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Beisemann N, Gierse J, Mandelka E, Hassel F, Grützner PA, Franke J, Vetter SY. Radiation exposure for pedicle screw placement with three different navigation system and imaging combinations in a sawbone model. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:752. [PMID: 37742007 PMCID: PMC10517448 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06880-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown that pedicle screw placement using navigation can potentially reduce radiation exposure of surgical personnel compared to conventional methods. Spinal navigation is based on an interaction of a navigation software and 3D imaging. The 3D image data can be acquired using different imaging modalities such as iCT and CBCT. These imaging modalities vary regarding acquisition technique and field of view. The current literature varies greatly in study design, in form of dose registration, as well as navigation systems and imaging modalities analyzed. Therefore, the aim of this study was a standardized comparison of three navigation and imaging system combinations in an experimental setting in an artificial spine model. METHODS In this experimental study dorsal instrumentation of the thoracolumbar spine was performed using three imaging/navigation system combinations. The system combinations applied were the iCT/Curve, cCBCT/Pulse and oCBCT/StealthStation. Referencing scans were obtained with each imaging modality and served as basis for the respective navigation system. In each group 10 artificial spine models received bilateral dorsal instrumentation from T11-S1. 2 referencing and control scans were acquired with the CBCTs, since their field of view could only depict up to five vertebrae in one scan. The field of view of the iCT enabled the depiction of T11-S1 in one scan. After instrumentation the region of interest was scanned again for evaluation of the screw position, therefore only one referencing and one control scan were obtained. Two dose meters were installed in a spine bed ventral of L1 and S1. The dose measurements in each location and in total were analyzed for each system combination. Time demand regarding screw placement was also assessed for all system combinations. RESULTS The mean radiation dose in the iCT group measured 1,6 ± 1,1 mGy. In the cCBCT group the mean was 3,6 ± 0,3 mGy and in the oCBCT group 10,3 ± 5,7 mGy were measured. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed a significant (p < 0.0001) difference between the three groups. The multiple comparisions by the Kruskall-Wallis test showed no significant difference for the comparison of iCT and cCBCT (p1 = 0,13). Significant differences were found for the direct comparison of iCT and oCBCT (p2 < 0,0001), as well as cCBCT and oCBCT (p3 = 0,02). Statistical analysis showed that significantly (iCT vs. oCBCT p = 0,0434; cCBCT vs. oCBCT p = 0,0083) less time was needed for oCBCT based navigated pedicle screw placement compared to the other system combinations (iCT vs. cCBCT p = 0,871). CONCLUSION Under standardized conditions oCBCT navigation demanded twice as much radiation as the cCBCT for the same number of scans, while the radiation exposure measured for the iCT and cCBCT for one scan was comparable. Yet, time effort was significantly less for oCBCT based navigation. However, for transferability into clinical practice additional studies should follow evaluating parameters regarding feasibility and clinical outcome under standardized conditions.
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- Nils Beisemann
- Research Group Medical Imaging and Navigation in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (MINTOS), BG Klinik (BG Trauma Center) Ludwigshafen, Ludwig-Guttmann-Strasse 13, 67071, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Research Group Medical Imaging and Navigation in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (MINTOS), BG Klinik (BG Trauma Center) Ludwigshafen, Ludwig-Guttmann-Strasse 13, 67071, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Research Group Medical Imaging and Navigation in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (MINTOS), BG Klinik (BG Trauma Center) Ludwigshafen, Ludwig-Guttmann-Strasse 13, 67071, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Loretto Hospital, Mercystrasse 6, 79100, Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany
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- Research Group Medical Imaging and Navigation in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (MINTOS), BG Klinik (BG Trauma Center) Ludwigshafen, Ludwig-Guttmann-Strasse 13, 67071, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Research Group Medical Imaging and Navigation in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (MINTOS), BG Klinik (BG Trauma Center) Ludwigshafen, Ludwig-Guttmann-Strasse 13, 67071, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Research Group Medical Imaging and Navigation in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (MINTOS), BG Klinik (BG Trauma Center) Ludwigshafen, Ludwig-Guttmann-Strasse 13, 67071, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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Doria-Medina R, Hubbe U, Scholz C, Sircar R, Brönner J, Hoedlmoser H, Klingler JH. Free-Hand MIS TLIF without 3D Navigation-How to Achieve Low Radiation Exposure for Both Surgeon and Patient. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5125. [PMID: 37568527 PMCID: PMC10419541 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12155125] [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: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is one of the most frequently performed spinal fusion techniques, and this minimally invasive (MIS) approach has advantages over the traditional open approach. A drawback is the higher radiation exposure for the surgeon when conventional fluoroscopy (2D-fluoroscopy) is used. While computer-assisted navigation (CAN) reduce the surgeon's radiation exposure, the patient's exposure is higher. When we investigated 2D-fluoroscopically guided and 3D-navigated MIS TLIF in a randomized controlled trial, we detected low radiation doses for both the surgeon and the patient in the 2D-fluoroscopy group. Therefore, we extended the dataset, and herein, we report the radiation-sparing surgical technique of 2D-fluoroscopy-guided MIS TLIF. METHODS Monosegmental and bisegmental MIS TLIF was performed on 24 patients in adherence to advanced radiation protection principles and a radiation-sparing surgical protocol. Dedicated dosemeters recorded patient and surgeon radiation exposure. For safety assessment, pedicle screw accuracy was graded according to the Gertzbein-Robbins classification. RESULTS In total, 99 of 102 (97.1%) pedicle screws were correctly positioned (Gertzbein grade A/B). No breach caused neurological symptoms or necessitated revision surgery. The effective radiation dose to the surgeon was 41 ± 12 µSv per segment. Fluoroscopy time was 64 ± 34 s and 75 ± 43 radiographic images per segment were performed. Patient radiation doses at the neck, chest, and umbilical area were 65 ± 40, 123 ± 116, and 823 ± 862 µSv per segment, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Using a dedicated radiation-sparing free-hand technique, 2D-fluoroscopy-guided MIS TLIF is successfully achievable with low radiation exposure to both the surgeon and the patient. With this technique, the maximum annual radiation exposure to the surgeon will not be exceeded, even with workday use.
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- Roberto Doria-Medina
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Klingler JH, Hubbe U, Scholz C, Volz F, Roelz R, Beck J, Watzlawick R, Brönner J, Hoedlmoser H, Krüger MT, Hohenhaus M, Naseri Y. The Impact of Implementing a Radiation-Sparing Protocol for Percutaneous Kyphoplasty-A Prospective Dosemetric Study. Global Spine J 2023; 13:1541-1549. [PMID: 34530629 PMCID: PMC10448088 DOI: 10.1177/21925682211039497] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate a protocol for radiation-sparing kyphoplasty by assessing dosemetrically recorded radiation exposures to both patient and surgeon. METHODS This prospective clinical study examines the radiation exposure to patient and surgeon during single-level kyphoplasty in 32 thoracolumbar osteoporotic vertebral body fractures (12 OF 2, 9 OF 3, 11 OF 4 types) using a radiation aware surgical protocol between May 2017 and November 2019. The radiation exposure was measured at different locations using film, eye lens and ring dosemeters. Dose values are reported under consideration of lower detection limits of each dosemeter type. RESULTS A high proportion of dosemeter readings was below the lower detection limits, especially for the surgeon (>90%). Radiation exposure to the surgeon was highest at the unprotected thyroid gland (0.053 ± 0.047 mSv), however only slightly above the lower detection limit of dosemeters (0.044 mSv). Radiation exposure to the patient was highest at the chest (0.349 ± 0.414 mSv) and the gonad (0.186 ± 0.262 mSv). Fluoroscopy time, dose area product and number of fluoroscopic images were 46.0 ± 17.9 sec, 124 ± 109 cGy×cm2, and 35 ± 13 per kyphoplasty, respectively. Back pain significantly improved from 6.8 ± 1.6 to 2.5 ± 1.7 on the numeric rating scale on the first postoperative day (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS The implementation of a strict intraoperative radiation protection protocol allows for safely performed kyphoplasty with ultra-low radiation exposure for the patient and surgeon without exceeding the annual occupational dose limits. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00011908, registration date 16/05/2017).
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- Jan-Helge Klingler
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Individual Monitoring Service, Munich, Germany
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- Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Individual Monitoring Service, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center–University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Klingler JH, Scholz C, Hohenhaus M, Volz F, Naseri Y, Krüger MT, Vasilikos I, Roelz R, Brönner J, Hoedlmoser H, Sircar R, Hubbe U. Radiation Exposure to Scrub Nurse, Assistant Surgeon, and Anesthetist in Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Surgery Comparing 2D Conventional Fluoroscopy With 3D Fluoroscopy-based Navigation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin Spine Surg 2021; 34:E211-E215. [PMID: 32991363 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN A randomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVE To compare the radiation exposure with the scrub nurse, assistant surgeon, and anesthetist during minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion using conventional 2-dimensional (2D) fluoroscopy or 3D fluoroscopy-based navigation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Minimally invasive spinal fusion techniques are related to higher radiation exposures compared with open techniques. Especially the routinely exposed surgical staff faces the risks of increased radiation exposure. METHODS In total, 41 patients with planned monosegmental minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion were randomized into the intraoperative imaging techniques 2D fluoroscopy or 3D navigation. Eye lens and film dosemeters were attached to defined locations of the scrub nurse, assistant surgeon, and anesthetist. Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon-matched pairs signed-rank test were used to compare dosemeter readings. This study was registered with the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00004514). RESULTS The radiation exposure per surgery was low for the scrub nurse, assistant surgeon, and anesthetist in both the 2D fluoroscopy and 3D navigation groups. The maximum average value of 0.057±0.031 mSv was measured on the unprotected chest of the assistant surgeon and was thus slightly above the lower detection limit of the dosemeters (0.044 mSv). The annual occupational dose limit would be exceeded at the earliest after 571 operations for the unprotected eye lens of the assistant surgeon. CONCLUSIONS Minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery is possible with comparatively low radiation exposure to the assisting operating room personnel without exceeding the annual maximum occupational radiation exposure. However, there is no definite dose value below which ionizing radiation poses no risk. Consequently, radiation sparing work routines should be strictly followed.
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- Jan-Helge Klingler
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Individual Monitoring Service, Munich, Germany
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- Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Individual Monitoring Service, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Radiation Exposure in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Conventional Fluoroscopy and 3D Fluoroscopy-based Navigation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2021; 46:1-8. [PMID: 32925679 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the dosemetrically determined radiation exposure of surgeon and patient during minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) using conventional 2D fluoroscopy (FLUORO) or 3D fluoroscopy-based navigation (NAV). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA MIS TLIF was shown to exhibit higher radiation exposures compared to open techniques. In particular, the routinely exposed surgeon encounters the risks of increased radiation doses. With the additional use of intraoperative 3D navigation, major steps of the operation can be performed without exposing the operating room staff to ionizing radiation. METHODS Forty-four patients undergoing monosegmental MIS TLIF were randomized into the two intraoperative imaging technique groups (FLUORO or NAV). The primary endpoint was the radiation exposure of the surgeon; the secondary endpoints were the radiation exposure of the patient and C-arm readings. RESULTS After exclusion of three patients, 41 patients were analyzed. In general, the average radiation exposure of the surgeon was lower in the NAV group without being statistically significant. The radiation exposure of the patient was significantly higher in the NAV group at all dosemeter sites. The average fluoroscopy time was 63 ± 36 versus 109 ± 31 sec (FLUORO versus NAV group, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The additional use of intraoperative 3D fluoroscopy-based navigation compared to conventional 2D fluoroscopy alone showed a nonsignificant reduction of the radiation exposure of the surgeon in monosegmental MIS TLIF, while increasing the radiation exposure of the patient. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1.
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Novel use of intraoperative cone-beam imaging with on-table angiography for excision of an occipitocervical tumour: A technical note and its feasibility. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2020.100784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Klingler JH, Hubbe U, Scholz C, Volz F, Hohenhaus M, Vasilikos I, Masalha W, Watzlawick R, Naseri Y. Noninvasive patient tracker mask for spinal 3D navigation: does the required large-volume 3D scan involve a considerably increased radiation exposure? J Neurosurg Spine 2020; 33:838-844. [PMID: 32858517 DOI: 10.3171/2020.5.spine20530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Intraoperative 3D imaging and navigation is increasingly used for minimally invasive spine surgery. A novel, noninvasive patient tracker that is adhered as a mask on the skin for 3D navigation necessitates a larger intraoperative 3D image set for appropriate referencing. This enlarged 3D image data set can be acquired by a state-of-the-art 3D C-arm device that is equipped with a large flat-panel detector. However, the presumably associated higher radiation exposure to the patient has essentially not yet been investigated and is therefore the objective of this study. METHODS Patients were retrospectively included if a thoracolumbar 3D scan was performed intraoperatively between 2016 and 2019 using a 3D C-arm with a large 30 × 30-cm flat-panel detector (3D scan volume 4096 cm3) or a 3D C-arm with a smaller 20 × 20-cm flat-panel detector (3D scan volume 2097 cm3), and the dose area product was available for the 3D scan. Additionally, the fluoroscopy time and the number of fluoroscopic images per 3D scan, as well as the BMI of the patients, were recorded. RESULTS The authors compared 62 intraoperative thoracolumbar 3D scans using the 3D C-arm with a large flat-panel detector and 12 3D scans using the 3D C-arm with a small flat-panel detector. Overall, the 3D C-arm with a large flat-panel detector required more fluoroscopic images per scan (mean 389.0 ± 8.4 vs 117.0 ± 4.6, p < 0.0001), leading to a significantly higher dose area product (mean 1028.6 ± 767.9 vs 457.1 ± 118.9 cGy × cm2, p = 0.0044). CONCLUSIONS The novel, noninvasive patient tracker mask facilitates intraoperative 3D navigation while eliminating the need for an additional skin incision with detachment of the autochthonous muscles. However, the use of this patient tracker mask requires a larger intraoperative 3D image data set for accurate registration, resulting in a 2.25 times higher radiation exposure to the patient. The use of the patient tracker mask should thus be based on an individual decision, especially taking into considering the radiation exposure and extent of instrumentation.
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- Jan-Helge Klingler
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; and
- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Retrospective analysis of pedicle screw accuracy for patients undergoing spinal surgery assisted by intraoperative computed tomography (CT) scanner AIRO® and BrainLab© navigation. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2020; 198:106113. [PMID: 32810761 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Minimally invasive spine surgery techniques for pedicle screw instrumentation are being more frequently used. They offer shorter operative times, shorter hospital stays for patients, faster recovery, less blood loss, and less damage to surrounding tissues. However, they may rely heavily on fluoroscopic imaging, and confer radiation exposure to the surgeon and team members. Use of the AIRO Mobile Intraoperative CT by Brainlab during surgery is a way to eliminate radiation exposure to staff and may improve accuracy rates for pedicle screw instrumentation. We designed a retrospective analysis of our first 12 patients who had a total of 59 pedicle screws inserted when we began to incorporate the AIRO iCT scanner to our surgical workflow. During pedicle screw insertion, projection images were saved, and compared to CT scans gone at the end of the case. We measured the distances between the projected and postprocedural screw locations, at both the screw tips and tulip heads. We observed a mean of 2.8 mm difference between the projection and postprocedural images. None of the screws inserted had any clinically significant complications, and no patient required revision surgery. Overall, iCT guided navigation with the AIRO system is a safe adjunct to spinal surgery. It decreased operator and staff radiation exposure, and helped facilitate successful MIS surgery without fluoroscopic imaging. Additional studies and research can be done to further improve accuracy and reliability.
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Naseri Y, Hubbe U, Scholz C, Brönner J, Krüger MT, Klingler JH. Radiation exposure of a mobile 3D C-arm with large flat-panel detector for intraoperative imaging and navigation - an experimental study using an anthropomorphic Alderson phantom. BMC Med Imaging 2020; 20:96. [PMID: 32799805 PMCID: PMC7429709 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-020-00495-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Intraoperative 3-dimensional (3D) navigation is increasingly being used for pedicle screw placement. For this purpose, dedicated mobile 3D C-arms are capable of providing intraoperative fluoroscopy-based 3D image data sets. Modern 3D C-arms have a large field of view, which suggests a higher radiation exposure. In this experimental study we therefore investigate the radiation exposure of a new mobile 3D C-arm with large flat-panel detector to a previously reported device with regular flat-panel detector on an Alderson phantom. Methods We measured the radiation exposure of the Vision RFD 3D (large 30 × 30 cm detector) while creating 3D image sets as well as standard fluoroscopic images of the cervical and lumbar spine using an Alderson phantom. The dosemeter readings were then compared with the radiation exposure of the previous model Vision FD Vario 3D (smaller 20 × 20 cm detector), which had been examined identically in advance and published elsewhere. Results The larger 3D C-arm induced lower radiation exposures at all dosemeter sites in cervical 3D scans as well as at the sites of eye lenses and thyroid gland in lumbar 3D scans. At male and especially female gonads in lumbar 3D scans, however, the larger 3D C-arm showed higher radiation exposures compared with the smaller 3D C-arm. In lumbar fluoroscopic images, the dosemeters near/in the radiation field measured a higher radiation exposure using the larger 3D C-arm. Conclusions The larger 3D C-arm offers the possibility to reduce radiation exposures for specific applications despite its larger flat-panel detector with a larger field of view. However, due to the considerably higher radiation exposure of the larger 3D C-arm during lumbar 3D scans, the smaller 3D C-arm is to be recommended for short-distance instrumentations (mono- and bilevel) from a radiation protection point of view. The larger 3D C-arm with its enlarged 3D image set might be used for long instrumentations of the lumbar spine. From a radiation protection perspective, the use of the respective 3D C-arm should be based on the presented data and the respective application.
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- Yashar Naseri
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Breisacher Str. 64, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Breisacher Str. 64, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Breisacher Str. 64, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Individual Monitoring Service, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Breisacher Str. 64, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Breisacher Str. 64, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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Farah J, Gonzalez-Mendez LA, Dufay F, Amir S, Royer B, Gabriel H, Noel A. Patient exposure and diagnostic reference levels in operating rooms: a multi-centric retrospective study in over 150 private and public French clinics. JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION 2020; 40:1024-1038. [PMID: 32750683 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/abac4f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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To investigate patient exposure in operating rooms and establish Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs), fifteen different procedures and nearly 4500 surgeries performed between January 2017 and December 2019 at over 150 different private (79% of data) and public (21% of data) French clinics were recorded. Collected information include the used C-arm equipment, exposure parameters (kVp, mAs, Fluoroscopy Time - FT and Air Kerma-Area Product - PKA) and patient Body Mass Index (BMI) whenever available. Multi-centric DRLs were derived as the 75th percentile of the median exposure data collected in more than 10 different hospitals. For the less frequent procedures, DRLs were determined as the 75th percentile of pooled exposure data with a minimum of 4 centres and 100 patients. Patient exposure proved to be significantly different among the centres. Highest DRLs were found for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Endoprosthesis (18 min, 81 Gy cm2), Iliac Angioplasty (6 min, 24 Gy cm2) and Flutter Ablation surgeries (17 min, 14 Gy cm2). In opposition, lowest DRLs were obtained for Hallux Valgus (0.4 min, 0.04 Gy cm2), Hand/Wrist Fracture (0.6 min, 0.16 Gy cm2), and Venous Access Device Implantation surgeries (0.3 min, 0.36 Gy cm2). Similar exposure levels are registered in private clinics and public hospitals. Multi-centric DRLs for fifteen surgical procedures including six new reference values were established to help optimise patients' radiation protection.
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- Jad Farah
- Hopitaux Universitaires Paris-Sud, Le Kremlin-Bicetre, 94270, FRANCE
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- Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, Grand Est, FRANCE
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Guidelines for navigation-assisted spine surgery. Front Med 2020; 14:518-527. [PMID: 32681209 DOI: 10.1007/s11684-020-0775-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Spinal surgery is a technically demanding and challenging procedure because of the complicated anatomical structures of the spine and its proximity to several important tissues. Surgical landmarks and fluoroscopy have been used for pedicle screw insertion but are found to produce inaccuracies in placement. Improving the safety and accuracy of spinal surgery has increasingly become a clinical concern. Computerassisted navigation is an extension and application of precision medicine in orthopaedic surgery and has significantly improved the accuracy of spinal surgery. However, no clinical guidelines have been published for this relatively new and fast-growing technique, thus potentially limiting its adoption. In accordance with the consensus of consultant specialists, literature reviews, and our local experience, these guidelines include the basic concepts of the navigation system, workflow of navigation-assisted spinal surgery, some common pitfalls, and recommended solutions. This work helps to standardize navigation-assisted spinal surgery, improve its clinical efficiency and precision, and shorten the clinical learning curve.
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Wang M, Li D, Shang X, Wang J. A review of computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery systems. Int J Med Robot 2020; 16:1-28. [PMID: 32362063 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery systems have great potential, but no review has focused on computer-assisted surgery systems for the spine, hip, and knee. METHODS A systematic search was performed in Web of Science and PubMed. We searched the literature on computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery systems from 2008 to the present and focused on three aspects of systems: training, planning, and intraoperative navigation. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION In this review study, we reviewed 34 surgical training systems, 31 surgical planning systems, and 41 surgical navigation systems. The functions and characteristics of the surgical systems were compared and analysed, and the current concerns about and the impact of the surgical systems on doctors and surgery were clarified. CONCLUSION Computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery systems are still in the development stage. Future surgical training systems should include synthetic models with patient anatomy. Surgical planning systems with automatic planning should be developed, and surgical navigation systems with multimodal fusion, robotic assistance and imaging should be developed.
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- Monan Wang
- Mechanical & Power Engineering College , Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
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- Mechanical & Power Engineering College , Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
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- Mechanical & Power Engineering College , Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
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- Mechanical & Power Engineering College , Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
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Hussain I, Cosar M, Kirnaz S, Schmidt FA, Wipplinger C, Wong T, Härtl R. Evolving Navigation, Robotics, and Augmented Reality in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Global Spine J 2020; 10:22S-33S. [PMID: 32528803 PMCID: PMC7263339 DOI: 10.1177/2192568220907896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Innovative technology and techniques have revolutionized minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) within the past decade. The introduction of navigation and image-guided surgery has greatly affected spinal surgery and will continue to make surgery safer and more efficient. Eventually, it is conceivable that fluoroscopy will be completely replaced with image guidance. These advancements, among others such as robotics and virtual and augmented reality technology, will continue to drive the value of 3-dimensional navigation in MIS. In this review, we cover pertinent features of navigation in MIS and explore their evolution over time. Moreover, we aim to discuss the key features germane to surgical advancement, including technique and technology development, accuracy, overall health care costs, operating room time efficiency, and radiation exposure.
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- Ibrahim Hussain
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York–Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
- Ibrahim Hussain and Murat Cosar are equal contributors to this study
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York–Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
- Ibrahim Hussain and Murat Cosar are equal contributors to this study
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York–Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York–Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York–Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York–Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York–Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Auloge P, Cazzato RL, Ramamurthy N, de Marini P, Rousseau C, Garnon J, Charles YP, Steib JP, Gangi A. Augmented reality and artificial intelligence-based navigation during percutaneous vertebroplasty: a pilot randomised clinical trial. 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 2019; 29:1580-1589. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-06054-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Virk S, Qureshi S. Navigation in minimally invasive spine surgery. JOURNAL OF SPINE SURGERY 2019; 5:S25-S30. [PMID: 31380490 DOI: 10.21037/jss.2019.04.23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery is associated with limited dissection as compared to open surgical procedures and this can result in decreased visualization. The use of computer-assisted navigation technology, however, allows surgeons greater visualization of bony and soft tissue anatomy through limited MIS incisions. This article outlines the potential benefits of intraoperative navigation during minimally invasive spinal surgery procedures to reduce intra-operative radiation exposure and enhance surgical accuracy. We also offer the senior author's surgical setup and technique related to a skin-based navigation system. Future research is required into the use of augmented reality for surgeons during a navigated MIS surgery.
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- Sohrab Virk
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Xiao ZR, Xiong G. Computer-assisted Surgery for Scaphoid Fracture. Curr Med Sci 2018; 38:941-948. [PMID: 30536054 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-018-1968-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The computer-assisted surgery (CAS) has significantly improved the accuracy, reliability and outcomes of traumatic, spinal, nerve surgery and many other operations with a less invasive way. The application of CAS for scaphoid fractures remains experimental. The related studies are scanty and most of them are cadaver researches. Some intrinsic defects from the registration procedure, scan and immobilization of limbs may inevitably result in deviations. Some deviations become more obvious with operations of small bones (such as scaphoid) although they are acceptable for spine and other orthopedic surgeries. We reviewed the current literatures on the applications of CAS for scaphoid operation and summarized technical principles, scan and registration methods, immobilization of limbs and their outcomes. On the basis of the data, we analyzed the limitations of this technique and envisioned its future development.
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- Zi-Run Xiao
- Department of Hand Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, 100035, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the 91st Central Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Henan, 454000, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, 100035, China.
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Intraoperative radiation exposure in spinal scoliosis surgery for pediatric patients using the O-arm® imaging system. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2018; 28:579-583. [DOI: 10.1007/s00590-018-2130-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Safe placement of pedicle screw in lumbar spine with minimum three year follow-up: a case series and technical note. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 42:567-573. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-3806-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Minimally Invasive Technique for PMMA Augmentation of Fenestrated Screws. ScientificWorldJournal 2015; 2015:979186. [PMID: 26075297 PMCID: PMC4446514 DOI: 10.1155/2015/979186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 11/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose. To describe the minimally invasive technique for cement augmentation of cannulated and fenestrated screws using an injection cannula as well as to report its safety and efficacy. Methods. A total of 157 cannulated and fenestrated pedicle screws had been cement-augmented during minimally invasive posterior screw-rod spondylodesis in 35 patients from January to December 2012. Retrospective evaluation of cement extravasation and screw loosening was carried out in postoperative plain radiographs and thin-sliced triplanar computed tomography scans. Results. Twenty-seven, largely prevertebral cement extravasations were detected in 157 screws (17.2%). None of the cement extravasations was causing a clinical sequela like a new neurological deficit. One screw loosening was noted (0.6%) after a mean follow-up of 12.8 months. We observed no cementation-associated complication like pulmonary embolism or hemodynamic insufficiency. Conclusions. The presented minimally invasive cement augmentation technique using an injection cannula facilitates convenient and safe cement delivery through polyaxial cannulated and fenestrated screws during minimally invasive screw-rod spondylodesis. Nevertheless, the optimal injection technique and design of fenestrated screws have yet to be identified. This trial is registered with German Clinical Trials DRKS00006726.
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Hubbe U, Sircar R, Scheiwe C, Scholz C, Kogias E, Krüger MT, Volz F, Klingler JH. Surgeon, staff, and patient radiation exposure in minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: impact of 3D fluoroscopy-based navigation partially replacing conventional fluoroscopy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2015; 16:142. [PMID: 25873233 PMCID: PMC4397696 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-0690-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2014] [Accepted: 03/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Some symptomatic degenerative conditions of the lumbar spine may be treated with spinal fusion if conservative treatment has failed. The minimally invasive technique of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) is increasingly used but has been found to generate increased radiation exposure to the patient and staff. Modern three-dimensional (3D) C-arm devices are capable of providing conventional two-dimensional fluoroscopic images (x-rays) as well as 3D image sets for intraoperative navigation. This study was designed to compare the radiation exposure between these two intraoperative imaging techniques in MIS TLIF procedures. Methods This study is a randomized controlled trial. Forty participants scheduled to undergo monosegmental MIS TLIF will be recruited and randomly allocated to one of two groups with respect to the applied intraoperative imaging technique: conventional fluoroscopy (FLUORO group) and 3D fluoroscopy-based navigation combined with conventional fluoroscopy (NAV group). Furthermore, patients scheduled to undergo bisegmental MIS TLIF during the recruitment period for monosegmental MIS TLIF will be assessed for eligibility and will be randomly assigned separately. The primary endpoint is the radiation exposure to the surgeon and is measured by dosimeter readings. Secondary endpoints are the radiation exposure to the assistant surgeon, scrub nurse, anesthetist, patient, and C-arm as well as radiation exposure in relation to the body mass index of the patient. Discussion Results of this randomized study will help to compare the radiation exposure to the operating staff and patient during MIS TLIF procedures using conventional fluoroscopy versus 3D fluoroscopy-based navigation combined with conventional fluoroscopy. Furthermore, recommendations regarding the appropriate use of the investigated intraoperative imaging techniques will be made to improve radiation protection and to reduce radiation exposure. Trial registration Registration number of the German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00004514. Registration date: 11 August 2012.
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- Ulrich Hubbe
- Department of Neurosurgery, Freiburg University Medical Center, Breisacher Str. 64, D-79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Freiburg University Medical Center, Breisacher Str. 64, D-79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Freiburg University Medical Center, Breisacher Str. 64, D-79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Freiburg University Medical Center, Breisacher Str. 64, D-79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Freiburg University Medical Center, Breisacher Str. 64, D-79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Freiburg University Medical Center, Breisacher Str. 64, D-79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Freiburg University Medical Center, Breisacher Str. 64, D-79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Freiburg University Medical Center, Breisacher Str. 64, D-79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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