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Huang CC, Fitts J, Huie D, Bhowmick DA, Abd-El-Barr MM. Evolution of Cervical Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Current Progress and Future Directions-A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2122. [PMID: 38610887 PMCID: PMC11012719 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Cervical endoscopic spine surgery is rapidly evolving and gaining popularity for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. This approach significantly reduces muscular damage and blood loss by minimizing soft tissue stripping, leading to less postoperative pain and a faster postoperative recovery. As scientific evidence accumulates, the efficacy and safety of cervical endoscopic spine surgery are continually affirmed. Both anterior and posterior endoscopic approaches have surfaced as viable alternative treatments for various cervical spine pathologies. Newer techniques, such as endoscopic-assisted fusion, the anterior transcorporeal approach, and unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression, have been developed to enhance clinical outcomes and broaden surgical indications. Despite its advantages, this approach faces challenges, including a steep learning curve, increased radiation exposure for both surgeons and patients, and a relative limitation in addressing multi-level pathologies. However, the future of cervical endoscopic spine surgery is promising, with potential enhancements in clinical outcomes and safety on the horizon. This progress is fueled by integrating advanced imaging and navigation technologies, applying regional anesthesia for improved and facilitated postoperative recovery, and incorporating cutting-edge technologies, such as augmented reality. With these advancements, cervical endoscopic spine surgery is poised to broaden its scope in treating cervical spine pathologies while maintaining the benefits of minimized tissue damage and rapid recovery.
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- Chuan-Ching Huang
- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC 27710, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100, Taiwan
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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Jitpakdee K, Boadi B, Härtl R. Image-Guided Spine Surgery. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2024; 35:173-190. [PMID: 38423733 DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2023.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The realm of spine surgery is undergoing a transformative shift, thanks to the integration of image-guided navigation technology. This innovative system seamlessly blends real-time imaging data with precise location tracking. While the indispensable expertise of experienced spine surgeons remains irreplaceable, navigation systems bring a host of valuable advantages to the operating room. By offering a comprehensive view of the surgical anatomy, these systems empower surgeons to conduct procedures with accuracy, while minimizing radiation exposure for both patients and medical professionals. Moreover, image-guided navigation paves the way for integration of other state-of-the-art technologies, such as augmented reality and robotics. These innovations promise to further revolutionize the field, providing greater precision and expanding the horizons of what is possible in the world of spinal procedures. This article explores the evolution, classification, and impact of image-guided spine surgery, underscoring its pivotal role in enhancing efficacy and safety while setting the stage for the incorporation of future technological advancements.
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- Khanathip Jitpakdee
- Department of Orthopedics, Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, 290 Jermjompol, Si Racha, Chonburi 20110, Thailand
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian - Och Spine, 525 East 68th Street, Box 99, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian - Och Spine, 525 East 68th Street, Box 99, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Setiawan DR, Giordan E, Lee C, Park CW, Pholprajug P, Kim JS. Navigation-guided endoscopic lumbar decompression on foramen and lateral recess in advanced scoliosis. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS: VIDEO 2024; 10:V4. [PMID: 38616902 PMCID: PMC11013331 DOI: 10.3171/2024.1.focvid23195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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An 84-year-old woman presented with left leg radiating pain for 18 months and a numeric rating scale score of 8. From examination, motoric on left knee extension was grade 4, with dysesthesia and numbness along the left anterolateral thigh. Imaging showed left L3-4 foraminal and lateral recess stenosis with severe-degree scoliosis. The patient underwent navigation-guided endoscopic transforaminal foraminotomy and lateral recess decompression on the left L3-4 level with a good outcome. Three-years' follow-up showed a well-maintained clinical outcome and coronal sagittal balance. This video explores navigation-guided endoscopic lumbar decompression for neural compression in advanced scoliosis. Further research is encouraged to establish long-term efficacy. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.1.FOCVID23195.
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- Dimas Rahman Setiawan
- Spine Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Neurosurgery Department, Medistra Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Spine Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Neurosurgical Department, AULSS2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso, Italy; and
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- Spine Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Spine Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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- Spine Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Orthopedics Department, Rayong Hospital, Rayong, Thailand
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- Spine Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
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Kumar RP, Elsayed GA, Hafez DM, Agarwal N. Advances in Anterolateral Approaches to the Lumbar Spine: A Focus on Technological Developments. Neurosurg Clin N Am 2024; 35:199-205. [PMID: 38423735 DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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A historical overview of the evolution of anterolateral approaches to the lumber spine and associated patient outcomes is presented. In addition, the modern incorporation of new technologies is discussed, including interbody cages, intraoperative image guidance, robotics, augmented reality, and machine learning, which have significantly improved the spine surgery safety and efficacy profile. Current challenges and future directions are also covered, emphasizing the need for further research and development, particularly in robotic assistance and machine learning algorithms.
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- Rohit Prem Kumar
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Presbyterian, Suite B-400, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Och Spine, Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10068, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8057, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Presbyterian, Suite B-400, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Bcharah G, Gupta N, Panico N, Winspear S, Bagley A, Turnow M, D'Amico R, Ukachukwu AEK. Innovations in Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review of Current Integrative Technologies. World Neurosurg 2024; 184:127-136. [PMID: 38159609 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Neurosurgical technologies have become increasingly more adaptive, featuring real-time and patient-specific guidance in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings. This review offers insight into how these integrative innovations compare with conventional approaches in spine surgery, focusing on machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality, and spinal navigation systems. Data on technology applications, diagnostic and procedural accuracy, intraoperative times, radiation exposures, postoperative outcomes, and costs were extracted and compared with conventional methods to assess their advantages and limitations. Preoperatively, augmented reality and virtual reality have applications in surgical training and planning that are more immersive, case specific, and risk-free and have been shown to enhance accuracy and reduce complications. ML algorithms have demonstrated high accuracy in predicting surgical candidacy (up to 92.1%) and tailoring personalized treatments based on patient-specific variables. Intraoperatively, advantages include more accurate pedicle screw insertion (96%-99% with ML), enhanced visualization, reduced radiation exposure (49 μSv with O-arm navigation vs. 556 μSv with fluoroscopy), increased efficiency, and potential for fewer intraoperative complications compared with conventional approaches. Postoperatively, certain ML and artificial intelligence models have outperformed conventional methods in predicting all postoperative complications of >6000 patients as well as predicting variables contributing to in-hospital and 90-day mortality. However, applying these technologies comes with limitations, such as longer operative times (up to 35.6% longer) with navigation, dependency on datasets, costs, accessibility, steep learning curve, and inherent software malfunctions. As these technologies advance, continuing to assess their efficacy and limitations will be crucial to their successful integration within spine surgery.
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- George Bcharah
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, North Carolina, USA
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- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, North Carolina, USA
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- Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, North Carolina, USA
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- Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
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Drossopoulos PN, Bardeesi A, Wang TY, Huang CC, Ononogbu-uche FC, Than KD, Crutcher C, Pokorny G, Shaffrey CI, Pollina J, Taylor W, Bhowmick DA, Pimenta L, Abd-El-Barr MM. Advancing Prone-Transpsoas Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review and Evolution of Indications with Representative Cases. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1112. [PMID: 38398424 PMCID: PMC10889296 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13041112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The Prone Transpsoas (PTP) approach to lumbar spine surgery, emerging as an evolution of lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), offers significant advantages over traditional methods. PTP has demonstrated increased lumbar lordosis gains compared to LLIF, owing to the natural increase in lordosis afforded by prone positioning. Additionally, the prone position offers anatomical advantages, with shifts in the psoas muscle and lumbar plexus, reducing the likelihood of postoperative femoral plexopathy and moving critical peritoneal contents away from the approach. Furthermore, operative efficiency is a notable benefit of PTP. By eliminating the need for intraoperative position changes, PTP reduces surgical time, which in turn decreases the risk of complications and operative costs. Finally, its versatility extends to various lumbar pathologies, including degeneration, adjacent segment disease, and deformities. The growing body of evidence indicates that PTP is at least as safe as traditional approaches, with a potentially better complication profile. In this narrative review, we review the historical evolution of lateral interbody fusion, culminating in the prone transpsoas approach. We also describe several adjuncts of PTP, including robotics and radiation-reduction methods. Finally, we illustrate the versatility of PTP and its uses, ranging from 'simple' degenerative cases to complex deformity surgeries.
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- Peter N. Drossopoulos
- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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- Institute of Spinal Pathology, Sao Paulo 04101000, SP, Brazil; (G.P.)
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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- Institute of Spinal Pathology, Sao Paulo 04101000, SP, Brazil; (G.P.)
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- Division of Spine, Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA (K.D.T.)
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Geng Z, Wang J, Liu J, Miao J. Bibliometric Analysis of the Development, Current Status, and Trends in Adult Degenerative Scoliosis Research: A Systematic Review from 1998 to 2023. J Pain Res 2024; 17:153-169. [PMID: 38204581 PMCID: PMC10778169 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s437575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Purpose Adult degenerative scoliosis (ADS) research lacks bibliometric analysis, despite numerous studies. This study aimed to systematically analyze the development, current status, hot topics, frontier areas, and trends in ADS research. Patients and Methods A systematic literature review was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection database from January 1998 to June 2023. Information regarding the country, institution, author, journal, and keywords was collected for each article. Bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer and Citespace software. Results The final analysis covered 1695 publications, demonstrating a steady increase in ADS research. The United States was the most prolific and influential country with 684 publications, followed by China and Japan. The University of California System was the most productive institution with 113 publications. Shaffrey, CI (47 publications) and Lenke, LG (41 publications) were top authors. The analysis revealed seven main research clusters: "intervertebral disc", "adult spinal deformity", "lumbar fusion", "minimally invasive surgery", "navigation", "postoperative complications", and "mental retardation". Keywords with strong bursts of activity included degeneration, prevalence, imbalance, classification, lumbar spinal stenosis, and kyphosis. Conclusion In conclusion, in recent years, ADS research has undergone rapid development. This study analyzed its hot topics, advancements, and research directions, making it the latest bibliometric analysis in this field. The findings aim to provide a new perspective and guidance for clinical practitioners and researchers.
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- Ziming Geng
- Department of Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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Doğu H, Abdallah A, Muçuoğlu AO, Demirel N, Elmadağ NM. Comparing Three-dimensional and Two-dimensional Preoperative Planning for Lumbar Transpedicular Screw Placement: A Retrospective Study. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2023. [PMID: 37703914 DOI: 10.1055/a-2175-3215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transpedicular screw (TPS) misplacement is still a nightmare for spine surgeons. Preoperative planning is one of the methods that a surgeon could use to minimize this complication. This study aims to compare the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) preoperative planning in posterior lumbar TPSs placement performed using the freehand technique. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients who underwent posterior TPSs placement for degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis or spinal stenosis using the freehand technique between November 2021 and October 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. In total, 33 and 30 patients who met the inclusion criteria were consecutively operated on with preoperative 2D and 3D planning, respectively. The patients were divided into the 2D preoperative planning group (2DG) and 3D preoperative planning group (3DG) and the two groups were compared. RESULTS Sixty-three patients were operated during the study period. There was no significant difference between the groups regarding blood transfusion, operation time, and radiation exposure. Although the accuracy of TPSs positioning was 94.2 and 96.5% in the 2DG and 3DG, respectively, the difference between the groups was not statistically significant. The upper facet joint violation rate was 12.8% (n = 20) in the 2DG versus 3.5% (n = 5) in the 3DG (p = 0.006). All L4 TPSs were inserted with their standard entry points without any modification (p < 0.0001; relative/risk ratio = 0.64). The modification rate was higher in L1, L2, and L5 TPSs (p < 0.0001; χ 2 = 24.7). CONCLUSION For patients with degenerative lumbar diseases, 3D preoperative planning in posterior lumbar instrumentation surgeries performed with the freehand technique decreased the upper facet joint violation rate.
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- Hüseyin Doğu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medicine Hospital, Atlas University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Health Sciences-Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medicine Hospital, Atlas University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Health Sciences-Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Zygogiannis K, Tanaka M, Sake N, Arataki S, Fujiwara Y, Taoka T, Uotani K, Askar AEKA, Chatzikomninos I. Our C-Arm-Free Minimally Invasive Technique for Spinal Surgery: The Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Spine-Based on Our Experiences. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:2116. [PMID: 38138219 PMCID: PMC10744646 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59122116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The implementation of intraoperative imaging in the procedures performed under the guidance of the same finds its history dating back to the early 1990s. This practice was abandoned due to many deficits and practicality. Later, fluoroscopy-dependent techniques were developed and have been used even in the present time, albeit with several disadvantages. With the recent advancement of several complex surgical techniques, which demand higher accuracy and are in conjunction with the existence of radiation exposure hazard, C-arm-free techniques were introduced. In this review study, we aim to demonstrate the various types of these techniques performed in our hospital. Materials and Methods: We have retrospectively analyzed and collected imaging data of C-arm-free, minimally invasive techniques performed in our hospital. The basic steps of the procedures are described, following with a discussion, along with the literature of findings, enlisting the merits and demerits. Results: MIS techniques of the thoracolumbar and lumbar spine that do not require the use of the C-arm can offer excellent results with high precision. However, several disadvantages may prevail in certain circumstances such as the navigation accuracy problem where in the possibility of perioperative complications comes a high morbidity rate. Conclusions: The accustomedness of performing these techniques requires a steep learning curve. The increase in accuracy and the decrease in radiation exposure in complex spinal surgery can overcome the burden hazards and can prove to be cost-effective.
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- Konstantinos Zygogiannis
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama 702-8055, Japan; (K.Z.); (N.S.); (S.A.); (Y.F.); (T.T.); (K.U.); (A.E.K.A.A.)
- Department of Scoliosis and Spine, KAT Hospital, 14561 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama 702-8055, Japan; (K.Z.); (N.S.); (S.A.); (Y.F.); (T.T.); (K.U.); (A.E.K.A.A.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama 702-8055, Japan; (K.Z.); (N.S.); (S.A.); (Y.F.); (T.T.); (K.U.); (A.E.K.A.A.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama 702-8055, Japan; (K.Z.); (N.S.); (S.A.); (Y.F.); (T.T.); (K.U.); (A.E.K.A.A.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama 702-8055, Japan; (K.Z.); (N.S.); (S.A.); (Y.F.); (T.T.); (K.U.); (A.E.K.A.A.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama 702-8055, Japan; (K.Z.); (N.S.); (S.A.); (Y.F.); (T.T.); (K.U.); (A.E.K.A.A.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama 702-8055, Japan; (K.Z.); (N.S.); (S.A.); (Y.F.); (T.T.); (K.U.); (A.E.K.A.A.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama Rosai Hospital, Okayama 702-8055, Japan; (K.Z.); (N.S.); (S.A.); (Y.F.); (T.T.); (K.U.); (A.E.K.A.A.)
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Zhai X, Li B, Chen K, Chen Z, Shao J, Chen K, Xu Q, Meng D, Fei Q, Jiang L, Bai Y, Li M. Spine Surgery with Electronic Conductivity Device: A Prospectively Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial and Literature Review. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:2872-2880. [PMID: 37735987 PMCID: PMC10622289 DOI: 10.1111/os.13880] [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: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Improving accuracy and safety of pedicle screw placement is of great clinical importance. Electronic conductivity device (ECD) can be a promising technique with features of affordability, portability, and real-time detection capabilities. This study aimed to validate the safety and effectiveness of a modified ECD. METHODS The ECD underwent a modification where six lamps of various colors, and it was utilized in a prospectively multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial involving 96 patients across three hospitals from June 2018 to December 2018. The trial incorporated a self-control randomization with an equal distribution of left or right side of vertebral pedicle among two groups: the free-hand group and the ECD group. A total of 496 pedicle screws were inserted, with 248 inserted in each group. The primary outcomes focused on the accuracy of pedicle screw placement and the frequency of intraoperative X-rays. Meanwhile, the secondary indicator measured the time required for pedicle screw placement. Results were presented as means ± SD. Paired samples t-test and χ2 -test were used for comparison. Furthermore, an updated review was conducted, which included studies published from 2006 onwards. RESULTS Baseline patient characteristics were recorded. The primary accuracy outcome revealed a 96.77% accuracy rate in the ECD group, compared to a 95.16% accuracy rate in the free-hand group, with no significant differences noted. In contrast, ECD demonstrated a significant reduction in radiation exposure frequency when compared to the free-hand group (1.11 ± 0.32 vs. 1.30 ± 0.53; p < 0.001), resulting in a 14.6% reduction. Moreover, ECD displayed a decrease of 30.38% in insertion time (70.88 ± 30.51 vs. 101.82 ± 54.00 s; p < 0.001). According to the results of the 21 studies, ECD has been utilized in various areas of the spine such as the atlas, thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as sacral 2-alar-iliac. The accuracy of ECD ranged from 85% to 100%. CONCLUSION The prospectively randomized trial and the review indicate that the use of ECD presents a secure and precise approach to the placement of pedicle screws, with the added benefit of reducing both procedure time and radiation exposure.
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- Xiao Zhai
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changhai HospitalNavy Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changhai HospitalNavy Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changhai HospitalNavy Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changhai HospitalNavy Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changhai HospitalNavy Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changhai HospitalNavy Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Spine Center, Xinhua HospitalShanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changhai HospitalNavy Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Changhai HospitalNavy Medical UniversityShanghaiChina
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Bonello JP, Koucheki R, Abbas A, Lex J, Nucci N, Yee A, Ahn H, Finkelstein J, Lewis S, Larouche J, Toor J. Comparison of major spine navigation platforms based on key performance metrics: a meta-analysis of 16,040 screws. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2023; 32:2937-2948. [PMID: 37474627 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07865-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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PURPOSE The objective of this meta-analysis is to compare available computer-assisted navigation platforms by key performance metrics including pedicle screw placement accuracy, operative time, neurological complications, and blood loss. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using major databases for articles comparing pedicle screw accuracy of computer-assisted navigation to conventional (freehand or fluoroscopy) controls via post-operative computed tomography. Outcome data were extracted and pooled by random-effects model for analysis. RESULTS All navigation platforms demonstrated significant reduction in risk of breach, with Stryker demonstrating the highest accuracy compared to controls (OR 0.16 95% CI 0.06 to 0.41, P < 0.00001, I2 = 0%) followed by Medtronic. There were no significant differences in accuracy or most surgical outcome measures between platforms; however, BrainLab demonstrated significantly faster operative time compared to Medtronic by 30 min (95% CI - 63.27 to - 2.47, P = 0.03, I2 = 74%). Together, there was significantly lower risk of major breach in the navigation group compared to controls (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.27-0.63, P < 0.0001, I2 = 56%). CONCLUSIONS When comparing between platforms, Stryker demonstrated the highest accuracy, and Brainlab the shortest operative time, both followed by Medtronic. No significant difference was found between platforms regarding neurologic complications or blood loss. Overall, our results demonstrated a 60% reduction in risk of major breach utilizing computer-assisted navigation, coinciding with previous studies, and supporting its validity. This study is the first to directly compare available navigation platforms offering insight for further investigation and aiding in the institutional procurement of platforms. LEVEL 3 EVIDENCE: Meta-analysis of Level 3 studies.
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- John-Peter Bonello
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8, Canada.
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8, Canada
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Crawford AM, Striano BM, Giberson-Chen CC, Xiong GX, Lightsey HM, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Projected Lifetime Cancer Risk Associated With Intraoperative Computed Tomography for Lumbar Spine Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2023; 48:893-900. [PMID: 37040462 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE (1) To determine the incremental increase in intraoperative ionizing radiation conferred by computed tomography (CT) as compared with conventional radiography; and (2) to model different lifetime cancer risks contextualized by the intersection between age, sex, and intraoperative imaging modality. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Emerging technologies in spine surgery, like navigation, automation, and augmented reality, commonly utilize intraoperative CT. Although much has been written about the benefits of such imaging modalities, the inherent risk profile of increasing intraoperative CT has not been well evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS Effective doses of intraoperative ionizing radiation were extracted from 610 adult patients who underwent single-level instrumented fusion for lumbar degenerative or isthmic spondylolisthesis from January 2015 through January 2022. Patients were divided into those who received intraoperative CT (n=138) and those who underwent conventional intraoperative radiography (n=472). Generalized linear modeling was utilized with intraoperative CT use as a primary predictor and patient demographics, disease characteristics, and preference-sensitive intraoperative considerations ( e.g. surgical approach and surgical invasiveness) as covariates. The adjusted risk difference in radiation dose calculated from our regression analysis was used to prognosticate the associated cancer risk across age and sex strata. RESULTS (1) After adjusting for covariates, intraoperative CT was associated with 7.6 mSv (interquartile range: 6.8-8.4 mSv; P <0.001) more radiation than conventional radiography. (2) For the median patient in our population (a 62-year-old female), intraoperative CT use increased lifetime cancer risk by 2.3 incidents (interquartile range: 2.1-2.6) per 10,000. Similar projections for other age and sex strata were also appreciated. CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative CT use significantly increases cancer risk compared with conventional intraoperative radiography for patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusions. As emerging technologies in spine surgery continue to proliferate and leverage intraoperative CT for cross-sectional imaging data, strategies must be developed by surgeons, institutions, and medical technology companies to mitigate long-term cancer risks.
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- Alexander M Crawford
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Comstock CP, Wait E. Novel Machine Vision Image Guidance System Significantly Reduces Procedural Time and Radiation Exposure Compared With 2-dimensional Fluoroscopy-based Guidance in Pediatric Deformity Surgery. J Pediatr Orthop 2023; 43:e331-e336. [PMID: 36882892 PMCID: PMC10082057 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002377] [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] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative 2-dimensional (2D) fluoroscopy imaging has been commonly adopted for guidance during complex pediatric spinal deformity correction. Despite the benefits, fluoroscopy imaging emits harmful ionizing radiation, which has been well-established to have deleterious effects on the surgeon and operating room staff. This study investigated the difference in intraoperative fluoroscopy time and radiation exposure during pediatric spine surgery between 2D fluoroscopy-based navigation and a novel machine vision navigation system [machine vision image guidance system (MvIGS)]. METHODS This retrospective chart review was conducted at a pediatric hospital with patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion for spinal deformity correction from 2018 to 2021. Patient allocation to the navigation modality was determined by the date of their surgery and the date of implementation of the MvIGS. Both modalities were the standard of care. Intraoperative radiation exposure was collected from the fluoroscopy system reports. RESULTS A total of 1442 pedicle screws were placed in 77 children: 714 using MvIGS and 728 using 2D fluoroscopy. There were no significant differences in the male-to-female ratio, age range, body mass index, distribution of spinal pathologies, number of levels operated on, types of levels operated on, and the number of pedicle screws implanted. Total intraoperative fluoroscopy time was significantly reduced in cases utilizing MvIGS (18.6 ± 6.3 s) compared with 2D fluoroscopy (58.5 ± 19.0 s) ( P < 0.001). This represents a relative reduction of 68%. Intraoperative radiation dose area product and cumulative air kerma were reduced by 66% (0.69 ± 0.62 vs 2.0 ± 2.1 Gycm 2 , P < 0.001) and 66% (3.4 ± 3.2 vs 9.9 ± 10.5 mGy, P < 0.001) respectively. The length of stay displayed a decreasing trend with MVIGS, and the operative time was significantly reduced in MvIGS compared with 2D fluoroscopy for an average of 63.6 minutes (294.5 ± 15.5 vs 358.1 ± 60.6 min, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION In pediatric spinal deformity correction surgery, MvIGS was able to significantly reduce intraoperative fluoroscopy time, intraoperative radiation exposure, and total surgical time, compared with traditional fluoroscopy methods. MvIGS reduced the operative time by 63.6 minutes and reduced intraoperative radiation exposure by 66%, which may play an important role in reducing the risks to the surgeon and operating room staff associated with radiation in spinal surgery procedures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III; retrospective comparative study.
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Yamout T, Orosz LD, Good CR, Jazini E, Allen B, Gum JL. Technological Advances in Spine Surgery: Navigation, Robotics, and Augmented Reality. Orthop Clin North Am 2023; 54:237-246. [PMID: 36894295 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2022.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Accurate screw placement is critical to avoid vascular or neurologic complications during spine surgery and to maximize fixation for fusion and deformity correction. Computer-assisted navigation, robotic-guided spine surgery, and augmented reality surgical navigation are currently available technologies that have been developed to improve screw placement accuracy. The advent of multiple generations of new technologies within the past 3 decades has presented surgeons with a diverse array of choices when it comes to pedicle screw placement. Considerations for patient safety and optimal outcomes must be paramount when selecting a technology.
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- Tarek Yamout
- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA 20191, USA
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- National Spine Health Foundation, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 330, Reston, VA 20191, USA
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- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA 20191, USA
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- Virginia Spine Institute, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 800, Reston, VA 20191, USA
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- National Spine Health Foundation, 11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 330, Reston, VA 20191, USA
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- Norton Leatherman Spine Center, 210 East Gray Street Suite 900, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.
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Kwon H, Park JY. The Role and Future of Endoscopic Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review. Neurospine 2023; 20:43-55. [PMID: 37016853 PMCID: PMC10080412 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2346236.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Many types of surgeries are changing from conventional to minimally invasive techniques. Techniques in spine surgery have also changed, with endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) becoming a major surgical technique. Although ESS has advantages such as less soft tissue dissection and normal structure damage, reduced blood loss, less epidural scarring, reduced hospital stay, and earlier functional recovery, it is not possible to replace all spine surgery techniques with ESS. ESS was first used for discectomy in the lumbar spine, but the range of ESS has expanded to cover the entire spine, including the cervical and thoracic spine. With improvements in ESS instruments (optics, endoscope, endoscopic drill and shaver, irrigation pump, and multiportal endoscopic), limitations of ESS have gradually decreased, and it is possible to apply ESS to more spine pathologies. ESS currently incorporates new technologies, such as navigation, augmented and virtual reality, robotics, and 3-dimentional and ultraresolution visualization, to innovate and improve outcomes. In this article, we review the history and current status of ESS, and discuss future goals and possibilities for ESS through comparisons with conventional surgical techniques.
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- Hyungjoo Kwon
- Department of Neurosurgery, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine and Spinal Cord Institute, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Crawford AM, Striano BM, Lightsey HM, Gong J, Simpson AK, Schoenfeld AJ. Intraoperative CT for Lumbar Fusion Is Not Associated with Improved Short- or Long-Term Complication Profiles. Spine J 2023; 23:791-798. [PMID: 36870450 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT The use of intraoperative CT has continued to grow in recent years, as various techniques leverage the promise of improved instrumentation accuracy and the hope for decreased complications. Nonetheless, the literature regarding the short- and long-term complications associated with such techniques remains scant and/or confounded by indication and selection bias. PURPOSE To use causal inference techniques to determine whether intraoperative CT use is associated with an improved complication profile as compared to conventional radiography for single-level lumbar fusions, an increasingly commonplace application for this technology. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Inverse probability weighted retrospective cohort study carried out within a large integrated healthcare network PATIENT SAMPLE: Adult patients who underwent surgical treatment of spondylolisthesis via lumbar fusion from January 2016 through December 2021 OUTCOME MEASURES: Our primary outcome was the incidence rate of revision surgery. Our secondary outcome was the incidence of composite 90-day complications (deep and superficial surgical site infection, venous thromboembolic events, and unplanned readmissions). METHODS Demographics, intraoperative information, and postoperative complications were abstracted from electronic health records. A propensity score was developed utilizing a parsimonious model to account for covariate interaction with our primary predictor, intraoperative imaging technique. This propensity score was utilized in the creation of inverse probability weights to adjust for indication and selection bias. The rate of revisions within 3 years as well as the rate of revisions at any time-point were compared between cohorts using Cox regression analysis. The incidence of composite 90-day complications were compared using negative binomial regression. RESULTS Our patient population consisted of 583 patients, with 132 who underwent intraoperative CT and 451 who underwent conventional radiographic techniques. There were no significant differences between cohorts following inverse probability weighting. No significant differences were detected in 3-year revision rates (HR 0.74 [95% CI 0.29, 1.92]; p=0.5), overall revision rates (HR 0.54 [95% CI 0.20, 1.46]; p=0.2), or 90-day complications (RC -0.24 [95% CI -1.35, 0.87]; p=0.7). CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative CT use was not associated with an improved complication profile in either the short- or long-term for patients undergoing single-level instrumented fusion. This observed clinical equipoise should be weighed against resource and radiation-related costs when considering intraoperative CT for low complexity fusions.
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- Alexander M Crawford
- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Risk factors of early complications after thoracic and lumbar spinal deformity surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2023; 32:899-913. [PMID: 36611078 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07486-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine risk factors increasing susceptibility to early complications (intraoperative and postoperative within 6 weeks) associated with surgery to correct thoracic and lumbar spinal deformity. METHODS We systematically searched the PubMed and EMBASE databases for studies published between January 1990 and September 2021. Observational studies evaluating predictors of early complications of thoracic and lumbar spinal deformity surgery were included. Pooled odds ratio (OR) or standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was calculated via the random effects model. RESULTS Fifty-two studies representing 102,432 patients met the inclusion criteria. Statistically significant patient-related risk factors for early complications included neurological comorbidity (OR = 3.45, 95% CI 1.83-6.50), non-ambulatory status (OR = 3.37, 95% CI 1.96-5.77), kidney disease (OR = 2.80, 95% CI 1.80-4.36), American Society of Anesthesiologists score > 2 (OR = 2.23, 95% CI 1.76-2.84), previous spine surgery (OR = 1.98, 95% CI 1.41-2.77), pulmonary comorbidity (OR = 1.94, 95% CI 1.21-3.09), osteoporosis (OR = 1.60, 95% CI 1.17-2.20), cardiovascular diseases (OR = 1.46, 95% CI 1.20-1.78), hypertension (OR = 1.37, 95% CI 1.23-1.52), diabetes mellitus (OR = 1.84, 95% CI 1.30-2.60), preoperative Cobb angle (SMD = 0.43, 95% CI 0.29, 0.57), number of comorbidities (SMD = 0.41, 95% CI 0.12, 0.70), and preoperative lumbar lordotic angle (SMD = - 0.20, 95% CI - 0.35, - 0.06). Statistically significant procedure-related factors were fusion extending to the sacrum or pelvis (OR = 2.53, 95% CI 1.53-4.16), use of osteotomy (OR = 1.60, 95% CI 1.12-2.29), longer operation duration (SMD = 0.72, 95% CI 0.05, 1.40), estimated blood loss (SMD = 0.46, 95% CI 0.07, 0.85), and number of levels fused (SMD = 0.37, 95% CI 0.03, 0.70). CONCLUSION These data may contribute to development of a systematic approach aimed at improving quality-of-life and reducing complications in high-risk patients.
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Crawford AM, Striano BM, Lightsey HM, Zhu JS, Xiong GX, Schoenfeld AJ, Simpson AK. Projected lifetime cancer risk for patients undergoing spine surgery for isthmic spondylolisthesis. Spine J 2023; 23:824-831. [PMID: 36736738 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Radiographs, fluoroscopy, and computed tomography (CT) are increasingly utilized in the diagnosis and management of various spine pathologies. Such modalities utilize ionizing radiation, a known cause of carcinogenesis. While the radiation doses such studies confer has been investigated previously, it is less clear how such doses translate to projected cancer risks, which may be a more interpretable metric. PURPOSE (1) Calculate the lifetime cancer risk and the relative contributions of preference-sensitive selection of imaging modalities associated with the surgical management of a common spine pathology, isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS); (2) Investigate whether the use of intraoperative CT, which is being more pervasively adopted, increases the risk of cancer. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING Retrospective cross-sectional study carried out within a large integrated health care network. PATIENT SAMPLE Adult patients who underwent surgical treatment of IS via lumbar fusion from January 2016 through December 2021. OUTCOME MEASURES (1) Effective radiation dose and lifetime cancer risk associated with each exposure to ionizing radiation; (2) Difference in effective radiation dose (and lifetime cancer risk) among patients who received intraoperative CT compared to other intraoperative imaging techniques. METHODS Baseline demographics and differences in surgical techniques were characterized. Radiation exposure data were collected from the 2-year period centered on the operative date. Projected risk of cancer from this radiation was calculated utilizing each patient's effective radiation dose in combination with age and sex. Generalized linear modeling was used to adjust for covariates when determining the comparative risk of intraoperative CT as compared to alternative imaging modalities. RESULTS We included 151 patients in this cohort. The range in calculated cancer risk exclusively from IS management was 1.3-13 cases of cancer per 1,000 patients. During the intraoperative period, CT imaging was found to significantly increase radiation exposure as compared to alternate imaging modalities (adjusted risk difference (ARD) 12.33mSv; IQR 10.04, 14.63mSv; p<.001). For a standardized 40 to 49-year-old female, this projects to an additional 0.72 cases of cancer per 1,000. For the entire 2-year perioperative care episode, intraoperative CT as compared to other intraoperative imaging techniques was not found to increase total ionizing radiation exposure (ARD 9.49mSv; IQR -0.83, 19.81mSv; p=.072). The effect of intraoperative imaging choice was mitigated in part due to preoperative (ARD 13.1mSv, p<.001) and postoperative CTs (ARD 22.7mSv, p<.001). CONCLUSIONS Preference-sensitive imaging decisions in the treatment of IS impart substantial cancer risk. Important drivers of radiation exposure exist in each phase of care, including intraoperative CT and/or CT scans during the perioperative period. Knowledge of these data warrant re-evaluation of current imaging protocols and suggest a need for the development of radiation-sensitive approaches to perioperative imaging.
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- Alexander M Crawford
- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis St, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Clinical applications of augmented reality in orthopaedic surgery: a comprehensive narrative review. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2023; 47:375-391. [PMID: 35852653 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05507-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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PURPOSE The development of augmented reality (AR) technology allows orthopaedic surgeons to incorporate and visualize surgical data, assisting the execution of both routine and complex surgical operations. Uniquely, AR technology allows a surgeon to view the surgical field and superimpose peri-operative imaging, anatomical landmarks, navigation guidance, and more, all in one view without the need for conjugate gaze between multiple screens. The aim of this literature review was to introduce the fundamental requirements for an augmented reality system and to assess the current applications, outcomes, and potential limitations to this technology. METHODS A literature search was performed using MEDLINE and Embase databases, by two independent reviewers, who then collaboratively synthesized and collated the results of the literature search into a narrative review focused on the applications of augmented reality in major orthopaedic sub-specialties. RESULTS Current technology requires that pre-operative patient data be acquired, and AR-compatible models constructed. Intra-operatively, to produce manipulatable virtual images into the user's view in real time, four major components are required including a camera, computer image processing technology, tracking tools, and an output screen. The user is provided with a heads-up display, which is a transparent display, enabling the user to look at both their natural view and the computer-generated images. Currently, high-quality evidence for clinical implementation of AR technology in the orthopaedic surgery operating room is lacking; however, growing in vitro literature highlights a multitude of potential applications, including increasing operative accuracy, improved biomechanical angular and alignment parameters, and potentially reduced operative time. CONCLUSION While the application of AR systems in surgery is currently in its infancy, we anticipate rapid and widespread implementation of this technology in various orthopaedic sub-specialties.
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Kothe R, Schmeiser G. [Intraoperative computed tomography-guided navigation for implant anchorage in spine surgery]. OPERATIVE ORTHOPADIE UND TRAUMATOLOGIE 2023; 35:17-28. [PMID: 36562777 DOI: 10.1007/s00064-022-00794-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Improved accuracy of spinal instrumentation with the use of intraoperative CT (iCT). INDICATIONS All types of posterior spinal instrumentation. CONTRAINDICATIONS None. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE After fixation of the spinal clamp, an intraoperative CT (iCT) is performed. The image data set can then be used for navigation of the spinal implants. The arrangement of the devices, positioning of the patient, and the exact fixation of the clamp depend on the operation technique and the anatomical region. A high level of standardization is necessary for clinical success. In general, the utilization of drill guides over the use of awls and Yamshidi needles is strongly recommended. Thereby the risk of segmental vertebral rotation, especially in multisegmental instrumentation, will be reduced. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT The postoperative management depends on the type of surgery and is not influenced by the use of navigation with iCT. RESULTS In our patient group of the first 200 surgeries with iCT (AIRO, Brainlab AG, Munich, Germany), we performed 34% cervical instrumentations, 31% percutaneous screw insertions, and 35% multisegmental open procedures including the sacrum or ilium. Two surgeries had to be converted to conventional technique due to technical problems. One misplaced S2/Ala/ilium screw had to be corrected in revision surgery. The infection rate was 2.5% and was not increased compared to conventional procedures. In the literature, a significant reduction of radiation exposure was shown, when iCT and navigation were used. Also, in longer surgical cases the operation time could be reduced. In comparison with 3D C‑arm imaging, the image quality and screw accuracy is improved by iCT. Due to the possibility of 3D intraoperative implant control, the number of revision cases can be reduced.
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- Ralph Kothe
- Abteilung für spinale Chirurgie, Schön Klinik Hamburg Eilbek, Dehnhaide 120, 22083, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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- Abteilung für spinale Chirurgie, Schön Klinik Hamburg Eilbek, Dehnhaide 120, 22083, Hamburg, Deutschland
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Bourret S, Cloche T, Boue L, Thompson W, Dubois T, Le Huec JC. Computed Tomography Intraoperative Navigation in Spinal Surgery: Assessment of Patient Radiation Exposure in Current Practices. Int J Spine Surg 2022; 16:909-915. [PMID: 36153041 PMCID: PMC9926940 DOI: 10.14444/8319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient radiation exposure associated with the use of computed tomography (CT) navigation during spinal surgeries was widely compared with other intraoperative imaging techniques. The aim of this study is to explore the use of navigation with regard to current spinal surgery practices and the technical limitations of such imaging systems. METHODS Dosimetric data from 101 patients who underwent intraoperative, CT-navigated spine surgery were retrospectively collected. The study population was divided into 3 groups according to the primary surgical indication. The number of CT image acquisitions per patient, the field length, and the time of exposure per acquisition during a single surgery were compared as well as the radiation dose emitted to patients. RESULTS Dose-length products (DLP) per acquisition were 678.52, 656.8, and 649.36 mGy·cm with no significant difference for spinal deformity (SD), degenerative disease (DD), and vertebral fracture (VF) procedures, respectively. Analyzing the number of CT image acquisitions per patient revealed that repeated intraoperative scans were often performed for patients who were suffering from an SD due to technical limitations of the navigation. As a consequence, the cumulative dose was higher in the SD group (DLP total = 1175 mGy·cm) than in the DD (DLP total = 762.74 mGy·cm) and VF (DLP total = 649.36 mGy·cm) groups. CONCLUSIONS CT navigation is an efficient intraoperative imaging technique that reduces the rate of surgical complications, but its technical limitations lead to an increased risk of patient radiation exposure, especially for complex surgeries where multiple scanning acquisitions are needed. CLINICAL RELEVANCE To avoid patient's overexposure, spine surgeons should minimize the number of intraoperative acquisitions while considering the complexity of the surgery and the limitations of the guidance system. The use of dual guidance systems has also to be considered according to the benefit-risk balance between patient's outcomes and radiation dose exposure. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4
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- Institut VERTEBRA, Polyclinique Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France
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- Polyclinique Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France
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- Institut VERTEBRA, Polyclinique Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France
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- C2isanté, 10 rue Paul Langevin – ZAC Saint Jacques II, Maxéville, France
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Navigation Techniques in Endoscopic Spine Surgery. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:8419739. [PMID: 36072476 PMCID: PMC9444441 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8419739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) advances the principles of minimally invasive surgery, including minor collateral tissue damage, reduced blood loss, and faster recovery times. ESS allows for direct access to the spine through small incisions and direct visualization of spinal pathology via an endoscope. While this technique has many applications, there is a steep learning curve when adopting ESS into a surgeon's practice. Two types of navigation, optical and electromagnetic, may allow for widespread utilization of ESS by engendering improved orientation to surgical anatomy and reduced complication rates. The present review discusses these two available navigation technologies and their application in endoscopic procedures by providing case examples. Furthermore, we report on the future directions of navigation within the discipline of ESS.
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Naik A, Smith AD, Shaffer A, Krist DT, Moawad CM, MacInnis BR, Teal K, Hassaneen W, Arnold PM. Evaluating robotic pedicle screw placement against conventional modalities: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Neurosurg Focus 2022; 52:E10. [PMID: 34973681 DOI: 10.3171/2021.10.focus21509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Several approaches have been studied for internal fixation of the spine using pedicle screws (PSs), including CT navigation, 2D and 3D fluoroscopy, freehand, and robotic assistance. Robot-assisted PS placement has been controversial because training requirements, cost, and previously unclear benefits. This meta-analysis compares screw placement accuracy, operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and overall complications of PS insertion using traditional freehand, navigated, and robot-assisted methods. METHODS A systematic review was performed of peer-reviewed articles indexed in several databases between January 2000 and August 2021 comparing ≥ 2 PS insertion methods with ≥ 10 screws per treatment arm. Data were extracted for patient outcomes, including PS placement, misplacement, and accuracy; operative time, overall complications, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospital length of stay, postoperative Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score, and postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) score for back pain. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa score and Cochrane tool. A network meta-analysis (NMA) was performed to estimate PS placement accuracy as the primary outcome. RESULTS Overall, 78 studies consisting of 6262 patients and > 31,909 PSs were included. NMA results showed that robot-assisted and 3D-fluoroscopy PS insertion had the greatest accuracy compared with freehand (p < 0.01 and p < 0.001, respectively), CT navigation (p = 0.02 and p = 0.04, respectively), and 2D fluoroscopy (p < 0.01 and p < 0.01, respectively). The surface under the cumulative ranking (SUCRA) curve method further demonstrated that robot-assisted PS insertion accuracy was superior (S = 0.937). Optimal screw placement was greatest in robot-assisted (S = 0.995) placement, and misplacement was greatest with freehand (S = 0.069) approaches. Robot-assisted placement was favorable for minimizing complications (S = 0.876), while freehand placement had greater odds of complication than robot-assisted (OR 2.49, p < 0.01) and CT-navigation (OR 2.15, p = 0.03) placement. CONCLUSIONS The results of this NMA suggest that robot-assisted PS insertion has advantages, including improved accuracy, optimal placement, and minimized surgical complications, compared with other PS insertion methods. Limitations included overgeneralization of categories and time-dependent effects.
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- Anant Naik
- 1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign; and
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- 1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign; and
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- 1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign; and
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- 1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign; and
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- 1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign; and
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- 1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign; and
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- 1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign; and.,2Department of Neurosurgery, Carle Neuroscience Institute, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois
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- 1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign; and.,2Department of Neurosurgery, Carle Neuroscience Institute, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois
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- 1Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign; and.,2Department of Neurosurgery, Carle Neuroscience Institute, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois
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Lee NJ, Zuckerman SL, Buchanan IA, Boddapati V, Mathew J, Leung E, Park PJ, Pham MH, Buchholz AL, Khan A, Pollina J, Mullin JP, Jazini E, Haines C, Schuler TC, Good CR, Lombardi JM, Lehman RA. Is there a difference between navigated and non-navigated robot cohorts in robot-assisted spine surgery? A multicenter, propensity-matched analysis of 2,800 screws and 372 patients. Spine J 2021; 21:1504-1512. [PMID: 34022461 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Robot-assisted spine surgery continues to rapidly develop as evidenced by the growing literature in recent years. In addition to demonstrating excellent pedicle screw accuracy, early studies have explored the impact of robot-assisted spine surgery on reducing radiation time, length of hospital stay, operative time, and perioperative complications in comparison to conventional freehand technique. Recently, the Mazor X Stealth Edition was introduced in 2018. This robotic system integrates Medtronic's Stealth navigation technology into the Mazor X platform, which was introduced in 2016. It is unclear what the impact of these advancements have made on clinical outcomes. PURPOSE To compare the outcomes and complications between the most recent iterations of the Mazor Robot systems: Mazor X and Mazor X Stealth Edition. STUDY DESIGN Multicenter cohort PATIENT SAMPLE: Among four different institutions, we included adult (≥18 years old) patients who underwent robot-assisted spine surgery with either the Mazor X (non-navigated robot) or Stealth (navigated robot) platforms. OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcomes included robot time per screw, fluoroscopic radiation time, screw accuracy, robot abandonment, and clinical outcomes with a minimum 90 day follow up. METHODS A one-to-one propensity-score matching algorithm based on perioperative factors (e.g. demographics, comorbidities, primary diagnosis, open vs. percutaneous instrumentation, prior spine surgery, instrumented levels, pelvic fixation, interbody fusion, number of planned robot screws) was employed to control for the potential selection bias between the two robotic systems. Chi-square/fisher exact test and t-test/ANOVA were used for categorical and continuous variables, respectively. RESULTS From a total of 646 patients, a total of 372 adult patients were included in this study (X: 186, Stealth: 186) after propensity score matching. The mean number of instrumented levels was 4.3. The mean number of planned robot screws was 7.8. Similar total operative time and robot time per screw occurred between cohorts (p>0.05). However, Stealth achieved significantly shorter fluoroscopic radiation time per screw (Stealth: 7.2 seconds vs. X: 10.4 seconds, p<.001) than X. The screw accuracy for both robots was excellent (Stealth: 99.6% vs. X: 99.1%, p=0.120). In addition, Stealth achieved a significantly lower robot abandonment rate (Stealth: 0% vs. X: 2.2%, p=0.044). Furthermore, a lower blood transfusion rate was observed for Stealth than X (Stealth: 4.3% vs. X: 10.8%, p=0.018). Non-robot related complications such as dura tear, motor/sensory deficits, return to the operating room during same admission, and length of stay was similar between robots (p>0.05). The 90-day complication rates were low and similar between robot cohorts (Stealth: 5.4% vs. X: 3.8%, p=0.456). CONCLUSION In this multicenter study, both robot systems achieved excellent screw accuracy and low robot time per screw. However, using Stealth led to significantly less fluoroscopic radiation time, lower robot abandonment rates, and reduced blood transfusion rates than Mazor X. Other factors including length of stay, and 90-day complications were similar.
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- Nathan J Lee
- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of San Diego Health, Sand Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Virginia Spine Institute, Reston, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Virginia Spine Institute, Reston, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Virginia Spine Institute, Reston, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University Medical Center, The Och Spine Hospital at New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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