ, mm), length (L, mm), inclined angle (α), head-tilting angle (+β), and tail-tilting angle (-β). In the surgery, bare-hands fixation of pedicle screws was performed using 3D printing models and the measured parameters as guidance. RESULTS A total of seven patients were enrolled, including five men and two women, with the age of 21-62 years (mean age of 37.7 years). The position of the pedicle screw was evaluated postoperatively using a computerized tomography scan. Totally, 56 pedicle screws were placed, including 33 pieces of level 0, 18 pieces of level 1, 4 pieces of level 2 (pierced lateral wall), and 1 piece of level 3 (pierced lateral wall, no adverse consequences), with a fine rate of 91.0%. CONCLUSIONS 3D printing technique is an intuitive and effective assistive technology to pedicle screw fixation for treating middle-upper thoracic vertebrae, which improve the accuracy of bare-hands screw placement and reduce empirical errors. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Fujian Provincial Hospital. It was registered on March 1st, 2013, and the registration number was K2013-03-001.
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- Wei Xu
- Department of Emergency & Trauma Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China. .,Department of Trauma, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China. .,Clinical Institute of Provincial Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.
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- Department of Emergency & Trauma Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.,Department of Trauma, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.,Clinical Institute of Provincial Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China
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- Department of Emergency & Trauma Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.,Department of Trauma, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.,Clinical Institute of Provincial Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China
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- Department of Emergency & Trauma Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.,Department of Trauma, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.,Clinical Institute of Provincial Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China
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- Department of Emergency & Trauma Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.,Department of Trauma, Institute of Emergency Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China.,Clinical Institute of Provincial Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, 350001, China
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The Safety and Strength of a Novel Medial, Partial Nonthreaded Pedicle Screw: A Cadaveric and Biomechanical Investigation. Clin Spine Surg 2017; 30:E297-E304. [PMID: 28323715 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0b013e3182aab29d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Cadaveric and biomechanical study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the safety and pullout strength of medial, partial nonthreaded thoracic pedicle screws compared with conventional screws. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The perforation rate of the pedicle screws has been reported as high as 41%. Nerve injury and irritation can result from the compression of malpositioned screw on neural structures. METHODS Ten fresh cadavers were studied. Screws, 5.0 and 6.0 mm, were inserted from T1 to T6 and T7 to T12, respectively. Pedicle perforations and fractures were recorded upon screw insertion and final positioning (nonthreaded portion facing medially) after a wide laminectomy. Pullout strength of novel and conventional screws were then tested using an Instron machine in an artificial bone substitute. RESULTS A total of 240 thoracic pedicle screws were inserted. Of them, 88.8% (213 screws) were fully contained during screw insertion. There were 5.0% (12 screws) grade 1 medial perforations and 6.2% (15 screws) grade 1 lateral perforations during screw insertion. Upon final positioning, 93.8% (225 screws) were fully contained. All grade 1 medial perforations, which occurred during insertion, were converted to grade 0. No dural or nerve root injuries occurred. Pedicle split fractures were noted in 6.7% (16 screws). The use of medial, partial nonthreaded screws reduced the overall perforation rate from 11.2% to 6.2%. The mean pullout load for the 5 mm fully threaded screw versus medial, partial nonthreaded was 1419.3±106.1 N (1275.8-1538.8 N) and 1336.6±44.2 N (1293.0-1405.1 N) respectively, whereas 6 mm pullout load averaged 2126.0±134.8 N (1986.3-2338.3 N) and 2036.5±210.0 N (1818.4-2355.9 N). The difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS The use of medial, partial nonthreaded pedicle screws reduced the medial perforation rate from 5.0% to 0%; however, the pullout strength was not significantly reduced. The use of this novel screw can potentially reduce the incidence of nerve injury or irritation after medial pedicle perforations.
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The Indian Basket Trick: a case of delayed paraplegia with complete recovery, caused by misplaced thoracic pedicle screw. SPRINGERPLUS 2016; 5:944. [PMID: 27386388 PMCID: PMC4929096 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-2334-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Introduction Pedicle screw fixation allows purchase of all three spinal columns without encroaching into the spinal canal improving fracture fixation, as well as deformity correction. Fortunately, neurologic injury associated with pedicle screw malposition is rare. Case presentation A 19-year-old boy was surgically treated for severe right thoracic scoliosis associated with a Chiari Type 1 malformation and a C6 to T7 syringomyelia. Six months after the initial surgery, the patient was referred to our institution after three weeks of gait disturbances and repeated falls. Imaging showed the gross misplacement of the left T5 pedicle screw, which crossed the center of the vertebral canal. The initial surgery used a freehand technique of pedicle screw insertion, with anteroposterior and lateral postoperative X-ray control. During the surgery, no SEP modifications were noted during pedicle screw placement. However, after insertion of the second rod and scoliosis correction by posterior translation technique, SEP responses decreased considerably. Revision surgery was performed to remove the misplaced screw. During the first three months after screw removal, repeated clinical examinations showed progressive recovery of the neurological deficits. Gait and bladder functions were normal six months after screw removal, and clinical signs of spasticity disappeared. SEP explorations performed at final follow-up showed similar responses to those performed before the initial surgery for scoliosis correction Discussion and evaluation Neurologic injury associated with pedicle screw malposition is rare. In early or delayed neurological status worsening, intraoperative or postoperative imaging must be done to detect pedicle screw misplacement. In the current case, thanks to cobalt-chromium and titanium use, MRI and CT scan allowed good visualization of the spinal canal and spinal cord. Experimental studies have shown that neurophysiological monitoring of the spinal cord does not detect moderate compression. In that way, neurophysiological monitoring is an all-or-nothing technique which can misdiagnose early stage of spinal cord injuries. Major penetration of the spinal canal by pedicle screw may conduct to hardware removal. Conclusions In early or delayed neurological status worsening, intraoperative or postoperative imaging must be done to detect pedicle screw misplacement. In the current case, thanks to cobalt-chromium and titanium use, MRI and CT scan allowed good visualization of the spinal canal and spinal cord. Major penetration of the spinal canal by pedicle screw may conduct to hardware removal.
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Ghasemi AA, Ashoori S. Efficacy of Pedicle Screw Fixation in Unstable Upper and Middle Thoracic Spine Fractures. Trauma Mon 2016; 21:e28627. [PMID: 27218058 PMCID: PMC4869423 DOI: 10.5812/traumamon.28627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2015] [Revised: 07/03/2015] [Accepted: 09/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment of unstable upper and middle thoracic spine fractures remains controversial. There is no consensus regarding optimal treatment. OBJECTIVES In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of pedicular screw in the management of middle thoracic spine fractures to correct kyphosis and anterolisthesis and improve neurologic condition of patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-five patients with unstable T1-T10 fractures treated with pedicle screw fixation technique were studied. Neurologic situation, preoperative and postoperative radiographs were evaluated. Radiographic measurements included kyphotic deformity and anterolisthesis. An American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) scale was used for neurologic classification of the patients. RESULTS From a total of 25 patients, 21 cases were male and 4 were female. The mean age of the patients was 35.40 ± 14.39 years. The mean degree of kyphosis improved from 27.04 ± 7.33 degrees preoperatively to 15.96 ± 5.76 degrees at final follow-up. The mean of anterolisthesis improved from 6.44 ± 4.93 mm to 0.96 ± 0.36 mm at final follow-up. Kyphosis (P = 0.0001), anterolisthesis (P = 0.0001) and neurological state (P = 0.01) improved significantly after operation. No cases of hardware failure, neurological deterioration and loss of correction were reported. CONCLUSIONS Application of pedicular screw in unstable upper and middle thoracic spine fractures is an effective method that can correct kyphotic deformity and anterolisthesis and improve neurologic deficit.
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- Amir Abbas Ghasemi
- Neurosurgery Department, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Amir Abbas Ghasemi, Neurosurgery Department, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, IR Iran. Tel: +98-9122038271, Fax: +98-4433457036, E-mail:
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- Neurosurgery Department, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, IR Iran
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Kwan MK, Chiu CK, Lee CK, Chan CYW. Comparison between percutaneous fluoroscopic-guided and conventional open pedicle screw placement techniques for the thoracic spine. Bone Joint J 2015; 97-B:1555-61. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.97b11.35789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Percutaneous placement of pedicle screws is a well-established technique, however, no studies have compared percutaneous and open placement of screws in the thoracic spine. The aim of this cadaveric study was to compare the accuracy and safety of these techniques at the thoracic spinal level. A total of 288 screws were inserted in 16 (eight cadavers, 144 screws in percutaneous and eight cadavers, 144 screws in open). Pedicle perforations and fractures were documented subsequent to wide laminectomy followed by skeletalisation of the vertebrae. The perforations were classified as grade 0: no perforation, grade 1: < 2 mm perforation, grade 2: 2 mm to 4 mm perforation and grade 3: > 4 mm perforation. In the percutaneous group, the perforation rate was 11.1% with 15 (10.4%) grade 1 and one (0.7%) grade 2 perforations. In the open group, the perforation rate was 8.3% (12 screws) and all were grade 1. This difference was not significant (p = 0.45). There were 19 (13.2%) pedicle fractures in the percutaneous group and 21 (14.6%) in the open group (p = 0.73). In summary, the safety of percutaneous fluoroscopy-guided pedicle screw placement in the thoracic spine between T4 and T12 is similar to that of the conventional open technique. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015;97-B:1555–61.
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- M. K. Kwan
- University of Malaya, Kuala
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- University of Malaya, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia
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- University of Malaya, Kuala
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Hasturk AE, Ilik K, Coven I, Ozdemir O. Unusual traumatic midthoracic spondyloptosis and its surgical management: case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 2013; 53:887-9. [PMID: 24097091 PMCID: PMC4508729 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.cr2012-0248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Posttraumatic spondyloptosis develops as a result of complete subluxation of the vertebral bodies and causes complete transection of the spinal cord. Severe trauma-related spondyloptosis of the upper-mid thoracic region is a rare form of spinal trauma. Traumatic midthoracic spondyloptosis is quite rare, and radiology plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. Surgical reconstruction and stabilization are required for early mobilization and rehabilitation of patients with this injury. Here, we report the clinical features, radiographic findings, and management of an unusual case of traumatic midthoracic spondyloptosis that showed complete spinal cord transection and was operated.
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Safety of thoracic pedicle screw application using the funnel technique in Asians: a cadaveric evaluation. 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 2009; 19:78-84. [PMID: 19763636 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-009-1157-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2009] [Revised: 06/15/2009] [Accepted: 08/30/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The objective of this cadaveric study is to determine the safety and outcome of thoracic pedicle screw placement in Asians using the funnel technique. Pedicle screws have superior biomechanical as well as clinical data when compared to other methods of instrumentation. However, misplacement in the thoracic spine can result in major neurological implications. There is great variability of the thoracic pedicle morphometry between the Western and the Asian population. The feasibility of thoracic pedicle screw insertion in Asians has not been fully elucidated yet. A pre-insertion radiograph was performed and surgeons were blinded to the morphometry of the thoracic pedicles. 240 pedicle screws were inserted in ten Asian cadavers from T1 to T12 using the funnel technique. 5.0 mm screws were used from T1 to T6 while 6.0 mm screws were used from T7 to T12. Perforations were detected by direct visualization via a wide laminectomy. The narrowest pedicles are found between T3 and T6. T5 pedicle width is smallest measuring 4.1 +/- 1.3 mm. There were 24 (10.0%) Grade 1 perforations and only 1 (0.4%) Grade 2 perforation. Grade 2 or worse perforation is considered significant perforation which would threaten the neural structures. There were twice as many lateral and inferior perforations compared to medial perforations. 48.0% of the perforations occurred at T1, T2 and T3 pedicles. Pedicle fracture occurred in 10.4% of pedicles. Intra-operatively, the absence of funnel was found in 24.5% of pedicles. In conclusion, thoracic pedicle screws using 5.0 mm at T1-T6 and 6.0 mm at T7-T12 can be inserted safely in Asian cadavers using the funnel technique despite having smaller thoracic pedicle morphometry.
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Wang MY, Kim DH, Kim KA. Correction of Late Traumatic Thoracic and Thoracolumbar Kyphotic Spinal Deformities Using Posteriorly Placed Intervertebral Distraction Cages. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2008; 62:162-71; discussion 171-2. [DOI: 10.1227/01.neu.0000317388.76185.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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To assess the safety and stability of thoracic or thoracolumbar deformity correction from a solely posterior approach with placement of modular anterior cages and posterior segmental fixation in one operation.
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Twenty-eight patients who failed brace trial for 6 months or longer were included in the series. All patients had progressive neurological deficit and/or deformity progression at time of operation. All patients underwent a single operation in the prone position. Segmental fixation was accompanied by anterior column reconstruction using modular cages avoiding nerve root sacrifice. Stackable cages were used for high thoracic deformity. Deformity, Cobb angle, visual analog pain score, and x-ray evaluation of fusion ensued for mean follow-up period of 31 months.
Results:
Patients achieved a mean sagittal deformity correction of 13.3 degrees ± 7.4 standard deviation. Improved or maintained American Spinal Injury Association scores were noted in all patients. The mean time of operation was 334 minutes ± 85 standard deviation, or 6 to 7 hours. At a mean follow-up of 31 months (range, 12–36 mo), the following complications were noted: subsidence greater than 2.5 mm (n = 3), cage migration requiring revision (n = 1), brachial plexopathy from malpositioning (n = 1), and intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid leak managed via lumbar drain (n = 2). Plain and dynamic radiographic evidence of maintained deformity correction was noted in 27 patients.
Conclusion:
Delayed kyphotic deformity correction of the thoracolumbar spine is achieved via a posterior-only approach. At a mean follow-up period of 31 months, sagittal angles remained acceptable. Improved fusion criteria and patient numbers will be required to determine fusion and loss of correction rates over time.
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- Michael Y. Wang
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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Lian XF, Zhao J, Hou TS, Yuan JD, Jin GY, Li ZH. The treatment for multilevel noncontiguous spinal fractures. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2006; 31:647-52. [PMID: 17043863 PMCID: PMC2266655 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-006-0241-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2006] [Accepted: 07/21/2006] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
We report the outcome of 30 patients with multilevel noncontiguous spinal fractures treated between 2000 and 2005. Ten cases were treated conservatively (group A), eight cases were operated on at only one level (group B), and 12 cases were treated surgically at both levels (group C). All cases were followed up for 14-60 months (mean 32 months). Initial mobilisation with a wheelchair or crutches in group A was 9.2 +/- 1.1 weeks, which was significantly longer than groups B and C with 6.8+/-0.7 weeks and 3.1 +/- 0.4 weeks, respectively. Operative time and blood loss in group C were significantly more than group B. The neurological deficit improved in six cases in group A (60%), six in group B (75%) and eight in group C (80%). Correction of kyphotic deformity was significantly superior in groups C and B at the operated level, and increasing deformity occurred in groups A and B at the non-operated level. From the results we believe that three treatment strategies were suitable for multilevel noncontiguous spinal fractures, and individualised treatment should be used in these patients. In the patients treated surgically, the clinical and radiographic outcomes are much better.
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- Xiao Feng Lian
- Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, No. 174, Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, No. 174, Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, No. 174, Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, No. 174, Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, No. 174, Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, No. 174, Changhai Road, Shanghai, 200433 People’s Republic of China
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