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Toop N, Dhaliwal J, Grossbach A, Gibbs D, Reddy N, Keister A, Mallory N, Xu D, Viljoen S. Subsidence Rates Associated With Porous 3D-Printed Versus Solid Titanium Cages in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Global Spine J 2024; 14:1889-1898. [PMID: 36786680 PMCID: PMC11418593 DOI: 10.1177/21925682231157762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective Cohort Study. OBJECTIVE To determine whether 3D-printed porous titanium (3DPT) interbody cages offer any clinical or radiographic advantage over standard solid titanium (ST) interbody cages in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions (TLIF). METHODS A consecutive series of adult patients undergoing one- or two-level TLIF with either 3DPT or ST "banana" cages were analyzed for patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), radiographic complications, and clinical complications. Exclusion criteria included clinical or radiographic follow-up less than 1 year. RESULTS The final cohort included 90 ST interbody levels from 74 patients, and 73 3DPT interbody levels from 50 patients for a total of 124 patients. Baseline demographic variables and comorbidity rates were similar between groups (P > .05). Subsidence of any grade occurred more frequently in the ST group compared with the 3DPT group (24.4% vs 5.5%, respectively, P = .001). Further, the ST group was more likely to have higher grades of subsidence than the 3DPT group (P = .009). All PROMs improved similarly after surgery and revision rates did not differ between groups (both P > .05). On multivariate analysis, significant positive correlators with increasing subsidence grade included greater age (P = .015), greater body mass index (P = .043), osteoporosis/osteopenia (P < .027), and ST cage type (P = .019). CONCLUSIONS When considering interbody material for TLIF, both ST and 3DPT cages performed well; however, 3DPT cages were associated with lower rates of subsidence. The clinical relevance of these findings deserves further randomized, prospective investigation.
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- Nathaniel Toop
- Department of Neurosurgery, Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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Bahreinizad H, Chowdhury SK. Implant Design and Cervical Spinal Biomechanics and Neurorehabilitation: A Finite Element Investigation. Mil Med 2024; 189:791-799. [PMID: 39160809 DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usae279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The cervical spine, pivotal for mobility and overall body function, can be affected by cervical spondylosis, a major contributor to neural disorders. Prevalent in both general and military populations, especially among pilots, cervical spondylosis induces pain and limits spinal capabilities. Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery, proposed by Cloward in the 1950s, is a promising solution for restoring natural cervical curvature. The study objective was to investigate the impacts of ACDF implant design on postsurgical cervical biomechanics and neurorehabilitation outcomes by utilizing a biofield head-neck finite element (FE) platform that can facilitate scenario-specific perturbations of neck muscle activations. This study addresses the critical need to enhance computational models, specifically FE modeling, for ACDF implant design. MATERIALS AND METHODS We utilized a validated head-neck FE model to investigate spine-implant biomechanical interactions. An S-shaped dynamic cage incorporating titanium (Ti) and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) materials was modeled at the C4/C5 level. The loading conditions were carefully designed to mimic helmet-to-helmet impact in American football, providing a realistic and challenging scenario. The analysis included intervertebral joint motion, disk pressure, and implant von Mises stress. RESULTS The PEEK implant demonstrated an increased motion in flexion and lateral bending at the contiguous spinal (C4/C5) level. In flexion, the Ti implant showed a modest 5% difference under 0% activation conditions, while PEEK exhibited a more substantial 14% difference. In bending, PEEK showed a 24% difference under 0% activation conditions, contrasting with Ti's 17%. The inclusion of the head resulted in an average increase of 18% in neck angle and 14% in C4/C5 angle. Disk pressure was influenced by implant material, muscle activation level, and the presence of the head. Polyetheretherketone exhibited lower stress values at all intervertebral disc levels, with a significant effect at the C6/C7 levels. Muscle activation level significantly influenced disk stress at all levels, with higher activation yielding higher stress. Titanium implant consistently showed higher disk stress values than PEEK, with an orders-of-magnitude difference in von Mises stress. Excluding the head significantly affected disk and implant stress, emphasizing its importance in accurate implant performance simulation. CONCLUSIONS This study emphasized the use of a biofidelic head-neck model to assess ACDF implant designs. Our results indicated that including neck muscles and head structures improves biomechanical outcome measures. Furthermore, unlike Ti implants, our findings showed that PEEK implants maintain neck motion at the affected level and reduce disk stresses. Practitioners can use this information to enhance postsurgery outcomes and reduce the likelihood of secondary surgeries. Therefore, this study makes an important contribution to computational biomechanics and implant design domains by advancing computational modeling and theoretical knowledge on ACDF-spine interaction dynamics.
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- Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-3061, USA
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Croft AJ, Wiedel AJ, Steinle AM, Zakieh O, Pennings JS, Davidson C, Zuckerman SL, Abtahi AM, Stephens BF. Clinical Effectiveness of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Using Tritanium C Anterior Cervical Cage vs. PEEK Cage. Spine Surg Relat Res 2024; 8:399-408. [PMID: 39131413 PMCID: PMC11310537 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2023-0140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Introduction Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has proven to be a clinically efficient and cost-effective method for treating patients with degenerative cervical spine conditions. New intervertebral implant products are being developed to improve fusion and stability while decreasing complications. This study assesses the effectiveness of Tritanium C (Tri-C) Anterior Cervical Cage (Stryker) in the treatment of degenerative disk disease (DDD) of the cervical spine compared with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages. Methods A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using data prospectively collected from two institutions. Patients who underwent ACDFs for DDD using either the Tri-C cage or PEEK cage were identified. The patients' demographics, comorbidities, operative variables, and baseline patient-reported outcomes (PROs) were collected. PROs included the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and numeric rating scale (NRS) for neck and arm pain. The primary outcomes included 3- and 12-month PROs as well as the rates of 90-day readmission, 90-day reoperation, and perioperative complication. The radiographic outcomes included rates of subsidence, cage movement, and successful fusion within 12 months. Multivariate linear regression models were run to identify variables predictive of 12-month PROs. Results A total of 275 patients who underwent ACDF were included in this study and were divided into two groups: PEEK (n=213) and Tri-C (n=62). Both groups showed improvement in neck and arm pain and NDI postoperatively. When Tri-C and PEEK were compared, no significant differences were observed in the 3- or 12-month changes in neck or arm pain or NDI. Furthermore, there were no differences in the rates of 90-day readmission, 90-day reoperation, and perioperative complication. Regression analysis revealed that Tri-C vs. PEEK was not a significant predictor of any outcome. Conclusions Our results indicate that the use of porous titanium Tri-C cage during ACDFs is an effective method for managing cervical DDD in terms of PROs, perioperative morbidity, and radiologic parameters. No significant difference was observed in any clinical outcome between patients undergoing ACDF using the Tri-C cage and those in whom the PEEK cage was used. Level of Evidence III.
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- Andrew J Croft
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- Steamboat Orthopaedics and Spine Institute, Steamboat Springs, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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Dou X, Liu X, Liu Y, Wang L, Jia F, Shen F, Ma Y, Liang C, Jin G, Wang M, Liu Z, Zhu B, Liu X. Biomimetic Porous Ti6Al4V Implants: A Novel Interbody Fusion Cage via Gel-Casting Technique to Promote Spine Fusion. Adv Healthc Mater 2024:e2400550. [PMID: 39031096 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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An interbody fusion cage (Cage) is crucial in spinal decompression and fusion procedures for restoring normal vertebral curvature and rebuilding spinal stability. Currently, these Cages suffer from issues related to mismatched elastic modulus and insufficient bone integration capability. Therefore, a gel-casting technique is utilized to fabricate a biomimetic porous titanium alloy material from Ti6Al4V powder. The biomimetic porous Ti6Al4V is compared with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and 3D-printed Ti6Al4V materials and their respective Cages. Systematic validation is performed through mechanical testing, in vitro cell, in vivo rabbit bone defect implantation, and ovine anterior cervical discectomy and fusion experiments to evaluate the mechanical and biological performance of the materials. Although all three materials demonstrate good biocompatibility and osseointegration properties, the biomimetic porous Ti6Al4V, with its excellent mechanical properties and a structure closely resembling bone trabecular tissue, exhibited superior bone ingrowth and osseointegration performance. Compared to the PEEK and 3D-printed Ti6Al4V Cages, the biomimetic porous Ti6Al4V Cage outperforms in terms of intervertebral fusion performance, achieving excellent intervertebral fusion without the need for bone grafting, thereby enhancing cervical vertebra stability. This biomimetic porous Ti6Al4V Cage offers cost-effectiveness, presenting significant potential for clinical applications in spinal surgery.
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- Xinyu Dou
- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250000, China
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- Laboratory Animal Research Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Pain Medical Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Pain Medical Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- ZhongAoHuiCheng Technology Co., Beijing, 100176, China
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- ZhongAoHuiCheng Technology Co., Beijing, 100176, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China
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Zhai WJ, Liu L, Gao YH, Qin SL, Han PF, Xu YF. Application of 3D‑printed porous titanium interbody fusion cage vs. polyether ether ketone interbody fusion cage in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A systematic review and meta‑analysis update. Exp Ther Med 2024; 28:290. [PMID: 38827472 PMCID: PMC11140292 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2024.12579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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The present study aimed to compare the differences between 3D-printed porous titanium and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) interbody fusion cages for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Literature on the application of 3D-printed porous titanium and PEEK interbody fusion cages for ACDF was searched in the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang and VIP databases. A total of 1,181 articles were retrieved and 12 were finally included. The Cochrane bias risk assessment criteria and Newcastle-Ottawa scale were used for quality evaluation and Review Manager 5.4 was used for data analysis. The 3D cage group was superior to the PEEK cage group in terms of operative time [mean difference (MD): -7.68; 95% confidence interval (CI): -11.08, -4.29; P<0.00001], intraoperative blood loss (MD: -6.17; 95%CI: -10.56, -1.78; P=0.006), hospitalization time (MD: -0.57; 95%CI: -0.86, -0.28: P=0.0001), postoperative complications [odds ratio (OR): 0.35; 95%CI: 0.15, 0.80; P=0.01], C2-7 Cobb angle (MD: 2.85; 95%CI: 1.45, 4.24; P<0.0001), intervertebral space height (MD: 1.20; 95%CI: 0.54, 1.87; P=0.0004), Japanese Orthopaedic Association Assessment of Treatment (MD: 0.69; 95%CI: 0.24, 1.15; P=0.003) and visual analogue scale score (MD: -0.43; 95%CI: -0.78, -0.07; P=0.02). The difference was statistically significant, while there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of fusion rate (OR: 1.74; 95%CI: 0.71, 4.27; P=0.23). The use of 3D-printed porous titanium interbody fusion cage in ACDF has the advantages of short operation time, less bleeding loss, shorter hospitalization time and fewer postoperative complications. It can better maintain the cervical curvature and intervertebral height, relieve pain and accelerate postoperative functional recovery.
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- Wan-Jing Zhai
- Graduate School, The First Clinical College of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
- Department of Orthopedics, Changzhi Yunfeng Hospital, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Graduate School, The First Clinical College of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Graduate School, The First Clinical College of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
- Department of Orthopedics, Changzhi Yunfeng Hospital, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changzhi Yunfeng Hospital, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
- Department of Orthopedics, Changzhi Institution of Spinal Disease, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Heping Hospital Affiliated to Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changzhi Yunfeng Hospital, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
- Department of Orthopedics, Changzhi Institution of Spinal Disease, Changzhi, Shanxi 046000, P.R. China
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Heider FC, Kamenova M, Wanke-Jellinek L, Siepe CJ, Mehren C. Could the different surgical goals of fusion and non-fusion also be achieved in combination within the same patient? Clinical and radiological outcome of hybrid cervical spine surgery. 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; 33:2287-2297. [PMID: 38553584 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-024-08204-x] [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: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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PURPOSE Hybrid cervical spine surgery (HS) is a novel surgical strategy wherein an artificial disc replacement is done with a cervical fusion nearby with a stand-alone titanium cage to combine the advantages in both procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate interactions of these devices within the same patient, and to analyze, if the different goal of each implant is accomplished. METHODS Thirty-six patients were treated surgically within a non-randomized retrospective study framework with HS. Patients were examined preoperatively followed by clinical and radiological examination at least one year postoperative. Clinical outcome was detected with NDI, VAS arm/neck, pain self-assessment questionnaires and subjective patient satisfaction. Radiological assessments included RoM, segmental lordosis, cervical lordosis of C2-C7, subsidence, ap-migration and heterotopic ossifications (HO) at the cTDR levels. RESULTS Statistically significant improvement of all clinical scores was observed (NDI 37.5 to 5.76; VASarm 6.41 to 0.69; VASneck 6.78 to 1.48). Adequate RoM was achieved at cTDR levels. RoM in the ACDF levels was reduced statistically significant (p < 0.001), and solid fusion (> 2°) was achieved in all evaluated fusion level. Global lordosis (C2-C7) increased statistically significant (2.4° to 8.1°). Subsidence and HO at the cTDR levels did not occur. CONCLUSIONS HS results in preservation of the segmental motion in the cTDR and fast and solid fusion in the cage cohort simultaneously. Patient safety was proven. In carefully selected cases, HS is a safe and viable treatment option by choosing the right "philosophy" level per level.
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- Franziska C Heider
- Spine Center, Schoen Clinic Munich-Harlaching, Harlachinger Str. 51, 81547, Munich, Germany.
- Academic Teaching Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
- Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Strubergasse 21, 5020, Salzburg, Austria.
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- Spine Center, Schoen Clinic Munich-Harlaching, Harlachinger Str. 51, 81547, Munich, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Spine Center, Schoen Clinic Munich-Harlaching, Harlachinger Str. 51, 81547, Munich, Germany
- Academic Teaching Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Strubergasse 21, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Spine Center, Schoen Clinic Munich-Harlaching, Harlachinger Str. 51, 81547, Munich, Germany
- Academic Teaching Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Strubergasse 21, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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- Spine Center, Schoen Clinic Munich-Harlaching, Harlachinger Str. 51, 81547, Munich, Germany
- Academic Teaching Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
- Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Strubergasse 21, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
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Muthu S, Viswanathan VK, Rodrigues-Pinto R, Cabrera JP, Ćorluka S, Martin CT, Collins MJ, Agarwal N, Wu Y, Wang JC, Meisel HJ, Buser Z. Do the Choice of Fusion Construct With and Without Autograft Influence the Fusion and Complication Rates in Patients Undergoing 1 or 2-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery? A PRISMA-Compliant Network Meta-Analysis. Global Spine J 2024; 14:59S-69S. [PMID: 36723507 PMCID: PMC10913905 DOI: 10.1177/21925682231154488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Network meta-analysis. OBJECTIVES To compare the fusion outcome and complications of different 1 or 2-level anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) constructs performed with and without the application of autografts. METHODS We performed an independent and duplicate search in electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus for relevant articles published between 2000 and 2020. We included comparative studies reporting fusion rate and complications with and without the use of autografts in ACDF across 5 different fusion constructs. A network meta-analysis was performed in Stata, categorized based on the type of fusion constructs utilized. Fusion constructs were ranked based on p-score approach and surface under cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) scores. The confidence of results from the analysis was appraised with Cochrane's CINeMA approach. RESULTS A total of 2216 patients from 22-studies including 6 Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and 16 non-RCTs were included in network analysis. The mean age of included patients was 49.3 (±3.62) years. Based on our meta-analysis, we could conclude that use of autograft in 1- or 2-level ACDF did not affect the fusion and mechanical implant-related complications. The final fusion and mechanical complication rates were also not significantly different across the different fusion constructs. The use of plated constructs was associated with a significant increase in post-ACDF dysphagia rates [OR 3.42; 95%CI (.01,2.45)], as compared to stand-alone constructs analysed. CONCLUSION The choice of fusion constructs and use of autografts does not significantly affect the fusion and overall complication rates following 1 or 2-level ACDF surgery.
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- Sathish Muthu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Dindigul, India
- Orthopaedic Research Group, Coimbatore, India
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- Orthopaedic Research Group, Coimbatore, India
- Department of Musculoskeletal Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Spinal Unit (UVM), Department of Orthopaedics, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Portugal Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Hospital CUF Trindade, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Clínico Regional de Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Spinal Surgery Division, Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Centre Sestre Milosrdnice, Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle, Germany
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- Research Department, AO Spine, AO Foundation, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle, Germany
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- Gerling Institute, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Ham DW, Jung CW, Chang DG, Yang JJ, Song KS. Feasibility of Non-window Three-Dimensional-Printed Porous Titanium Cage in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Pilot Trial. Clin Orthop Surg 2023; 15:960-967. [PMID: 38045587 PMCID: PMC10689219 DOI: 10.4055/cios22404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Background The commercially available design of a three-dimensional (3D)-printed titanium (3D-Ti) cage can be divided into two types according to the presence of a window: a cage with a window that allows filling of bone graft materials and a non-window cage for stand-alone use. This prospective observational case series study aimed to explore the clinical feasibility of using a non-window type 3D-Ti cage in cases of combined window and non-window cage implantation. Furthermore, we evaluated the bone in growth patterns of non-window cages and their correlation with published fusion grading systems. Methods A total of 31 consecutive patients who underwent single-level posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery were included. Two 3D-Ti cages with different designs were inserted: a non-window cage on the left side and a window cage on the right side. Radiographic fusion was defined by the segmental angle between flexion and extension radiographs (F-E angle) and cage bridging bone (CBB) scores on computed tomography. The association between the F-E angle and osteointegration scoring system including the surface osteointegration ratio (SOR) score was analyzed. Results Radiographic fusion was achieved in 27 of 31 patients (87%) at 12 months postoperatively. Among the non-window cages, 23 of 31 (74.2%) had fair SOR scores, while 19 of 31 (61.3%) window cages had fair intra-cage CBB scores. The higher the SOR score was, the smaller the flexion-extension angle (SOR 0 vs. SOR 1: 6.30° ± 2.43° vs. 1.95° ± 0.99°, p < 0.001; SOR 0 vs. SOR 2: 6.03° ± 2.43° vs. 0.99°± 0.74°, p < 0.001). Conclusions The clinical feasibility of using a non-window 3D-Ti cage during lumbar interbody fusion might be acceptable. Furthermore, a newly suggested fusion criterion for the use of the non-window cage, the SOR score, showed a significant association with the published fusion grading systems, demonstrating its feasibility in determining interbody fusion in lumbar spinal surgery.
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- Dae-Woong Ham
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kiselevskiy MV, Anisimova NY, Kapustin AV, Ryzhkin AA, Kuznetsova DN, Polyakova VV, Enikeev NA. Development of Bioactive Scaffolds for Orthopedic Applications by Designing Additively Manufactured Titanium Porous Structures: A Critical Review. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:546. [PMID: 37999187 PMCID: PMC10669447 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8070546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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We overview recent findings achieved in the field of model-driven development of additively manufactured porous materials for the development of a new generation of bioactive implants for orthopedic applications. Porous structures produced from biocompatible titanium alloys using selective laser melting can present a promising material to design scaffolds with regulated mechanical properties and with the capacity to be loaded with pharmaceutical products. Adjusting pore geometry, one could control elastic modulus and strength/fatigue properties of the engineered structures to be compatible with bone tissues, thus preventing the stress shield effect when replacing a diseased bone fragment. Adsorption of medicals by internal spaces would make it possible to emit the antibiotic and anti-tumor agents into surrounding tissues. The developed internal porosity and surface roughness can provide the desired vascularization and osteointegration. We critically analyze the recent advances in the field featuring model design approaches, virtual testing of the designed structures, capabilities of additive printing of porous structures, biomedical issues of the engineered scaffolds, and so on. Special attention is paid to highlighting the actual problems in the field and the ways of their solutions.
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- Mikhail V. Kiselevskiy
- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology (N.N. Blokhin NMRCO), Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 115478 Moscow, Russia;
- Department of Casting Technologies and Artistic Processing of Materials, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology (N.N. Blokhin NMRCO), Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 115478 Moscow, Russia;
- Department of Casting Technologies and Artistic Processing of Materials, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory for Metals and Alloys under Extreme Impacts, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia (A.A.R.); (D.N.K.); (V.V.P.); (N.A.E.)
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- Laboratory for Metals and Alloys under Extreme Impacts, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia (A.A.R.); (D.N.K.); (V.V.P.); (N.A.E.)
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- Laboratory for Metals and Alloys under Extreme Impacts, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia (A.A.R.); (D.N.K.); (V.V.P.); (N.A.E.)
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- Laboratory for Metals and Alloys under Extreme Impacts, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia (A.A.R.); (D.N.K.); (V.V.P.); (N.A.E.)
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- Laboratory for Metals and Alloys under Extreme Impacts, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia (A.A.R.); (D.N.K.); (V.V.P.); (N.A.E.)
- Laboratory for Dynamics and Extreme Characteristics of Promising Nanostructured Materials, Saint Petersburg State University, 199034 St. Petersburg, Russia
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Deng Z, Zou Q, Wang L, Wang L, Xiu P, Feng G, Song Y, Yang X. Comparison between Three-Dimensional Printed Titanium and PEEK Cages for Cervical and Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Prospective Controlled Trial. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:2889-2900. [PMID: 37771127 PMCID: PMC10622287 DOI: 10.1111/os.13896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES The three-dimensional printing titanium (3DPT) cage with excellent biomechanical properties and osseointegration capabilities has been initially used in spinal fusion, while the polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cage, a bioinert material device, has been a widely used for decades with relatively excellent clinical outcomes. This study was performed to investigate the early radiographic and clinical outcomes of 3DPT cage versus PEEK cage in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). METHODS This prospective controlled trial, from December 2019 to June 2022, included patients undergoing ACDF and TLIF with 3DPT cages and compared them to patients using PEEK cages for treating spinal degenerative disorders. The outcome measures included radiographic parameters (intervertebral height [IH], subsidence, fusion status, and bone-cage interface contact) and clinical outcomes (Japanese Orthopaedic Association [JOA], Neck Disability Index [NDI], Oswestry Disability Index [ODI], Short Form 12-Item Survey [SF-12], Visual Analog Scale [VAS], and Odom's criteria). Student's independent samples t test and Pearson's chi-square test were used to compare the outcome measures between the two groups before surgery and at 1 week, 3 and 6 months after surgery. RESULTS For the patients undergoing ACDF, the 3DPT (18 patients/[26 segments]) and PEEK groups (18 patients/[26 segments]) had similar fusion rates at 3 months and 6 months follow-up (3 months: 96.2% vs. 83.3%, p = 0.182; 6 months: 100% vs. 91.7%, p = 0.225). The subsidence in the 3DPT group was significantly lower than that in the PEEK group (3 months: 0.4 ± 0.2 mm vs. 0.9 ± 0.7 mm p = 0.004; 6 months: 0.7 ± 0.3 mm vs. 1.5 ± 0.8 mm, p < 0.001). 3DPT and PEEK cage all achieved sufficient contact with the cervical endplates. For the patients undergoing TLIF, the 3DPT (20 patients/[26 segments]) and PEEK groups (20 patients/[24 segments]) had no statistical difference in fusion rate (3 months: 84.6% vs. 58.3%, p = 0.059; 6 months: 92.3% vs. 75%, p = 0.132). The subsidence was lower than that in the PEEK group without significantly difference (3 months: 0.9 ± 0.7 mm vs.1.2 ± 0.9 mm p = 0.136; 6 months: 1.6 ± 1.0 mm vs. 2.0 ± 1.0 mm, p = 0.200). At the 3-month follow-up, the bone-cage interface contact of the 3DPT cage was significantly better than that of the PEEK cage (poor contact: 15.4% vs. 75%, p < 0.001). The values of UAR were higher in the 3DPT group than in the PEEK group during the follow-up in cervical and lumbar fusion, there were more statistical differences in lumbar fusion. There were no significant differences in the clinical assessment between 3DPT or PEEK cage in spinal fusion. CONCLUSION The 3DPT cage and PEEK cage can achieve excellent clinical outcomes in cervical and lumbar fusion. The 3DPT cage has advantage in fusion quality, subsidence severity, and bone-cage interface contact than PEEK cage.
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- Zhipeng Deng
- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
- Department of OrthopedicsThe First People's Hospital of Shuangliu DistrictChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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- Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Research Institute, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduChina
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Meng M, Wang J, Huang H, Liu X, Zhang J, Li Z. 3D printing metal implants in orthopedic surgery: Methods, applications and future prospects. J Orthop Translat 2023; 42:94-112. [PMID: 37675040 PMCID: PMC10480061 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2023.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Background Currently, metal implants are widely used in orthopedic surgeries, including fracture fixation, spinal fusion, joint replacement, and bone tumor defect repair. However, conventional implants are difficult to be customized according to the recipient's skeletal anatomy and defect characteristics, leading to difficulties in meeting the individual needs of patients. Additive manufacturing (AM) or three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, an advanced digital fabrication technique capable of producing components with complex and precise structures, offers opportunities for personalization. Methods We systematically reviewed the literature on 3D printing orthopedic metal implants over the past 10 years. Relevant animal, cellular, and clinical studies were searched in PubMed and Web of Science. In this paper, we introduce the 3D printing method and the characteristics of biometals and summarize the properties of 3D printing metal implants and their clinical applications in orthopedic surgery. On this basis, we discuss potential possibilities for further generalization and improvement. Results 3D printing technology has facilitated the use of metal implants in different orthopedic procedures. By combining medical images from techniques such as CT and MRI, 3D printing technology allows the precise fabrication of complex metal implants based on the anatomy of the injured tissue. Such patient-specific implants not only reduce excessive mechanical strength and eliminate stress-shielding effects, but also improve biocompatibility and functionality, increase cell and nutrient permeability, and promote angiogenesis and bone growth. In addition, 3D printing technology has the advantages of low cost, fast manufacturing cycles, and high reproducibility, which can shorten patients' surgery and hospitalization time. Many clinical trials have been conducted using customized implants. However, the use of modeling software, the operation of printing equipment, the high demand for metal implant materials, and the lack of guidance from relevant laws and regulations have limited its further application. Conclusions There are advantages of 3D printing metal implants in orthopedic applications such as personalization, promotion of osseointegration, short production cycle, and high material utilization. With the continuous learning of modeling software by surgeons, the improvement of 3D printing technology, the development of metal materials that better meet clinical needs, and the improvement of laws and regulations, 3D printing metal implants can be applied to more orthopedic surgeries. The translational potential of this paper Precision, intelligence, and personalization are the future direction of orthopedics. It is reasonable to believe that 3D printing technology will be more deeply integrated with artificial intelligence, 4D printing, and big data to play a greater role in orthopedic metal implants and eventually become an important part of the digital economy. We aim to summarize the latest developments in 3D printing metal implants for engineers and surgeons to design implants that more closely mimic the morphology and function of native bone.
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- Meng Meng
- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Mechanism for Repair and Remodeling of Orthopedic Diseases, Liaoning Province, PR China
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Patel NA, O’Bryant S, Rogers CD, Boyett CK, Chakravarti S, Gendreau J, Brown NJ, Pennington ZA, Hatcher NB, Kuo C, Diaz-Aguilar LD, Pham MH. Three-Dimensional-Printed Titanium Versus Polyetheretherketone Cages for Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Systematic Review of Comparative In Vitro, Animal, and Human Studies. Neurospine 2023; 20:451-463. [PMID: 37401063 PMCID: PMC10323354 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2346244.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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Interbody fusion is a workhorse technique in lumbar spine surgery that facilities indirect decompression, sagittal plane realignment, and successful bony fusion. The 2 most commonly employed cage materials are titanium (Ti) alloy and polyetheretherketone (PEEK). While Ti alloy implants have superior osteoinductive properties they more poorly match the biomechanical properties of cancellous bones. Newly developed 3-dimensional (3D)-printed porous titanium (3D-pTi) address this disadvantage and are proposed as a new standard for lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) devices. In the present study, the literature directly comparing 3D-pTi and PEEK interbody devices is systematically reviewed with a focus on fusion outcomes and subsidence rates reported in the in vitro, animal, and human literature. A systematic review directly comparing outcomes of PEEK and 3D-pTi interbody spinal cages was performed. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. Mean Newcastle-Ottawa Scale score for cohort studies was 6.4. A total of 7 eligible studies were included, comprising a combination of clinical series, ovine animal data, and in vitro biomechanical studies. There was a total population of 299 human and 59 ovine subjects, with 134 human (44.8%) and 38 (64.4%) ovine models implanted with 3D-pTi cages. Of the 7 studies, 6 reported overall outcomes in favor of 3D-pTi compared to PEEK, including subsidence and osseointegration, while 1 study reported neutral outcomes for device related revision and reoperation rate. Though limited data are available, the current literature supports 3D-pTi interbodies as offering superior fusion outcomes relative to PEEK interbodies for LIF without increasing subsidence or reoperation risk. Histologic evidence suggests 3D-Ti to have superior osteoinductive properties that may underlie these superior outcomes, but additional clinical investigation is merited.
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- Neal A. Patel
- School of Medicine, Mercer University, Columbus, GA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Milczynska WM, Ahmad A, Ahmed AI, Panchmatia JR, Fakouri B, Liantis P, Panteliadis P. Does titanium cage subsidence affect clinical outcomes in ACDF surgery? A tertiary centre experience. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2023; 105:378-383. [PMID: 35950498 PMCID: PMC10066656 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2022.0050] [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] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cage subsidence after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery has been well documented with rates of up to 40%. Cages fill the void after cervical discectomy and promote fusion. These materials have different biomechanical profiles with differing rates of subsidence. This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine subsidence rates specifically associated with the novel Emerging Implant Technologies (EIT) titanium cage, identify risk factors associated with subsidence, and evaluate whether subsidence affects clinical outcomes. METHODS ACDF with insertion of stand-alone EIT cage was performed in 39 patients (64 levels) between December 2016 and February 2019 with a median follow-up of 11 months. Patients were classified into two groups; subsidence and non-subsidence, and were compared in terms of the resultant clinical outcomes as well as presence of risk factors. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes were assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for neck and arm pain, EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level (EQ-5D-5L), EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale (EQ VAS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) scores. RESULTS Cage subsidence (>3mm) was present in nine patients (23%), which corresponded to ten levels treated (16%). Development of subsidence was not associated with gender (p = 0.12), age (p = 0.27), smoking (p = 0.13), number of treatment levels (p = 0.10) or cage size used (p = 0.34). It had no effect on any of the HRQOL outcomes, namely VAS Neck (p = 0.07), VAS Arms (p = 0.08), EQ-5D-5L (p = 0.36), EQ VAS (p = 0.85) and NDI (p = 0.80). CONCLUSIONS The EIT cage seems to be associated with lower rates of subsidence compared with other cage types. Cage subsidence was not associated with HRQOL outcomes or risk factors.
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- WM Milczynska
- Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), UK
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- Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), UK
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- Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), UK
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- Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), UK
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- Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), UK
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- Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), UK
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- Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), UK
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Levy HA, Karamian BA, Yalla GR, Canseco JA, Vaccaro AR, Kepler CK. Impact of surface roughness and bulk porosity on spinal interbody implants. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:478-489. [PMID: 36075112 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35161] [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: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Spinal fusion surgeries are performed to treat a multitude of cervical and lumbar diseases that lead to pain and disability. Spinal interbody fusion involves inserting a cage between the spinal vertebrae, and is often utilized for indirect neurologic decompression, correction of spinal alignment, anterior column stability, and increased fusion rate. The long-term success of interbody fusion relies on complete osseointegration between the implant surface and vertebral end plates. Titanium (Ti)-based alloys and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) interbody cages represent the most commonly utilized materials and provide sufficient mechanics and biocompatibility to assist in fusion. However, modification to the surface and bulk characteristics of these materials has been shown to maximize osseointegration and long-term stability. Specifically, the introduction of intrinsic porosity and surface roughness has been shown to affect spinal interbody mechanics, vascularization, osteoblast attachment, and ingrowth potential. This narrative review synthesizes the mechanical, in vitro, in vivo, and clinical effects on fusion efficacy associated with introduction of porosity in Ti (neat and alloy) and PEEK intervertebral implants.
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- Hannah A Levy
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Tsuang FY, Li MJ, Chu PH, Tsou NT, Sun JS. Mechanical performance of porous biomimetic intervertebral body fusion devices: an in vitro biomechanical study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:71. [PMID: 36717827 PMCID: PMC9885572 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03556-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common ailments severely affecting the quality of life in elderly population. Cervical intervertebral body fusion devices are utilized to provide stability after surgical intervention for cervical pathology. In this study, we design a biomimetic porous spinal cage, and perform mechanical simulations to study its performances following American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) standards before manufacturing to improve design process and decrease cost and consumption of material. METHODS The biomimetic porous Ti-6Al-4 V interbody fusion devices were manufactured by selective laser melting (laser powder bed fusion: LPBF in ISO/ASTM 52900 standard) and subsequently post-processed by using hot isostatic pressing (HIP). Chemical composition, microstructure and the surface morphology were studied. Finite element analysis and in vitro biomechanical test were performed. FINDINGS The post heat treatment can optimize its mechanical properties, as the stiffness of the cage decreases to reduce the stress shielding effect between two instrumented bodies. After the HIP treatment, the ductility and the fatigue performance are substantially improved. The use of HIP post-processing can be a necessity to improve the physical properties of customized additive manufacturing processed implants. INTERPRETATION In conclusion, we have successfully designed a biomimetic porous intervertebral device. HIP post-treatment can improve the bulk material properties, optimize the device with reduced stiffness, decreased stress shielding effect, while still provide appropriate space for bone growth. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The biomechanical performance of 3-D printed biomimetic porous intervertebral device can be optimized. The ductility and the fatigue performance were substantially improved, the simultaneously decreased stiffness reduces the stress shielding effect between two instrumented bodies; while the biomimetic porous structures provide appropriate space for bone growth, which is important in the patients with osteoporosis.
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- Fon-Yih Tsuang
- grid.412094.a0000 0004 0572 7815Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung-Shan South Rd., Taipei, 10002 Taiwan, ROC
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- grid.260539.b0000 0001 2059 7017Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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- Research & Development, Ingrowth Biotech. Co., Ltd., 1F, No. 57, Luke 2nd Road, Luzhu District, Kaohsiung Science Park, Kaohsiung, 82151 Taiwan, ROC
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- grid.260539.b0000 0001 2059 7017Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ROC
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- grid.411508.90000 0004 0572 9415Trauma and Emergency Center, China Medical University Hospital, No.2, Xueshi Rd., North Dist., Taichung City, 404018 Taiwan, ROC ,grid.254145.30000 0001 0083 6092Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 2, Yu-Der Rd, Taichung City, 40447 Taiwan, ROC ,grid.412094.a0000 0004 0572 7815Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung-Shan South Rd., Taipei, 10002 Taiwan, ROC
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Wang S, Fang X, Qu Y, Lu R, Yu X, Jing S, Ding Q, Liu C, Wu H, Liu Y. Is 3D-printed Titanium cage a reliable option for 3-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in treating degenerative cervical spondylosis? Front Surg 2023; 10:1096080. [PMID: 36874465 PMCID: PMC9982008 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1096080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Background To assess the clinical and radiographical outcomes of 3-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with a 3D-printed titanium cage in treating degenerative cervical spondylosis. Methods In this study, 25 patients with degenerative cervical spondylosis who underwent 3-level ACDF using a 3D-printed titanium cage from March 2019 to June 2021 were retrospectively enrolled. The patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS) for the neck (VAS-neck) and arm pain (VAS-arm), Neck Disability Index (NDI) score, Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, SF-12 concise health survey, and the Odom criteria. The radiographical parameters, including C2-C7 lordosis, segmental angle, segmental height, and subsidence, were assessed. The mean duration of follow-up was 25.6 months. Results Bony fusion was achieved in all patients (100%). In three patients (12%) mild dysphagia was observed during the follow-up. The VAS-neck, VAS-arm, NDI score, JOA score, SF-12 score, C2-C7 lordosis, and segmental angle improved noticeably at the latest follow-up. Based on the Odom criteria, 22 patients (88%) reported satisfactory (excellent or good). The mean loss of C2-C7 lordosis and segmental angle between the immediate postoperative and the latest follow-up values were 1.6° ± 0.5° and 1.1° ± 0.5°, respectively. The mean subsidence was 0.9 ± 0.6 mm. Conclusion In patients with multi-level degenerative cervical spondylosis, 3-level ACDF using the 3D-printed titanium cage can effectively relieve the symptoms, stabilize the spine, and restore segmental height and cervical curvature. It is proven to be a reliable option for patients with 3-level degenerative cervical spondylosis. However, a future comparative study involving a larger population and longer follow-up time may be required to further evaluate the safety, efficacy and outcomes of our preliminary results.
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- Shanxi Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Kabra A, Mehta N, Garg B. 3D printing in spine care: A review of current applications. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2022; 35:102044. [PMID: 36340962 PMCID: PMC9633990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2022.102044] [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: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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3D printing (3DP) has been brought to medical use since the early part of this century- but it has been widely researched on and publicized only in the last few years. Amongst patients with spinal disorders, 3DP has been utilized in various facets of patient care. These include pre-operative aspects - such as patient education, resident training, pre-operative planning and simulations, intra-operative assistance in the form of customized jigs for pedicle screw insertion, patient specific interbody cages and vertebral body substitutes in complex malignancies and spinal infections. It has also been utilized in deformity surgeries and has opened new avenues in minimally invasive spine care. Guidelines have now been drafted by various organizations including the FDA with a prime focus on quality control measures applicable to this new technology. There has been a recent surge in publications supporting the use of 3DP in spinal disorders, reporting an improvement in various aspects of patient care. As the technology spreads out its wings further, more innovations and applications are expected to unfold in the coming years. Considering the rapid advances that 3DP has made, having a basic understanding of this technology is imperative for all spine surgeons. Despite promising preliminary results, there still exist a few pitfalls of the technology which have hindered the universal application of 3DP. Most importantly, there is a dearth of data related to long term outcomes supporting its clinical use. The prohibitive cost of 3D models, the specialized manpower it necessitates and the need for specific instrumentation are major deterrents to widespread use of this technology, particularly in small-scale healthcare setups. With further advancements in technology, the goal must be to make it more accurate and affordable to hospitals and patients so that the benefits of the technology can reach a wider patient population.
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- Apoorva Kabra
- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Fogel G, Martin N, Lynch K, Pelletier MH, Wills D, Wang T, Walsh WR, Williams GM, Malik J, Peng Y, Jekir M. Subsidence and fusion performance of a 3D-printed porous interbody cage with stress-optimized body lattice and microporous endplates - a comprehensive mechanical and biological analysis. Spine J 2022; 22:1028-1037. [PMID: 35017054 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Cage subsidence remains a serious complication after spinal fusion surgery. Novel porous designs in the cage body or endplate offer attractive options to improve subsidence and osseointegration performance. PURPOSE To elucidate the relative contribution of a porous design in each of the two major domains (body and endplates) to cage stiffness and subsidence performance, using standardized mechanical testing methods, and to analyze the fusion progression via an established ovine interbody fusion model to support the mechanical testing findings. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING A comparative preclinical study using standardized mechanical testing and established animal model. METHODS To isolate the subsidence performance contributed by each porous cage design feature, namely the stress-optimized body lattice (vs. a solid body) and microporous endplates (vs. smooth endplates), four groups of cages (two-by-two combination of these two features) were tested in: (1) static axial compression of the cage (per ASTM F2077) and (2) static subsidence (per ASTM F2267). To evaluate the progression of fusion, titanium cages were created with a microporous endplate and internal lattice architecture analogous to commercial implants used in subsidence testing and implanted in an endplate-sparing, ovine intervertebral body fusion model. RESULTS The cage stiffness was reduced by 16.7% by the porous body lattice, and by 16.6% by the microporous endplates. The porous titanium cage with both porous features showed the lowest stiffness with a value of 40.4±0.3 kN/mm (Mean±SEM) and a block stiffness of 1976.8±27.4 N/mm for subsidence. The body lattice showed no significant impact on the block stiffness (1.4% reduction), while the microporous endplates decreased the block stiffness significantly by 24.9% (p<.0001). All segments implanted with porous titanium cages were deemed rigidly fused by manual palpation, except one at 12 weeks, consistent with robotic ROM testing and radiographic and histologic observations. A reduction in ROM was noted from 12 to 26 weeks (4.1±1.6° to 2.2±1.4° in lateral bending, p<.05; 2.1±0.6° to 1.5±0.3° in axial rotation, p<.05); and 3.3±1.6° to 1.9±1.2° in flexion extension, p=.07). Bone in the available void improved with time in the central aperture (54±35% to 83±13%, p<.05) and porous cage structure (19±26% to 37±21%, p=.15). CONCLUSIONS Body lattice and microporous endplates features can effectively reduce the cage stiffness, therefore reducing the risk of stress shielding and promoting early fusion. While body lattice showed no impact on block stiffness and the microporous endplates reduced the block stiffness, a titanium cage with microporous endplates and internal lattice supported bone ingrowth and segmental mechanical stability as early as 12 weeks in ovine interbody fusion. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Porous titanium cage architecture can offer an attractive solution to increase the available space for bone ingrowth and bridging to support successful spinal fusion while mitigating risks of increased subsidence.
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- Guy Fogel
- Spine Pain Begone Clinic, 2833 Babcock Rd Suite 306, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- NuVasive, 7475 Lusk Blvd., San Diego, CA 92129, USA
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- Surgical and Orthopedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, UNSW Sydney, Level 1, Clinical Sciences Building, Gate 6, Avoca St, Randwick, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia
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- Surgical and Orthopedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, UNSW Sydney, Level 1, Clinical Sciences Building, Gate 6, Avoca St, Randwick, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia
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- Surgical and Orthopedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, UNSW Sydney, Level 1, Clinical Sciences Building, Gate 6, Avoca St, Randwick, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia
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- Surgical and Orthopedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, UNSW Sydney, Level 1, Clinical Sciences Building, Gate 6, Avoca St, Randwick, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia
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- NuVasive, 7475 Lusk Blvd., San Diego, CA 92129, USA
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- NuVasive, 7475 Lusk Blvd., San Diego, CA 92129, USA.
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Fogel G, Martin N, Williams GM, Unger J, Yee-Yanagishita C, Pelletier M, Walsh W, Peng Y, Jekir M. Choice of Spinal Interbody Fusion Cage Material and Design Influences Subsidence and Osseointegration Performance. World Neurosurg 2022; 162:e626-e634. [PMID: 35346883 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.03.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to quantify the effect of cage material (titanium-alloy vs. polyetheretherketone or PEEK) and design (porous vs. solid) on subsidence and osseointegration. METHODS Three lateral cages (solid PEEK, solid titanium, and 3-dimension-printed porous titanium cages) were evaluated for cage stiffness, subsidence compression stiffness, and dynamic subsidence displacement under simulated postoperative spine loading. Dowel-shaped implants made of grit-blasted solid titanium alloy (solid titanium) and porous titanium were fabricated using commercially available processes. Samples were processed for mechanical push-out testing and polymethylmethacrylate histology following an established ovine bone implantation model. RESULTS The solid titanium cage exhibited the greatest stiffness (57.1 ± 0.6 kN/mm), followed by the porous titanium cage (40.4 ± 0.3 kN/mm) and the solid PEEK cage (37.1 ± 1.2 kN/mm). In the clinically relevant dynamic subsidence, the porous titanium cage showed the least amount of subsidence displacement (0.195 ± 0.012 mm), significantly less than that of the solid PEEK cage (0.328 ± 0.020 mm) and the solid titanium cage (0.538 ± 0.027 mm). Bony on-growth was noted histologically on all implant materials; however, only the porous titanium supported bony ingrowth with marked quantities of bone formed within the interconnected pores through 12 weeks. Functional differences in osseointegration were noted between groups during push-out testing. The porous titanium showed the highest maximum shear stress at 12 weeks and was the only group that demonstrated significant improvement (4-12 weeks). CONCLUSIONS The choice of material and design is critical to cage mechanical and biological performances. A porous titanium cage can reduce subsidence risk and generate biological stability through bone on-growth and ingrowth.
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- Guy Fogel
- Spine Pain Begone Clinic, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- NuVasive Inc., San Diego, California, USA.
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Zhang H, Wang Z, Wang Y, Li Z, Chao B, Liu S, Luo W, Jiao J, Wu M. Biomaterials for Interbody Fusion in Bone Tissue Engineering. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:900992. [PMID: 35656196 PMCID: PMC9152360 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.900992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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In recent years, interbody fusion cages have played an important role in interbody fusion surgery for treating diseases like disc protrusion and spondylolisthesis. However, traditional cages cannot achieve satisfactory results due to their unreasonable design, poor material biocompatibility, and induced osteogenesis ability, limiting their application. There are currently 3 ways to improve the fusion effect, as follows. First, the interbody fusion cage is designed to facilitate bone ingrowth through the preliminary design. Second, choose interbody fusion cages made of different materials to meet the variable needs of interbody fusion. Finally, complete post-processing steps, such as coating the designed cage, to achieve a suitable osseointegration microstructure, and add other bioactive materials to achieve the most suitable biological microenvironment of bone tissue and improve the fusion effect. The focus of this review is on the design methods of interbody fusion cages, a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of various materials, the influence of post-processing techniques and additional materials on interbody fusion, and the prospects for the future development of interbody fusion cages.
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- Han Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Jilin Province, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Jilin Province, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Radiological and Clinical Outcomes after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) with an Innovative 3D Printed Cellular Titanium Cage Filled with Vertebral Bone Marrow. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6339910. [PMID: 35528156 PMCID: PMC9071886 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6339910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objectives To assess the clinical and radiological outcomes after ACDF with 3D printed cellular titanium cages filled with bone marrow and to compare the clinical and radiological results with the current scientific literature. Methods ACDF was performed monosegmentally under standardized conditions. X-rays were analyzed to determine the range of motion, fusion rates, and subsidence preoperatively and 3 and 12 months postoperatively. Clinical outcome measurements included neck disability index (NDI), visual analogue scale (VAS) for brachialgia and cervicalgia, and patient satisfaction. Results 18 patients were included in the study. The mean RoM decreased from 7.7° ± 2.6 preoperatively to 1.7° ± 1.1° after 3 months and 1.8° ± 1.2° 12 months after surgery. The fusion rates were at 94.4% after 3 and 12 months. The mean subsidence was 0.9 mm ± 0.5 mm 3 months postoperatively and 1.1 mm ± 0.5 mm 12 months after surgery. The mean NDI improved significantly from preoperatively to 12 months postoperatively (34.6 ± 6.2 and 3.4 ± 4.1, respectively). The VAS-neck also showed a large improvement from 5.8 ± 2.2 before and 1.3 ± 1.4 12 months after surgery, as did the VAS-arm (6.4 ± 1.5 and 0.9 ± 1.6, respectively). Patient satisfaction was high throughout the follow-up period. Conclusion ACDF with a 3D printed titanium cage resulted in fast fusion without pathological subsidence. In comparison to other cage materials such as PEEK, the 3D printed titanium cage was noninferior in regard to its fusion rate and clinical results.
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Khan I, Parker SL, Bow H, Sivaganesan A, Pennings JS, Stephens II BF, Steinle AM, Gupta R, Devin CJ. Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness of Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Tritanium Posterolateral Cage (vs. Propensity-Matched Cohort of PEEK Cage). Spine Surg Relat Res 2022; 6:671-680. [PMID: 36561152 PMCID: PMC9747220 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2021-0252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Surgical management of degenerative lumbar spine disorders is effective at improving patient pain, disability, and quality of life; however, obtaining a durable posterolateral fusion after decompression remains a challenge. Interbody fusion technologies are viable means of improving fusion rates in the lumbar spine, specifically various graft materials including autograft, structural allograft, titanium, and polyether ether ketone. This study assesses the effectiveness of Tritanium posterolateral cage in the treatment of degenerative disk disease. Methods Nearest-neighbor 1:1 matched control transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with PEEK vs. Tritanium posterior lumbar (PL) cage interbody fusion patients were identified using propensity scoring from patients that underwent elective surgery for degenerative disk diseases. Line graphs were generated to compare the trajectories of improvement in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from baseline to 3 and 12 months postoperatively. The nominal data were compared via the χ2 test, while the continuous data were compared via Student's t-test. Results The two groups had no difference regarding either the 3- or 12-month Euro-Qol-5D (EQ-5D), numeric rating scale (NRS) leg pain, and NRS back pain; however, the Tritanium interbody cage group had better Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores compared to the control group of the PEEK interbody cage at both 3 and 12 months (p=0.013 and 0.048). Conclusions Our results indicate the Tritanium cage is an effective alternative to the previously used PEEK cage in terms of PROs, surgical safety, and radiological parameters of surgical success. The Tritanium cohort showed better ODI scores, higher fusion rates, lower subsidence, and lower indirect costs associated with surgical management, when compared to the propensity-matched PEEK cohort.
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- Inamullah Khan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States,Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States,University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States,Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, Steamboat Springs, United States
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Static and Fatigue Load Bearing Investigation on Porous Structure Titanium Additively Manufactured Anterior Cervical Cages. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:6534749. [PMID: 35355825 PMCID: PMC8959973 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6534749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This study investigates the static and fatigue behavior of porous and conventional anterior cervical cages. Porous structure titanium anterior cervical cages were manufactured using direct selective laser sintering technique. Four different types of cervical cages were designed and manufactured, among which three designs consist of porous structure (type 1, type 2, and type 3) and manufactured using metal 3D printing. Remaining one design (type 4) was manufactured using conventional machining and did not consist any porous structure. All types of manufactured cages were tested in compression under static and fatigue loading conditions as per ASTM F2077 standard. Static and fatigue subsidence testing was performed using ASTM F2267 standard. Static compression testing results of type 1 and type 4 cages reported higher yield load when compared to the type 2 and type 3 cages. Static subsidence testing results reported almost 11% less subsidence rate for additively manufactured cages than the conventional cages. Fatigue subsidence testing results showed that type 2 and type 3 cages can withstood approximately 21% higher number of cycles before subsidence as compare to the type 1 and type 4 cages. During fatigue testing, all the cages design survived 5 million cycles at the 3000 N loading. For 6000 N and 8000 N, loading rate type 2 and type 3 cages showed lower fatigue life when compared to other cages design. Since fatigue life of type 2 and type 3 cage designs were reported lower than other cages design, it is concluded that the performance of the additively manufactured porous cages can be significantly varied based upon the cage design features.
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Hong G, Liu J, Cobos SF, Khazaee T, Drangova M, Holdsworth DW. Effective magnetic susceptibility of 3D-printed porous metal scaffolds. Magn Reson Med 2022; 87:2947-2956. [PMID: 35076107 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.29136] [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: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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PURPOSE 3D-printed porous metal scaffolds are a promising emerging technology in orthopedic implant design. Compared to solid metal implants, porous metal implants have lower magnetic susceptibility values, which have a direct impact on imaging time and image quality. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between porosity and effective susceptibility through quantitative estimates informed by comparing coregistered scanned and simulated field maps. METHODS Five porous scaffold cylinders were designed and 3D-printed in titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) with nominal porosities ranging from 60% to 90% using a cellular sheet-based gyroid design. The effective susceptibility of each cylinder was estimated by comparing acquired B0 field maps against simulations of a solid cylinder of varying assigned magnetic susceptibility, where the orientation and volume of interest of the simulations was informed by a custom alignment phantom. RESULTS Magnitude images and field maps showed obvious decreases in artifact size and field inhomogeneity with increasing porosity. The effective susceptibility was found to be linearly correlated with porosity (R2 = 0.9993). The extrapolated 100% porous (no metal) magnetic susceptibility was -9.9 ppm, closely matching the expected value of pure water (-9 ppm), indicating a reliable estimation of susceptibility. CONCLUSION Effective susceptibility of porous metal scaffolds is linearly correlated with porosity. Highly porous implants have sufficiently low effective susceptibilities to be more amenable to routine imaging with MRI.
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- Greg Hong
- Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Imaging Research Laboratories, Robarts Research Institute, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Loenen ACY, Noailly J, Ito K, Willems PC, Arts JJ, van Rietbergen B. Patient-Specific Variations in Local Strain Patterns on the Surface of a Trussed Titanium Interbody Cage. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:750246. [PMID: 35087797 PMCID: PMC8786731 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.750246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: 3D printed trussed titanium interbody cages may deliver bone stimulating mechanobiological strains to cells attached at their surface. The exact size and distribution of these strains may depend on patient-specific factors, but the influence of these factors remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to determine patient-specific variations in local strain patterns on the surface of a trussed titanium interbody fusion cage.Materials and Methods: Four patients eligible for spinal fusion surgery with the same cage size were selected from a larger database. For these cases, patient-specific finite element models of the lumbar spine including the same trussed titanium cage were made. Functional dynamics of the non-operated lumbar spinal segments, as well as local cage strains and caudal endplate stresses at the operated segment, were evaluated under physiological extension/flexion movement of the lumbar spine.Results: All patient-specific models revealed physiologically realistic functional dynamics of the operated spine. In all patients, approximately 30% of the total cage surface experienced strain values relevant for preserving bone homeostasis and stimulating bone formation. Mean caudal endplate contact pressures varied up to 10 MPa. Both surface strains and endplate contact pressures varied more between loading conditions than between patients.Conclusions: This study demonstrates the applicability of patient-specific finite element models to quantify the impact of patient-specific factors such as bone density, degenerative state of the spine, and spinal curvature on interbody cage loading. In the future, the same framework might be further developed in order to establish a pipeline for interbody cage design optimizations.
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- Arjan C. Y. Loenen
- Laboratory for Experimental Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Department of Information and Communication Technologies, BCN MedTech, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Experimental Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Experimental Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
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- Laboratory for Experimental Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Bert van Rietbergen,
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Loenen ACY, Peters MJM, Bevers RTJ, Schaffrath C, van Haver E, Cuijpers VMJI, Rademakers T, van Rietbergen B, Willems PC, Arts JJ. Early bone ingrowth and segmental stability of a trussed titanium cage versus a polyether ether ketone cage in an ovine lumbar interbody fusion model. Spine J 2022; 22:174-182. [PMID: 34274502 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND CONTEXT Lumbar interbody fusion is an effective treatment for unstable spinal segments. However, the time needed to establish a solid bony interbody fusion between the two vertebrae may be longer than twelve months after surgery. During this time window, the instrumented spinal segment is assumed to be at increased risk for instability related complications such as cage migration or subsidence. It is hypothesized that the design of new interbody cages that enable direct osseointegration of the cage at the vertebral endplates, without requiring full bony fusion between the two vertebral endplates, might shorten the time window that the instrumented spinal segment is susceptible to failure. PURPOSE To quantify the bone ingrowth and resulting segmental stability during consolidation of lumbar interbody fusion using two different cage types. STUDY DESIGN Preclinical ovine model. METHODS Seven skeletally mature sheep underwent bi-segmental lumbar interbody fusion surgery with one conventional polyether ether ketone (PEEK) cage, and one newly developed trussed titanium (TT) cage. After a postoperative time period of 13 weeks, non-destructive range of motion testing, and histologic analysis was performed. Additionally, sample specific finite element (FE) analysis was performed to predict the stability of the interbody fusion region alone. RESULTS Physiological movement of complete spinal motion segments did not reveal significant differences between the segments operated with PEEK and TT cages. The onset of creeping substitution within the cage seemed to be sooner for PEEK cages, which led to significantly higher bone volume over total volume (BV/TV) compared with the TT cages. TT cages showed significantly more direct bone to implant contact (BIC). Although the mean stability of the interbody fusion region alone was not statistically different between the PEEK and TT cages, the variation within the cage types illustrated an all-or-nothing response for the PEEK cages while a more gradual increase in stability was found for the TT cages. CONCLUSIONS Spinal segments operated with conventional PEEK cages were not different from those operated with newly developed TT cages in terms of segmental stability but did show a different mechanism of bone ingrowth and attachment. Based on the differences in development of bony fusion, we hypothesize that TT cages might facilitate increased early segmental stability by direct osseointegration of the cage at the vertebral endplates without requiring complete bony bridging through the cage. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Interbody cage type affects the consolidation process of spinal interbody fusion. Whether different consolidation processes of spinal interbody fusion result in clinically significant differences requires further investigation.
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- Arjan C Y Loenen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedic Biomechanics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomaterials, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedic Biomechanics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedic Biomechanics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
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Wang Z, Feng H, Ma X, Chen C, Deng C, Sun L. [Effectiveness of three-dimensional printing artificial vertebral body and interbody fusion Cage in anterior cervical surgery]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2021; 35:1147-1154. [PMID: 34523280 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202103003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of three-dimensional (3D) printing artificial vertebral body and interbody fusion Cage in anterior cervical disectomy and fusion (ACCF) combined with anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (ACDF). Methods The clinical data of 29 patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy who underwent ACCF combined with ACDF between May 2018 and December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 13 patients were treated with 3D printing artificial vertebral body and 3D printing Cage as 3D printing group and 16 patients with ordinary titanium mesh Cage (TMC) and Cage as TMC group. There was no significant difference in gender, age, surgical segment, Nurick grade, disease duration, and preoperative Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and Cobb angle of fusion segment between the two groups ( P>0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, hospitalization stay, complications, and implant fusion at last follow-up were recorded and compared between the two groups; JOA score was used to evaluate neurological function before operation, immediately after operation, at 6 months after operation, and at last follow-up; VAS score was used to evaluate upper limb and neck pain. Cobb angle of fusion segment was measured and the difference between the last follow-up and the immediate after operation was calculated. The height of the anterior border (HAB) and the height of the posterior border (HPB) were measured immediately after operation, at 6 months after operation, and at last follow-up, and the subsidence of implant was calculated. Results The operation time of 3D printing group was significantly less than that of TMC group ( t=3.336, P=0.002); there was no significant difference in hospitalization stay and intraoperative blood loss between the two groups ( P>0.05). All patients were followed up 12-19 months (mean, 16 months). There was no obvious complication in both groups. There were significant differences in JOA score, VAS score, and Cobb angle at each time point between the two groups ( P<0.05). There was an interaction between time and group in the JOA score ( F=3.705, P=0.025). With time, the increase in JOA score was different between the 3D printing group and the TMC group, and the increase in the 3D printing group was greater. There was no interaction between time and group in the VAS score ( F=3.038, P=0.065), and there was no significant difference in the score at each time point between the two groups ( F=0.173, P=0.681). The time of the Cobb angle interacted with the group ( F=15.581, P=0.000). With time, the Cobb angle of the 3D printing group and the TMC group changed differently. Among them, the 3D printing group increased more and the TMC group decreased more. At last follow-up, there was no significant difference in the improvement rate of JOA score between the two groups ( t=0.681, P=0.502), but the Cobb angle difference of the 3D printing group was significantly smaller than that of the TMC group ( t=5.754, P=0.000). At last follow-up, the implant fusion rate of the 3D printing group and TMC group were 92.3% (12/13) and 87.5% (14/16), respectively, and the difference was not significant ( P=1.000). The incidence of implant settlement in the 3D printing group and TMC group at 6 months after operation was 15.4% (2/13) and 18.8% (3/16), respectively, and at last follow-up were 30.8% (4/13) and 56.3% (9/16), respectively, the differences were not significant ( P=1.000; P=0.264). The difference of HAB and the difference of HPB in the 3D printing group at 6 months after operation and last follow-up were significantly lower than those in the TMC group ( P<0.05). Conclusion For patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy undergoing ACCF combined with ACDF, compared with TMC and Cage, 3D printing artificial vertebrae body and 3D printing Cage have the advantages of shorter operation time, better reduction of height loss of fusion vertebral body, and maintenance of cervical physiological curvature, the early effectiveness is better.
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- Zhiqiang Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital), Taiyuan Shanxi, 030032, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital), Taiyuan Shanxi, 030032, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital), Taiyuan Shanxi, 030032, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital), Taiyuan Shanxi, 030032, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital), Taiyuan Shanxi, 030032, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital), Taiyuan Shanxi, 030032, P.R.China
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Evaluation of cage subsidence in standalone lateral lumbar interbody fusion: novel 3D-printed titanium versus polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cage. 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; 30:2377-2384. [PMID: 34215921 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06912-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to compare the early subsidence rate (6-12 months) of standalone novel 3D-printed titanium (Ti) versus polyetheretherketone (PEEK) interbody cages after lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF). METHOD A retrospective study of 113 patients (186 levels) who underwent LLIF surgery with Ti or PEEK cages was conducted. Early subsidence was measured in each treated level using the Marchi et al. classification in radiographs or CT scans acquired at 6-12 months follow-up. Multivariate logistic regression analyses with generalized mixed models, setting subsidence as the outcome variable and including cage type (Ti vs PEEK) as well as significant and trending variables (p < 0.10) in univariate analyses, were conducted. RESULTS In total, 51 female and 62 male patients were analyzed. The median [IQR] age at surgery was 60.0 [51.0-70.0] years. Of the 186 levels, 119 levels were treated using PEEK and 67 levels with Ti cages. The overall subsidence rate for Grades I-III was significantly less in the Ti versus the PEEK group (p = 0.003). For high-grade subsidence (Grade II or III), Ti cages also demonstrated a subsidence rate (3.0%) that was significantly less compared to PEEK cages (18.5%) (p = 0.002). Multivariate analysis showed that patients treated with Ti cages were less likely to develop severe subsidence compared to those treated with PEEK (OR = 0.05, 95% CI = 0.01, 0.30) (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated that 3D-printed novel Ti cages had a significantly lower early subsidence rate compared to PEEK cages in standalone LLIF patients.
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van den Brink W, Lamerigts N. Complete Osseointegration of a Retrieved 3-D Printed Porous Titanium Cervical Cage. Front Surg 2020; 7:526020. [PMID: 33330602 PMCID: PMC7732662 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.526020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction: Porous 3D-printed titanium has only recently been introduced for spinal applications. Evidence around its use is currently limited to animal studies and only few human case series. This study describes the histological findings of a retrieved EIT cervical cage, explanted 2 years after insertion. Materials and Methods: The patient underwent a double level C4/C5 & C5/C6 anterior cervical decompression using EIT cervical cages without an anterior plate. Two years later the C6/7 level degenerated and began to cause myelopathic symptoms. In order to address the kyphotic imbalance of the cervical spine and fix the C6/7 level, the surgeon decided to remove the C5/6 cervical cage and bridge the fusion from C4 to C7 inclusive. The retrieved cage was histologically evaluated for bone ingrowth and signs of inflammation. Results: MRI demonstrated spinal canal stenosis at C6/C7. Plain radiographs confirmed well-integrated cervical cages at 2 years postoperative. The peroperative surgical need to use a chisel to remove the implant at C5/C6 reconfirmed the solid fusion of the segment. Macroscopically white tissue, indicative of bone, was present at both superior and inferior surfaces of the explanted specimen. Histological evaluation revealed complete osseointegration of the 5 mm high EIT Cellular Titanium® cervical cage, displaying mature lamellar bone in combination with bone marrow throughout the cage. Furthermore, a pattern of trabecular bone apposition (without fibrous tissue interface) and physiological remodeling activity was observed directly on the cellular titanium scaffold. Conclusion: This histological retrieval study of a radiologically fused cervical EIT cage clearly demonstrates complete osseointegration within a 2-year time frame. The scaffold exhibits a bone in growth pattern and maturation of bone tissue similar of what has been demonstrated in animal studies evaluating similar porous titanium implants. The complete osseointegration throughout the cage indicates physiological loading conditions even in the central part of the cage. This pattern suggests the absence, or at least the minimization, of stress-shielding in this type of porous titanium cage.
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Campbell PG, Cavanaugh DA, Nunley P, Utter PA, Kerr E, Wadhwa R, Stone M. PEEK versus titanium cages in lateral lumbar interbody fusion: a comparative analysis of subsidence. Neurosurg Focus 2020; 49:E10. [DOI: 10.3171/2020.6.focus20367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVEThe authors have provided a review of radiographic subsidence after lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) as a comparative analysis between titanium and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages. Many authors describe a reluctance to use titanium cages in spinal fusion secondary to subsidence concerns due to the increased modulus of elasticity of metal cages. The authors intend for this report to provide observational data regarding the juxtaposition of these two materials in the LLIF domain.METHODSA retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database identified 113 consecutive patients undergoing lateral fusion for degenerative indications from January to December 2017. The surgeons performing the cage implantations were two orthopedic spine surgeons and two neurosurgeons. Plain standing radiographs were obtained at 1–2 weeks, 8–12 weeks, and 12 months postoperatively. Using a validated grading system, interbody subsidence into the endplates was graded at these time points on a scale of 0 to III. The primary outcome measure was subsidence between the two groups. Secondary outcomes were analyzed as well.RESULTSOf the 113 patients in the sample, groups receiving PEEK and titanium implants were closely matched at 57 and 56 patients, respectively. Cumulatively, 156 cages were inserted and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein–2 (rhBMP-2) was used in 38.1%. The average patient age was 60.4 years and average follow-up was 75.1 weeks. Subsidence in the titanium group in this study was less common than in the PEEK cage group. At early follow-up, groups had similar subsidence outcomes. Statistical significance was reached at the 8- to 12-week and 52-week follow-ups, demonstrating more subsidence in the PEEK cage group than the titanium cage group. rhBMP-2 usage was also highly correlated with higher subsidence rates at all 3 follow-up time points. Age was correlated with higher subsidence rates in univariate and multivariate analysis.CONCLUSIONSTitanium cages were associated with lower subsidence rates than PEEK cages in this investigation. Usage of rhBMP-2 was also robustly associated with higher endplate subsidence. Each additional year of age correlated with an increased subsidence risk. Subsidence in LLIF is likely a response to a myriad of factors that include but are certainly not limited to cage material. Hence, the avoidance of titanium interbody implants secondary solely to concerns over a modulus of elasticity likely overlooks other variables of equal or greater importance.
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