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Zhang P, Pei Y, Zhi Y, Sun F. A novel method of tunneling retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy: a prospective study. BMC Urol 2024; 24:101. [PMID: 38689249 PMCID: PMC11061959 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-024-01484-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To introduce the surgical technique and our team's extensive experience with tunnel method in laparoscopic adrenalectomy. METHODS From July 2019 to June 2022, we independently designed and conducted 83 cases of " Tunnel Method Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy," a prospective study. There were 45 male and 38 female patients, ages ranged from 25 to 73 years(mean: 44.6 years).The cases included 59 adrenal cortical adenomas, 9 pheochromocytomas, 6 cysts, 4 myelolipomas, 1 ganglioneuroma, and 4 cases of adrenal cortical hyperplasia. In terms of anatomical location, there were 39 cases on the left side, 42 on the right side, and 2 bilateral cases. Tumor diameters ranged from 0.6 to 5.9 cm(mean: 2.9 cm). Utilizing ultrasound monitoring, percutaneous puncture was made either directly to the target organ or its vicinity, and the puncture path was manually marked. Then, under the direct view of a single-port single-channel laparoscope, the path to the target organ in the retroperitoneum or its vicinity was further delineated and separated. This approach allowed for the insertion of the laparoscope and surgical instruments through the affected adrenal gland, thereby separating the surface of the target organ to create sufficient operational space for the adrenalectomy. RESULTS All 83 surgeries were successfully completed. A breakdown of the surgical approach reveals that 51 surgeries were done using one puncture hole, 25 with two puncture holes, and 7 with three puncture holes. The operation time ranged from 31 to 105 min (mean: 47 min), with a blood loss of 10 to 220mL (mean: 40 mL). Notably, there were no conversions to open surgery and no intraoperative complications. Postoperative follow-up ranged from 6 to 28 months, during which after re-examination using ultrasound, CT, and other imaging methods, there were no recurrences or other complications detected. CONCLUSIONS The completion of the tunnel method laparoscopic adrenalectomy represents a breakthrough, transitioning from the traditional step-by-step separation of retroperitoneal tissues to reach the target organ in conventional retroperitoneoscopic surgery. This method directly accesses the target organ, substantially reducing the damage and complications associated with tissue separation in retroperitoneoscopic surgery, As a result, it provides a new option for minimally invasive surgery of retroperitoneal organs and introduces innovative concepts to retroperitoneoscopic surgery.
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- Pengcheng Zhang
- Department of Urology, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, 6 Zhenhua East Road, Lianyungang, 222000, China
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- Department of Urology, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, 6 Zhenhua East Road, Lianyungang, 222000, China
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- Department of Urology, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, 6 Zhenhua East Road, Lianyungang, 222000, China.
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- Department of Urology, Lianyungang Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, 6 Zhenhua East Road, Lianyungang, 222000, China.
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Schwendner M, Ille S, Wostrack M, Meyer B. Evaluating a cutting-edge augmented reality-supported navigation system for spinal instrumentation. 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 2024; 33:282-288. [PMID: 37962688 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-08011-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Dorsal instrumentation using pedicle screws is a standard treatment for multiple spinal pathologies, such as trauma, infection, or degenerative indications. Intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) imaging and navigated pedicle screw placement are used at multiple centers. For the present study, we evaluated a new navigation system enabling augmented reality (AR)-supported pedicle screw placement while integrating navigation cameras into the reference array and drill guide. The present study aimed to evaluate its clinical application regarding safety, efficacy, and accuracy. METHODS A total of 20 patients were operated on between 06/2021 and 01/2022 using the new technique for intraoperative navigation. Intraoperative data with a focus on accuracy and patient safety, including patient outcome, were analyzed. The accuracy of pedicle screw placement was evaluated by intraoperative CT imaging. RESULTS A median of 8 (4-18) pedicle screws were placed in each case. Percutaneous instrumentation was performed in 14 patients (70%). The duration of pedicle screw placement (duration scan-scan) was 56 ± 26 (30-107) min. Intraoperative screw revision was necessary for 3 of 180 pedicle screws (1.7%). Intraoperatively, no major complications occurred-one case of delay due to software issues and one case of difficult screw placement were reported. CONCLUSION The current study's results could confirm the use of the present AR-supported system for navigated pedicle screw placement for dorsal instrumentation in clinical routine. It provides a reliable and safe tool for 3D imaging-based pedicle screw placement, only requires a minimal intraoperative setup, and provides new opportunities by integrating AR.
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- Maximilian Schwendner
- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
- TUM Neuroimaging Center, School of Medicine, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
- TUM Neuroimaging Center, School of Medicine, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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Cuello JF, Bardach A, Gromadzyn G, Ruiz Johnson A, Comandé D, Aguirre E, Ruvinsky S. Neurosurgical simulation models developed in Latin America and the Caribbean: a scoping review. Neurosurg Rev 2023; 47:24. [PMID: 38159156 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-023-02263-2] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Simulation training is an educational tool that provides technical and cognitive proficiency in a risk-free environment. Several models have recently been presented in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). However, many of them were presented in non-indexed literature and not included in international reviews. This scoping review aims to describe the simulation models developed in LAC for neurosurgery training. Specifically, it focuses on assessing the models developed in LAC, the simulated neurosurgical procedures, the model's manufacturing costs, and the translational outcomes. Simulation models developed in LAC were considered, with no language or time restriction. Cadaveric, ex vivo, animal, synthetic, and virtual/augmented reality models were included for cranial and spinal procedures. We conducted a review according to the PRISMA-ScR, including international and regional reports from indexed and non-indexed literature. Two independent reviewers screened articles. Conflicts were resolved by a third reviewer using Covidence software. We collected data regarding the country of origin, recreated procedure, type of model, model validity, and manufacturing costs. Upon screening 917 studies, 69 models were developed in LAC. Most of them were developed in Brazil (49.28%). The most common procedures were related to general neurosurgery (20.29%), spine (17.39%), and ventricular neuroendoscopy and cerebrovascular (15.94% both). Synthetic models were the most frequent ones (38.98%). The manufacturing cost ranged from 4.00 to 2005.00 US Dollars. To our knowledge, this is the first scoping review about simulation models in LAC, setting the basis for future research studies. It depicts an increasing number of simulation models in the region, allowing a wide range of neurosurgical training in a resource-limited setting.
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- Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria (IECS-CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Centro de Investigaciones Epidemiológicas y Salud Pública (CIESP-IECS), CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Garrahan, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria (IECS-CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Neurosurgery Department, Hospital Cordero, San Fernando, Argentina
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Schwendner M, Liang R, Butenschöen VM, Krieg SM, Ille S, Meyer B. Spinal Navigation for Lateral Instrumentation of the Thoracolumbar Spine. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2023; 25:303-310. [PMID: 37441800 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Three-dimensional imaging-based navigation in spine surgery is mostly applied for pedicle screw placement. However, its potential reaches beyond. In this study, we analyzed the incorporation of spinal navigation for lateral instrumentation of the thoracolumbar spine in clinical routine at a high-volume spine center. METHODS Patients scheduled for lateral instrumentation were prospectively enrolled. A reference array was attached to the pelvis, and a computed tomography scan was acquired intraoperatively. A control computed tomography scan was routinely performed after final cage placement, replacing conventional 2-dimensional X-ray imaging. RESULTS 145 cases were enrolled from April to October 2021 with a median of 1 (1-4) level being instrumented. Indications for surgery were trauma (35.9%), spinal infection (31.7%), primary and secondary tumors of the spine (17.2%), and degenerative spine disease (15.2%). The duration of surgery after the first scan was 98 ± 41 (20-342) minutes. In total, 190 cages were implanted (94 expandable cages for vertebral body replacement (49.5%) and 96 cages for interbody fusion [50.5%]). Navigation was successfully performed in 139 cases (95.9%). The intraoperative mental load was rated on a scale from 0 to 150 (maximal effort) by the surgeons, showing a moderate effort (median 30 [10-120]). CONCLUSION Three-dimensional imaging-based spinal navigation can easily be incorporated in clinical routine and serves as a reliable tool to achieve precise implant placement in lateral instrumentation of the spine. It helps to minimize radiation exposure to the surgical staff.
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- Maximilian Schwendner
- Department of Neurosurgery, Technical University of Munich, Germany, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
- TUM-Neuroimaging Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Technical University of Munich, Germany, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Technical University of Munich, Germany, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Technical University of Munich, Germany, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
- TUM-Neuroimaging Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Technical University of Munich, Germany, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
- TUM-Neuroimaging Center, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Technical University of Munich, Germany, School of Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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Matinfar S, Salehi M, Suter D, Seibold M, Dehghani S, Navab N, Wanivenhaus F, Fürnstahl P, Farshad M, Navab N. Sonification as a reliable alternative to conventional visual surgical navigation. Sci Rep 2023; 13:5930. [PMID: 37045878 PMCID: PMC10097653 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-32778-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Despite the undeniable advantages of image-guided surgical assistance systems in terms of accuracy, such systems have not yet fully met surgeons' needs or expectations regarding usability, time efficiency, and their integration into the surgical workflow. On the other hand, perceptual studies have shown that presenting independent but causally correlated information via multimodal feedback involving different sensory modalities can improve task performance. This article investigates an alternative method for computer-assisted surgical navigation, introduces a novel four-DOF sonification methodology for navigated pedicle screw placement, and discusses advanced solutions based on multisensory feedback. The proposed method comprises a novel four-DOF sonification solution for alignment tasks in four degrees of freedom based on frequency modulation synthesis. We compared the resulting accuracy and execution time of the proposed sonification method with visual navigation, which is currently considered the state of the art. We conducted a phantom study in which 17 surgeons executed the pedicle screw placement task in the lumbar spine, guided by either the proposed sonification-based or the traditional visual navigation method. The results demonstrated that the proposed method is as accurate as the state of the art while decreasing the surgeon's need to focus on visual navigation displays instead of the natural focus on surgical tools and targeted anatomy during task execution.
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- Sasan Matinfar
- Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP), Technical University of Munich, 85748, Munich, Germany.
- Nuklearmedizin rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP), Technical University of Munich, 85748, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP), Technical University of Munich, 85748, Munich, Germany
- Research in Orthopedic Computer Science (ROCS), Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Balgrist Campus, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP), Technical University of Munich, 85748, Munich, Germany
- Nuklearmedizin rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Topological Media Lab, Concordia University, Montreal, H3G 2W1, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Research in Orthopedic Computer Science (ROCS), Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Balgrist Campus, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP), Technical University of Munich, 85748, Munich, Germany
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Schwendner M, Meyer B, Krieg SM. [Robot-assisted pedicle screw placement]. OPERATIVE ORTHOPADIE UND TRAUMATOLOGIE 2023; 35:37-42. [PMID: 36459194 DOI: 10.1007/s00064-022-00792-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Pedicle screw-based posterior instrumentation of the spine. INDICATIONS Instability of the spine due to trauma, infection, degenerative spinal disease or tumor. CONTRAINDICATIONS None. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Robot-assisted navigated pedicle screw placement. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT Early functional mobilization starting on the first postoperative day. RESULTS A study by Lee et al. analyzed the clinical application of the system Mazor X Stealth Edition (Medtronic Navigation, Louisville, CO, USA; Medtronic Spine, Memphis, TN, USA) in 186 cases with a total of 1445 pedicle screws [1]. Correct screw positioning was achieved in 1432 pedicle screws (99.1%); six pedicle screws (0.4%) were revised intraoperatively. The mean duration of pedicle screw placement was 6.1 ± 2.3 min. Pojskić et al. published a case series regarding the application of the system Cirq (Brainlab, Munich, Germany) in 13 cases with a total number of 70 pedicle screws implanted [2]. Intraoperative imaging showed screw positioning according to the Gertzbein Robbins classification (GR) category A in 65 screws (92.9%) and GR B in one screw (1.4%). Screw positioning GR D with intraoperative revision was reported in two screws (2.9%). Mean duration of pedicle screw placement was 08:27 ± 06:54 min.
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- Maximilian Schwendner
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Neurochirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
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Spine surgery in a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room: an experience of 1745 implanted pedicle screws in the thoracolumbar spine. J Robot Surg 2023:10.1007/s11701-023-01533-x. [PMID: 36646966 PMCID: PMC10374771 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01533-x] [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: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Hybrid-operating rooms (hybrid-OR) combine high-resolution 2D images and 3D-scans with the possibility of 3D-navigation and allow minimal invasive pedicle screw placement even in the upper thoracic spine. The disadvantage of high cost and increased radiation needs to be compensated with high accuracy and safety. The hybrid operating room consists of a floor-based flat-panel robotic C-arm with 3D-scan capability (Artis Zeego, Siemens; Germany) combined with navigation (BrainLAB Curve, BrainLAB; Germany). Through a minimally invasive incision, a Jamshidi needle was advanced through the pedicle and a K-wire was placed. If 2D image quality did not allow safe placement 3D-navigation was used to place the K-wire. Position was controlled through a 3D-Scan and corrected if necessary before screw placement. Postoperative CTs evaluated screw perforation grade with grade I when completely within the pedicle, II < 2 mm, III 2-4 mm, and IV > 4 mm outside the pedicle. Overall, 354 screws were placed in T1-T6, 746 in the lower thoracic spine T7-T12 and 645 in the L1-L5. Navigation was mainly used in upper thoracic spine cases (31 of 57). In 63 out of 326 cases K-wire was corrected after the 3D-Scan. Overall, 99.1% of the screws showed perforation less than 2 mm. Mean radiation was 13.3 ± 11.7 mSv and significantly higher in the upper thoracic spine and in navigated procedures. Despite higher costs and radiation, the hybrid-OR allows highest accuracy and therefore patient safety in minimal invasive pedicle screw placement in the thoracic and lumbar spine.
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Navigation accuracy and assessability of carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK instrumentation with multimodal intraoperative imaging in spinal oncology. Sci Rep 2022; 12:15816. [PMID: 36138117 PMCID: PMC9500029 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-20222-7] [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] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Radiolucent carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK (CFRP) implants have helped improve oncological follow-up and radiation therapy. Here, we investigated the performance of 3D intraoperative imaging and navigation systems for instrumentation and precision assessment of CFRP pedicle screws across the thoraco-lumbar spine. Thirty-three patients with spinal tumors underwent navigated CFRP instrumentation with intraoperative CT (iCT), robotic cone-beam CT (rCBCT) or cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging. Two different navigation systems were used for iCT-/rCBCT- and CBCT-based navigation. Demographic, clinical and outcome data was assessed. Four blinded observers rated image quality, assessability and accuracy of CFRP pedicle screws. Inter-observer reliability was determined with Fleiss` Kappa analysis. Between 2018 and 2021, 243 CFRP screws were implanted (iCT:93, rCBCT: 99, CBCT: 51), of which 13 were non-assessable (iCT: 1, rCBCT: 9, CBCT: 3; *p = 0.0475; iCT vs. rCBCT). Navigation accuracy was highest using iCT (74%), followed by rCBCT (69%) and CBCT (49%) (*p = 0.0064; iCT vs. CBCT and rCBCT vs. CBCT). All observers rated iCT image quality higher than rCBCT/CBCT image quality (*p < 0.01) but relevant pedicle breaches were reliably identified with substantial agreement between all observers regardless of the imaging modality. Navigation accuracy for CFRP pedicle screws was considerably lower than expected from reports on titanium implants and CT may be best for reliable assessment of CFRP materials.
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Mandelka E, Gierse J, Gruetzner PA, Franke J, Vetter SY. First Clinical Experience with a Novel 3D C-Arm-Based System for Navigated Percutaneous Thoracolumbar Pedicle Screw Placement. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58081111. [PMID: 36013578 PMCID: PMC9414596 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58081111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Navigated pedicle screw placement is becoming increasingly popular, as it has been shown to reduce the rate of screw misplacement. We present our intraoperative workflow and initial experience in terms of safety, efficiency, and clinical feasibility with a novel system for a 3D C-arm cone beam computed-tomography-based navigation of thoracolumbar pedicle screws. Materials and Methods: The first 20 consecutive cases of C-arm cone beam computed-tomography-based percutaneous pedicle screw placement using a novel navigation system were included in this study. Procedural data including screw placement time and patient radiation dose were prospectively collected. Final pedicle screw accuracy was assessed using the Gertzbein–Robbins grading system. Results: In total, 156 screws were placed. The screw accuracy was 94.9%. All the pedicle breaches occurred on the lateral pedicle wall, and none caused clinical complications. On average, a time of 2:42 min was required to place a screw. The mean intraoperative patient radiation exposure was 7.46 mSv. Conclusions: In summary, the investigated combination of C-arm CBCT-based navigation proved to be easy to implement and highly reliable. It facilitates the accurate and efficient percutaneous placement of pedicle screws in the thoracolumbar spine. The careful use of intraoperative imaging maintains the intraoperative radiation exposure to the patient at a moderate level.
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Rohe S, Strube P, Hölzl A, Böhle S, Zippelius T, Lindemann C. Cone-Beam Navigation Can Reduce the Radiation Exposure and Save Fusion Length-Dependent Operation Time in Comparison to Conventional Fluoroscopy in Pedicle-Screw-Based Lumbar Interbody Fusion. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12050736. [PMID: 35629158 PMCID: PMC9147537 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12050736] [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: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This study investigates the advantages and disadvantages of cone-beam-based navigated standardized posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery (PLIF), regarding the radiation exposure and perioperative time management, compared to the use of fluoroscopy. Patients treated receiving an elective one- to three-level PLIF were retrospectively enrolled in the study. The surgery time, preparation time, operation room time, and effective dose (mSv) were analyzed for comparison of the radiation exposure and time consumption between cone-beam and fluoroscopy; Results: 214 patients were included (108 cone-beam navigated, and 106 traditional fluoroscopies). Using cone-beam navigation, reductions in the effective dose (2.23 ± 1.96 mSv vs. 3.39 ± 2.32 mSv, p = 0.002) and mean surgery time of 30 min (143.62 ± 43.87 min vs. 171.10 ± 48.91 min, p < 0.001) were demonstrated, which leveled out the extended preparation time of 7−8 min (37.25 ± 9.99 min vs. 29.65 ± 7.69 min, p < 0.001). These effects were fusion length dependent and demonstrated additional benefits in multisegmental surgeries. The cone-beam navigation system led to a reduction in the perioperative time requirements and radiation exposure. Furthermore, the controversially discussed longer preparation time when using cone-beam navigation was amortized by a shortened surgery time, especially in multilevel surgery.
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- Sebastian Rohe
- Orthopedic Department Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Professorship of the University Hospital Jena, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany; (S.R.); (P.S.); (A.H.); (S.B.)
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- Orthopedic Department Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Professorship of the University Hospital Jena, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany; (S.R.); (P.S.); (A.H.); (S.B.)
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- Orthopedic Department Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Professorship of the University Hospital Jena, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany; (S.R.); (P.S.); (A.H.); (S.B.)
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- Orthopedic Department Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Professorship of the University Hospital Jena, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany; (S.R.); (P.S.); (A.H.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Ulm, 89081 Ulm, Germany;
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- Orthopedic Department Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Professorship of the University Hospital Jena, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany; (S.R.); (P.S.); (A.H.); (S.B.)
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Malham GM, Munday NR. Comparison of novel machine vision spinal image guidance system with existing 3D fluoroscopy-based navigation system: a randomized prospective study. Spine J 2022; 22:561-569. [PMID: 34666179 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT The use of spinal image guidance systems (IGS) has increased patient safety, accuracy, operative efficiency, and reduced revision rates in pedicle screw placement procedures. Traditional intraoperative 3D fluoroscopy or CT imaging produces potentially harmful ionizing radiation and increases operative time to register the patient. An IGS, FLASH Navigation, uses machine vision through high resolution stereoscopic cameras and structured visible light to build a 3D topographical map of the patient's bony surface anatomy enabling navigation use without ionizing radiation. PURPOSE We aimed to compare FLASH navigation system to a widely used 3D fluoroscopic navigation (3D) platform by comparing radiation exposure and pedicle screw accuracy. DESIGN A randomized prospective comparative cohort study of consecutive patients undergoing open posterior lumbar instrumented fusion. PATIENT SAMPLE Adults diagnosed with spinal pathology requiring surgical treatment and planning for open posterior lumbar fusion with pedicle screws implanted into 1-4 vertebral levels. OUTCOME MEASURES Outcome measures included mean intraoperative fluoroscopy time and dose, mean CT dose length product (DLP) for preoperative and day 2 CT, pedicle screw accuracy by CT, estimated blood loss and revision surgery rate. METHODS Consecutive patients were randomized 1:1 to FLASH or 3D and underwent posterior lumbar instrumented fusion. Radiation doses were recorded from pre- and postoperative CT and intraoperative 3D fluoroscopy. 2 independent blinded radiologists reviewed pedicle screw accuracy on CT. RESULTS A total of 429 (n=210 FLASH, n=219 3D) pedicle screws were placed in 90 patients (n=45 FLASH, n=45 3D) over the 18-month study period. Mean age and indication for surgery were similar between both groups, with a non-significantly higher ratio of males in the 3D group. Mean intraoperative fluoroscopy time and doses were significantly reduced in FLASH compared to 3D (4.51±3.71s vs 79.6±23.0s, p<.001 and 80.9±68.1cGycm2 vs 3704.1±3442.4 cGycm2, p<.001, respectively). This represented a relative reduction of 94.3% in the total intraoperative radiation time and a 97.8% reduction in the total intraoperative radiation dose. Mean preoperative CT DLP and mean day 2 postoperative CT DLP were significantly reduced in FLASH compared to 3D (662.0±440.4mGy-cm vs 1008.9±616.3 mGy-cm, p<.001 and 577.9±294.3 mGy-cm vs 980.7±441.6 mGy-cm, p<.001, respectively). This represented relative reductions of 34.4% and 41.0% in the preoperative CT dose and postoperative total DLP, respectively. The FLASH group required an average of 1.2 registrations in each case with an average of 2447 (±961.3) data points registered with a mean registration time of 106s (±52.1). A rapid re-registration mechanism was utilized in 22% (n=10/45) of cases and took 22.7s (±11.3). Re-registration was used in 7% (n=3/45) in the 3D group. Pedicle screw accuracy was high in FLASH (98.1%) and 3D (97.3%) groups with no pedicle breach >2mm in either group (p<.001). EBL was not statistically different between the groups (p=.38). No neurovascular injuries occurred, and no patients required return to theatre for screw repositioning. CONCLUSIONS FLASH and 3D IGS demonstrate high accuracy for pedicle screw placement. FLASH showed significant reduction in intraoperative radiation time and dose with lower but non-significant blood loss. FLASH showed significant reduction in preoperative and postoperative radiation, but this may be associated to the lower number of males/females preponderance in this group. FLASH provides similar accuracy to contemporary IGS without requiring 3D-fluoroscopy or radiolucent operating tables. Reducing registration time and specialized equipment may reduce costs.
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- Gregory M Malham
- Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Melbourne, Australia; Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
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Liu Y, Lee MG, Kim JS. Spine Surgery Assisted by Augmented Reality: Where Have We Been? Yonsei Med J 2022; 63:305-316. [PMID: 35352881 PMCID: PMC8965436 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2022.63.4.305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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This present systematic review examines spine surgery literature supporting augmented reality (AR) technology and summarizes its current status in spinal surgery technology. Database search strategies were retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, from the earliest records to April 1, 2021. Our review briefly examines the history of AR, and enumerates different device application workflows in a variety of spinal surgeries. We also sort out the pros and cons of current mainstream AR devices and the latest updates. A total of 45 articles are included in our review. The most prevalent surgical applications included are the augmented reality surgical navigation system and head-mounted display. The most popular application of AR is pedicle screw instrumentation in spine surgery, and the primary responsible surgical levels are thoracic and lumbar. AR guidance systems show high potential value in practical clinical applications for the spine. The overall number of cases in AR-related studies is still rare compared to traditional surgical-assisted techniques. These lack long-term clinical efficacy and robust surgical-related statistical data. Changing healthcare laws as well as the increasing prevalence of spinal surgery are generating critical data that determines the value of AR technology.
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- Yanting Liu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
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Vaishnav AS, Gang CH, Qureshi SA. Time-demand, Radiation Exposure and Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery With the Use of Skin-Anchored Intraoperative Navigation: The Effect of the Learning Curve. Clin Spine Surg 2022; 35:E111-E120. [PMID: 33769982 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE The aim was to evaluate the learning curve of skin-anchored intraoperative navigation (ION) for minimally invasive lumbar surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA ION is increasingly being utilized to provide better visualization, improve accuracy, and enable less invasive procedures. The use of noninvasive skin-anchored trackers for navigation is a novel technique, with the few reports on this technique demonstrating safety, feasibility, and significant reductions in radiation exposure compared with conventional fluoroscopy. However, a commonly cited deterrent to wider adoption is the learning curve. METHODS Retrospective review of patients undergoing 1-level minimally invasive lumbar surgery was performed. Outcomes were: (1) time for ION set-up and image-acquisition; (2) operative time; (3) fluoroscopy time; (4) radiation dose; (5) operative complications; (6) need for repeat spin; (7) incorrect localization.Chronologic case number was plotted against each outcome. Derivative of the nonlinear curve fit to the dataset for each outcome was solved to find plateau in learning. RESULTS A total of 270 patients [114 microdiscectomy; 79 laminectomy; 77 minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF)] were included. (1) ION set-up and image-acquisition: no learning curve for microdiscectomy. Proficiency at 23 and 31 cases for laminectomy and MI-TLIF, respectively. (2) Operative time: no learning curve for microdiscectomy. Proficiency at 36 and 31 cases for laminectomy and MI-TLIF, respectively. (3) Fluoroscopy time: no learning curve. (4) Radiation dose: proficiency at 42 and 33 cases for microdiscectomy and laminectomy, respectively. No learning curve for MI-TLIF. (5) Operative complications: unable to evaluate for microdiscectomy and MI-TLIF. Proficiency at 29 cases for laminectomy. (6) Repeat spin: unable to evaluate for microdiscectomy and laminectomy. For MI-TLIF, chronology was not associated with repeat spins. (7) Incorrect localization: none. CONCLUSIONS Skin-anchored ION did not result in any wrong level surgeries. Learning curve for other parameters varied by surgery type, but was achieved at 25-35 cases for a majority of outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
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Kendlbacher P, Tkatschenko D, Czabanka M, Bayerl S, Bohner G, Woitzik J, Vajkoczy P, Hecht N. Workflow and performance of intraoperative CT, cone-beam CT, and robotic cone-beam CT for spinal navigation in 503 consecutive patients. Neurosurg Focus 2022; 52:E7. [PMID: 34973677 DOI: 10.3171/2021.10.focus21467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A direct comparison of intraoperative CT (iCT), cone-beam CT (CBCT), and robotic cone-beam CT (rCBCT) has been necessary to identify the ideal imaging solution for each individual user's need. Herein, the authors sought to analyze workflow, handling, and performance of iCT, CBCT, and rCBCT imaging for navigated pedicle screw instrumentation across the entire spine performed within the same surgical environment by the same group of surgeons. METHODS Between 2014 and 2018, 503 consecutive patients received 2673 navigated pedicle screws using iCT (n = 1219), CBCT (n = 646), or rCBCT (n = 808) imaging during the first 24 months after the acquisition of each modality. Clinical and demographic data, workflow, handling, and screw assessment and accuracy were analyzed. RESULTS Intraoperative CT showed image quality and workflow advantages for cervicothoracic cases, obese patients, and long-segment instrumentation, whereas CBCT and rCBCT offered independent handling, around-the-clock availability, and the option of performing 2D fluoroscopy. All modalities permitted reliable intraoperative screw assessment. Navigated screw revision was possible with each modality and yielded final accuracy rates > 92% in all groups (iCT 96.2% vs CBCT 92.3%, p < 0.001) without a difference in the accuracy of cervical pedicle screw placement or the rate of secondary screw revision surgeries. CONCLUSIONS Continuous training and an individual setup of iCT, CBCT, and rCBCT has been shown to permit safe and precise navigated posterior instrumentation across the entire spine with reliable screw assessment and the option of immediate revision. The perceived higher image quality and larger scan area of iCT should be weighed against the around-the-clock availability of CBCT and rCBCT technology with the option of single-handed robotic image acquisition.
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- Paul Kendlbacher
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin.,2Department of Neurosurgery, Goethe Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin.,2Department of Neurosurgery, Goethe Universität Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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- 3Department of Neuroradiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin.,4Department of Neurosurgery, University at Oldenburg, Germany
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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Meyer HS, Wagner A, Obermueller T, Negwer C, Wostrack M, Krieg S, Gempt J, Meyer B. Assessment of the incidence and nature of adverse events and their association with human error in neurosurgery. A prospective observation. BRAIN AND SPINE 2022; 2:100853. [PMID: 36248119 PMCID: PMC9560675 DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2021.100853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Introduction Adverse events in surgery are a relevant cause of costs, disability, or death, and their incidence is a key quality indicator that plays an important role in the future of health care. In neurosurgery, little is known about the frequency of adverse events and the contribution of human error. Research question To determine the incidence, nature and severity of adverse events in neurosurgery, and to investigate the contribution of human error. Material and methods Prospective observation of all adverse events occurring at an academic neurosurgery referral center focusing on neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular and spinal surgery. All 4176 inpatients treated between September 2019 and September 2020 were included. Adverse events were recorded daily and their nature, severity and a potential contribution of human error were evaluated weekly by all senior neurosurgeons of the department. Results 25.0% of patients had at least one adverse event. In 25.9% of these cases, the major adverse event was associated with human error, mostly with execution (18.3%) or planning (5.6%) deficiencies. 48.8% of cases with adverse events were severe (≥SAVES-v2 grade 3). Patients with multiple adverse events (8.6%) had more severe adverse events (67.6%). Adverse events were more severe in cranial than in spinal neurosurgery (57.6 vs. 39.4%). Discussion and conclusion Adverse events occur frequently in neurosurgery. These data can serve as benchmarks when discussing quality-based accreditation and reimbursement in upcoming health care reforms. The high frequency of human performance deficiencies contributing to adverse events shows that there is potential to further eliminate avoidable patient harm. Prospective observation of all patients treated at an academic neurosurgical center. Investigation of the incidence and severity of adverse events and their relation to human error. 25.0% of patients had at least one adverse event. Human error was involved in 25.9% of cases with adverse events. These data provide benchmarks for tertiary care neurosurgery and health care reform.
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Campbell DH, McDonald D, Araghi K, Araghi T, Chutkan N, Araghi A. The Clinical Impact of Image Guidance and Robotics in Spinal Surgery: A Review of Safety, Accuracy, Efficiency, and Complication Reduction. Int J Spine Surg 2021; 15:S10-S20. [PMID: 34607916 DOI: 10.14444/8136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Image guidance (IG) and robotic-assisted (RA) surgery are modern technological advancements that have provided novel ways to perform precise and accurate spinal surgery. These innovations supply real-time, three-dimensional imaging information to aid in instrumentation, decompression, and implant placement. Although nothing can replace the knowledge and expertise of an experienced spine surgeon, these platforms do have the potential to supplement the individual surgeon's capabilities. Specific advantages include more precise pedicle screw placement, minimally invasive surgery with less reliance on intraoperative fluoroscopy, and lower radiation exposure to the surgeon and staff. As these technologies have become more widely adopted over the years, novel uses such as tumor resection have been explored. Disadvantages include the cost of implementing IG and robotics platforms, the initial learning curve for both the surgeon and the staff, and increased patient radiation exposure in scoliosis surgery. Also, given the relatively recent transition of many procedures from inpatient settings to ambulatory surgery centers, access to current devices may be cost prohibitive and not as readily available at some centers. Regarding patient-related outcomes, much further research is warranted. The short-term benefits of minimally invasive surgery often bolster the perioperative and early postoperative outcomes in many retrospective studies on IG and RA surgery. Randomized controlled trials limiting such confounding factors are warranted to definitively show potential independent improvements in patient-related outcomes specifically attributable to IG and RA alone. Nonetheless, irrespective of these current unknowns, it is clear that these technologies have changed the field and the practice of spine surgery. Surgeons should be familiar with the potential benefits and tradeoffs of these platforms when considering adopting IG and robotics in their practices.
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- David H Campbell
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona.,The CORE Institute, Phoenix, Arizona
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Lange N, Meyer B, Meyer HS. Navigation for surgical treatment of disorders of the cervical spine - A systematic review. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2021; 29:23094990211012865. [PMID: 34711079 DOI: 10.1177/23094990211012865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Computer-assisted navigation (CAN) is a well-established tool in spinal instrumentation surgery. Different techniques - each with specific advantages and disadvantages - are used in the cervical spine. METHODS A structured summary of different spinal navigation techniques and a review of the literature were done to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of specific navigation tools in the cervical spine. RESULTS In cervical spine surgery, CAN increases the accuracy of pedicle screw placement, reduces screw mispositioning and leads to fewer revision surgeries. Due to the mobility of the cervical spine, preoperative CT followed by region matching or intraoperative CT are recommended. CONCLUSIONS CAN increases pedicle screw placement accuracy and should be used in spinal instrumentation for the cervical spine whenever possible.
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A real-time 3D electromagnetic navigation system for percutaneous pedicle screw fixation in traumatic thoraco-lumbar fractures: implications for efficiency, fluoroscopic time, and accuracy compared with those of conventional fluoroscopic guidance. 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 2021; 31:46-55. [PMID: 34333714 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06948-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Navigation is becoming more useful in percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF). The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency, fluoroscopic time, accuracy, and clinical outcomes of PPSF with a novel electromagnetic navigation (EMN) system for thoraco-lumbar (TL) fractures with those of PPSF with conventional C-arm fluoroscopic (CF) guidance. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted. A total of 162 screws were implanted in 29 patients with the assistance of the EMN system (EMN group), and 220 screws were inserted in 40 patients by using CF guidance (CF group). The duration of surgery, placement time per screw, fluoroscopic time per screw, accuracy of pedicle screw placement, and clinical outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS The duration of surgery and placement time per screw in the EMN group were significantly lower than those in the CF group (P < 0.05). The fluoroscopic time per screw in the CF group was significantly longer than that in the EMN group (P < 0.05). The learning curve of PPSF in the EMN group was steeper than that in the CF group. The accuracy of pedicle screw placement in the EMN group was more precise than that in the CF group (P < 0.05). The VAS scores in the EMN group were significantly lower than those in the CF group at one-week postoperatively (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Compared with PPSF by using conventional fluoroscopic guidance, PPSF with the aid of the EMN system can increase the efficiency and accuracy of pedicle screw placement and reduce the fluoroscopic time.
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Kolz JM, Alvi MA, Bhatti AR, Tomov MN, Bydon M, Sebastian AS, Elder BD, Nassr AN, Fogelson JL, Currier BL, Freedman BA. Anterior Cervical Osteophyte Resection for Treatment of Dysphagia. Global Spine J 2021; 11:488-499. [PMID: 32779946 PMCID: PMC8119911 DOI: 10.1177/2192568220912706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES When anterior cervical osteophytes become large enough, they may cause dysphagia. There is a paucity of work examining outcomes and complications of anterior cervical osteophyte resection for dysphagia. METHODS Retrospective review identified 19 patients who underwent anterior cervical osteophyte resection for a diagnosis of dysphagia. The mean age was 71 years and follow-up, 4.7 years. The most common level operated on was C3-C4 (13, 69%). RESULTS Following anterior cervical osteophyte resection, 79% of patients had improvement in dysphagia. Five patients underwent cervical fusion; there were no episodes of delayed or iatrogenic instability requiring fusion. Fusion patients were younger (64 vs 71 years, P = .05) and had longer operative times (315 vs 121 minutes, P = .01). Age of 75 years or less trended toward improvement in dysphagia (P = .09; OR = 18.8; 95% CI 0.7-478.0), whereas severe dysphagia trended toward increased complications (P = .07; OR = 11.3; 95% CI = 0.8-158.5). Body mass index, use of an exposure surgeon, diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis diagnosis, surgery at 3 or more levels, prior neck surgery, and fusion were not predictive of improvement or complication. CONCLUSIONS Anterior cervical osteophyte resection improves swallowing function in the majority of patients with symptomatic osteophytes. Spinal fusion can be added to address stenosis and other underlying cervical disease and help prevent osteophyte recurrence, whereas intraoperative navigation can be used to ensure complete osteophyte resection without breaching the cortex or entering the disc space. Because of the relatively high complication rate, patients should undergo thorough multidisciplinary workup with swallow evaluation to confirm that anterior cervical osteophytes are the primary cause of dysphagia prior to surgery.
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- Joshua M. Kolz
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA,Brett A. Freedman, Department of Orthopedic
Surgery, Mayo Clinic Minnesota, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Physician-Related Variability in the Outcomes of an Invasive Treatment for Neck and Back Pain: A Multi-Level Analysis of Data Gathered in Routine Clinical Practice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18083855. [PMID: 33916951 PMCID: PMC8067591 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18083855] [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: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Neuro-reflexotherapy (NRT) is a proven effective, invasive treatment for neck and back pain. To assess physician-related variability in results, data from post-implementation surveillance of 9023 patients treated within the Spanish National Health Service by 12 physicians were analyzed. Separate multi-level logistic regression models were developed for spinal pain (SP), referred pain (RP), and disability. The models included all patient-related variables predicting response to NRT and physician-related variables. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and the Median Odds Ratio (MOR) were calculated. Adjusted MOR (95% CI) was 1.70 (1.47; 2.09) for SP, 1.60 (1.38; 1.99) for RP, and 1.65 (1.42; 2.03) for disability. Adjusted ICC (95%CI) values were 0.08 (0.05; 0.15) for SP, 0.07 (0.03; 0.14) for RP, and 0.08 (0.04; 0.14) for disability. In the sensitivity analysis, in which the 6920 patients treated during the physicians’ training period were excluded, adjusted MOR was 1.38 (1.17; 1.98) for SP, 1.37 (1.12; 2.31) for RP, and 1.25 (1.09; 1.79) for disability, while ICCs were 0.03 (0.01; 0.14) for SP, 0.03 (0.00; 0.19) for RP, and 0.02 (0.00; 0.10) for disability. In conclusion, the variability in results obtained by different NRT-certified specialists is reasonable. This suggests that current training standards are appropriate.
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Domino JS, Smith KA, Arnold PM. Clinical and Radiologic Outcomes of Thoracolumbar Fusions Using Intraoperative CT Guidance and Stereotactic Navigation in a Spinal Trauma Population: An Analysis of 58 Patients. Clin Spine Surg 2021; 34:E80-E85. [PMID: 33633063 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review of prospectively collected single-institution database. OBJECTIVE To analyze the clinical and radiographic outcomes of posterior thoracolumbar fusions using intraoperative computed tomography (CT)-guidance and stereotactic navigation in thoracolumbar spinal trauma. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Pedicle screw instrumentation is utilized for stabilization in thoracolumbar fusions. Suboptimal placement may lead to neurovascular complications, pseudarthrosis, postoperative pain, and the need for revision surgery. Image-guided spinal surgery is commonly used to improve accuracy, particularly for complex anatomy such as encountered with traumatic fractures. METHODS We retrospectively identified 58 patients undergoing posterior thoracolumbar fusions using intraoperative CT and stereotactic navigation for traumatic fractures from 2010 to 2017 at a single institution. Pedicle screw accuracy, realignment, clinical outcomes, and ease of use were retrospectively reviewed. Accuracy was assessed on postplacement or postoperative CT. Breach grades included: grade 1 (<2 mm), grade 2 (2-4 mm), and grade 3 (>4 mm). RESULTS A total of 58 patients were identified having undergone 58 operations, which involved placement of 519 pedicle screws. Traumatic fracture patterns and levels of injury were varied. Accurate pedicle screw placement was found in 95.8% and was stable over time. Breach included: grade 1 in 19 screws, grade 2 in 2 screws, and grade 3 in 1 screw. No neurovascular complications were noted. No revision surgery was performed for misplacement. A subgroup of 6 ankylosing spondylitis patients were identified having undergone 6 operations with 63 pedicle screws. Accurate pedicle screw placement was found in 93.7%. CONCLUSION Intraoperative CT-guidance and stereotactic navigation can overcome the difficulty associated with thoracolumbar trauma resulting in complex anatomy with malalignment and unpredictable trajectories. Intraoperative CT can be used with stereotactic guidance or for intraoperative verification of free-hand screw placement with repositioning as needed. CT-guidance maintains the benefit of reduced fluoroscopic exposure while improving accuracy of instrumentation and reducing reoperation for screw malposition.
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- Joseph S Domino
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Champaign, IL
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Peltonen JI, Kaasalainen T, Kortesniemi M. Metal artifacts in intraoperative O-arm CBCT scans. BMC Med Imaging 2021; 21:2. [PMID: 33407232 PMCID: PMC7789607 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-020-00538-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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Background Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become an increasingly important medical imaging modality in orthopedic operating rooms. Metal implants and related image artifacts create challenges for image quality optimization in CBCT. The purpose of this study was to develop a robust and quantitative method for the comprehensive determination of metal artifacts in novel CBCT applications. Methods The image quality of an O-arm CBCT device was assessed with an anthropomorphic pelvis phantom in the presence of metal implants. Three different kilovoltage and two different exposure settings were used to scan the phantom both with and without the presence of metal rods. Results The amount of metal artifact was related to the applied CBCT imaging protocol parameters. The size of the artifact was moderate with all imaging settings. The highest applied kilovoltage and exposure level distinctly increased artifact severity. Conclusions The developed method offers a practical and robust way to quantify metal artifacts in CBCT. Changes in imaging parameters may have nonlinear effects on image quality which are not anticipated based on physics.
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- Juha I Peltonen
- HUS Medical Imaging Center, Radiology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, P.O. Box 340, 00029, Helsinki, Finland.
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- HUS Medical Imaging Center, Radiology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, P.O. Box 340, 00029, Helsinki, Finland
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- HUS Medical Imaging Center, Radiology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, P.O. Box 340, 00029, Helsinki, Finland
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Staartjes VE, Battilana B, Schröder ML. Robot-Guided Transforaminal Versus Robot-Guided Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Disease. Neurospine 2020; 18:98-105. [PMID: 33332936 PMCID: PMC8021835 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2040294.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objective There have been no clinical studies comparing different robotic techniques. We compare minimally invasive, robot-guided transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (RG-TLIF) and mini-open robot-guided posterior lumbar interbody fusion (RG-PLIF).
Methods Using data from a prospective institutional registry, we identified 38 patients who underwent RG-PLIF. Propensity score matching using a nearest-neighbor algorithm was implemented to select RG-TLIF controls. Twelve-month patient-reported outcome measures are presented. A reduction of ≥ 30% from baseline was defined as the minimum clinically important difference (MCID).
Results Among the 76 included patients, there was no difference between RG-TLIF and RG-PLIF in surgical time (132.3 ± 29.4 minutes vs. 156.5 ± 53.0 minutes, p = 0.162), length of stay (55.9 ± 20.0 hours vs. 57.2 ± 18.8 hours, p = 0.683), and radiation dose area product (310.6 ± 126.1 mGy × cm2 vs. 287.9 ± 90.3 mGy × cm2, p = 0.370). However, while there was no difference among the 2 groups in terms of raw postoperative patient-reported outcome measures scores (all p > 0.05), MCID in leg pain was greater for RG-PLIF (55.3% vs. 78.9%, p = 0.028), and MCID in Oswestry Disability Index was greater for RG-TLIF (92.1% vs. 68.4%, p = 0.009). There was no difference concerning back pain (81.6% vs. 68.4%, p = 0.185).
Conclusion Our findings suggest that both RG-TLIF and RG-PLIF are viable and equally effective techniques in robotic spine surgery.
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- Victor E Staartjes
- Department of Neurosurgery, Bergman Clinics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Zurich, Clinical Neuroscience Centre, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Machine Intelligence in Clinical Neuroscience (MICN) Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Clinical Neuroscience Centre, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Machine Intelligence in Clinical Neuroscience (MICN) Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Clinical Neuroscience Centre, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bergman Clinics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Baba S, Kawaguchi K, Itamoto K, Watanabe T, Hayashida M, Mae T, Nakashima Y, Kato G. Use of an inertial measurement unit sensor in pedicle screw placement improves trajectory accuracy. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0242512. [PMID: 33196657 PMCID: PMC7668595 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Ascertaining the accuracy of the pedicle screw (PS) trajectories is important as PS malpositioning can cause critical complications. We aimed to determine the angle range over which estimation is unreliable; build a low-cost PS placement support system that uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to enable the monitoring of surgical tools and PS trajectories, and determine the situations where IMU support would be most beneficial. In PS insertion experiments, we used cadaver samples that included lumbar porcine spines. Computed tomography images obtained before and after PS insertion were viewed. Offsets between the planned and implanted PS trajectories in the freehand and IMU-assisted groups were analyzed. The PS cortical bone breaches were classified according to the Gertzbein and Robbins criteria (GRC). Added head-down tilted sample experiments were repeated wherein we expected a decreased rostro-caudal rotational accuracy of the PS according to the angle estimation ability results. Evaluation of the PS trajectory accuracy revealed no significant advantage of IMU-assisted rostro-caudal rotational accuracy versus freehand accuracy. According to the GRC, IMU assistance significantly increased the rate of clinically acceptable PS positions (RoCA) than the freehand technique. In the head-down tilted sample experiments, IMU assist provided increased accuracies with both rostro-caudal and medial rotational techniques when compared with the freehand technique. In the freehand group, RoCA was significantly decreased in samples with rostral tilting relative to that in the samples without. However, In the IMU-assisted group, no significant difference in RoCA between the samples with and without head-down tilting was observed. Even when the planned PS medial and/or rostro-caudal rotational angle was relatively large and difficult to reproduce manually, IMU-support helped maintain the PS trajectory accuracy and positioning safety. IMU assist in PS placement was more beneficial, especially for larger rostro-caudal and/or medial rotational pedicle angles.
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- Satoshi Baba
- Department of Spine Surgery, Saga Medical Center, Koseikan, Saga, Japan
- Trauma Center, Saga Medical Center, Koseikan, Saga, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Watanabe Orthopedic Hospital, Itoshima, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Saga Medical Center, Koseikan, Saga, Japan
- Trauma Center, Saga Medical Center, Koseikan, Saga, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Trauma Center, Saga Medical Center, Koseikan, Saga, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saga Medical Center, Koseikan, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Saga Medical Center, Koseikan, Saga, Japan
- Trauma Center, Saga Medical Center, Koseikan, Saga, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fukuoka Red Cross Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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Zhou LP, Zhang RJ, Sun YW, Zhang L, Shen CL. Accuracy of Pedicle Screw Placement and Four Other Clinical Outcomes of Robotic Guidance Technique versus Computer-Assisted Navigation in Thoracolumbar Surgery: A Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg 2020; 146:e139-e150. [PMID: 33075574 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.10.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Robotic guidance (RG) pedicle screw placement has been increasingly used to improve the rate of insertion accuracy. However, the superiority of the RG technique over computer-assisted navigation (CAN) remains debatable. OBJECTIVE To determine whether the Mazor RG technique is superior to CAN in terms of the rate of insertion accuracy and 4 other clinical indices, namely, intraoperative time, blood loss, complications and revision surgery caused by malposition. METHODS A search of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, CNKI, and WanFang was conducted. We mainly aimed to evaluate the accuracy of pedicle screw placement between the Mazor RG and CAN techniques. The secondary objectives were intraoperative time, blood loss, complications, and revision surgery caused by malposition. The meta-analysis was conducted using the RevMan 5.3 and Stata 15.1 software. RESULTS A randomized controlled trial and 5 comparative cohort studies consisting of 529 patients and 4081 pedicle screws were included in this meta-analysis. The RG technique has a significantly higher accuracy than CAN in terms of optimal (odds ratio [OR], 2.26; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.85-2.76; P < 0.01) and clinically acceptable (OR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.22-2.34; P = 0.002) pedicle screw insertions. Furthermore, the RG technique showed significantly less blood loss (mean difference, -42.49; 95% CI, -78.38 to -6.61; P = 0.02) than did the CAN technique but has equivalent intraoperative time (mean difference, 0.75; 95% CI, -5.89 to 7.40; P = 0.82), complications (OR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.32-1.33, P = 0.24), and revision surgery caused by malposition (OR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.15-1.43, P = 0.18). CONCLUSIONS The Mazor RG technique is superior to CAN concerning the accuracy of pedicle screw placement. Thus, the Mazor RG technique is accurate and safe in clinical application.
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- Lu-Ping Zhou
- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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Cooper MD, Restrepo C, Hill R, Hong M, Greene R, Weise LM. The accuracy of 3D fluoroscopy (XT) vs computed tomography (CT) registration in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:1871-1878. [PMID: 32300988 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04322-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Stereotactic registration is the most critical step ensuring accuracy in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. 3D fluoroscopy (XT) is emerging as an alternative to CT. XT has been shown to be safe and effective for intraoperative confirmation of lead position following implantation. However, there is a lack of studies evaluating the suitability of XT to be used for the more crucial step of registration and its capability of being merged to a preoperative MRI. This is the first study comparing accuracy, efficiency, and radiation exposure of XT- vs CT-based stereotactic registration and XT/MRI merging in deep brain stimulation. METHODS Mean absolute differences and Euclidean distance between planned (adjusted for intraoperative testing) and actual lead trajectories were calculated for accuracy of implantation. The radiation dose from each scan was recorded as the dose length product (DLP). Efficiency was measured as the time between the patient entering the operating room and the initial skin incision. A one-way ANOVA compared these parameters between patients that had either CT- or XT-based registration. RESULTS Forty-one patients underwent DBS surgery-25 in the CT group and 16 in the XT group. The mean absolute difference between CT and XT was not statistically significant in the x (p = 0.331), y (p = 0.951), or z (p = 0.807) directions. The Euclidean distance between patient groups did not differ significantly (p = 0.874). The average radiation exposure with XT (220.0 ± 0.1 mGy*cm) was significantly lower than CT (1269.3 ± 112.9 mGy*cm) (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in registration time between CT (107.8 ± 23.1 min) and XT (106.0 ± 18.2 min) (p = 0.518). CONCLUSION XT-based frame registration was shown to result in similar implantation accuracy and significantly less radiation exposure compared with CT. Our results surprisingly showed no significant difference in registration time, but this may be due to a learning curve effect.
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Guidelines for navigation-assisted spine surgery. Front Med 2020; 14:518-527. [PMID: 32681209 DOI: 10.1007/s11684-020-0775-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Spinal surgery is a technically demanding and challenging procedure because of the complicated anatomical structures of the spine and its proximity to several important tissues. Surgical landmarks and fluoroscopy have been used for pedicle screw insertion but are found to produce inaccuracies in placement. Improving the safety and accuracy of spinal surgery has increasingly become a clinical concern. Computerassisted navigation is an extension and application of precision medicine in orthopaedic surgery and has significantly improved the accuracy of spinal surgery. However, no clinical guidelines have been published for this relatively new and fast-growing technique, thus potentially limiting its adoption. In accordance with the consensus of consultant specialists, literature reviews, and our local experience, these guidelines include the basic concepts of the navigation system, workflow of navigation-assisted spinal surgery, some common pitfalls, and recommended solutions. This work helps to standardize navigation-assisted spinal surgery, improve its clinical efficiency and precision, and shorten the clinical learning curve.
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Ding B, Zhou T, Zhao J. A novel system for accurate lumbar spine pedicle screw placement based on three-dimensional computed tomography reconstruction. J Orthop Translat 2020; 23:101-106. [PMID: 32642424 PMCID: PMC7322241 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2020.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objectives The accuracy of pedicle screw placement strongly affects the outcome of spinal surgery and has mainly relied on the surgeons’ experience. There is no simple, low-cost, and effective pedicle screw placement system to assist new spinal surgeons with less experience. Methods We designed a localization system with six parameters (starting point height [SP-H], starting point length [SP-L], transverse section angle, sagittal section angle [SSA], pedicle width [W] and height [H]) based on preoperative computed tomography reconstruction and combined it with the Roussouly classification to guide lumbar spine pedicle screw placement and analysed the change patterns of the six parameters in 50 participants. Results Based on the system, we confirmed that combining SP-H and SP-L can localize the entrance of the pedicle screw. Furthermore, we considered that SP-L and transverse section angle would be a new standard for determination of the transverse orientation of the pedicle screw. More importantly, the linear regression equations between H and W and SP-H and H were concealed. In addition, H and W can guide the appropriate selection of pedicle screw. Moreover, change patterns of SSA combined with the Roussouly classification indicate that SSA of L3 can be used as a benchmark to guide the establishment of sagittal alignment of the lumbar spine. Conclusions Understanding and applying the six-parameter localization system are essential for achieving accuracy in lumbar spine pedicle screw placement, and the system is a useful guide in the establishment of sagittal alignment. The translational potential of this article This study provides a new pedicle-screw placement system for accurate lumbar spine pedicle screw placement based on three-dimensional CT reconstruction, requiring six parameters to guide the system.
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- Baozhi Ding
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, PR China
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Wang TY, Hamouda F, Mehta VA, Sankey EW, Yarbrough C, Lark R, Abd-El-Barr MM. Effect of Instrument Navigation on C-arm Radiation and Time during Spinal Procedures: A Clinical Evaluation. Int J Spine Surg 2020; 14:375-381. [PMID: 32699760 DOI: 10.14444/7049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction As minimally invasive spine surgery gains popularity, a focused effort must be made to reduce intraoperative radiation exposure to levels as low as reasonably achievable. Here, we demonstrate the clinical efficacy of a novel technology to aid in instrument navigation that aims to reduce intraoperative radiation exposure, number of fluoroscopic images, and time required to perform the most radiation intensive portions of a multitude of spinal procedures. Methods An internally randomized controlled study was performed over a 1-month period in order to clinically evaluate the effect of the C-arm assisted instrument tracking system, TrackX, on surgeon workflow, time, and radiation emitted. Three surgeons performed multiple spinal procedures on a total of 10 study patients and an additional 3 control patients. The surgeries encompassed minimally invasive spinal techniques and spanned extreme lateral interbody fusion, oblique lumbar interbody fusion, transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion along with percutaneous iliac screw placement, hardware removal, and kyphoplasty. The tasks studied included skin marking, first dilator insertion, localization for hardware placement and hardware removal. Results Overall radiation reduction was 83% (P < .0001). Overall reduction in x-rays taken was 78% (P < .0001). Overall time reduction was 81% (P = .0003). Statistical significance held for each surgeon studied and for nearly every procedure type. In these 10 study procedures, over 2 hours of overall operating room time was saved, all while requiring negligible set up time and no system calibration or supplementary x-rays to be taken. There were no adverse outcomes for any study patient, and there was no case where TrackX was not able to successfully complete a given portion of a procedure. Conclusions TrackX instrument navigation is a clinically efficacious and accurate instrument tracking modality. This is the first instrument navigational technology that reduces radiation exposure and images required to complete a procedure while decreasing operative time. TrackX thus allows increased surgical efficiency while increasing operative efficiency and improving intraoperative safety. Level of Evidence 2.
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- Timothy Y Wang
- Duke University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Durham, North Carolina
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- Duke University Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Durham, North Carolina
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El Saman A, Meier SL, Marzi I. A minimally invasive, 3D-fluoroscopy-navigation-guided, 3D-controlled pedicle approach in spine surgery: first reliable results and impact on patient safety. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2020; 47:739-748. [PMID: 32123950 PMCID: PMC8187224 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01332-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Safe pedicle screw placement is a daily challenge to every spine surgeon. Introduction of minimally invasive approaches in spinal surgery led to an impaired facility of inspection of the surgical field increasing the importance of intraoperative imaging and navigation. During the past years, we established a minimally invasive, navigated approach in our clinical setting. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the accuracy of pedicle approaches in patients treated due to traumatic or osteoporotic fractures, spondylitis/discitis, and tumoral lesions. Guide wires for pedicle screws or kyphoplasty cannulas were inserted in a 3D-navigation-guided, minimally invasive technique. Positioning of the guide wires was verified via 3D-scan, and pedicle screws/kyphoplasty cannulas were then visualized via a.p./lateral radiographs. Accuracy data were compared to a standard navigated open approach control group with indications similar to the MIS-group. RESULTS 23 MIS patients were included in this study (25-84 years, mean 70 years) with a total of 154 placed guide wires. Handling of the navigated Jamshidi needle was easy and secure. The guide wires showed correct placement in 151/154 cases. Three wires (1.9%) needed correction of placement after control scan. There were no vascular or neurologic complications due to wire misplacement. In the open-surgery control group, 7/181 screws (3.9%) needed intraoperative correction presenting no significant difference compared to the correction rate of the MIS-group (p = 0.35). CONCLUSION Our study shows the feasibility and reliability of a navigation-guided, minimally invasive pedicle approach in the clinical setting. Therefore, reduced morbidity due to minimized approaches can be combined with higher accuracy of navigated pedicle screw/kyphoplasty cannula placement improving patient safety.
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- André El Saman
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Chang CJ, Fong YW, Su IC, Hsieh CT, Huang CT. Accuracy and safety of pedicle screws implantation using Zeego and Brainlab navigation system in hybrid operation room. FORMOSAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/fjs.fjs_65_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Recent Trends, Technical Concepts and Components of Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Systems: A Comprehensive Review. SENSORS 2019; 19:s19235199. [PMID: 31783631 PMCID: PMC6929084 DOI: 10.3390/s19235199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS) systems have become one of the most important and challenging types of system in clinical orthopedics, as they enable precise treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, employing modern clinical navigation systems and surgical tools. This paper brings a comprehensive review of recent trends and possibilities of CAOS systems. There are three types of the surgical planning systems, including: systems based on the volumetric images (computer tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound images), further systems utilize either 2D or 3D fluoroscopic images, and the last one utilizes the kinetic information about the joints and morphological information about the target bones. This complex review is focused on three fundamental aspects of CAOS systems: their essential components, types of CAOS systems, and mechanical tools used in CAOS systems. In this review, we also outline the possibilities for using ultrasound computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (UCAOS) systems as an alternative to conventionally used CAOS systems.
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Robot-Assisted Pedicle Screw Placement: Learning Curve Experience. World Neurosurg 2019; 130:e417-e422. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.06.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Staartjes VE, Molliqaj G, van Kampen PM, Eversdijk HAJ, Amelot A, Bettag C, Wolfs JFC, Urbanski S, Hedayat F, Schneekloth CG, Abu Saris M, Lefranc M, Peltier J, Boscherini D, Fiss I, Schatlo B, Rohde V, Ryang YM, Krieg SM, Meyer B, Kögl N, Girod PP, Thomé C, Twisk JWR, Tessitore E, Schröder ML. The European Robotic Spinal Instrumentation (EUROSPIN) study: protocol for a multicentre prospective observational study of pedicle screw revision surgery after robot-guided, navigated and freehand thoracolumbar spinal fusion. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e030389. [PMID: 31501123 PMCID: PMC6738706 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Robotic guidance (RG) and computer-assisted navigation (NV) have seen increased adoption in instrumented spine surgery over the last decade. Although there exists some evidence that these techniques increase radiological pedicle screw accuracy compared with conventional freehand (FH) surgery, this may not directly translate to any tangible clinical benefits, especially considering the relatively high inherent costs. As a non-randomised, expertise-based study, the European Robotic Spinal Instrumentation Study aims to create prospective multicentre evidence on the potential comparative clinical benefits of RG, NV and FH in a real-world setting. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Patients are allocated in a non-randomised, non-blinded fashion to the RG, NV or FH arms. Adult patients that are to undergo thoracolumbar pedicle screw instrumentation for degenerative pathologies, infections, vertebral tumours or fractures are considered for inclusion. Deformity correction and surgery at more than five levels represent exclusion criteria. Follow-up takes place at 6 weeks, as well as 12 and 24 months. The primary endpoint is defined as the time to revision surgery for a malpositioned or loosened pedicle screw within the first postoperative year. Secondary endpoints include patient-reported back and leg pain, as well as Oswestry Disability Index and EuroQOL 5-dimension questionnaires. Use of analgesic medication and work status are recorded. The primary analysis, conducted on the 12-month data, is carried out according to the intention-to-treat principle. The primary endpoint is analysed using crude and adjusted Cox proportional hazards models. Patient-reported outcomes are analysed using baseline-adjusted linear mixed models. The study is monitored according to a prespecified monitoring plan. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study protocol is approved by the appropriate national and local authorities. Written informed consent is obtained from all participants. The final results will be published in an international peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Clinical Trials.gov registry NCT03398915; Pre-results, recruiting stage.
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- Victor E Staartjes
- Department of Neurosurgery, Bergman Clinics Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neuroscience Center, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Neurosurgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology, Bergman Clinics Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bergman Clinics Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, La Pitié Salpétrière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, Georg August University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bergman Clinics Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurosurgery, Haaglanden Medical Center, Den Haag, The Netherlands
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- Center for Spinal Surgery and Pain Therapy, Ortho-Klinik Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
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- Center for Spinal Surgery and Pain Therapy, Ortho-Klinik Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Martini Hospital, Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, Picardie, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Amiens University Hospital, Amiens, Picardie, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinique de la Source, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, Georg August University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, Georg August University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, Georg August University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, HELIOS Klinikum Berlin-Buch, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bergman Clinics Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Li X, Zhang X, Deng C, Shang X, Zhang R, Zhang F, Zhang W. A new method for reducing operation time and radiation exposure in the placement of Jamshidi needles: Technical note. J Clin Neurosci 2019; 69:265-268. [PMID: 31473093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.07.077] [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: 02/18/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Percutaneous pedicle screws have been used in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures for decades, and conventional fluoroscopy is commonly used to confirm the positions of the Jamshidi needles during the procedure. In this article, a modified method is reported for the placement of Jamshidi needles. The attending surgeons did not receive any radiation during the procedure and the fluoroscopy time for the patients was little. In our method, all six Jamshidi needles were placed on the pedicles and hammered 2 mm into each entry site. When the verification images were acquired, the medical personnel went behind a lead-lined wall. The positions of the needles were first reviewed and adjusted as needed based on the anterior-posterior (AP) image. Then, the C-arm was rotated and lateral images were obtained to further verify the needle placement. The rest of the screw placement procedure remained the same. The proposed technique was applied in 45 patients with thoracolumbar fractures. It took an average (range) of 5 (4-7) single-shot images to ensure all the needles were positioned at the ideal entry site and 12 (10-17) minutes to complete this step. No neurological symptoms were reported by the patients. Using the proposed technique, the radiation exposure for the surgeons is zero, and the patients are well-protected from excessive radiation exposure. This modified method of embedding all the Jamshidi needles at the entry sites before fluoroscopy is an improved technique compared with the conventional method.
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- Xu Li
- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, No. 17, Lujiang Road, Hefei 230001, China
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- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, No. 17, Lujiang Road, Hefei 230001, China
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- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, No. 17, Lujiang Road, Hefei 230001, China
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- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, No. 17, Lujiang Road, Hefei 230001, China
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- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, No. 17, Lujiang Road, Hefei 230001, China
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- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, No. 17, Lujiang Road, Hefei 230001, China
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- Spine Center, Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, No. 17, Lujiang Road, Hefei 230001, China.
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Edström E, Burström G, Nachabe R, Gerdhem P, Elmi Terander A. A Novel Augmented-Reality-Based Surgical Navigation System for Spine Surgery in a Hybrid Operating Room: Design, Workflow, and Clinical Applications. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2019; 18:496-502. [DOI: 10.1093/ons/opz236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND
Treatment of several spine disorders requires placement of pedicle screws. Detailed 3-dimensional (3D) anatomic information facilitates this process and improves accuracy.
OBJECTIVE
To present a workflow for a novel augmented-reality-based surgical navigation (ARSN) system installed in a hybrid operating room for anatomy visualization and instrument guidance during pedicle screw placement.
METHODS
The workflow includes surgical exposure, imaging, automatic creation of a 3D model, and pedicle screw path planning for instrument guidance during surgery as well as the actual screw placement, spinal fixation, and wound closure and intraoperative verification of the treatment results. Special focus was given to process integration and minimization of overhead time. Efforts were made to manage staff radiation exposure avoiding the need for lead aprons. Time was kept throughout the procedure and subdivided to reflect key steps. The navigation workflow was validated in a trial with 20 cases requiring pedicle screw placement (13/20 scoliosis).
RESULTS
Navigated interventions were performed with a median total time of 379 min per procedure (range 232-548 min for 4-24 implanted pedicle screws).
The total procedure time was subdivided into surgical exposure (28%), cone beam computed tomography imaging and 3D segmentation (2%), software planning (6%), navigated surgery for screw placement (17%) and non-navigated instrumentation, wound closure, etc (47%).
CONCLUSION
Intraoperative imaging and preparation for surgical navigation totaled 8% of the surgical time. Consequently, ARSN can routinely be used to perform highly accurate surgery potentially decreasing the risk for complications and revision surgery while minimizing radiation exposure to the staff.
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- Erik Edström
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Neurosurgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Neurosurgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Image-Guided Therapy, Philips Healthcare, Best, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Reconstructive Orthopaedics, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Neurosurgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Optical Topographic Imaging for Spinal Intraoperative 3-Dimensional Navigation in the Cervical Spine: Initial Preclinical and Clinical Feasibility. Clin Spine Surg 2019; 32:303-308. [PMID: 30839418 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OF BACKGROUND DATA Computer-assisted 3-dimensional navigation may guide spinal instrumentation. Optical topographic imaging (OTI) is a novel navigation technique offering comparable accuracy and significantly faster registration workflow relative to current navigation systems. It has previously been validated in open posterior thoracolumbar exposures. OBJECTIVE To validate the utility and accuracy of OTI in the cervical spine. STUDY DESIGN This is a prospective preclinical cadaveric and clinical cohort study. METHODS Standard midline open posterior cervical exposures were performed, with segmental OTI registration at each vertebral level. In cadaveric testing, OTI navigation guidance was used to track a drill guide for cannulating screw tracts in the lateral mass at C1, pars at C2, lateral mass at C3-6, and pedicle at C7. In clinical testing, translaminar screws at C2 were also analyzed in addition. Planned navigation trajectories were compared with screw positions on postoperative computed tomographic imaging, and quantitative navigation accuracies, in the form of absolute translational and angular deviations, were computed. RESULTS In cadaveric testing (mean±SD) axial and sagittal translational navigation errors were (1.66±1.18 mm) and (2.08±2.21 mm), whereas axial and sagittal angular errors were (4.11±3.79 degrees) and (6.96±5.40 degrees), respectively.In clinical validation (mean±SD) axial and sagittal translational errors were (1.92±1.37 mm) and (1.27±0.97 mm), whereas axial and sagittal angular errors were (3.68±2.59 degrees) and (3.47±2.93 degrees), respectively. These results are comparable to those achieved with OTI in open thoracolumbar approaches, as well as using current spinal neuronavigation systems in similar applications. There was no radiographic facet, canal or foraminal violations, nor any neurovascular complications. CONCLUSIONS OTI is a novel navigation technique allowing efficient initial and repeat registration. Accuracy even in the more mobile cervical spine is comparable to current spinal neuronavigation systems.
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Siccoli A, Klukowska AM, Schröder ML, Staartjes VE. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Perioperative Parameters in Robot-Guided, Navigated, and Freehand Thoracolumbar Pedicle Screw Instrumentation. World Neurosurg 2019; 127:576-587.e5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2018] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Kelly PD, Zuckerman SL, Yamada Y, Lis E, Bilsky MH, Laufer I, Barzilai O. Image guidance in spine tumor surgery. Neurosurg Rev 2019; 43:1007-1017. [PMID: 31154546 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-019-01123-2] [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] [Received: 02/07/2019] [Revised: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Beginning with basic stereotactic operative methods in neurosurgery, intraoperative navigation and image guidance systems have since become the norm in that field. Following the introduction of image guidance into spinal surgery, there has been a dramatic increase in its utilization across disciplines and pathologies. Spine tumor surgery encompasses a wide range of complex surgical techniques and treatment strategies. Similarly to deformity correction and trauma surgery, spine navigation holds potential to improve outcomes and optimize surgical technique for spinal tumors. Recent data demonstrate the applicability of neuro-navigation in the field of spinal oncology, particularly for spinal stabilization, maximizing extent of resection and integration of minimally invasive therapies. The rapid introduction of new, less invasive, and ablative surgical techniques in spine oncology coupled with the rising incidence of spinal metastatic disease make it imperative for spine surgeons to be familiar with the indications for and limitations of imaging guidance. Herein, we provide a practical, current concepts narrative review on the use of spinal navigation in three areas of spinal oncology: (a) extent of tumor resection, (b) spinal column stabilization, and (c) focal ablation techniques.
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- Patrick D Kelly
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, T-4224 Medical Center North, 1161 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, T-4224 Medical Center North, 1161 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Neurological Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68 Street, Box 99, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA.,Department of Neurological Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68 Street, Box 99, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA. .,Department of Neurological Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68 Street, Box 99, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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Guha D, Jakubovic R, Alotaibi NM, Klostranec JM, Saini S, Deorajh R, Gupta S, Fehlings MG, Mainprize TG, Yee A, Yang VX. Optical Topographic Imaging for Spinal Intraoperative Three-Dimensional Navigation in Mini-Open Approaches: A Prospective Cohort Study of Initial Preclinical and Clinical Feasibility. World Neurosurg 2019; 125:e863-e872. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.01.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 01/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Huntsman KT, Ahrendtsen LA, Riggleman JR, Ledonio CG. Robotic-assisted navigated minimally invasive pedicle screw placement in the first 100 cases at a single institution. J Robot Surg 2019; 14:199-203. [PMID: 31016575 PMCID: PMC7000538 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-019-00959-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Proper pedicle screw placement is an integral part of spine fusion requiring expertly trained spine surgeons. Advances in medical imaging guidance have improved accuracy. There is high interest in the emerging field of robot-assisted spine surgery; however, safety and accuracy studies are needed. This study describes the pedicle screw placement of the first 100 cases in which navigated robotic assistance was used in a private practice clinical setting. A single-surgeon, single-site retrospective Institutional Review Board-exempt review of the first 100 navigated robot-assisted spine surgery cases was performed. An orthopaedic surgeon evaluated screw placement using plain film radiographs. In addition, pedicle screw malposition, reposition, and return to operating room (OR) rates were collected. Results demonstrated a high level (99%) of successful surgeon assessed pedicle screw placement in minimally invasive navigated robot-assisted spine surgery, with no malpositions requiring return to the OR.
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- Kade T Huntsman
- Salt Lake Orthopaedic Clinic, Suite 500, 1160 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City, UT, 84124, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center (MERC), A Division of Globus Medical, Inc., 2560 General Armistead Avenue, Audubon, PA, 19403, USA.
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- Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center (MERC), A Division of Globus Medical, Inc., 2560 General Armistead Avenue, Audubon, PA, 19403, USA
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- Musculoskeletal Education and Research Center (MERC), A Division of Globus Medical, Inc., 2560 General Armistead Avenue, Audubon, PA, 19403, USA
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Azimifar F, Hassani K, Hossein Saveh A, Izadi F. A New Template and Teleoperation System for Human‐Guided Spine Surgery. Artif Organs 2019; 43:424-434. [DOI: 10.1111/aor.13358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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- Farhad Azimifar
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Majlesi branch, Islamic Azad University Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research branch, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research branch, Islamic Azad University Tehran Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University Najafabad Iran
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Jing L, Wang Z, Sun Z, Zhang H, Wang J, Wang G. Accuracy of pedicle screw placement in the thoracic and lumbosacral spines using O-arm-based navigation versus conventional freehand technique. Chin Neurosurg J 2019; 5:6. [PMID: 32922906 PMCID: PMC7398394 DOI: 10.1186/s41016-019-0154-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The accuracy and safety of pedicle screw insertion was markedly improved with the introduction of intraoperative three-dimensional navigation system during the last decade. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of pedicle screw placement using O-arm-based navigation system versus conventional freehand technique. Methods We reviewed the accuracy of 341 thoracic (n = 173) and lumbosacral (n = 168) pedicle screws placed in 60 consecutive patients using either O-arm-based navigation or freehand technique in the Department of Neurosurgery of Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital between January 2015 and June 2018. Patient-specific characteristics, treatment-related characteristics, and screw-specific accuracy were analyzed. The accuracy of pedicle screw placement was measured by Gertzbein-Robbins scale and screw grades A and B were clinically acceptable. Results One hundred ninety-one screws were inserted in the O-arm-based navigation group and 150 in the freehand group. One hundred eighty-three (95.81%) clinically acceptable screws were placed in the navigation group and 135 (90.00%) in the freehand group (p = 0.034). Twenty-three (6.74%) screw revisions were performed in the two groups (8 screws in the navigation group and 15 screws in the freehand group) and significant difference was observed in thoracic spine (p = 0.018), while no statistical significance was presented in lumbosacral spine (p > 0.05). Twenty-four (12.57%) screws in the navigation group and 24 (16.00%) in the freehand group violated the cortex (p > 0.05). Medial screw deviation was the most common problem in the two groups. Conclusion The O-arm-based navigation exhibits higher accuracy for pedicle screw insertion than the freehand insertion technique.
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- Linkai Jing
- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 102218 China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Haicheng Zhenggu Hospital, Anshan City, 114200 Liaoning China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 102218 China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 102218 China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 102218 China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084 China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 102218 China
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Wagner R, Telfeian AE. An endoscopic surgical technique for treating radiculopathy secondary to S1 nerve compression from a pedicle screw: technical note. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2019; 4:787-791. [PMID: 30714011 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2018.11.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Pedicle screw instrumentation is a widely used technique for fixating the spine in fusion surgery. One of the complications associated with pedicle screw placement is when a screw breaches the pedicle medially and causes the patient radicular pain or numbness or weakness. Revising a breached pedicle screw in a patient who has undergone a multilevel fusion surgery often requires that the patient undergo a very invasive revision surgical procedure. Here the authors present a technical note on decompressing an S1 nerve compressed by a breached pedicle screw by performing an endoscopic surgical approach through a 1-cm incision and drilling down the threads of the pedicle screw, directly decompressing the nerve without removing the screw.
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- Ralf Wagner
- Ligamenta Spine Centre, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Utilization of Spinal Intra-operative Three-dimensional Navigation by Canadian Surgeons and Trainees: A Population-based Time Trend Study. Can J Neurol Sci 2019; 46:87-95. [DOI: 10.1017/cjn.2018.376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AbstractBackgroundComputer-assisted navigation (CAN) improves the accuracy of spinal instrumentation in vertebral fractures and degenerative spine disease; however, it is not widely adopted because of lack of training, high capital costs, workflow hindrances, and accuracy concerns. We characterize shifts in the use of spinal CAN over time and across disciplines in a single-payer health system, and assess the impact of intra-operative CAN on trainee proficiency across Canada.MethodsA prospectively maintained Ontario database of patients undergoing spinal instrumentation from 2005 to 2014 was reviewed retrospectively. Data were collected on treated pathology, spine region, surgical approach, institution type, and surgeon specialty. Trainee proficiency with CAN was assessed using an electronic questionnaire distributed across 15 Canadian orthopedic surgical and neurosurgical programs.ResultsIn our provincial cohort, 16.8% of instrumented fusions were CAN-guided. Navigation was used more frequently in academic institutions (15.9% vs. 12.3%, p<0.001) and by neurosurgeons than orthopedic surgeons (21.0% vs. 12.4%, p<0.001). Of residents and fellows 34.1% were fully comfortable using spinal CAN, greater for neurosurgical than orthopedic surgical trainees (48.1% vs. 11.8%, p=0.008). The use of CAN increased self-reported proficiency in thoracic instrumentation for all trainees by 11.0% (p=0.036), and in atlantoaxial instrumentation for orthopedic trainees by 18.0% (p=0.014).ConclusionsSpinal CAN is used most frequently by neurosurgeons and in academic centers. Most spine surgical trainees are not fully comfortable with the use of CAN, but report an increase in technical comfort with CAN guidance particularly for thoracic instrumentation. Increased education in spinal CAN for trainees, particularly at the fellowship stage and, specifically, for orthopedic surgery, may improve adoption.
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Leitner L, Bratschitsch G, Sadoghi P, Adelsmayr G, Puchwein P, Leithner A, Radl R. Navigation versus experience: providing training in accurate lumbar pedicle screw positioning. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2019; 139:1699-1704. [PMID: 31127409 PMCID: PMC6825638 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-019-03206-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Accurate placement of spinal pedicle screws (PS) is mandatory for good primary segmental stabilization allowing consequent osseous fusion, requiring judgmental experience developed during a long training process. Computer navigation offers permanent visual control during screw manipulation and has been shown to significantly lower the risk of pedicle perforation. This study aims to evaluate whether safety, accuracy, and judgmental skills in screw placement, comparable to an experienced surgeon, can be developed during training using computer navigation. METHODS Lumbosacral PS were placed in 18 patients in a prospective setting, in one segment side with conventional fluoroscopy by a senior spine-surgeon, and computer navigated on the other side by a trainee without prior experience in the technique. At the beginning and at the end of the study, PS were placed freehand in solid foam models by the trainee. PS placement time, intraoperative placement revisions, PS placement accuracy on postoperative CT scans, and postoperative complications were assessed. RESULTS Significant improvement of trainee's PS placement accuracy (Sclafani score 8.2-8.83; p = 0.006) and time (13.3-6.8 min per screw; p = 0.005) to a similar level as the experienced surgeon state (5.2-4.1 min per screw; p = 0.39) was explored; similar improvement was explored in the foam models. The number of intraoperative placement revisions kept on a low level for surgeon (3.3-0.0%) and trainee (5.1-2.6%) during the whole study, no postoperative complications occurred. CONCLUSION Navigated PS insertion allows safe teaching from the early beginning of surgical training, due to steady intraoperative control on PS placement. Adequacy of PS placement is similar to screws placed by an experienced surgeon. Progress in judgmental skills in screw placement can be gained rapidly by the trainee, which can also be transferred to non-computer navigated PS placement.
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- L. Leitner
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria
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Accuracy and revision rate of intraoperative computed tomography point-to-point navigation for lateral mass and pedicle screw placement: 11-year single-center experience in 1054 patients. Neurosurg Rev 2018; 42:895-905. [PMID: 30569212 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-018-01067-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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High accuracy in intraoperative computed tomography (iCT) navigation utilizing an intraoperatively acquired dataset for screw placement in the spine has been reported in the literature. To further improve the accuracy and counteract any intraoperative movement of predefined registration points, we introduce an iCT point-to-point navigation, where marker screws are inserted intraoperatively to increase patient safety. In all, 1054 patients who underwent iCT point-to-point navigation for lateral mass and pedicle screw placement were retrospectively analyzed between 09/2005 and 09/2016. Implant-related complications such as screw misplacement, screw loosening, and revision rate were determined. Furthermore, we investigated the rate of complications and the clinical outcome. In total, 6059 screws were inserted in 1054 patients. There were 553 (52.5%) female and 501 (47.5%) male patients. Average age was 63.5 years, mean BMI 27.5 (SD 13.9). Here, 1427 (23.5%) screws were inserted in the cervical, 995 (16.4%) in the thoracic, 3167 (52.3%) in the lumbar, and 470 (7.8%) in the sacral spine. Eight patients required a revision procedure for screw misplacement (0.8%). Total screw misplacement rate was 0.3% (16/6059). With the use of reference markers in iCT-based, spinal, point-to-point navigation, we achieved a high accuracy of screw placement with a low revision rate (0.8%) and a total screw misplacement rate of 0.3%.
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García-Fantini M, De Casas R. Three-dimensional fluoroscopic navigation versus fluoroscopy-guided placement of pedicle screws in L4-L5-S1 fixation: single-centre experience of pedicular accuracy and S1 cortical fixation of 810 screws. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2018; 4:736-743. [PMID: 30714005 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2018.10.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background Three-dimensional (3D) navigation techniques can theoretically provide higher accuracy rates and increased safety for pedicle screw (PS) placement than traditional fluoroscopy (FL) guided methods. In this study, we compare the pedicular accuracy of 3D isocentric fluoroscopic navigation (3DFL) versus FL guidance in PS L4-L5-S1 fixation and evaluate the differential cortical purchase and safety of fixation of the S1 PS. Methods This is a single-centre retrospective study of 810 PSs placed in open L4-L5-S1 fixation between 2012 and 2017 in 39 patients using standard FL and in 96 patients under 3DFL. Pedicular screw accuracy was determined by postoperative computed tomography (CT) and graded on a 4-tiered classification system according to Gertzbein and Robbins. In addition, sacral screws were evaluated depending on the degree of cortical fixation: monocortical, bicortical or tricortical, and the degree of safety with respect to retroperitoneal structures. Results Grade 0 perfect pedicular screw placement was 95% for 3DFL screws compared to 85% for screws placed under fluoroscopy (P<0.05). The number of grade 0 versus grade 1 and higher (breached screws) was statistically significant (P<0.05). Higher S1 cortical screw accuracy [77% versus 51% (P<0.05)] for bi- and tricortical fixation and a lower percentage of "at risk" PSs (P<0.05) were achieved with placement under 3DFL versus FL. Conclusions 3DFL enhances the accuracy and safety of PS placement in L4-L5-S1 fixation, reducing the rate of misplaced screws and improving S1 cortical fixation.
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- Manuel García-Fantini
- Neurosurgery Department of Hospital HM Modelo, Rúa Virrey Osorio 30, 15011 La Coruña, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department of Clínica Traumacor, Ronda de Nelle 72, 15005 La Coruña, Spain
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Jakubovic R, Guha D, Gupta S, Lu M, Jivraj J, Standish BA, Leung MK, Mariampillai A, Lee K, Siegler P, Skowron P, Farooq H, Nguyen N, Alarcon J, Deorajh R, Ramjist J, Ford M, Howard P, Phan N, Costa LD, Heyn C, Tan G, George R, Cadotte DW, Mainprize T, Yee A, Yang VXD. High Speed, High Density Intraoperative 3D Optical Topographical Imaging with Efficient Registration to MRI and CT for Craniospinal Surgical Navigation. Sci Rep 2018; 8:14894. [PMID: 30291261 PMCID: PMC6173775 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-32424-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Intraoperative image-guided surgical navigation for craniospinal procedures has significantly improved accuracy by providing an avenue for the surgeon to visualize underlying internal structures corresponding to the exposed surface anatomy. Despite the obvious benefits of surgical navigation, surgeon adoption remains relatively low due to long setup and registration times, steep learning curves, and workflow disruptions. We introduce an experimental navigation system utilizing optical topographical imaging (OTI) to acquire the 3D surface anatomy of the surgical cavity, enabling visualization of internal structures relative to exposed surface anatomy from registered preoperative images. Our OTI approach includes near instantaneous and accurate optical measurement of >250,000 surface points, computed at >52,000 points-per-second for considerably faster patient registration than commercially available benchmark systems without compromising spatial accuracy. Our experience of 171 human craniospinal surgical procedures, demonstrated significant workflow improvement (41 s vs. 258 s and 794 s, p < 0.05) relative to benchmark navigation systems without compromising surgical accuracy. Our advancements provide the cornerstone for widespread adoption of image guidance technologies for faster and safer surgeries without intraoperative CT or MRI scans. This work represents a major workflow improvement for navigated craniospinal procedures with possible extension to other image-guided applications.
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- Raphael Jakubovic
- Department of Biomedical Physics, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Medical Science, School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Medical Imaging, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Medical Imaging, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Jurong Health, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Jurong Health, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Spine Program and Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Department of Radiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.,Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Biophotonics and Bioengineering Laboratory, Ryerson University Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Institute of Medical Science, School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Guha D, Yang VXD. Perspective review on applications of optics in spinal surgery. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2018; 23:1-8. [PMID: 29893070 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.23.6.060601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Optical technologies may be applied to multiple facets of spinal surgery from diagnostics to intraoperative image guidance to therapeutics. In diagnostics, the current standard remains cross-sectional static imaging. Optical surface scanning tools may have an important role; however, significant work is required to clearly correlate surface metrics to radiographic and clinically relevant spinal anatomy and alignment. In the realm of intraoperative image guidance, optical tracking is widely developed as the current standard of instrument tracking, however remains compromised by line-of-sight issues and more globally cumbersome registration workflows. Surface scanning registration tools are being refined to address concerns over workflow and learning curves, and allow real-time update of tissue deformation; however, the line-of-sight issues plaguing instrument tracking remain to be addressed. In therapeutics, optical applications exist in both visualization, in the form of endoscopes, and ablation, in the form of lasers. Further work is required to extend the feasibility of laser ablation to multiple tissues, including disc, bone, and tumor, in a safe and time-efficient manner. Finally, we postulate some of the short- and long-term opportunities for future growth of optical techniques in the context of spinal surgery. Particular emphasis is placed on intraoperative image guidance, the area of the authors' primary expertise.
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- Daipayan Guha
- University of Toronto, Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ryerson University, Bioengineering and Biophotonics Laboratory, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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