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Grin A, Karanadze V, Lvov I, Kordonskiy A, Talypov A, Smirnov V, Zakharov P. Effective method of pedicle screw fixation in patients with neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures: a systematic review of studies published over the last 20 years. NEUROCIRUGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2024:S2529-8496(24)00048-0. [PMID: 39089628 DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review of studies on various posterior pedicle screw fixation (PSF) methods used for treating neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures and to identify the most effective and safe approaches. METHODS We conducted a systematic review adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, with the study registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024531093). The inclusion criteria were: (1) publication dates from January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2023; (2) availability of full-text articles in English; (3) thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological deficits; (4) patients aged over 18; (5) reports on treatment outcomes or complications; (6) a mean follow-up period of at least 12 months. RESULTS A total of 69 articles covering 116 patient groups were included. Our analysis highlighted the advantages of short-segment fixation without fusion over monosegmental, short-segment and long-segment fusion in terms of shorter operation times and reduced intraoperative blood loss (p = 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). Extensive fusion was associated with a significantly higher frequency of deep surgical site infections compared to other PSF methods (p = 0.043). Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, applied to patients with lower body compression rates and kyphotic deformities, led to less potential for correction (p = 0.004), yet significantly decreased blood loss (p = 0.011), operation duration (p < 0.0001), and hospitalization duration (p < 0.0001). No significant benefits were observed with the use of additional intermediate screws in short-segment PSF. CONCLUSIONS Short-segment pedicle screw fixation could be the optimal surgical treatment method for neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures. The use of posterior lateral fusion in this context may increase the deep surgical site infection rate without reducing the frequency of implant-related complications or improving long-term treatment outcomes. The percutaneous approach remains the preferred technique; however, its limited reduction capabilities should be carefully considered during surgical planning for patients with severe kyphotic deformities. The application of intermediate screws in such patients has not demonstrated significant advantages. Removing the fixation system has not led to a significant decrease in implant-related complications or improvement in quality of life. The data obtained from the systematic review may assist surgeons in selecting the most appropriate surgical treatment method for patients with neurologically intact thoracolumbar burst fractures, thereby avoiding ineffective procedures and improving both short-term and long-term outcomes.
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- Andrey Grin
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow, Russia.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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Qiu C, Cheng L, Liu J, Ding Z, Sun M, Yu Y, An D, Wang L, Gao X, Pan X, Liu X, Wang S. The Comparison between Spinal Facet Joint Toothed Plate and Traditional Pedicle Screw-rod on Reduction of Thoracolumbar Fracture. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:1592-1602. [PMID: 38766812 PMCID: PMC11216825 DOI: 10.1111/os.14090] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Thoracolumbar fractures are one of the most common fractures in clinical practice. Surgical intervention is recommended to restore spinal alignment or decompress the nerves when there are unstable fractures or neurological injuries. However, after excessive forward thrust force restoration, facet joint dislocation often occurs between the upper vertebra and the fractured vertebra, which usually leads to unsatisfactory reduction outcomes. Herein, we propose a novel spinal facet joint toothed plate to assist in fracture reduction. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the new spinal facet joint toothed plate in preventing facet joint dislocation, and its advantages compared to traditional pedicle screw-rod decompression. METHODS A total of 26 patients in the toothed plate group and 93 patients in the traditional group who experienced thoracolumbar fracture with reduction were retrospectively included. Relevant patients' information and clinical parameters were collected. Furthermore, visual analogue scores (VAS) scores and Oswestry disability index (ODI) scores were also collected. Moreover, imaging parameters were calculated based on radiographs. Correlated data were analyzed by χ2 test and t test. RESULTS All patients in this study had no postoperative complications. Postoperative VAS scores and ODI scores (p < 0.001) were statistically significant (p < 0.001) in both groups compared with preoperative scores and further decreased (p < 0.001) at final follow-up. In addition, the postoperative vertebral margin ratio (VMR) (p < 0.001) and vertebral angle of the injured vertebrae (p < 0.001) were significantly improved compared with the preoperative period. There were no significant differences in postoperative VAS scores and ODI scores between the two groups. However, toothed plate reduction significantly improved the VMR (p < 0.05) and vertebral angle (p < 0.05) compared with conventional reduction. Ultimately, the total screw accuracy was 98.72% (sum of levels 0 and I), with 100% screw accuracy in the segment related to the tooth plate in the tooth plate group. The dislocation rate was higher in the conventional group (6.45%) than in the new serrated plate repositioning group (0.00%). CONCLUSION The facet toothed plate assisted reduction method prevents facet joint dislocation and improves fracture reduction compared to traditional reduction technique, hence it could be considered as a novel surgical strategy for thoracolumbar fracture reduction.
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- Cheng Qiu
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong UniversityJinanChina
- Department of Emergency MedicineQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong UniversityJinanChina
- Department of Pediatric SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
- Department of OrthopedicsShouguang People's HospitalWeifangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryHuimin County People's HospitalBinzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryYucheng People's HospitalDezhouChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityJinanChina
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Li J, Wang X, Chen J, Jiang J. Positioning pedicle of vertebral arch with BD indwelling needle during percutaneous vertebroplasty. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:1795. [PMID: 38182516 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.12.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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- Jianwen Li
- Orthopaedics Department, Shangyu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, 312300, China
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- Orthopaedics Department, Shangyu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, 312300, China
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- Orthopaedics Department, Shangyu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, 312300, China
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- Orthopaedics Department, Shangyu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, 312300, China.
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Choovongkomol K, Piyapromdee U, Thepjung S, Tanaviriyachai T, Jongkittanakul S, Sudprasert W. Comparative Outcomes of Percutaneous and Conventional Open Pedicle Screw Fixation for Single-level Thoracolumbar Spine Injury: Randomised Controlled Trial. Malays Orthop J 2024; 18:106-115. [PMID: 38638653 PMCID: PMC11023354 DOI: 10.5704/moj.2403.014] [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: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Introduction To compare post-operative outcomes of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) vs open pedicle screw fixation (OPSF) in patients with thoracolumbar spine fractures with no neurological deficits. Materials and methods In a randomised controlled trial, patients received short-segment fixation with intermediate screws. We assessed post-operative back pain (Visual Analog Scale or VAS), blood loss, operative/fluoroscopy times, radiographic parameters, and oswestry disability index (ODI) scores at 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Results Between January 2018 and October 2019, 31 patients received PPSF and 30 OPSF. Mean intra-operative blood loss was 66.45 (±44.29) ml for PPSF vs 184.83 (±128.36) ml for OPSF (p<0.001). Fluoroscopy time averaged 2.36 (±0.76) minutes for PPSF vs 0.58 (±0.51) minutes for OPSF (p<0.001). No significant differences existed in operative time or post-operative VAS scores. Radiographic parameters (kyphosis angle and vertebral height ratios) didn't significantly differ post-operatively or at 12 months. However, ODI scores differed significantly at 6 months (p=0.025), with no difference at 12 months. Conclusion In this trial, PPSF was comparable to OPSF in improving ODI scores at 12 months but showed earlier improvement at 6 months and reduced blood loss. Radiographic outcomes remained similar between groups over 12 months.
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- K Choovongkomol
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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Zhang Y, Wang W, Bai L, Hao D. A Comparison of Outcomes between the Wiltse Approach with Pedicle Screw Fixation and the Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation for Multi-Segmental Thoracolumbar Fractures. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:2363-2372. [PMID: 37525346 PMCID: PMC10475679 DOI: 10.1111/os.13816] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Multi-segmental thoracolumbar fracture (MSF) generally refers to fractures occurring in two or more segments of the thoracolumbar spine. With the development of minimally invasive concept, there is little research on its application in the field of MSF. The purpose of this study is to compare two minimally invasive surgical techniques and determine which one is more suitable for treating patients with neurologically intact MSF. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 49 MSF patients with intact nerves who were admitted from January 2017 to February 2019. Among them, 25 cases underwent percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF), and 24 cases underwent Wiltse approach pedicle screw fixation (WAPSF). The operation time, number of fixed segments, blood loss, length of incision, postoperative ambulation time, accuracy of pedicle screw placement, facet joint violation (FJV), number of C-arm exposures, as well as pre- and postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI), local Cobb's angle (LCA), and percentage of anterior vertebral body height (PAVBH) were recorded for both groups. Paired sample t-test was used for intra-group comparison before and after surgery while independent sample t-test was used for inter-group comparison. RESULTS The differences in the number of fixed segments, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative bed time, accuracy rate of pedicle screw placement, VAS, and ODI between the two groups were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). However, the operative time and total surgical incision length were significantly shorter in the WAPSF group than in the PPSF group (p < 0.05), and the FJV was significantly higher in the PPSF group than in the WAPSF group (p < 0.05). Also, the PPSF group received more intraoperative fluoroscopy (p < 0.05). The result of LCA and PAVBH in the WAPSF group were significantly better than in the PPSF group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Both PPSF and WAPSF were found to be safe and effective in the treatment of MSF without neurological deficits through our study. However, considering radiation exposure, FJV, vertebral height restoration, correction of kyphosis, and learning curve, WAPSF may be a better choice for neurologically intact MSF.
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- Yadong Zhang
- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
- Graduate SchoolXi'an Medical UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Honghui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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Liu X, Zhou Q, Yu X, Tian J, Sun Z, Wang H. Comparison of Wiltse Approach of Pedicle Screw Fixation With or Without Vertebroplasty in the Treatment of Genant III Degree Osteoporotic Thoracolumbar Fractures: Analysis of Clinical Findings, Radiographic Parameters, and Follow-Up Complications. Global Spine J 2023:21925682231166324. [PMID: 37021369 DOI: 10.1177/21925682231166324] [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: 04/07/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective case-control study. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the effects of the Wiltse approach of pedicle screw fixation (PSF) either in combination with or without vertebroplasty (VP) in the treatment of Genant III degree osteoporotic thoracolumbar fractures (Genant III-OTLFs). METHODS A retrospective study of Genant III-OTLFs was performed from January 2018 to December 2019, including 54 cases of PSF + VP and 56 cases of PSF. Clinical indicators [visual analog scale (VAS) score, Oswestry disability index (ODI)], radiographic parameters [local kyphosis angle (LKA), percentage of anterior, central, and posterior vertebral heights (AVH%, CVH%, and PVH%, respectively)] and follow-up complications [adjacent vertebral fracture (AVF), residual pain (RP), vertebral height loss (VHL), and internal fixation failure (IFF)] were compared between the 2 groups. RESULTS No differences in surgical outcomes, clinical indicators, and radiographic parameters were observed between the 2 groups during the preoperation period and 7 days post-operatively (P > .05). However, the VAS score [2.0 (.6), 1.9 (.5)], ODI [23.7 (4.0), 22.6 (3.0)], LKA [9.5 (1.8), 10.6 (3.0)], AVH% [90.1 (2.7), 87.7 (6.0)], CVH% [92.5 (2.6), 91.3 (3.7)], and PVH% [93.4 (2.0), 92.7 (2.4)] at 1 year post-operatively and last follow-up of the PSF + VP group were better than those of the PSF group [2.5 (.8), 3.1 (1.1), 26.6 (3.8), 29.6 (4.6), 12.2 (1.6), 16.6 (3.2), 84.9 (4.0), 69.9 (6.6), 88.1 (3.1), 78.2 (5.1), 89.7 (2.3), 84.8 (4.6)], respectively (P < .001). During follow-up, the incidence of AVF had no difference (P > .05), while that of RP (32.1 vs 14.8%), VHL (33.9 vs 9.3%) and IFF (17.9 vs 5.6%) had statistical differences between them (P < .05). CONCLUSION The Wiltse approach of PSF combined with VP for Genant III-OTLFs can not only effectively relieve pain, restore vertebral height, and correcte kyphosis, but also better maintain vertebral height, delay kyphosis progression, and reduce complications during follow-up.
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- Xiaolei Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, BenQ Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, BenQ Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, BenQ Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Jiang H, Sheng W, Yuan H, Xu J, Chen X, Gu X, Li S. Hidden blood loss between percutaneous pedicle screw fixation and the mini-open Wiltse approach with pedicle screw fixation for neurologically intact thoracolumbar fractures: a retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:113. [PMID: 36797771 PMCID: PMC9933391 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03581-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of hidden blood loss (HBL) in patients treated with minimally invasive surgery, and to compare the HBL between patients treated with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) and the mini-open Wiltse approach with pedicle screw fixation (MWPSF). METHODS From January 2017 to January 2019, a total of 119 patients with thoracolumbar fractures were included in the analysis, of which 58 cases received PPSF and 61 cases received MWPSF. The clinical information and demographic results were collected and compared. And the HBL of the patients is calculated by the combination formulas of Nadler, Gross and Sehat. RESULTS Compared with the PPSF group, operation time of MWPSF is shorter. The fluoroscopy times are 13.6 ± 3.0 in PPSF group and 5.6 ± 1.6 in MWPSF group (p < 0.001). As shown in Table 3, the intraoperative blood loss in PPSF group is 31.9 ± 9.6 ml, which is significantly less than that in the MWPSF group (44.0 ± 14.9 ml). The HBL (445.7 ± 228.9 ml), and HBL% (91.2 ± 7.7%) of the PPSF group are significantly higher than that in the MWPSF group (P < 0.05). And the total blood loss (TBL) of the PPSF group (477.6 ± 228.8 ml) is also more than that in the MWPSF group (401.0 ± 171.3 ml). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that in the minimally invasive surgical treatment of thoracolumbar fractures, the perioperative HBL is much higher than visible blood loss (VBL). Although PPSF has less intraoperative blood loss, it has higher TBL and HBL than those of MWPSF. Compared with MWPSF, we should pay more attention to the postoperative anemia status of patients with thoracolumbar fractures undergoing PPSF surgery.
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- Haitao Jiang
- grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Department of Spine Surgery, Seventh People’s Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Department of Spine Surgery, Seventh People’s Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Department of Spine Surgery, Seventh People’s Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Department of Spine Surgery, Seventh People’s Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- grid.412540.60000 0001 2372 7462Department of Spine Surgery, Seventh People’s Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Seventh People's Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Lv B, Wang H, Zhang Z, Li W, Han G, Liu X, Zhang C. Dynamic Changes and Relevant Factors of Perioperative Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Thoracolumbar Fractures Caused by High-Energy Injuries. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2023; 29:10760296231153123. [PMID: 36694404 PMCID: PMC9893095 DOI: 10.1177/10760296231153123] [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] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the dynamic changes and relevant factors of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with thoracolumbar fractures caused by high-energy injuries. METHODS From January 2016 to June 2021, a total of 655 patients with thoracolumbar fractures who underwent surgical treatment in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were examined by preoperative and postoperative ultrasonography, and divided into thrombus growth group, thrombus invariant group, and thrombus regression group according to the preoperative and postoperative ultrasonographic results. Medical record data, including demographic data, surgical data, and laboratory results, were collected and the differences in various factors among the groups were compared. RESULTS DVT was found in 99 patients (15.1%, 99/655) before surgery, including 79 cases of distal thrombus, 7 cases of proximal thrombus, and 13 cases of mixed thrombus. The incidence of postoperative DVT increased to 20.6% (134/655), including 96 cases of distal thrombus, 15 cases of proximal thrombus, and 23 cases of mixed thrombus. Among them, 39.7% had thrombus growth, 49.3% had thrombus basically unchanged and 11.0% had thrombolysis. There were significant differences in age, lower extremity muscle strength, time from trauma to surgery, operation time, blood loss, blood transfusion, and post 3-D-dimer among the three groups. CONCLUSIONS In patients with thoracolumbar fractures caused by high-energy injuries, the majority of patients with DVT do not change or grow after surgery, and only a few of them have thrombolysis. Younger age, lower extremity motor, and fewer blood transfusion contribute to thrombolysis. Delayed surgical intervention, longer operation time, and higher blood loss can lead to thrombosis growth. Post 3-D-dimer is closely related to the dynamic changes of thrombus.
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- Bing Lv
- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, P.R. China,Haiying Wang, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital,320 Changcheng north Street, Baoding Hebei 071000, P.R. China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baoding No.1 Central Hospital, Baoding, P.R. China
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The Mini-Open Wiltse Approach with Pedicle Screw Fixation Versus Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation for Treatment of Neurologically Intact Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:310-322. [PMID: 35659586 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.05.119] [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: 05/09/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study was to compare the clinical outcomes and complications between the mini-open Wiltse approach with pedicle screw fixation (MWPSF) and percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) in treating neurologically intact thoracolumbar fractures. METHODS We comprehensively searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library and performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials and retrospective comparative studies assessing these important indexes of the 2 methods using Review Manager, version 5.4. The clinical outcomes are presented as the risk difference for dichotomous outcomes and the mean difference for continuous outcomes with the 95% confidence intervals. Heterogeneity was assessed using the χ2 test and I2 statistics. The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD 42021290078). RESULTS Two randomized controlled trials and six retrospective cohort studies were included in the present analysis. The percutaneous approach was associated with less intraoperative blood loss compared with the mini-open Wiltse approach. No significant differences were found in the total length of the incisions, hospitalization time, postoperative visual analog scale scores, postoperative Oswestry disability index, postoperative Cobb angle, postoperative Cobb angle correction, postoperative Cobb angle correction loss, accuracy rate of pedicle screw placement, and postoperative complications between MWPSF and PPSF. However, the incidence of facet joint violation was significantly higher in the PPSF group. In addition, MWPSF was associated with a shorter operative time, shorter intraoperative fluoroscopy time, lower hospitalization costs, better postoperative vertebral body angle and percentage of vertebral body height compared with PPSF. CONCLUSIONS Both MWPSF and PPSF are safe and effective treatments of neurologically intact thoracolumbar fractures. Nevertheless, our results have indicated that MWPSF might be the better choice, because it has a shorter learning curve and decreased facet joint violation, operative time, hospitalization costs, and radiation exposure. In addition, MWPSF was associated with better improvement of the postoperative vertebral body angle and percentage of vertebral body height.
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Comparison of outcome between percutaneous pedicle screw fixation and the Mini-Open Wiltse Approach with pedicle screw fixation for neurologically intact thoracolumbar fractures: A retrospective study. J Orthop Sci 2022; 27:594-599. [PMID: 34049754 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2021.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare the outcome between percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) and the mini-open Wiltse approach with pedicle screw fixation (MWPSF) for neurologically intact thoracolumbar fractures. METHODS From January 2017 to January 2019, ninety-four patients with neurologically intact thoracolumbar fractures were included in this study. In this retrospective study, forty-nine patients were operated with the PPSF and forty-five patients received MWPSF. The clinical information, surgery-related results and radiographic outcome were collected and compared between the two groups. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the two groups in total length of incisions, blood loss, post-operative hospitalization time, visual analog scale (VAS) score and Oswestry disability index (ODI) score. There was also no significant difference in the accuracy rate of pedicle screw placement between two groups; however, the facet joint violation (FJV) was significantly higher in the PPSF group. The atrophic area of multifidus muscle in the PPSF group is significantly larger than that in the MWPSF group and the operative time of MWPSF group was shorter than that in the PPSF group. Meanwhile, the PPSF group obtaining significantly more cumulative exposure to radiation (p < 0.001). The result of vertebral body angle (VBA), Cobb's angle and AVH rate in the MWPSF group were significantly better than those in the PPSF group at the last post-operative follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Both minimally invasive treatment techniques (PPSF and MWPSF) are safe and effective in treatment of neurologically intact thoracolumbar fractures. Nevertheless, our results indicate that MWPSF may be a better choice for neurologically intact thoracolumbar fractures, since it protects multifidus muscle, and decreases facet joint violation, operation time, as well as radiation exposure. In addition, MWPSF was associated with better reduction of kyphosis.
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Wang H, Lv B, Li W, Wang S. The Impact of D-Dimer on Postoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Thoracolumbar Fracture Caused by High-Energy Injuries. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2022; 28:10760296211070009. [PMID: 34981993 PMCID: PMC8733349 DOI: 10.1177/10760296211070009] [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] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the dynamic variation of D-dimer and to evaluate the efficacy and accuracy of D-dimer level in patients with thoracolumbar fractures caused by high-energy injuries. Methods A total of 121 patients with thoracolumbar fractures caused by high-energy injuries were retrospectively identified and included in this study. There were 83 males and 38 females, with an average age of 48.6 ± 11.2 years. All patients were treated with either screw fixation surgery or decompression fixation surgery. The D-dimer levels were measured 1 day before surgery and on the first, third, and fifth days after surgery. The dynamic variation of D-dimer and the effects of risk factors on D-dimer levels were analysed. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed and the appropriate D-dimer cut-off level was determined for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) screening. Results Due to a trough on the third day, D-dimer levels grew in an unsustainable manner following surgery (P < 0.001). Patients with the operation time >120 min (P = 0.009) and those with an American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) score A-C (P < 0.001) had higher D-dimer levels. The area under the curve of D-dimer was the greatest on the third day. Applying stratified cut-off values did not change the sensitivity, specificity and negative predictive value in the group with an operation time >120 min, and ASIA score A-C group. Conclusions D-dimer levels elevated with fluctuation in patients with thoracolumbar fractures caused by high-energy injuries after surgery. Both operation time and ASIA score had an impact on D-dimer levels. Regarding DVT diagnoses, the diagnostic value of D-dimer was highest on the third day postoperatively, and stratified cut-off values by these two factors did not show better diagnostic efficacy compared with a collective one.
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- Haiying Wang
- 592469Baoding No 1 Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, P.R. China
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- 592469Baoding No 1 Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, P.R. China
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- 592469Baoding No 1 Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, P.R. China
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- 592469Baoding No 1 Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, P.R. China
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Dong H, Hu L, Ruan B, Yu H, Xu X, Sun H, Feng X, Yang J, Wang Y, Tao Y. Clinical Outcomes of Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Treated by Trans-Kambin triangle versus Transpedicular Bone Grafting Combined with Posterior Internal Fixation. World Neurosurg 2021; 156:e130-e138. [PMID: 34508909 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The ideal management of thoracolumbar burst fracture (TLBF) remains controversial. We conducted this study to compare the effectiveness and safety of trans-Kambin triangle versus transpedicular bone grafting combined with posterior internal fixation (PIF) for TLBF. METHODS Fifty-four patients were retrospectively analyzed and divided into 2 groups: the observation group (PIF combined with bone grafting via the Kambin triangle, n = 28) and the control group (PIF combined with bone grafting via transpedicular, n = 26). The anterior vertebral height ratio, sagittal Cobb angle, visual analog scale score, Oswestry Disability Index, bone healing rate, and neurologic complications were measured. RESULTS All patients were followed up regularly for a mean period of 17.94 months (12 - 24 months). The anterior vertebral height ratio in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (93.93 ± 2.92 vs. 89.90 ± 5.54%, P = 0.006), and the loss of correction was lower (1.59 ± 1.20 vs. 3.00 ± 1.98%, P = 0.008). The observation group had lower sagittal Cobb angle at final follow-up (8.68 ± 3.75 vs. 11.33 ± 4.77 degrees, P = 0.046) and less correction loss (1.96 ± 1.32 ± 1.15 vs. 3.90 ± 2.39 degrees, P = 0.002). The visual analog scale score and Oswestry Disability Index in the observation group were lower (0.61 ± 0.43 vs. 0.92 ± 0.38, P = 0.016; 15.86 ± 4.11 vs. 19.18 ± 4.04, P = 0.010), while the fracture healing rate showed no significant difference (P > 0.05). No internal fixation failure or neurologic complications occurred in both groups during the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Bone grafting via the Kambin triangle combined with PIF is a safe and effective technology for thoracolumbar burst fracture.
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- Hui Dong
- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China; Department of Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China; Department of Graduate School, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
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