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Kim HJ, Lenke LG, Pizones J, Castelein R, Trobisch PD, Yagi M, Kelly MP, Chang DG. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Is the Feasible Option of Minimally Invasive Surgery using Posterior Approach? Asian Spine J 2024; 18:287-300. [PMID: 38124504 PMCID: PMC11065506 DOI: 10.31616/asj.2023.0408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of previous studies on minimally invasive scoliosis surgery (MISS) in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Some data on MISS in AIS compared with conventional open scoliosis surgery (COSS) are conflicting. A systematic literature search was conducted in Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library, including studies reporting outcomes for MISS in AIS. The meta-analysis compared the operative, radiological, and clinical outcomes and complications between MISS and COSS in patients with AIS. Of the 208 records identified, 15 nonrandomized studies with 1,369 patients (reviews and case reports are excluded) were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The mean scale was 6.1, and eight of the 15 included studies showed satisfactory quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. For operative outcomes, MISS had significant benefits in terms of estimated blood loss (standard mean difference [SMD], -1.87; 95% confidence interval [CI], -2.94 to -0.91) and hospitalization days (SMD, -2.99; 95% CI, -4.45 to -1.53) compared with COSS. However, COSS showed significantly favorable outcomes for operative times (SMD, 1.71; 95% CI, 0.92-2.51). No significant differences were observed in radiological outcomes, including Cobb's angle of the main curve and thoracic kyphosis. For clinical outcomes, MISS showed significant benefits on the visual analog scale score (SMD, -0.91; 95% CI, -1.36 to -0.47). The overall complication rates of MISS were similar to those of COSS (SMD, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.61-1.52). MISS using the posterior approach provides equivalent radiological and clinical outcomes and complication rates compared with COSS. Considering the lower estimated blood loss, shorter hospitalization days, and longer operative times in MISS, COSS is still the mainstay of surgical treatment in AIS; however, MISS using the posterior approach is also one of the surgical options of choice in the case of moderate AIS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hong Jin Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital, Columbia University, New York, NY,
USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid,
Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The
Netherlands
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, Simmerath,
Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, International University of Health and Welfare, School of Medicine, Narita,
Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rady Children’s Hospital, University of California, San Diego, CA,
USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul,
Korea
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Tsirikos AI, Ahuja K, Khan M. Minimally Invasive Surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2013. [PMID: 38610778 PMCID: PMC11012693 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072013] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Background: Minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques have gained popularity as a safe and effective alternative to open surgery for degenerative, traumatic, and metastatic spinal pathologies. In adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, MIS techniques comprise anterior thoracoscopic surgery (ATS), posterior minimally invasive surgery (PMIS), and vertebral body tethering (VBT). In the current systematic review, the authors collected and analyzed data from the available literature on MIS techniques in AIS. Methods: The articles were shortlisted after a thorough electronic and manual database search through PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar. Results: The authors included 43 studies for the review; 14 described the outcomes with ATS, 13 with PMIS, and 16 with VBT. Conclusions: While the efficacy of the ATS approach is well-established in terms of comparable coronal and sagittal correction to posterior spinal fusion, the current use of ATS for instrumented fusion has become less popular due to a steep learning curve, high pulmonary and vascular complication rates, implant failures, and increased non-union rates. PMIS is an effective alternative to the standard open posterior spinal fusion, with a steep learning curve and longer surgical time being potential disadvantages. The current evidence, albeit limited, suggests that VBT is an attractive procedure that merits consideration in terms of radiological correction and clinical outcomes, but it has a high complication and re-operation rate, while the most appropriate indications and long-term outcomes of this technique remain unclear.
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- Athanasios I. Tsirikos
- Scottish National Spine Deformity Centre, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh EH16 4TJ, UK; (K.A.); (M.K.)
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Yang JH, Kim HJ, Chang DG, Nam Y, Suh SW. Learning Curve for Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. World Neurosurg 2023; 175:e201-e207. [PMID: 36931341 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.03.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the learning curve of minimally invasive scoliosis surgery (MISS) in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). METHODS A total of 76 AIS patients who underwent MISS were included from March 2015 to February 2017. The cases were divided chronologically into early period group (Group A, March 2015-February 2016, n = 31) and late period group (Group B, March 2016-February 2017, n = 45). Radiological parameters, operative parameters, and clinical outcomes were included in this study. The selected criteria for receiver operating characteristic analysis used to assess learning curve were mean operative time (≤389 minutes) and estimated blood loss (EBL) (≤948 mL). RESULTS The mean operative time was 389 minutes, and the EBL was 948 mL. The mean operative time was significantly reduced in the late period group (360 minutes) compared to the early period group (431 minutes) (P < 0.005). The mean EBL was significantly reduced for the late period group (798 mL) compared to the early period group (1164 mL) (P < 0.001). Forty-six cases were required to achieve the preset criteria (area under the curve 0.858; P < 0.001; sensitivity 0.778; specificity 0.796). CONCLUSIONS A mild learning curve was demonstrated in MISS for AIS with significant improvement in operative times and EBL over time. Experience of more than 46 cases of MISS was required to obtain proficient surgical skills for a trained surgeon of conventional open scoliosis surgery.
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- Jae Hyuk Yang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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Nam Y, Chang DG, Kim HJ, Kim YH, Lee S, Yang JH, Suh SW. The Accuracy and Safety of a Pedicle Screw Using the Freehand Technique in Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery. Neurospine 2023; 20:240-247. [PMID: 37016870 PMCID: PMC10080436 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2244646.323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Objective: The safety and clinical usefulness of minimally invasive scoliosis surgery (MISS) has been reported in various studies. However, freehand pedicle screwing in MISS remains technically challenging. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy and safety of pedicle screw placement using the freehand technique in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients treated with MISS compared to conventional open scoliosis surgery (COSS).Methods: We included 76 patients who underwent deformity correction for AIS. Computed tomography scans were used to assess screw violations divided into 2 groups according to the surgical technique: MISS or COSS. Anterior violations were classified into grade 0, 1 (no contact with internal organs), and 2 (contact with internal organs). Medial and lateral violations were classified into grade 0, 1 ( < 2 mm), and 3 ( ≥ 2 mm). grade 2 were considered critical violations.Results: A total of 630 and 1,174 pedicle screws were inserted in the MISS and COSS groups, respectively. The overall critical violation rates of the MISS and COSS groups were 16.8% (106 screws) and 14.0% (165 screws) (p = 0.116). Medial critical violations on the left side in the middle thoracic region frequently occurred in the MISS group compared to the COSS group (p = 0.003). There were no statistical differences in the complications.Conclusion: Pedicle screw placement using the freehand technique in MISS for AIS patients provided similar accuracy and safety compared to COSS. Pedicle screws inserted on the left side of the middle thoracic region, exhibited more medial critical violations in the MISS group.
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- Yunjin Nam
- Department of Orthopaedics, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Corresponding Author Seung Woo Suh Department of Orthopaedics, Korea University Guro Hospital, 148 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 08308, Korea
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Joarder I, Taniguchi S, Mendoza A, Snow ME. Defining "successful" treatment outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a scoping review. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2023; 32:1204-1244. [PMID: 36847911 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07592-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common type of scoliosis that affects children aged 10-18 years old, manifesting in a three-dimensional spinal deformity. This study aimed to explore outcome measures used in defining AIS treatment success. Particularly, analyzing the extent of qualitative and quantitative (radiographic and quality of life domains) measures to evaluate AIS and whether AIS treatment approaches (surgical, bracing and physiotherapy) influences outcomes used as proxies of treatment success. METHODS EMBASE and MEDLINE databases were used to conduct a systematic scoping review with 654 search queries. 158 papers met the inclusion criteria and were screened for data extraction. Extractable variables included: study characteristics, study participant characteristics, type of study, type of intervention approach and outcome measures. RESULTS All 158 studies measured quantitative outcomes. 61.38% of papers used radiographic outcomes whilst 38.62% of papers used quantitative quality of life outcomes to evaluate treatment success. Irrespective of treatment intervention utilized, the type of quantitative outcome measure recorded were similar in proportion. Moreover, of the radiographic outcome measures, the subcategory Cobb angle was predominantly used across all intervention approaches. For quantitative quality of life measures, questionnaires investigating multiple domains such as SRS were primarily used as proxies of AIS treatment success across all intervention approaches. CONCLUSION This study identified that no articles employed qualitative measures of describing the psychosocial implications of AIS in defining treatment success. Although quantitative measures have merit in clinical diagnoses and management, there is increasing value in using qualitative methods such as thematic analysis in guiding clinicians to develop a biopsychosocial approach for patient care.
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- Ishraq Joarder
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, #908 - 2233 Allison Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1T7, Canada.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, #908 - 2233 Allison Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1T7, Canada
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Yang JH, Kim HJ, Chang DG, Suh SW. Fusion rates based on type of bone graft substitute using minimally invasive scoliosis surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:30. [PMID: 36639795 PMCID: PMC9840254 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06134-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive scoliosis surgery (MISS) is currently introduced on novel technique for surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). This study is aimed to evaluate the efficacy of facet fusion in MISS compared to posterior fusion in conventional open scoliosis surgery (COSS) and compare facet fusion rates based on three bone graft substitutes in MISS for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). METHODS Eighty six AIS patients who underwent scoliosis surgery were divided into two groups: the COSS group and the MISS group. COSS was performed through posterior fusion with allograft. MISS was applied via facet fusion with three bone graft substitutes. The MISS group was further divided into three subgroups based on graft substitute: Group A (allograft), Group B (demineralized bone matrix [DBM]), and group C (demineralized cancellous bone chips). Fusion rate was measured using conventional radiographs to visualize loss of correction > 10°, presence of lysis around implants, breaks in fusion mass, and abnormal mobility of the fused segment. RESULTS The fusion rates showed no significant difference in COSS and MISS groups (p = 0.070). In the MISS group, the fusion rates were 85, 100, and 100% in groups A, B, and C, respectively, with no significant difference (p = 0.221). There were no statistical differences between groups A, B, and C in terms of correction rate, fusion rate, and SRS-22 scores (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The facet fusion in MISS showed comparable to posterior fusion in COSS with regard to radiological and clinical outcomes. Furthermore, the type of graft substitute among allograft, DBM, and demineralized cancellous bone chips did not affect facet fusion rate or clinical outcomes in MISS. Therefore, MISS showed comparable fusion rate (with no influences on the type of graft substitute) and clinical outcomes to those of COSS in the surgical treatment of AIS.
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- Jae Hyuk Yang
- grid.222754.40000 0001 0840 2678Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- grid.411612.10000 0004 0470 5112Spine Center and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, 1342, Dongil-Ro, Nowon-Gu, Seoul, 01757 Republic of Korea
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- grid.411612.10000 0004 0470 5112Spine Center and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, 1342, Dongil-Ro, Nowon-Gu, Seoul, 01757 Republic of Korea
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- grid.222754.40000 0001 0840 2678Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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Novel Surgical Technique for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11195847. [PMID: 36233714 PMCID: PMC9572236 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Despite advancements in instruments and surgical techniques for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery, conventional open scoliosis surgery (COSS) is usually required to achieve satisfactory deformity correction using various distinct surgical techniques, such as rod derotation, direct vertebral rotation, facetectomies, osteotomies, and decortication of the laminae. However, COSS is accompanied by significant blood loss and requires a large midline skin incision. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has evolved enormously in various fields of spinal surgery, including degenerative spinal diseases. MIS of the spine has some advantages over conventional surgery, such as a smaller incision, less blood loss and postoperative pain, and lower infection rates. Since the introduction of MIS for AIS in 2011, MIS has been reported to have comparable outcomes, including correction rate with some usual advantages of MIS. However, several complications, such as dislodgement of rods, wound infection, and hypertrophic scar formation, have also been reported in the initial stages of MIS for AIS. We devised a novel approach, called the coin-hole technique or minimally invasive scoliosis surgery (MISS), to minimize these complications. This article aimed to introduce a novel surgical technique for AIS and provide a preliminary analysis and up-to-date information regarding MISS.
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Fiore M, Ruffilli A, Viroli G, Barile F, Manzetti M, Faldini C. Minimally invasive surgery using posterior-only Pedicle screw fixation in treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Neurosci 2022; 99:317-326. [PMID: 35339852 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.03.019] [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: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques for posterior spine pedicle-screw fusion (PSF) may reduce the AIS surgery invasiveness, although they require a certain degree of patient selection based on the severity of the curve. The aim of this article is to systematically review the Literature to determine efficacy and safety of MIS-PSF in AIS correction, and to compare its outcomes with open-PSF. A systematic search of electronic databases from eligible articles was conducted. Only studies adopting MIS-PSF for AIS were included. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were extracted and summarized. Meta-analyses were performed. P-value < 0.05 was considered significant. Thirteen studies for a total of 635 patients ungergoing MIS-PSF were included in this review. Pre-operative Cobb's angle ranged from 48.3°±4.2° to 59.8°±6.6°, coronal correction from 58.1% to 79.1%, average operative time ranged from 252 to 526.8 min, average estimated blood loss from 138.8 ± 50 to 1250 mL. Sixty-seven complications were recorded (9.9%), with 19 revisions (3.8%), resulting similar to those described in Literature using open-PSF. At meta-analysis, MIS-PSF (321 patients) compared to open-PSF (429 patients) showed lower coronal correction (although no statistically significant difference was found), estimated blood loss and length of hospital stay, but higher operative time. No differences in SRS-22, complications and revision rate were found. In conclusion, open-PSF shows a trend towards higher correction in the coronal plane and requires a shorter operative time when compared to MIS-PSF. It remains the gold standard for AIS correction, although MIS-PSF seems to be a viable and promising technique for selected patients. - KEYWORDS: minimally invasive surgery, minimally invasive techniques, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, posterior spinal fusion, pedicle-screws-only instrumentation.
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- Michele Fiore
- Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- First Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic - IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (IOR), Bologna, Italy
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- First Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic - IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (IOR), Bologna, Italy
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- First Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic - IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (IOR), Bologna, Italy
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- Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Kim HJ, Yang JH, Chang DG, Suk SI, Suh SW, Nam Y, Kim SI, Song KS. Long-Term Influence of Paraspinal Muscle Quantity in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Following Deformity Correction by Posterior Approach. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10204790. [PMID: 34682913 PMCID: PMC8538741 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10204790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Pedicle screw instrumentation (PSI) through posterior approach has been the mainstay of deformity correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). However, changes in the quantity of paraspinal muscles after AIS surgery has remained largely unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate long-term follow-up changes in paraspinal muscle volume in AIS surgery via a posterior approach. Forty-two AIS patients who underwent deformity correction by posterior approach were analyzed through a longitudinal assessment of a cross-sectional area (CSA) in paraspinal muscles with a minimum five-year follow-up. The CSA were measured using axial computed tomography images at the level of the upper endplate L4 by manual tracing. The last follow-up CSA ratio of the psoas major muscle (124.5%) was significantly increased compared to the preoperative CSA ratio (122.0%) (p < 0.005). The last follow-up CSA ratio of the multifidus and erector spine muscles significantly decreased compared to the preoperative CSA ratio (all p < 0.005). The CSA ratio of the erector spine muscle was correlated with the CSA ratio of the psoas major (correlation coefficient = 0.546, p < 0.001). Therefore, minimizing the injury to the erector spine muscle is imperative to maintaining psoas major muscle development in AIS surgery by posterior approach.
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- Hong Jin Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul 01757, Korea; (H.J.K.); (S.-I.S.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 08308, Korea; (J.H.Y.); (S.W.S.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul 01757, Korea; (H.J.K.); (S.-I.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-950-1284
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul 01757, Korea; (H.J.K.); (S.-I.S.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 08308, Korea; (J.H.Y.); (S.W.S.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul 08308, Korea; (J.H.Y.); (S.W.S.); (Y.N.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Korea;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06973, Korea;
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