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Zhang Z, Zhao Y, Chou D, Zhang S, Zhou R, Ma Z, Wang L, Yu Z, Liu Y, Wang Y. Study on articular surface morphology of atlantoaxial lateral mass based on differential manifold. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:919. [PMID: 38042858 PMCID: PMC10693051 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04410-3] [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: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To propose a surface reconstruction algorithm based on a differential manifold (a space with local Euclidean space properties), which can be used for processing of clinical images and for modeling of the atlantoaxial joint. To describe the ideal anatomy of the lateral atlantoaxial articular surface by measuring the anatomical data. METHODS Computed tomography data of 80 healthy subjects who underwent cervical spine examinations at our institution were collected between October 2019 and June 2022, including 46 males and 34 females, aged 37.8 ± 5.1 years (28-59 years). A differential manifold surface reconstruction algorithm was used to generate the model based on DICOM data derived by Vision PACS system. The lateral mass articular surface was measured and compared in terms of its sagittal diameter, transverse diameter, articular surface area, articular curvature and joint space height. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference between left and right sides of the measured data in normal adults (P > 0.05). The atlantoaxial articular surface sagittal diameter length was (15.83 ± 1.85) and (16.22 ± 1.57) mm on average, respectively. The transverse diameter length of the articular surface was (16.29 ± 2.16) and (16.49 ± 1.84) mm. The lateral articular surface area was (166.53 ± 7.69) and (174.48 ± 6.73) mm2 and the curvature was (164.03 ± 5.27) and (153.23 ± 9.03)°, respectively. The joint space height was 3.05 ± 0.11mm, respectively. There is an irregular articular space in the lateral mass of atlantoaxial, and both upper and lower surfaces of the articular space are concave. A sagittal plane view shows that the inferior articular surface of the atlas is mainly concave above; however, the superior articular surface of the axis is mainly convex above. In the coronal plane, the inferior articular surface of the atlas is mostly concave above, with most concave vertices located in the medial region, and the superior articular surface of the axis is mainly concave below, with most convex vertices located centrally and laterally. CONCLUSION A differential manifold algorithm can effectively process atlantoaxial imaging data, fit and control mesh topology, and reconstruct curved surfaces to meet clinical measurement applications with high accuracy and efficiency; the articular surface of the lateral mass of atlantoaxial mass in normal adults has relatively constant sagittal diameter, transverse diameter and area. The distance difference between joint spaces is small, but the shape difference of articular surfaces differs greatly.
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- Zeyuan Zhang
- Department of the Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of the Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of the Neurosurgery, Columbia University, New York, USA
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- Department of the Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- School of Mathematics and Information Sciences, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Mathematics and Information Sciences, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of the Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of the Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of the Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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- Department of the Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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Xiao H, Huang Z, Xu P, Lin J, Zhu Q, Ji W. Anterior Transarticular Crossing Screw Fixation for Atlantoaxial Joint Instability: A Biomechanical Study. Neurospine 2023; 20:940-946. [PMID: 37798988 PMCID: PMC10562216 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2346472.236] [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: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the biomechanical stability of anterior transarticular crossing screw (ATCS) and compare it with anterior transarticular screw (ATS) which may provide basic evidence for clinical application. METHODS Eight human fresh cadaveric specimens (occiput-C4) were tested with 5 conditions including the intact status, the injury status (type II odontoid fracture), the injury+ATS fixation status (traditional bilateral ATS fixation); the injury+unilateral ATCS fixation status; and the injury+bilateral ATCS fixation status. Specimens were applied to a pure moment of 1.5 Nm in flexion-extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation, respectively. The range of motions (ROMs) and the neutral zones (NZs) of C1 to C2 segment were calculated and compared between 5 status. RESULTS ATS and ATCS fixations significantly reduced the motions in all directions when compared with the intact and injury statues (p < 0.05). In flexion-extension, the ROMs of ATS, unilateral ATCS, and bilateral ATCS were 4.7° ± 2.5°, 4.1° ± 1.9°, and 3.2° ± 1.2°, respectively. Bilateral ATCS resulted in a significant decrease in ROM in flexion-extension when compared with ATS and unilateral ATCS (p = 0.035 and p = 0.023). In lateral bending and axial rotation, there was no significant difference in ROM between the 3 fixations (p > 0.05). Three fixations resulted in similar NZs in all directions (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION ATCS is a biomechanically effective alternative or supplemental method for atlantoaxial instability.
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- Hang Xiao
- Division of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Spinal Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Yunfu People’s Hospital, Yunfu, China
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Marathe N, Lohkamp LN, Fehlings MG. Spinal manifestations of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: a scoping review. J Neurosurg Spine 2022; 37:783-793. [PMID: 35986728 DOI: 10.3171/2022.6.spine211011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Since its initial description, the definition of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) has notably changed. At present, it broadly refers to disorders of the connective tissue that are heritable and have similar features including joint hypermobility, dermal dysplasia, and vascular as well as internal organ fragility. There has been no comprehensive review of spinal manifestations of EDS in the recent literature. That has led to controversies in management protocols of this so-called orphan disease. METHODS The authors used the latest version of the EDS classification from 2017, in which 13 subtypes were recognized. EDS has 19 different causal genes, mainly associated with collagen synthesis. Of these, 5 subtypes have associated spinal manifestations. RESULTS Some of the spinal pathologies associated with EDS include Chiari malformation, craniocervical instability, kyphoscoliosis, segmental instability and kyphosis, spontaneous CSF leaks, Tarlov cyst syndrome, tethered cord, and problems associated with wound healing. Here, the authors briefly discuss the demographics, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, management strategies, and directions for further research for each of these manifestations. CONCLUSIONS EDS belongs to the group of orphan diseases, with the total patient population being below 200,000. Further research on spinal manifestations of EDS is the need of the hour to establish clinical practice guidelines and close the significant knowledge gaps that currently exist.
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- Nandan Marathe
- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario; and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario; and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario; and.,2Division of Neurosurgery, Krembil Neuroscience Centre, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Kim GU, Ahn MW, Lee GW. Combined Anterior-Posterior Fusion Versus Posterior Alone Fusion for Cervical Myelopathy in Athetoid-Cerebral Palsy. Global Spine J 2022; 12:1715-1722. [PMID: 33487049 PMCID: PMC9609544 DOI: 10.1177/2192568220987535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective comparative study. OBJECTIVES Although some studies have discussed the use of lateral mass screws (LMSs) in patients with cerebral palsy (CP), it is unclear whether posterior LMS fixation alone is a suitable method. We aimed to compare the clinical, radiological, and surgical outcomes of 2 surgical modalities, namely, combined anterior-posterior (A-P) instrumented fusion and posterior fusion alone, in athetoid-type CP patients with cervical myelopathy (CM). METHODS We analyzed 63 patients with athetoid-CP and CM who underwent posterior fusion only with LMS (group A, 35 patients) and A-P fusion (group B, 28 patients). The primary outcome was the 1- and 3-year fusion rates for the surgical segments. The secondary outcomes included the clinical outcomes based on pain intensity determined using the visual analog scale score, neck disability index, and 17-point Japanese Orthopedic Association score, radiological, and surgical outcomes. RESULTS Fusion was achieved at 3 years postoperatively in 22 of 35 patients (63%) in group A and in 26 of 28 patients (93%) in group B (P = 0.02). The posterior neck pain intensity was also significantly lower in group B than in group A 2 and 3 years postoperatively (P = 0.02 and 0.01, respectively). The incidence of screw loosening and implant-related problems was higher in group A (60%) than in group B (21%) (P = 0.01). The other clinical and radiological parameters were similar between the groups. CONCLUSIONS For athetoid CP-induced CM, combined A-P fusion would result in superior clinical and radiological outcomes compared to posterior fusion alone.
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- Gang-Un Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hanil
General Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu,
South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu,
South Korea,Gun Woo Lee, Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery, Yeungnam University Hospital, Yeungnam University College of Medicine,
170 Hyeonchung-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu 42415, South Korea.
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Chang MC, Seok HG, Choo YJ, Lee GW. The Comparison Between Transarticular Screw Fixation and Segmental Screw-Rod Fixation for Posterior Fusion of the C1-2 Segment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:e1007-e1014. [PMID: 35643403 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.05.086] [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: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Both transarticular screw fixation (TAS) and segmental screw-rod fixation (SF) have been widely performed for C1-2 fusion; however, just only small clinical studies and a few meta-analyses comparing the 2 surgical techniques for C1-2 posterior fusion have been reported. METHODS We searched the Cochrane, Embase, and Medline databases for articles comparing the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of TAS and SF for C1-2 posterior fusion with April 14, 2022, as the publication cutoff date. The odds ratio (OR) and standardized mean difference were used to analyze differences in outcomes between the 2 abovementioned surgical techniques. A P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A total of 5101 publications were assessed, and 6 studies were finally included in the study. In terms of the fusion rate, SF produced significantly better outcomes than TAS did (OR = 2.96, P = 0.02). With respect to surgical outcomes, blood loss and operation times were significantly lower in the TAS group than those in the SF group (P = 0.008 and P < 0.00001, respectively). The rate of vertebral artery injury was significantly lower in the SF group than that in the TAS group (OR = 3.95, P = 0.04). However, other complications, such as screw malposition, infection, hardware failure, and nonunion, were not significantly different between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS SF showed a greater fusion rate and lower risk of vertebral artery injury than TAS did, but TAS showed less blood loss and lower operation times than SF.
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- Min Cheol Chang
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
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