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Pennington Z, Mikula AL, Lakomkin N, Martini M, Pinter ZW, Shafi M, Hamouda A, Bydon M, Clarke MJ, Freedman BA, Krauss WE, Nassr AN, Sebastian AS, Fogelson JL, Elder BD. Bone Quality as Measured by Hounsfield Units More Accurately Predicts Proximal Junctional Kyphosis than Vertebral Bone Quality Following Long-Segment Thoracolumbar Fusion. World Neurosurg 2024; 186:e584-e592. [PMID: 38588791 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.04.003] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the prognostic power of Hounsfield units (HU) and Vertebral Bone Quality (VBQ) score for predicting proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) following long-segment thoracolumbar fusion to the upper thoracic spine (T1-T6). METHODS Vertebral bone quality around the upper instrumented vertebrae (UIV) was measured using HU on preoperative CT and VBQ on preoperative MRI. Spinopelvic parameters were also categorized according to the Scoliosis Research Society-Schwab classification. Univariable analysis to identify predictors of the occurrence of PJK and survival analyses with Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regression were performed to identify predictors of time to PJK (defined as ≥10° change in Cobb angle of UIV+2 and UIV). Sensitivity analyses showed thresholds of HU < 164 and VBQ > 2.7 to be most predictive for PJK. RESULTS Seventy-six patients (mean age 66.0 ± 7.0 years; 27.6% male) were identified, of whom 15 suffered PJK. Significant predictors of PJK were high postoperative pelvic tilt (P = 0.038), high postoperative T1-pelvic angle (P = 0.041), and high postoperative PI-LL mismatch (P = 0.028). On survival analyses, bone quality, as assessed by the average HU of the UIV and UIV+1 was the only significant predictor of time to PJK (odds ratio [OR] 3.053; 95% CI 1.032-9.032; P = 0.044). VBQ measured using the UIV, UIV+1, UIV+2, and UIV-1 vertebrae approached, but did not reach significance (OR 2.913; 95% CI 0.797-10.646; P = 0.106). CONCLUSIONS In larger cohorts, VBQ may prove to be a significant predictor of PJK following long-segment thoracolumbar fusion. However, Hounsfield units on CT have greater predictive power, suggesting preoperative workup for long-segment thoracolumbar fusion benefits from computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging alone to identify those at increased risk of PJK.
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- Zach Pennington
- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Salunke P, Karthigeyan M, Uniyal P, Mishra K, Gupta T, Kumar N. A Novel Pedicle Screw Design with Variable Thread Geometry: Biomechanical Cadaveric Study with Finite Element Analysis. World Neurosurg 2023; 172:e144-e150. [PMID: 36587893 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.12.120] [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: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pedicle screw fixation provides one of the most stable spinal constructs. Their designs together with osseous characteristics have been known to influence the screw-bone interplay during surgical maneuvers and thereafter the fusion process. Various technical modifications to enhance screw performance have been suggested. This study evaluated the pull-out strength and axial stiffness of a novel pedicle screw design with variable thread geometry and pitch. METHODS The newly designed triple threaded pedicle screw is tapered, and has unique out-turned flanges to hold the cancellous bone and a finer pitch at its distal and proximal end to engage the cortical bone. Five lumbar and 4 lower thoracic cadaveric vertebrae were divided into hemivertebrae. A standard cancellous pedicle screw and the newly designed pedicle screw were inserted into each hemivertebra. Axial stiffness and peak pull-out force between the screw types were compared; a finite element analysis was also performed to additionally compare the pull out under toggle forces. RESULTS In cadaveric study, the axial stiffness of the new screw was significantly better than that of the standard screw. However, the peak load between the screws was not statistically different. Finite element analyses suggested lesser stress at bone-implant interface for the new screw along with better axial stiffness under both co-axial and toggle forces. CONCLUSIONS Our novel pedicle screw design with variable thread geometry demonstrates greater axial stiffness compared with the standard screws, and therefore is likely to withstand a greater surgical manipulation.
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- Pravin Salunke
- Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anatomy, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar, Punjab, India
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Chang CC, Chang HK, Ko CC, Wu CL, Kuo YH, Tu TH, Huang WC, Wu JC. Comparison of Cortical Bone Trajectory to Pedicle-Based Dynamic Stabilization: An Analysis of 291 Patients. Neurospine 2023; 20:308-316. [PMID: 37016878 PMCID: PMC10080437 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2244888.444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Objective: Pedicle-based dynamic stabilization (DS) has gained popularity outside of America. Although pedicle screw (PS) loosening has always been a concern, it is reportedly innocuous. Cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw is an emerging option with less invasiveness and similar effectiveness to PS in short-segment lumbar fusion. This study aimed to verify the use of CBT for DS by comparing the outcomes between pedicle- and CBT-based DS.Methods: Consecutive patients with lumbar spondylosis or low-grade spondylolisthesis who underwent 1- or 2-level DS between L3–5 with a minimum follow-up of 24 months were reviewed. Screw loosening was determined by computed tomography and the incidences were compared.Results: A total of 291 patients who underwent Dynesys DS (235 pedicle- and 56 CBT-based, respectively) were compared. The demographics and preoperative conditions were similar. All the clinical outcomes improved at 24-month postoperation, while the CBT-based group had less operation time and blood loss than the pedicle-based group. The rates of screw loosening were lower in the CBT-based (5.4% per screw and 12.5% per patient) than the pedicle-based group (9% per screw and 26.4% per patient). Furthermore, there were no differences in the clinical outcomes and complication profiles.Conclusion: The CBT-based DS for 1- or 2-level lumbar degeneration demonstrated equivalent clinical improvement as the pedicle-based DS. The adaption of CBT-based screws for DS could be a less invasive approach (shorter operation time and less blood loss), with lower chances of screw loosening than the conventional PS-based DS.
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- Chih-Chang Chang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of BioMedical Engineering, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Corresponding Author Tsung-Hsi Tu Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Room 525, 17F, No. 201, Shih-Pai Road, Sec. 2, Beitou, Taipei 11217, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Di Perna G, Marengo N, Matsukawa K, Mahieu G, Baldassarre BM, Petrone S, De Marco R, Zeppa P, Ajello M, Fiumefreddo A, Zenga F, Garbossa D, Cofano F. Three-Dimensional Patient-Matched Template Guides Are Able to Increase Mean Diameter and Length and to Improve Accuracy of Cortical Bone Trajectory Screws: A 5-Year International Experience. World Neurosurg 2023; 170:e542-e549. [PMID: 36402304 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.11.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze whether significant differences exist between free-hand three-dimensional (3D) planning-guided cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw placement and 3D-printed template-guided CBT screw positioning in terms of accuracy, size of screws, and potential complications. METHODS In this retrospective study, data of adult patients in whom CBT screws were placed for lumbar degenerative pathologies were extracted from a prospectively collected database and analyzed. Patients in whom screws were placed using free-hand 3D planning-guided technique were compared with patients in whom screws were positioned using customized 3D-printed templates. Size of the screws, accuracy, clinical outcomes, and complications were analyzed. RESULTS The study evaluated 251 patients (1004 screws). The free-hand 3D planning-guided group included 158 patients (632 screws), and the 3D-printed template-guided group included 93 patients (372 screws). The 3D-printed template-guided group involved screws of larger size from L3 to S1. Differences between the 2 groups in terms of accuracy parameters reached statistical significance (P ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSIONS With the use of 3D patient-matched template guides, mean diameter and length of CBT screws could be safely increased due to improved accuracy of screw placement. Based on previous evidence regarding CBT biomechanical properties, these advantages could allow increased fixation strength over traditional convergent pedicle screw trajectories. Further biomechanics studies are needed.
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- Giuseppe Di Perna
- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Spine Surgery Unit, "Casa di Cura Clinica Città di Bra", Bra, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Murayama Medical Center, Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, ORTHOCA - AZ Monica Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Unit, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Neurosurgery Unit, "Città della Salute e della Scienza" University Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Turin, Turin, Italy; Spine Surgery Unit, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, Turin, Italy
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Peng SB, Yuan XC, Lu WZ, Yu KX. Application of the cortical bone trajectory technique in posterior lumbar fixation. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:255-267. [PMID: 36686364 PMCID: PMC9850973 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i2.255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The cortical bone trajectory (CBT) is a novel technique in lumbar fixation and fusion. The unique caudocephalad and medial-lateral screw trajectories endow it with excellent screw purchase for vertebral fixation via a minimally invasive method. The combined use of CBT screws with transforaminal or posterior lumbar interbody fusion can treat a variety of lumbar diseases, including spondylolisthesis or stenosis, and can also be used as a remedy for revision surgery when the pedicle screw fails. CBT has obvious advantages in terms of surgical trauma, postoperative recovery, prevention and treatment of adjacent vertebral disease, and the surgical treatment of obese and osteoporosis patients. However, the concept of CBT internal fixation technology appeared relatively recently; consequently, there are few relevant clinical studies, and the long-term clinical efficacy and related complications have not been reported. Therefore, large sample and prospective studies are needed to further reveal the long-term complications and fusion rate. As a supplement to the traditional pedicle trajectory fixation technique, the CBT technique is a good choice for the treatment of lumbar diseases with accurate screw placement and strict indications and is thus deserving of clinical recommendation.
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- Shi-Bo Peng
- Department of Orthopedics, Chongqing Nanchuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 408400, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chongqing Nanchuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 408400, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400021, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chongqing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400021, China
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Shi W, Aini M, Dang L, Kahaer A, Zhou Z, Wang Y, Maimaiti A, Wang S, Guo H, Rexiti P. Feasibility and improvement of a three-dimensional printed navigation template for modified cortical bone trajectory screw placement in the lumbar spine. Front Surg 2022; 9:1028276. [PMID: 36406344 PMCID: PMC9666697 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1028276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Compared with traditional pedicle screw trajectory, cortical bone trajectory (CBT) increases the contact surface between the screw and cortical bone where the screw is surrounded by dense cortical bone, which does not deform remarkably due to degeneration. We aimed to provide detailed information about the improvement of three-dimensional (3D)-printed navigation templates for modified CBT screw placement in the lumbar spine and evaluate the safety and accuracy thereof. METHODS Four human cadaveric lumbar spine specimens were selected. After CT scanning data were reconstructed to 3D models, either the left or right side of each specimen was randomly selected to establish a 3D-navigation template, mutually complemented with the surface anatomical structure of the lateral margin of the lumbar isthmus, vertebral plate, and spinous process. The corresponding 3D centrum was printed according to the CT scanning data, and a navigation template of supporting design was made according to modified cortical bone technique. The same template was used to insert CBT screws into 3D printed and cadaveric specimens. After the screws were inserted, the screw path of the 3D printed specimens was directly observed, and that of the anatomical specimens was scanned by CT, to determine the position and direction of the screws to analyze the success rate of screw placement. RESULTS Twenty cortical bone screws were placed in each of the 3D printed and anatomical specimens, with excellent rates of screw placement of 100% and 95%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS We report the easy, safe, accurate, and reliable use of a 3D-printed navigation template to carry out screw placement by modified cortical bone technique in the lumbar spine.
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- Wenjie Shi
- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Orthopedics Second People's Hospital Kashgar District, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Kashgar City, China
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- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China,Correspondence: Paerhati Rexiti Hailong Guo
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, China,Correspondence: Paerhati Rexiti Hailong Guo
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Wu J, Lin T, Jiang H, Ma J, Zhang K, Zhao J, Zhou X, Wang C. The treatment efficacy of cortical bone trajectory (CBT) pedicle screws for lumbar degenerative disease in the Chinese Han population. Front Surg 2022; 9:421815. [PMID: 36386519 PMCID: PMC9659752 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.421815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Purpose To provide reference data on CBT pedicle screws from CT measurements of L1 to L5 in the Chinese Han population and to assess the treatment efficacy of CBT pedicle screws in cases of lumbar degenerative disease. Methods In total, 100 patients were identified from the CT database for CBT morphometric measurement of the lumbar spine. According to sex and age, patients were divided into four groups. The diameter, length, and angle of the vertebral pedicle and trajectory were measured. Then, a total of 36 patients with lumbar degenerative disease were included in this study for clinical and radiographic evaluation. Demographic characteristics, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and extent of intervertebral disc herniation and spondylolisthesis were evaluated. Results The mean diameter and the mean length varied from L1 to L5 in Groups I to IV. The lateral angles ranging from L1 to L5 were 8.9 to 9.2°, 8.7 to 12.2°, 8.7 to 11.2°, and 9.2 to 10.1° in Groups I to IV, respectively. The cephalad angles from L1 to L5 were 23.5 to 28.6°, 24.7 to 26.6°, 25.0 to 28.2°, and 24.7 to 27.9° in Groups I to IV, respectively. In the case series, all patients’ neurological function and HRQOL were significantly improved at the final follow-up (p < 0.0001), and 75% of patients achieved satisfaction. Conclusions The morphology of the lumbar vertebral pedicle varied from L1 to L5, and the trajectory was feasible and safe. CBT pedicle screws were effective in treating lumbar degenerative diseases and benefited the patients.
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NIE JIACHEN, DING LI, ZHANG QING, LIU SHENGHUI, SHI HUIJUAN, ZHANG ZHONGCAI, ZOU HAIBO. THE FIXATION EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCREWS IN THE WHOLE OSTEOPOROTIC LUMBAR VERTEBRAE: AN FEA STUDY. J MECH MED BIOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219519422500348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Purpose: The aim of this study is to explore how pedicle screws (PSs) and cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screws differ in fixation strength when implanted in L1–L5 with osteoporosis, providing support for choosing implants and trajectories in spine internal fixation surgeries. Methods: We filtered 30 lumbar segments out from CT images of eight osteoporotic participants and simulated PS or CBT screw implantation in each segment, generating 60 vertebra-screw assembly FE models. To evaluate the fixation effect, we performed a pull-out force test simulation in each model and analyzed the maximal pull-out force, pull-out stiffness, and equivalent stress of vertebrae and screws. Results: The maximal pull-out force of PS and CBT screws in L1–L5 was in the range of 905–1552 (N) and 587–1012 (N), while the pull-out stiffness was in the range of 1990–2617 (N/mm) and 1007–1681 (N/mm). The fixation strength of PS in L4 and L5 was higher ([Formula: see text]), while in L1–L3 PS and CBT screws are similar ([Formula: see text]). The maximal stress of vertebrae and screws when PS was pulled at 0.25[Formula: see text]mm was larger than that of CBT screws. Conclusions: For patients with moderate osteoporosis, it is recommended to insert PS into L4 and L5 to attain better fixation strength, but vertebrae are more prone to fracture. Consequently, under severe osteoporosis, the implantation of CBT screws should be considered first. Bone cement injection may be necessary to consolidate the screw-vertebrae interface with osteoporosis.
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- JIACHEN NIE
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (Beihang University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- Spine Division of Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (Beihang University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- Spine Division of Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (Beihang University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- Spine Division of Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (Beihang University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- Spine Division of Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (Beihang University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, P. R. China
- Spine Division of Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Spine Division of Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Spine Division of Orthopaedic Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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Rexiti P, Aikeremu D, Wang S, Abuduwali N, Kahaer A, Sheng W. Cadaveric study of anatomical measurement of isthmus parameters of lumbar spine to guide cortical bone screw placement. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2022; 68:754-758. [PMID: 35766687 PMCID: PMC9575907 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20210729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To reduce surgical exposure and improve accuracy, this study evaluated the anatomical distance parameter D (including D1, D2, and D3) of the lumbar isthmus for cortical bone screw insertion. METHODS A total of 25 structurally complete lumbar dry specimens were used for lumbar anatomy measurements. The six cadaver specimens were divided into upper and lower parts on the plane of the T11-T12 vertebrae, and we use the lower parts. Therefore, six lumbar wet specimens and another four complete lumbar dry specimens were selected. The lumbar isthmus tangent point was considered a coordinate origin, and the insertion point was determined through translating the distance of D1 value to the midline of the vertebral body horizontally and then vertically moved toward inferior board of the transverse process with the distance of D3 value. RESULTS In four dry and six wet intact lumbar specimens, cortical bone screws were placed according to the average value of the isthmus parameter D. A total of 100 trajectories were verified in specimens by X-ray and computed topography scan to evaluate the safety, accuracy, and feasibility of the surgical use of isthmus parameter D. Using this parameter, the rates of excellent screw placement were 95% (38/40) in four dry specimens and 88.7% (53/60) in six wet specimens. CONCLUSION The isthmus parameter D is easier to use by the operator, which can improve surgical accuracy and reduce operation time. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, prospective study.
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- Paerhati Rexiti
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Department of Spine Surgery - Ürümqi, China
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- People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Orthopedic Center, Department of 2nd Spine Surgery - Ürümqi, China
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- Xinjiang Medical University, College of Basic Medicine, Department of Anatomy - Ürümqi, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Department of Imaging Center - Ürümqi, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Department of Spine Surgery - Ürümqi, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Department of Spine Surgery - Ürümqi, China
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Controversies in Spine Surgery: Is a Cortical Bone Trajectory Superior to Traditional Pedicle Screw Trajectory? Clin Spine Surg 2022; 35:225-228. [PMID: 32205518 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Qiu L, Niu F, Wu Z, Zhang W, Chen F, Tan J, Yan J, Xia P. Comparative outcomes of cortical bone trajectory screw fixation and traditional pedicle screws in lumbar fusion: A meta-analysis. World Neurosurg 2022; 164:e436-e445. [PMID: 35533950 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.04.129] [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: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pedicular screws (PS) is often used in lumbar fusion. Cortical bone trajectory (CBT) is a novel technology in lumbar fusion with less clinical outcomes evidence. So we conduct a meta-analysis to compare the efficacy and safety between cortical bone trajectory screw fixation and traditional pedicle screws in lumbar fusion surgery. METHODS Multiple databases were searched for the articles about comparison of cortical bone trajectory (CBT) and traditional pedicle screws (PS) in lumbar fusion surgeries. The Meta-analysis was conducted by Revman 5.3 software. The following indicators were abstracted: visual analog scale (VAS) scores for back and leg pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA), surgical duration, complications, and blood loss. The quality of the articles was assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale or Cochrane Handbook. RESULTS 25 studies were included involving a total of 1735 patients. There is no difference in preoperative VAS scores, JOA, ODI, postoperative VAS scores and fusion rates. Besides, postoperative JOA(MD = 0.78, P = 0.02), ODI (MD = -2.09, P=0.03), surgical duration(MD = -26.90, P = 0.02), complications(MD = 0.70, P = 0.03), and blood loss(MD = -85.27, P=0.0009) showed greater improvement trends in CBT group than PS group with significant difference. CONCLUSION CBT reduced the rate of complications, surgical duration, blood loss, postoperative ODI and JOA scores. CBT technique with better postoperative outcomes achieved similar fusion rates compared with PS technique.
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- Ling Qiu
- Xiaogan hosiptal of Chinese Medicine, 249 Huai-yin Road, Xiaogan 432100, P.R. China
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- The Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese And Western Medicine, 215 Zhong Shan Road, Wuhan 430022, P.R. China
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- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 188 Tan Hua-lin Road, Wuhan 430065, P.R. China
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- The Wuhan Hospital of Traditional Chinese And Western Medicine, 215 Zhong Shan Road, Wuhan 430022, P.R. China
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- Xiaogan hosiptal of Chinese Medicine, 249 Huai-yin Road, Xiaogan 432100, P.R. China
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- Xiaogan hosiptal of Chinese Medicine, 249 Huai-yin Road, Xiaogan 432100, P.R. China
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- Xiaogan hosiptal of Chinese Medicine, 249 Huai-yin Road, Xiaogan 432100, P.R. China
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- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, 188 Tan Hua-lin Road, Wuhan 430065, P.R. China.
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Incidence of Screw Loosening in Cortical Bone Trajectory Fixation Technique between Single- and Dual-Threaded Screws. MEDICINES 2021; 8:medicines8090050. [PMID: 34564091 PMCID: PMC8470344 DOI: 10.3390/medicines8090050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: This study aims to elucidate the radiological outcome after Cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw fixation and whether dual-threaded (DT) screws should be used in the fusion surgery. Methods: 159 patients with degenerative lumbar disorder who had undergone midline lumbar inter-body fusion surgery by CBT screw-fixation technique (2014 to 2018). Patient subgroups were based on single-threaded (ST) or DT screw, fixation length, as well as whether fixation involved to sacrum level (S1). Serial dynamic plain films were reviewed and an appearance of a halo phenomenon between screw–bone interfaces was identified as a case of screw loosening. Results: 29 patients (39.7%) in ST group and 10 patients (11.6%) in DT group demonstrated a halo phenomenon (p < 0.0001 ****). After subgrouping with fixation length, the incidence rates of a halo phenomenon in each group were 11.1%:3% (ST-1L vs. DT-1L), 37%:13.8% (ST-2L vs. DT-2L), and 84.2%:23.5% (ST-3L vs. DT-3L). Among the 85 patients with a fixation involved in S1, 26 patients (52%) with single-threaded screw (STS group) and 8 patients (22.8%) with dual-threaded screw (DTS group) demonstrated a halo appearance (p = 0.0078 **). After subgrouping the fixation level, the incidence of a halo appearance in each group was 25%:0% (STS-1L vs. DTS-1L), 40.9%:26.3% (STS-2L vs. DTS-2L), and 87.5%: 30% (STS-3L vs. DTS-3L). Conclusion: Both fixation length and whether fixation involved to S1 contribute to the incidence of screw loosening, the data supports clinical evidence that DT screws had greater fixation strength with an increased fixative stability and lower incidence of screw loosening in CBT screw fixation compared with ST screws. Level of evidence: 2.
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Irie TY, Irie T, Espinoza Orías AA, Segami K, Iwasaki N, An HS, Inoue N. Three-dimensional distribution of CT attenuation in the lumbar spine pedicle wall. Sci Rep 2021; 11:1709. [PMID: 33462307 PMCID: PMC7813842 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80676-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study investigated in vivo the three-dimensional distribution of CT attenuation in the lumbar spine pedicle wall measured in Hounsfield Unit (HU). Seventy-five volunteers underwent clinical lumbar spine CT scans. Data was analyzed with custom-written software to determine the regional variation in pedicle wall attenuation values. A cylindrical coordinate system oriented along the pedicle's long axis was used to calculate the pedicular wall attenuation distribution three-dimensionally and the highest attenuation value was identified. The pedicular cross-section was divided into four quadrants: lateral, medial, cranial, and caudal. The mean HU value for each quadrant was calculated for all lumbar spine levels (L1-5). The pedicle wall attenuation was analyzed by gender, age, spinal levels and anatomical quadrant. The mean HU values of the pedicle wall at L1 and L5 were significantly lower than the values between L2-4 in both genders and in both age groups. Furthermore, the medial quadrant showed higher HU values than the lateral quadrant at all levels and the caudal quadrant showed higher HU values at L1-3 and lower HU values at L4-5 than the cranial quadrant. These findings may explain why there is a higher incidence of pedicle screw breach in the pedicle lateral wall.
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- Tomoyo Y Irie
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, 60612, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, 60612, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, 060-8638, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, 60612, USA.
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Shi W, Aierken G, Wang S, Abuduwali N, Xia Y, Rezhake R, Zhao S, Zhou M, Jianabuli, Sheng W, Rexiti P. Application study of three-dimensional printed navigation template between traditional and novel cortical bone trajectory on osteoporosis lumbar spine. J Clin Neurosci 2021; 85:41-48. [PMID: 33581788 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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To investigate the safety, accuracy and indications of traditional and novel cortical bone screws placement for osteoporosis lumbar spine, 4 lumbar vertebra specimens (2 males and 2 females) were used for this study. After the computed tomography scanning data of the above anatomical specimens were three-dimensional (3D) reconstructed, one side of each anatomical specimen was randomly chosen to place traditional cortical bone screws, and the other side received novel technical placement. The safety screw trajectory was designed, and a 3D navigation template complementary to the surface anatomical structure of lumbar isthmus lateral margin-vertebral plate-spinous process part was established. The designed supporting navigation template was substantialized, and the navigation template replicated different cortical bone screw trajectory at different sides of the same one lumbar vertebra. Forty cortical bone screws were firstly placed in 3D printed vertebra and then 40 were placed in real anatomical specimens. In 3D printed specimens, the success rates of screw placement with navigation template using traditional and novel techniques were both 100%. While in anatomical specimens, the success rate of screw placement using traditional and novel navigation template was 97.5% (one out of 40 went wrong). Therefore, it is safe, accurate and reliable to place traditional and novel cortical bone screws on osteoporosis lumbar spine using 3D printed navigation template. Traditional and novel screw placement methods should be flexibly applied or combined according to specific sequence and form of vertebra.
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- Wenjie Shi
- Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Imaging Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China.
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Guidelines for cortical screw versus pedicle screw selection from a fatigued decompressive lumbar laminectomy model show similar stability and less bone mineral density dependency. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 80:105195. [PMID: 33128963 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Traditional pedicle screws are the gold standard for lumbar spine fixation; however, cortical screws along the midline cortical bone trajectory may be advantageous when lumbar decompression is required. While biomechanic investigation of both techniques exists, cortical screw performance in a multi-level lumbar laminectomy and fusion model is unknown. Furthermore, longer-term viability of cortical screws following cyclic fatigue has not been investigated. METHODS Fourteen human specimens (L1-S1) were divided into cortical and pedicle screw treatment groups. Motion was captured for the following conditions: intact, bilateral posterior fixation (L3-L5), fixation with laminectomy at L3-L5, fixation with laminectomy and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion at L3-L5 both prior to, and following, simulated in vivo fatigue. Following fatigue, screw pullout force was collected and "effective shear stress" [pullout force/screw surface area] (N/mm2) was calculated; comparisons and correlations were performed. FINDINGS In flexion-extension and lateral bending, all operative constructs significantly reduced motion compared to intact (P < 0.05), regardless of pedicle or cortical screws; only posterior fixation with and without laminectomy significantly reduced motion in axial rotation (P < 0.05). Pedicle screws significantly increased average pullout strength (944.2 N vs. 690.2 N, P < 0.05), but not the "effective shear stress" (1.01 N/mm2 vs. 1.1 N/mm2, P > 0.05). INTERPRETATION In a posterior laminectomy and fusion model, cortical screws provided equivalent stability to pedicle screw fixation, yet had significantly lower screw pullout force. No differences in "effective shear stress" warrant further investigation of the effect of screw length/diameter in the aforementioned screw trajectories.
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Tobing SDAL, Wisnubaroto RP. Pull-Out Strength Comparison Among Conventional Pedicle Screw, Cortical Infero-Superior, and Cortical Supero-Inferior Trajectories in Yorkshire Porcine Lumbar Spines: A Biomechanical Study. Int J Spine Surg 2020; 14:580-584. [PMID: 32986581 DOI: 10.14444/7077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Posterior instrumentation of the spine presents a challenge, especially in conditions with low bone quality. Pedicle screw insertion with cortical bone trajectory is designed to add interface between the screw and the bone through engagement between pedicles and the cortex when compared to conventional screw course. Pedicle screw insertion trajectory from cortical infero-superior and the proposed cortical supero-inferior should obtain better pull-out performance than conventional pedicle trajectory. We aim to evaluate the pull-out strength differences among conventional pedicle screw, cortical infero-superior, and cortical supero-inferior trajectories. METHODS Samples from Yorkshire porcine lumbar spine (L1-L5; n = 30) were relieved of soft tissue attachments and dried. Morphometric measurements were conducted, and the samples were randomly assigned to 3 groups. The screws were inserted into the vertebrae by drilling with the 3 trajectories: conventional, cortical infero-superior, and cortical supero-inferior. The trajectories of the screws were examined using x-rays. Pull-out tests were conducted by applying uniaxial traction in line with the screw trajectory with a translational speed of 5 mm/min. The results of the pull-out are measured in Newtons. RESULTS We obtained a mean value of pull-out force in conventional trajectory of 491.72 ± 187.2 N, cortical infero-superior of 822.16 ± 295.73 N, and cortical supero-inferior of 644.14 ± 201.97 N. Cortical infero-superior and cortical supero-inferior trajectories attained 67% and 30% higher pull-out mean, respectively. Using 1-way analysis of variance and a post hoc Tukey test revealed a significant difference between cortical infero-superior and conventional trajectories (P < .01). Differing pull-out strengths between cortical infero-superior and supero-inferior trajectories showed no statistical significance. Results of our study showed a 30% higher pull-out strength in our proposed trajectory than the conventional one, although not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS The trajectory of the screws within the lumbar spine seemed to have an impact in pull-out strength. Cortical bone engagement using the novel trajectories may increase pull-out strength of pedicle screws. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 5.
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- Singkat Dohar A L Tobing
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Huang Z, Sun N, Ren J, Li R, Liu X, Li Y, Bi J, Sun Z. [Application of three-dimensional reconstruction simulation to define the starting point of lumbar cortical bone trajectory]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2020; 34:162-167. [PMID: 32030945 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201908087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Objective CT three-dimensional reconstruction technology was used to simulate the placement of the lumbar cortical bone trajectory (CBT), to determine the starting point and direction of the screw trajectory. Methods Between February 2017 and April 2018, 24 patients with lumbar CT were selected as the study object. There were 7 males and 17 females, with an average age of 50.4 years (range, 37-68 years). The CT DICOM data of patients were imported into Mimics 16.0 software, and the three-dimensional model of lumbar spine was established. A 5 mm diameter cylinder was set up to simulate the CBT by using Mimics 16.0 software. According to the different implant schemes, the study was divided into groups A, B, and C, the track of the screw respectively passed through the upper edge, the medial edge, and the lower edge of the isthmus of the pedicle. The intersection of simulated screw and lumbar spine was marked as region of interest (ROI) and a mask was generated. The average CT value [Hounsfield unit (HU)] and the screw length of ROI were automatically measured by Mimics 16.0 software. In addition, the head inclination angle and head camber angle of the screw were measured respectively. Point F was the intersection of the level of the lowest edge of the transverse process and the lumbar isthmus periphery. The horizontal and vertical distance between point F and the starting point were measured, and the relationship between the three schemes and the position of the zygapophysial joint and spinous process was observed. Results Plan A has the highest ROI average HU, with the maximum value appearing in L 4; plan B has the longest screw length, with the maximum value appearing in L 5; plan C has the largest nail track head inclination angle, with the maximum value appearing in L 4; plan B has the largest nail track head camber angle, with the maximum value appearing in L 3. The screw length and head camber angle of the nail in group B were significantly greater than those in groups A and C ( P<0.05); the head inclination angle in groups A, B, and C was gradually increased, showing significant differences ( P<0.05); there was no significant difference in the average HU value of ROI between the 3 groups ( P>0.05). In plan A, 74.48% (143/192) screws had a horizontal distance of -2 to 4 mm from point F, a vertical distance of 6-14 mm from point F, a head inclination angle of (14.64±2.77)°, and a head camber angle of (6.55±2.09)°, respectively; in plan B, 84.58% (203/240) screws had a horizontal distance of 1-6 mm from point F, a vertical distance of 1-5 mm from point F, a head inclination angle of (26.93±2.21)°, and a head camber angle of (10.29±2.46)°, respectively; in plan C, 85.94% (165/192) screws had a horizontal distance of -2 to 3 mm from point F, a vertical distance of -2 to 4 mm from point F, a head inclination angle of (33.50±3.69)°, and a head camber angle of (6.47±2.48)°, respectively. Conclusion Plan B should be selected as the starting point of the L 1-L 5 CBT implant. It is located at the intersection of the lowest horizontal line of the transverse process root and the lateral edge of the lumbar isthmus, which is 1-6 mm horizontally inward, 1-5 mm vertically upward, with a head inclination angle of (26.93±2.21)°, and a head camber angle of (10.29±2.46)°, respectively.
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- Zhen Huang
- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou Shandong, 256600, P.R.China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou Shandong, 256600, P.R.China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou Shandong, 256600, P.R.China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou Shandong, 256600, P.R.China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou Shandong, 256600, P.R.China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou Shandong, 256600, P.R.China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou Shandong, 256600, P.R.China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, Binzhou Shandong, 256600, P.R.China
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Cofano F, Marengo N, Ajello M, Penner F, Mammi M, Petrone S, Lavorato A, Zenga F, Garbossa D. The Era of Cortical Bone Trajectory Screws in Spine Surgery: A Qualitative Review with Rating of Evidence. World Neurosurg 2020; 134:14-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.10.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Grigoryan G, Inceoglu S, Danisa OA, Cheng W. Sacral Endplate Penetrating Screw for Lumbosacral Fixation: A Cadaveric Biomechanical Study. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2019; 17:396-402. [PMID: 30690511 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opy388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cortical bone trajectory is a relatively new alternative for instrumentation of the lumbar spine. When performing lumbosacral instrumentation, a novel S1 endplate penetrating screw (EPS) has been recently shown to have higher insertional torque than the traditional trajectory screw, but the biomechanical properties of this new trajectory are yet to be verified with the cadaveric studies. OBJECTIVE To evaluate 2 screw trajectories in sacra using cyclic loading and pullout tests, and to determine whether bone quality had different effects on the 2 trajectories. METHODS Nine cadaveric sacra were used, 5 of which had normal bone mineral density (BMD) and 4 were osteoporotic. Each side of the sacra was randomly assigned to either EPS trajectory or S1-alar screw (S1AS) trajectory. Each screw then underwent cyclic loading followed by pullout force measurement. A mixed-design 2 way ANOVA test was used to detect differences between the groups. RESULTS The EPS group had less relative rotation at the bone-screw interface during cyclic loading than the S1AS group (P = .016) regardless of bone quality. The pullout force following the cyclic loading was significantly higher in the EPS group (2349 ± 838 N) than the S1AS group (917 ± 909 N) in normal bone (P < .0001). The difference was more pronounced in osteoporotic bone with the EPS (1075 ± 216 N) compared to the S1AS (365 ± 422 N; P < .0001). CONCLUSION The S1 EPS trajectory is significantly more stable against loosening and has a higher pullout force compared to the S1AS trajectory. The difference between the 2 trajectories is more pronounced in osteoporotic bone.
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- Grigor Grigoryan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.,Department of Neurological Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
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Nomoto EK, Fogel GR, Rasouli A, Bundy JV, Turner AW. Biomechanical Analysis of Cortical Versus Pedicle Screw Fixation Stability in TLIF, PLIF, and XLIF Applications. Global Spine J 2019; 9:162-168. [PMID: 30984495 PMCID: PMC6448199 DOI: 10.1177/2192568218779991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Cadaveric biomechanical study. OBJECTIVES Medial-to-lateral trajectory cortical screws are of clinical interest due to the ability to place them through a less disruptive, medialized exposure compared with conventional pedicle screws. In this study, cortical and pedicle screw trajectory stability was investigated in single-level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), and extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) constructs. METHODS Eight lumbar spinal units were used for each interbody/screw trajectory combination. The following constructs were tested: TLIF + unilateral facetectomy (UF) + bilateral pedicle screws (BPS), TLIF + UF + bilateral cortical screws (BCS), PLIF + medial facetectomy (MF) + BPS, PLIF + bilateral facetectomy (BF) + BPS, PLIF + MF + BCS, PLIF + BF + BCS, XLIF + BPS, XLIF + BCS, and XLIF + bilateral laminotomy + BCS. Range of motion (ROM) in flexion-extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation was assessed using pure moments. RESULTS All instrumented constructs were significantly more rigid than intact (P < .05) in all test directions except TLIF + UF + BCS, PLIF + MF + BCS, and PLIF + BF + BCS in axial rotation. In general, XLIF and PLIF + MF constructs were more rigid (lowest ROM) than TLIF + UF and PLIF + BF constructs. In the presence of substantial iatrogenic destabilization (TLIF + UF and PLIF + BF), cortical screw constructs tended to be less rigid (higher ROM) than the same pedicle screw constructs in lateral bending and axial rotation; however, no statistically significant differences were found when comparing pedicle and cortical fixation for the same interbody procedures. CONCLUSIONS Both cortical and pedicle trajectory screw fixation provided stability to the 1-level interbody constructs. Constructs with the least iatrogenic destabilization were most rigid. The more destabilized constructs showed less lateral bending and axial rotation rigidity with cortical screws compared with pedicle screws. Further investigation is warranted to understand the clinical implications of differences between constructs.
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- Edward K. Nomoto
- Cedars-Sinai Spine Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA,Edward K. Nomoto, Cedars-Sinai Spine Center, 444 S
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Kozakiewicz M. Comparison of compression screws used for mandible head fracture treatment-experimental study. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 23:4059-4066. [PMID: 30891645 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-02842-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Compression screws that can fix a fracture of the condylar head of the mandible are available. Although typical titanium lag screws are generally used, a series of headless screws have been designed for this purpose. The "headless" advantage derived from the complete submergence of the screw in the bone after fixation is the lack of irritation of the lateral ligament of the temporo-mandibular joint by the screw head. The aim of this study is to compare the compression force of typically used lag screws with that of newly developed headless compression screws. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study tested five types of screws with a 14-mm length: 10 2.0-mm lag screws and 40 headless screws (four groups of equal size: 1.5-mm H screws, 1.8-mm H screws, 2.0-mm H screws, and 1.8-mm W screws). Two cuboid blocks of standardized polyurethane foam were fixed by one screw. The maximal compression force (F in N) and torque at maximal compression force (T in Ncm) were tested according to the guidelines of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM F1839-08). RESULTS The test results were as follows: 2.0-mm lag screw: F = 211.5 ± 20.7 and T = 21.1 ± 1.6; 1.5-mm H screw: F = 47.2 ± 5.6 and T = 18.2 ± 1.1; 1.8-mm H screw: F = 95.5 ± 9.8 and T = 18.2 ± 1.1; 2.0-mm H screw: F = 145.1 ± 18.4 and T = 25.5 ± 1.5; and 1.8-mm W screw: F = 180.5 ± 8.7 and T = 26.4 ± 2.8. Each type of screw significantly differed from one another as far as compression forces (F) were considered (p < 0.05): the best is the lag screw contrary to the thinnest H screw which is the worst one. For all tested screws, the compression force depended on the torque (S curve relationship was revealed, p < 0.05) and screw diameter (a larger diameter yielded greater compression, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The 8-mm headless screws featured only a small loss of compression ability compared to the titanium lag screws. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Headless screws are mechanically attractive fixation materials for condylar head fracture treatment.
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- Marcin Kozakiewicz
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, Gen. J. Haller pl 1st, 90-647, Lodz, Poland.
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Minimally invasive lumbar pedicle screw fixation using cortical bone trajectory – Screw accuracy, complications, and learning curve in 100 screw placements. J Clin Neurosci 2019; 61:106-111. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.10.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Novel Placement of Cortical Bone Trajectory Screws in the Lumbar Spine: A Radiographic and Cadaveric Study. Clin Spine Surg 2018; 31:E329-E336. [PMID: 29782335 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This is a radiographic and cadaveric study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to conduct a detailed comparison about the parameters between the ideal cortical bone trajectory (CBT) and practical CBT screw. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA CBT screws have recently become popular in spinal surgery, mainly because of their improved fixation while minimizing soft tissue dissection. However, to our knowledge, no previous study has provided a detailed comparison on the parameters between the ideal CBT and practical CBT screws. MATERIALS AND METHODS The 3-dimensional computed tomography scans of 126 spinal vertebrae separated from 40 lumbar spines were studied. After determining the CBT, the maximal screw length, maximal screw diameter, lateral angle (LA), and cephalad angle (CA) were calculated. Thereafter, CBT screws were inserted into these cadaveric lumbar spines. Subsequently, the lateral angle of screw (LAs) and cephalad angle of screw (CAs) of the screws were measured using 3-dimensional computed tomography. RESULTS As for the ideal CBT, the maximal screw length gradually increased from L1 (32.0 mm) to L4 (35.3 mm) and then decreased at L5 (34.8 mm). Moreover, the maximal screw diameter increased from L1 (4.5 mm) to L5 (7.5 mm). The LA from L1 to L5 were 9.2, 9.4, 9.9, 11.2, and 12.0 degrees, respectively. The CA from L1 to L5 were 25.8, 25.8, 26.3, 26.8, and 26.0 degrees, respectively. As for the actual CBT screw, the LAs from L1 to L5 were 12.7, 14.1, 13.2, 12.4, and 13.0 degrees, respectively. The CAs from L1 to L5 were 25.4, 27.5, 29.2, 30.1, and 30.5 degrees, respectively. Significant differences were observed between the angles of the ideal trajectory and the actual screw. CONCLUSIONS Parameters of the actual CBT screw are slightly larger than the optimal trajectory measurements. The CAs and LAs are ∼25-30 and 10-16 degrees, respectively. L1 and L2 should be given considerable attention when using the CBT technique. And the trajectory measurements can only be used as a guide in clinical practice.
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Hu CK, Chen SJ, Lin JF, Wu CY, Tsai CC. Midline Lumbar Fusion Using Cortical Bone Trajectory Screws for Elderly Patients. INT J GERONTOL 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijge.2018.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Sellin JN, Raskin JS, Staggers KA, Brayton A, Briceño V, Moreno AJ, Jea A. Feasibility and safety of using thoracic and lumbar cortical bone trajectory pedicle screws in spinal constructs in children: technical note. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2018; 21:190-196. [PMID: 29148922 DOI: 10.3171/2017.7.peds17240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Thoracic and lumbar cortical bone trajectory pedicle screws have been described in adult spine surgery. They have likewise been described in pediatric CT-based morphometric studies; however, clinical experience in the pediatric age group is limited. The authors here describe the use of cortical bone trajectory pedicle screws in posterior instrumented spinal fusions from the upper thoracic to the lumbar spine in 12 children. This dedicated study represents the initial use of cortical screws in pediatric spine surgery. The authors retrospectively reviewed the demographics and procedural data of patients who had undergone posterior instrumented fusion using thoracic, lumbar, and sacral cortical screws in children for the following indications: spondylolysis and/or spondylolisthesis (5 patients), unstable thoracolumbar spine trauma (3 patients), scoliosis (2 patients), and tumor (2 patients). Twelve pediatric patients, ranging in age from 11 to 18 years (mean 15.4 years), underwent posterior instrumented fusion. Seventy-six cortical bone trajectory pedicle screws were placed. There were 33 thoracic screws and 43 lumbar screws. Patients underwent surgery between April 29, 2015, and February 1, 2016. Seven (70%) of 10 patients with available imaging achieved a solid fusion, as assessed by CT. Mean follow-up time was 16.8 months (range 13-22 months). There were no intraoperative complications directly related to the cortical bone trajectory screws. One patient required hardware revision for caudal instrumentation failure and screw-head fracture at 3 months after surgery. Mean surgical time was 277 minutes (range 120-542 minutes). Nine of the 12 patients received either a 12- or 24-mg dose of recombinant human bone morphogenic protein 2. Average estimated blood loss was 283 ml (range 25-1100 ml). In our preliminary experience, the cortical bone trajectory pedicle screw technique seems to be a reasonable alternative to the traditional trajectory pedicle screw placement in children. Cortical screws seem to offer satisfactory clinical and radiographic outcomes, with a low complication profile.
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- Jonathan N Sellin
- 1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; and
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- 1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; and
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- 1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; and
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- 1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; and
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- 1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; and
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- 1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Texas Children's Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas; and
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- 2Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Riley Hospital for Children, Department of Neurosurgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Xuan J, Chen J, He H, Jin HM, Zhang D, Wu YS, Tian NF, Wang XY. Cortical bone trajectory screws placement via pedicle or pedicle rib unit in the pediatric thoracic spine (T9-T12): A 2-dimensional multiplanar reconstruction study using computed tomography. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e5852. [PMID: 28151859 PMCID: PMC5293422 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2016] [Revised: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Thoracic cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw fixation can maximize the thread contact with cortical bone, and it is 53.8% higher than that of the traditional pedicle screws. Moreover, it can also enable less tissue dissection and retraction for reduced muscle disruption.Eighty pediatric patients are divided into 4 age groups and their thoracic vertebrae are analyzed on computed tomography (CT) images. The maximal screw length, maximal screw diameter, screw diameter, and the cephalad angle are measured. The statistical analysis is performed using the Student's t-test and Pearson's correlation analysis.Maximal screw length increases from T9 to T12 and there are significant differences between girls and boys at T9, T10, T11, and T12 in majority of groups (P < 0.05). The maximal screw diameter and screw diameter increase from T9 to T12. The maximal screw diameter ranges from 6.27 mm to 10.20 mm, whereas the screw diameter ranges from 3.87 mm to 6.75 mm. Meanwhile, the maximum cephalad angle is 23.06° and the minimum is 13.11°. No statistically significant differences in the cephalad angle are found at all levels.Our study establishes the feasibility of 4.5 to 5.5 mm CBT screws fixation via pedicle or pedicle rib unit in the pediatric thoracic spine. The entry point of the pediatric thoracic CBT screws is 6 o'clock orientation of the pedicle. Findings of our study also provide insights into the screw insertion angle and screw size decision.
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- Jun Xuan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
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Mullin JP, Perlmutter B, Schmidt E, Benzel E, Steinmetz MP. Radiographic feasibility study of cortical bone trajectory and traditional pedicle screw dual trajectories. J Neurosurg Spine 2016; 25:727-732. [DOI: 10.3171/2016.4.spine151483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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In 2009, Santoni and colleagues described a novel technique of posterior instrumentation; the cortical bone trajectory (CBT) was described as a caudocephalad and medial-to-lateral trajectory. Reported indications for CBT fixation include patients with osteoporosis, single-level degenerative disease, or adjacent-segment disease (ASD). In cases of revision surgery, it is technically possible and beneficial to place a traditional pedicle screw and a CBT screw at the same spinal level and side. It remains unclear as to the feasibility of placing both a traditional and a CBT screw at all levels of the lumbar spine and with varying trajectories of the preexisting traditional pedicle screws. Therefore, the authors conducted a study to radiographically assess the feasibility of using CBT and traditional pedicle screws at the same level in a large patient population.
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Using a 3D Spine Navigation WorkStation, the authors assessed 47 lumbar spine CT scans. These images were obtained from 2 disparate groups of patients: those who had previously undergone traditional pedicle instrumentation (prior surgery group) and those who had not (no prior surgery group). The authors virtually placed traditional pedicle and CBT screws at each lumbar level bilaterally. It was then determined if the dual trajectories were feasible, as defined by the presence or absence of a collision of the screw trajectories based on 3D imaging.
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Overall, the authors evaluated 47 patients and were able to successfully plan dual trajectories in 50% of the pedicles. The no prior surgery group, compared with the prior surgery group, had a significantly greater success rate for dual trajectories. This difference was most significant in the lower lumbar levels (L3–5) where the prior instrumented group had success rates lower than 40% compared with the no prior surgery group's success rate, which was greater than 70%. There was a significant difference between each lumbar level in the lower spine.
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There is a significant difference in the feasibility of planning CBT screws in patients who have undergone prior pedicle instrumentation compared with placing CBT and traditional pedicle screws simultaneously, but dual trajectory pedicle screws are a feasible option for posterior lumbar spinal instrumentation, especially as a de novo option in osteoporotic patients or in patients with ASD who underwent previous pedicle instrumentation. Ultimately, the practical clinical utility and biomechanical effects on the spine and instrumentation construct would require additional study.
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Midline lumbar fusion using cortical bone trajectory screws. Preliminary report. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2016; 11:156-163. [PMID: 27829938 PMCID: PMC5095276 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2016.62289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2016] [Accepted: 09/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Midline lumbar fusion (MIDLF) using cortical bone trajectory is an alternative method of transpedicular spinal fusion for degenerative disease. The new entry points' location and screwdriving direction allow the approach-related morbidity to be reduced. AIM To present our preliminary experience with the MIDLF technique on the first 5 patients with lumbar degenerative disease and with follow-up of at least 6 months. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective analysis was performed on the first 5 patients with foraminal (4) or central (1) stenosis operated on between December 2014 and February 2015. Three patients were fused at L4-L5 and two at the L5-S1 level. RESULTS No intra- or post-operative complications occurred with this approach. An improvement regarding the leading symptom in the early postoperative period (sciatica 4/4, claudication 1/1) was achieved in all patients. The mean improvements in the visual analogue scale for low back and leg pain were 2.2 and 4.8 respectively. The mean Oswestry Disability Index scores were 52% (range: 16-82%) before surgery and 33% (range: 12-56%) at 3-month follow-up (mean improvement 19%). At the most recent follow-up, 4 patients reported the maintenance of the satisfactory result. The early standing and follow-up X-rays showed satisfactory screw placement in all patients. CONCLUSIONS In our initial experience, the MIDLF technique seems to be an encouraging alternative to traditional transpedicular trajectory screws when short level lumbar fusion is needed. Nevertheless, longer observations on larger groups of patients are needed to reliably evaluate the safety of the method and the sustainability of the results.
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Chen YR, Deb S, Pham L, Singh H. Minimally Invasive Lumbar Pedicle Screw Fixation Using Cortical Bone Trajectory - A Prospective Cohort Study on Postoperative Pain Outcomes. Cureus 2016; 8:e714. [PMID: 27610286 PMCID: PMC5001953 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Objective: Our study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of cortical screws in regards to postoperative pain. Background: Pedicle screw fixation is the current mainstay technique for posterior spinal fusion. Over the past decade, a new technique called cortical screw fixation has been developed, which allows for medialized screw placement through stronger cortical bone. There have been several studies that showed either biomechanical equivalence or superiority of cortical screws. However, there is currently only a single study in the literature looking at clinical outcomes of cortical screw fixation in patients who have had no prior spine surgery. Methods: We prospectively looked at the senior author’s patients who underwent cortical versus pedicle lumbar screw fixation surgeries between 2013 and 2015 for lumbar degenerative disease. Eighteen patients underwent cortical screw fixation, and 15 patients underwent traditional pedicle screw fixation. We looked at immediate postoperative pain, changes in short-term pain (six to 12 weeks post-surgery), and changes in long-term pain (six to eight months). All pain outcomes were measured using a visual analog scale ranging from 1 to 10. Mann-Whitney or Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to measure continuous data, and the Fisher Exact test was used to measure categorical data as appropriate. Results: Our results showed that the cortical screw cohort showed a trend towards having less peak postoperative pain (p = 0.09). The average postoperative pain was similar between the two cohorts (p = 0.93). There was also no difference in pain six to 12 weeks after surgery (p = 0.8). However, at six to eight months, the cortical screw cohort had worse pain compared to the pedicle screw cohort (p = 0.02). Conclusions: The cortical screw patients showed a trend towards less peak pain in the short-term (one to three days post-surgery) and more pain in the long-term (six to eight months post-surgery) compared to pedicle screw patients. Both cohorts had a statistically significant reduction in pain levels compared to preoperative pain. More studies are needed to further evaluate postoperative pain, long-term functional outcomes, and fusion rates in patients who undergo cortical screw fixation.
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- Yi-Ren Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University Medical Center
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- Medical School, Stanford University School of Medicine
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University Medical Center
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University Medical Center
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The use of a pedicle screw-cortical screw hybrid system for the surgical treatment of a patient with congenital multilevel spinal non-segmentation defect and spinal column deformity: a technical note. 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 2016; 25:3760-3764. [PMID: 27137999 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4561-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Revised: 03/31/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This technical note presents, to the authors' knowledge, the first reported case of a hybrid pedicle-cortical screw system for instrumented fusion in a patient with congenital vertebral column deformity. CASE Cortical screws were navigated using stereotactic guidance to extend a prior non-segmented fusion mass, facilitating instrumentation in a circumstance with completely distorted anatomy. This technique provided a safe trajectory with excellent cortical purchase in an anatomically deformed spine. DISCUSSION Cortical screw fixation may serve to be helpful in augmenting pedicle screw fixation and in circumstances in which the bone quality is suboptimal or the pedicles are compromised. Cortical screw fixation is a relatively new technology, but it may prove to be invaluable in providing an adjunct to pedicle screw constructs in anatomically distorted or osteoporotic spines.
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Matsukawa K, Yato Y, Imabayashi H, Hosogane N, Abe Y, Asazuma T, Chiba K. Biomechanical evaluation of fixation strength among different sizes of pedicle screws using the cortical bone trajectory: what is the ideal screw size for optimal fixation? Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2016; 158:465-71. [PMID: 26769471 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-016-2705-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The cortical bone trajectory (CBT) has attracted attention as a new minimally invasive technique for lumbar instrumentation by minimizing soft-tissue dissection. Biomechanical studies have demonstrated the superior fixation capacity of CBT; however, there is little consensus on the selection of screw size, and no biomechanical study has elucidated the most suitable screw size for CBT. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of screw size on fixation strength and to clarify the ideal size for optimal fixation using CBT. METHOD A total of 720 analyses on CBT screws with various diameters (4.5-6.5 mm) and lengths (25-40 mm) in simulations of 20 different lumbar vertebrae (mean age: 62.1 ± 20.0 years, 8 males and 12 females) were performed using a finite element method. First, the fixation strength of a single screw was evaluated by measuring the axial pullout strength. Next, the vertebral fixation strength of a paired-screw construct was examined by applying forces simulating flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation to the vertebra. Lastly, the equivalent stress value of the bone-screw interface was calculated. RESULTS Larger-diameter screws increased the pullout strength and vertebral fixation strength and decreased the equivalent stress around the screws; however, there were no statistically significant differences between 5.5-mm and 6.5-mm screws. The screw diameter was a factor more strongly affecting the fixation strength of CBT than the screw fit within the pedicle (%fill). Longer screws significantly increased the pullout strength and vertebral fixation strength in axial rotation. The amount of screw length within the vertebral body (%length) was more important than the actual screw length, contributing to the vertebral fixation strength and distribution of stress loaded to the vertebra. CONCLUSIONS The fixation strength of CBT screws varied depending on screw size. The ideal screw size for CBT is a diameter larger than 5.5 mm and length longer than 35 mm, and the screw should be placed sufficiently deep into the vertebral body.
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- Keitaro Matsukawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Murayama Medical Center, Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wajokai Eniwa Hospital, Eniwa, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Murayama Medical Center, Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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Zhang H, Ajiboye RM, Shamie AN, Wu Q, Chen Q, Chen W. Morphometric measurement of the lumbosacral spine for minimally invasive cortical bone trajectory implant using computed tomography. 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 2015; 25:870-6. [PMID: 26342703 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-4224-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2015] [Revised: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/31/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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PURPOSE The cortical bone trajectory (CBT) is a novel lumbar pedicle screw trajectory. The aim of this study was to conduct a detailed morphometric measurement of the lumbosacral spine for CBT pedicle screw, using the inferior facet of the cephalad level as a bony landmark. METHODS The three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) scans of 86 adults who underwent examination of the lumbosacral spine were studied. The distances from the starting point to the inferior, lateral and medial border of the inferior facet of the cephalad level were measured. The angles formed between the screw trajectory and the sagittal plane, the superior endplate of the vertebral body and the posterior margin of the pars interarticularis were defined as the transverse angle (TA), cephalad angle 1 (CA1) and cephalad angle 2 (CA2), respectively. RESULTS The distances from the inferior border of inferior facet to the starting point from L1 to S1 were 8.9, 6.3, 4.1, 2.9, 1.4 and 0 mm, respectively. The distances from the medial border of the inferior facet to the starting point from L1 to S1 were between 3 and 4 mm. TA from L1 to S1 was 9.0°, 9.6°, 11.3°, 13.5°, 15.5°, and 8.2°, respectively. CA1/CA2 from L1 to S1 was 26.7°/38.7°, 26.0°/38.7°, 26.9°/38.0°, 24.4°/37.2°, 22.9°/35.1° and 18.4°/47.8°, respectively. The maximum screw diameters from L1 to S1 were 4.8, 5.1, 6.1, 6.8, 7.8, and 6.1 mm, respectively. Twenty-five millimeter can serve as a safe maximum length of CBT pedicle screws. CONCLUSIONS The inferior facet of the cephalad level is an attractive bony landmark for establishing a starting point of CBT for minimally invasive spine surgery.
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- Hua Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, 76-143 CHS, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine, 1250 16th Street, Suite 3145D, Santa Monica, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Ohkawa T, Iwatsuki K, Ohnishi Y, Ninomiya K, Yoshimine T. Isthmus-guided Cortical Bone Trajectory Reduces Postoperative Increases in Serum Creatinine Phosphokinase Concentrations. Orthop Surg 2015; 7:232-8. [PMID: 26311097 PMCID: PMC6583754 DOI: 10.1111/os.12189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2015] [Accepted: 06/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine whether an isthmus-guided cortical bone trajectory (CBT) technique provides better clinical outcomes than the original cortical bone trajectory CBT technique for screw fixation. METHODS A consecutive series of 21 patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis who had undergone CBT screw fixation using the original technique from June 2012 to February 2013 and 33 who had undergone the isthmus-guided technique from March 2013 to August 2014 was retrospectively reviewed. The number of screws inserted, interbody fusion and screw misplacements, amount of blood loss, and creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) ratios (postoperative day 1 CPK/preoperative CPK) were reviewed to evaluate clinical outcomes and compared between the original and isthmus-guided CBT techniques. RESULTS Postoperative serum CPK concentrations were significantly lower with the isthmus-guided than the original CBT technique (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in age, blood loss, or number of screws, vertebral interbody fusions and patients with history of previous decompression surgery at the same level. There was a trend to higher incidence of screw misplacement with the original than the isthmus-guided CBT technique; this difference was not significant (P = 0.53). There were no major intraoperative complications. In all the CBT procedures performed in our institution, almost half (47%) the screw misplacements have occurred at the level of L5 , and most on the right side. CONCLUSIONS Right-handed operators should take care inserting screws on the right side. From the viewpoint of screw misplacement, isthmus-guided CBT provides superior or equivalent safety to the original CBT technique.
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Affiliation(s)
- Toshika Ohkawa
- Department of NeurosurgeryOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineSuitaOsakaJapan
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- Department of NeurosurgeryOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineSuitaOsakaJapan
| | - Yu‐ichiro Ohnishi
- Department of NeurosurgeryOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineSuitaOsakaJapan
| | - Koshi Ninomiya
- Department of NeurosurgeryOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineSuitaOsakaJapan
| | - Toshiki Yoshimine
- Department of NeurosurgeryOsaka University Graduate School of MedicineSuitaOsakaJapan
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