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Shen S, You X, Ren Y, Ye S. Risk Factors of Cage Subsidence Following Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. World Neurosurg 2024; 183:180-186. [PMID: 38145652 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the risk factors for cage subsidence (CS) after oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF). METHODS The cohort and case-control studies which reporting potential risk factors for CS following OLIF were searched in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from database inception to June 17, 2023. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and evaluated the quality of the literature according to the Newcastle Ottawa Scale. RevMan5.3 software was used for Meta analysis. χ2 statistics and I2 statistics were used to evaluate heterogeneity, and the analysis results were represented by forest plots. RESULTS A total of 8 studies with 280 cases of CS from 832 patients who underwent OLIF met the inclusion criteria. Elderly patients over 60 years old (odds ratio [OR] 2.44, 95% CI 1.38-4.31, P = 0.002), osteoporosis (OR 4.18, 95% CI 2.30-7.61, P = 0.002), end plate injury (OR 5.72, 95% CI 2.32-14.11, P = 0.0002), and overdistraction of intervertebral space (OR 1.67, 95% CI 1.3 2-2.11, P < 0.0001) were potential risk factors, while Hounsfield units value of the vertebral body (OR 0.97, 95% CI 0.95-1.00, P = 0.02) is a protective factor. The number of operative segments did not increase the risk of CS. CONCLUSIONS Older age, osteoporosis, endplate injury, and overdistraction of the intervertebral space may increase the risk of CS after OLIF. Although the incidence rate of CS is low, implementing effective preventions is a priority for clinicians based on these risk factors.
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- Shufeng Shen
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Yuyao People's Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Yuyao People's Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Yuyao People's Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Yuyao People's Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China
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Lin GX, He LR, Nan JN, Xu WB, Xiao K, Que Z, Jhang SW, Chen CM, Zhu MT, Rui G. Comparing Outcomes of Banana-Shaped and Straight Cages in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neurospine 2024; 21:261-272. [PMID: 38317558 PMCID: PMC10992667 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2347078.539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This meta-analysis aims to refine the understanding of the optimal choice between different cage shapes in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) by systematically comparing perioperative data, radiological outcomes, clinical results, and complications associated with banana-shaped and straight bullet cages. METHODS A meticulous literature search encompassing PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, China Knowledge Network, and Wanfang Data was executed up to October 5, 2023. Inclusion criteria focused on studies comparing banana-shaped and straight bullet cages in TLIF. The quality of included studies was assessed using appropriate tools such as the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for nonrandomized studies. Rigorous evaluations were performed for radiographic outcomes, including disc height (DH), segmental lordosis (SL), lumbar lordosis (LL), subsidence, and fusion rates. Clinical outcomes were meticulously evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and complications. RESULTS The analysis incorporated 7 studies, involving 573 patients (297 with banana-shaped cages, 276 with straight cages), all with NOS ratings exceeding 5 stars. No statistically significant differences were observed in operative time, blood loss, or hospitalization between the 2 cage shapes. Banana-shaped cages exhibited greater changes in DH (p = 0.001), SL (p = 0.02), and LL (p = 0.01). Despite statistically higher changes in ODI for straight cages (26.33, p < 0.0001), the actual value remained similar to banana-shaped cages (26.15). Both cage types demonstrated similar efficacy in VAS, complication rates, subsidence, and fusion rates. CONCLUSION Although banana-shaped cages can excel in restoring DH, SL, and LL, straight bullet cages can provide comparable functional improvements, pain relief, and complication rates.
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- Guang-Xun Lin
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
- The Third Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Department of Leisure Industry Management, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Sciences National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- The Third Clinical Medical College, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Lu T, Sun Z, Xia H, Qing J, Rashad A, Lu Y, He X. Comparing the osteogenesis outcomes of different lumbar interbody fusions (A/O/X/T/PLIF) by evaluating their mechano-driven fusion processes. Comput Biol Med 2024; 171:108215. [PMID: 38422963 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND In lumbar interbody fusion (LIF), achieving proper fusion status requires osteogenesis to occur in the disc space. Current LIF techniques, including anterior, oblique, lateral, transforaminal, and posterior LIF (A/O/X/T/PLIF), may result in varying osteogenesis outcomes due to differences in biomechanical characteristics. METHODS A mechano-regulation algorithm was developed to predict the fusion processes of A/O/X/T/PLIF based on finite element modeling and iterative evaluations of the mechanobiological activities of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and their differentiated cells (osteoblasts, chondrocytes, and fibroblasts). Fusion occurred in the grafting region, and each differentiated cell type generated the corresponding tissue proportional to its concentration. The corresponding osteogenesis volume was calculated by multiplying the osteoblast concentration by the grafting volume. RESULTS TLIF and ALIF achieved markedly greater osteogenesis volumes than did PLIF and O/XLIF (5.46, 5.12, 4.26, and 3.15 cm3, respectively). Grafting volume and cage size were the main factors influencing the osteogenesis outcome in patients treated with LIF. A large grafting volume allowed more osteoblasts (bone tissues) to be accommodated in the disc space. A small cage size reduced the cage/endplate ratio and therefore decreased the stiffness of the LIF. This led to a larger osteogenesis region to promote osteoblastic differentiation of MSCs and osteoblast proliferation (bone regeneration), which subsequently increased the bone fraction in the grafting space. CONCLUSION TLIF and ALIF produced more favorable biomechanical environments for osteogenesis than did PLIF and O/XLIF. A small cage and a large grafting volume improve osteogenesis by facilitating osteogenesis-related cell activities driven by mechanical forces.
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- Teng Lu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an Jiaotong University Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- China Science and Technology Exchange Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an Jiaotong University Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an Jiaotong University Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xi'an Jiaotong University Second Affiliated Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.
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Cheng L, Feng Z, Jon TG, Chen Z, Wang Y. Remove the infected interbody cage using endoscopy in lumbar spine revision surgery: A case series and technique report. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:423-427. [PMID: 35871062 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2022.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Current revision surgery to remove the infected interbody cage following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgery is challenging and traumatic. The purpose of this study is to introduce a novel surgical technique to remove the infected interbody cage for chronic infection. METHODS Three patients with chronic infection following TLIF surgery underwent revision surgery. Instrumentations were removed and a spinal endoscope was obliquely inserted to the disc space through the initial annular breach. Under endoscope, the cage was found, released, turned around, and dragged to the posterior edge of the disc space. The cage was then removed without distracting the dural sac and nerve roots. For two cases, appropriately sized structural iliac bone grafts were used for interbody fusion without extra instrumentations. RESULTS Using endoscope, the interbody cage was easy to identify and expose without disrupting the dural sac and nerve roots. With various endoscopic tools, the cage was easily released and removed. In this case series, the infected interbody cage was removed within thirty minutes without dural sac rupture and nerve root injury. The infection was controlled after the surgery, and the patients obtained good clinical outcomes. At 6-month follow-up, bony fusion was achieved in two patients who underwent interbody fusion. CONCLUSIONS This endoscopy assisted technique simplified the revision surgery for chronic infection followed TLIF surgery, with the advantages of no disruption of the neural tissues, bright surgical field and complete disc debridement.
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- Linxiang Cheng
- Spine lab, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Spine lab, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Spine lab, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Spine lab, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Spine lab, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China.
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Talukdar RG, Saviour CM, Dhara S, Gupta S. Biomechanical analysis of functionally graded porous interbody cage for lumbar spinal fusion. Comput Biol Med 2023; 164:107281. [PMID: 37481948 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.107281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Functionally graded porous (FGP) interbody cage might offer a trade-off between porosity-based reduction of stiffness and mechanical properties. Using finite element models of intact and implanted lumbar functional spinal unit (FSU), the study investigated the quantitative deviations in load transfer and adaptive changes in bone density distributions around FGP interbody cages. The cage had three graded porosities: FGP-A, -B, and -C corresponded to a maximum porosity levels of 48%, 65% and 78%, respectively. Efficacy of the FGP cages were evaluated by comparing the numerically predicted results of solid-Ti and uniformly porous 78% porosity (P78) cage. Variations in stiffness and interface condition affected the strain distribution and bone remodelling around the cages. Peak strains of 0.5-1% were observed in less number of peri-prosthetic bone elements for the FGP cages as compared to the solid-Ti cage. Strains and bone apposition were considerably higher for the bonded implant-bone interface condition than the debonded case. For the FGP-C with bonded interface condition, bone apposition of 11-20% was predicted in the L4 and L5 regions of interest (ROIs); whereas the debonded model exhibited 6-10% increase in bone density. The deviations in bone density change between FGP-C and P78 model were 3-8% for L4 and L5 ROIs. FGP resulted in a reduced average micromotion (∼70-106 μm) as compared to solid-Ti (116 μm), for all physiologic movements. Compared to solid-Ti and uniformly porous cages, the FGP cage seems to be a viable alternative considering the conflicting nature of strength and porosity.
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- Rahul Gautam Talukdar
- Advanced Technology Development Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721 302, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721 302, West Bengal, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721 302, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721 302, West Bengal, India.
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Lefèvre E, Szadkowski M, Fière V, Vieira TD, Ould-Slimane M, d'Astorg H. Implications of cage impactions in single-level OLIF treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103385. [PMID: 35933020 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cage impactions (CI) of Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLIF) appear to be a frequent mechanical complication with a potential functional impact. OBJECTIVES To determine the rate of CI occurrence, their risk factors and clinical implications in the case of combined single-level arthrodesis. METHOD A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was performed. All our patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis initially underwent OLIF combined with pedicle screw fixation (PSF). Intraoperative control with an image intensifier and a standard radiograph in the immediate postoperative period made it possible to assess the occurrence of CI, depending on the position of the implant. Secondary subsidence was sought on the standing radiological examination using EOS biplanar radiography during follow-up. The pelvic parameters were analyzed, as well as the occurrence of bone fusion. The clinical evaluation was made at≥1 year, by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), the walking distance (WD) and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). RESULTS In all, 130 patients out of the 131 included were analyzed. A CI occurred in 25.3% (n=33) of cases and of these, 94% (n=32) occurred intraoperatively. Postmenopausal women had more CI with an odds ratio (OR) of 5.8 (P=0.034). The "CI" group had a 9.5% lower ODI score than the "non-CI" group (P=0.0040), but both provided excellent ODI gains of 30.8±16 and 32.9±15.5% (P<0.0001). An "anterior" position of the implant allowed a greater gain in lumbar lordosis (P<0.001) but was associated with greater CI occurrence (P<0.001), with an OR of 6.75 (P=0.0018). CONCLUSION The occurrence of intraoperative cage impaction is a frequent event when performing OLIF. Postmenopausal women have an approximately 6 times greater risk of impaction than men, and patients with an "anterior" implant placement have a 7 times greater risk than with central placement. The negative impact of cage impactions on the clinical score (ODI) was significant after one year of follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, non-comparative cohort study.
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- Emeric Lefèvre
- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France.
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- Centre orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France; Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Ramsay-Générale de Santé, Lyon, France
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Ramakrishna VAS, Chamoli U, Mukhopadhyay SC, Diwan AD, Prusty BG. Measuring compressive loads on a 'smart' lumbar interbody fusion cage: Proof of concept. J Biomech 2023; 147:111440. [PMID: 36640615 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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There are several complications associated with lumbar interbody fusion surgery however, pseudarthrosis (non-union) presents a multifaceted challenge in the postoperative management of the patient. Rates of pseudarthrosis range from 3 to 20 % in patients with healthy bone and 20 to 30 % in patients with osteoporosis. The current methods in post-operative follow-up - radiographs and CT, have high false positive rates and poor agreement between them. The aim of this study was to develop and test a proof-of-concept load-sensing interbody cage that may be used to monitor fusion progression. Piezoresistive pressure sensors were calibrated and embedded within a polyether ether ketone (PEEK) interbody cage. Silicone and poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) were inserted in the graft regions to simulate early and solid fusion. The load-sensing cage was subjected to distributed and eccentric compressive loads up to 900 N between synthetic lumbar vertebral bodies. Under maximum load, the anterior sensors recorded a 56-58 % reduction in pressure in the full fusion state compared to early fusion. Lateral regions measured a 36-37 % stress reduction while the central location reduced by 45 %. The two graft states were distinguishable by sensor-recorded pressure at lower loads. The sensors more effectively detected left and right eccentric loads compared to anterior and posterior. Further, the load-sensing cage was able to detect changes in endplate stiffness. The proof-of-concept 'smart' cage could detect differences in fusion state, endplate stiffness, and loading conditions in this in vitro experimental setup.
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- Vivek A S Ramakrishna
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia; Spine Labs, St. George & Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Spine Labs, St. George & Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Spine Labs, St. George & Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Spine Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery St. George Hospital Campus, Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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Laubach M, Kobbe P, Hutmacher DW. Biodegradable interbody cages for lumbar spine fusion: Current concepts and future directions. Biomaterials 2022; 288:121699. [PMID: 35995620 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lumbar fusion often remains the last treatment option for various acute and chronic spinal conditions, including infectious and degenerative diseases. Placement of a cage in the intervertebral space has become a routine clinical treatment for spinal fusion surgery to provide sufficient biomechanical stability, which is required to achieve bony ingrowth of the implant. Routinely used cages for clinical application are made of titanium (Ti) or polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Ti has been used since the 1980s; however, its shortcomings, such as impaired radiographical opacity and higher elastic modulus compared to bone, have led to the development of PEEK cages, which are associated with reduced stress shielding as well as no radiographical artefacts. Since PEEK is bioinert, its osteointegration capacity is limited, which in turn enhances fibrotic tissue formation and peri-implant infections. To address shortcomings of both of these biomaterials, interdisciplinary teams have developed biodegradable cages. Rooted in promising preclinical large animal studies, a hollow cylindrical cage (Hydrosorb™) made of 70:30 poly-l-lactide-co-d, l-lactide acid (PLDLLA) was clinically studied. However, reduced bony integration and unfavourable long-term clinical outcomes prohibited its routine clinical application. More recently, scaffold-guided bone regeneration (SGBR) with application of highly porous biodegradable constructs is emerging. Advancements in additive manufacturing technology now allow the cage designs that match requirements, such as stiffness of surrounding tissues, while providing long-term biomechanical stability. A favourable clinical outcome has been observed in the treatment of various bone defects, particularly for 3D-printed composite scaffolds made of medical-grade polycaprolactone (mPCL) in combination with a ceramic filler material. Therefore, advanced cage design made of mPCL and ceramic may also carry initial high spinal forces up to the time of bony fusion and subsequently resorb without clinical side effects. Furthermore, surface modification of implants is an effective approach to simultaneously reduce microbial infection and improve tissue integration. We present a design concept for a scaffold surface which result in osteoconductive and antimicrobial properties that have the potential to achieve higher rates of fusion and less clinical complications. In this review, we explore the preclinical and clinical studies which used bioresorbable cages. Furthermore, we critically discuss the need for a cutting-edge research program that includes comprehensive preclinical in vitro and in vivo studies to enable successful translation from bench to bedside. We develop such a conceptual framework by examining the state-of-the-art literature and posing the questions that will guide this field in the coming years.
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- Markus Laubach
- Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, 4000 Australia; Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling, and Manufacturing (M3D Innovation), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; Centre for Biomedical Technologies, School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4059, Australia; Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD, 4000 Australia; Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling, and Manufacturing (M3D Innovation), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia; Centre for Biomedical Technologies, School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4059, Australia; Max Planck Queensland Center for the Materials Science of Extracellular Matrices, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
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Lu X, Li D, Wang H, Xia X, Ma X, Lv F, Zou F, Jiang J. Biomechanical effects of interbody cage height on adjacent segments in patients with lumbar degeneration: a 3D finite element study. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:325. [PMID: 35729647 PMCID: PMC9210615 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03220-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the biomechanical effects of interbody cage height on adjacent segments in patients with lumbar degeneration undergoing transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgery, so as to provide references for selection of interbody cage. Methods The finite element model of normal lower lumbar spine (L3–S1) was built and validated, then constructed three different degenerative segments in L3–L4, and the cages with different height (8, 10, 12, 14 mm) were implanted into L4–L5 disc. All the twelve models were loaded with pure moment of 7.5 N m to produce flexion, extension, lateral bending and axial rotation motions on lumbar spine, and the effects of cage height on range of motion (RoM) and intervertebral pressure in lumbar spine were investigated. Results The RoM of adjacent segments and the maximum stress of intervertebral discs increased with the increase in cage height, but this trend was not obvious in mild and moderate degeneration groups. After implantation of four different height cages (8, 10, 12, 14 mm), the RoM of L3/L4 segment reached the maximum during extension. The RoM of mild degeneration group was 2.07°, 2.45°, 2.48°, 2.54°, that of moderate degeneration group was 1.79°, 1.97°, 2.05°, 2.05°, and that of severe degeneration group was 1.43°, 1.66°, 1.74°, 1.74°. The stress of L3–L4 intervertebral disc reached the maximum during flexion. The maximum stress of L3–L4 intervertebral disc was 20.16 MPa, 20.28 MPa, 20.31 MPa and 20.33 MPa in the mild group, 20.58 MPa, 20.66 MPa, 20.71 MPa and 20.75 MPa in the moderate group, and 21.27 MPa, 21.40 MPa, 21.50 MPa and 21.60 MPa in the severe group. Conclusion For patients with mild-to-moderate lumbar degenerative disease who need to undergo TLIF surgery, it is recommended that the height of fusion cage should not exceed the original intervertebral space height by 2 mm, while for patients with severe degeneration, a fusion cage close to the original intervertebral height should be selected as far as possible, and the intervertebral space should not be overstretched.
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- Xiao Lu
- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12, Middle Wulumuqi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China.
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Khan I, Parker SL, Bow H, Sivaganesan A, Pennings JS, Stephens II BF, Steinle AM, Gupta R, Devin CJ. Clinical and Cost-Effectiveness of Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Tritanium Posterolateral Cage (vs. Propensity-Matched Cohort of PEEK Cage). Spine Surg Relat Res 2022; 6:671-680. [PMID: 36561152 PMCID: PMC9747220 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2021-0252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Surgical management of degenerative lumbar spine disorders is effective at improving patient pain, disability, and quality of life; however, obtaining a durable posterolateral fusion after decompression remains a challenge. Interbody fusion technologies are viable means of improving fusion rates in the lumbar spine, specifically various graft materials including autograft, structural allograft, titanium, and polyether ether ketone. This study assesses the effectiveness of Tritanium posterolateral cage in the treatment of degenerative disk disease. Methods Nearest-neighbor 1:1 matched control transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with PEEK vs. Tritanium posterior lumbar (PL) cage interbody fusion patients were identified using propensity scoring from patients that underwent elective surgery for degenerative disk diseases. Line graphs were generated to compare the trajectories of improvement in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from baseline to 3 and 12 months postoperatively. The nominal data were compared via the χ2 test, while the continuous data were compared via Student's t-test. Results The two groups had no difference regarding either the 3- or 12-month Euro-Qol-5D (EQ-5D), numeric rating scale (NRS) leg pain, and NRS back pain; however, the Tritanium interbody cage group had better Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores compared to the control group of the PEEK interbody cage at both 3 and 12 months (p=0.013 and 0.048). Conclusions Our results indicate the Tritanium cage is an effective alternative to the previously used PEEK cage in terms of PROs, surgical safety, and radiological parameters of surgical success. The Tritanium cohort showed better ODI scores, higher fusion rates, lower subsidence, and lower indirect costs associated with surgical management, when compared to the propensity-matched PEEK cohort.
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- Inamullah Khan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States,Department of Neurological Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States,University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States,Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, Steamboat Springs, United States
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Lynch CP, Cha EDK, Rush Iii AJ, Jadczak CN, Mohan S, Geoghegan CE, Singh K. Outcomes of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Unilateral Versus Bilateral Interbody Cages. Neurospine 2022; 18:854-862. [PMID: 35000341 PMCID: PMC8752695 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2142248.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Objective To assess the impact of bilateral versus unilateral interbody cages on outcomes for minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) procedures.
Methods A retrospective review for primary, elective, single-level MIS TLIF procedures with bilateral posterior instrumentation from 2008–2020 was performed. Patients were grouped according to unilateral or bilateral interbody cage use. Procedures performed without static interbody cages or indicated for trauma, infection, malignancy were excluded. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) included visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index, 12-item Short Form health survey physical composite score (SF-12 PCS), PatientReported Outcome Measurement Information System physical function (PROMIS-PF). PROs were collected preoperatively and postoperatively. Change in PROs (Δ) was calculated and compared between groups. Achievement of minimum clinically important difference (MCID) was calculated using established values from the literature. Achievement rates were compared between groups using logistic regression.
Results The study included 151 patients, with 111 unilateral and 40 bilateral cage placements. Charlson Comorbidity Index, diabetes, and insurance status differed between groups (p < 0.050). Prevalence of degenerative and isthmic spondylolisthesis (both p ≤ 0.002), operative level (p = 0.003), and postoperative length of stay (p = 0.022) significantly differed between groups. The unilateral group had lower 1-year arthrodesis rates (p = 0.035). Preoperative VAS leg (p = 0.017) and SF-12 PCS (p = 0.045) were worse for the unilateral group. ΔPROMIS-PF was greater for the bilateral group at 2 years (p = 0.001). Majority of patients achieved an overall MCID for all PROs, except VAS leg (bilateral group).
Conclusion While preoperative status and postoperative arthrodesis rates differed, patients achieved an MCID at similar rates regardless of use of unilateral or bilateral cages.
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- Conor P Lynch
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Loenen ACY, Peters MJM, Bevers RTJ, Schaffrath C, van Haver E, Cuijpers VMJI, Rademakers T, van Rietbergen B, Willems PC, Arts JJ. Early bone ingrowth and segmental stability of a trussed titanium cage versus a polyether ether ketone cage in an ovine lumbar interbody fusion model. Spine J 2022; 22:174-182. [PMID: 34274502 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Revised: 07/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Lumbar interbody fusion is an effective treatment for unstable spinal segments. However, the time needed to establish a solid bony interbody fusion between the two vertebrae may be longer than twelve months after surgery. During this time window, the instrumented spinal segment is assumed to be at increased risk for instability related complications such as cage migration or subsidence. It is hypothesized that the design of new interbody cages that enable direct osseointegration of the cage at the vertebral endplates, without requiring full bony fusion between the two vertebral endplates, might shorten the time window that the instrumented spinal segment is susceptible to failure. PURPOSE To quantify the bone ingrowth and resulting segmental stability during consolidation of lumbar interbody fusion using two different cage types. STUDY DESIGN Preclinical ovine model. METHODS Seven skeletally mature sheep underwent bi-segmental lumbar interbody fusion surgery with one conventional polyether ether ketone (PEEK) cage, and one newly developed trussed titanium (TT) cage. After a postoperative time period of 13 weeks, non-destructive range of motion testing, and histologic analysis was performed. Additionally, sample specific finite element (FE) analysis was performed to predict the stability of the interbody fusion region alone. RESULTS Physiological movement of complete spinal motion segments did not reveal significant differences between the segments operated with PEEK and TT cages. The onset of creeping substitution within the cage seemed to be sooner for PEEK cages, which led to significantly higher bone volume over total volume (BV/TV) compared with the TT cages. TT cages showed significantly more direct bone to implant contact (BIC). Although the mean stability of the interbody fusion region alone was not statistically different between the PEEK and TT cages, the variation within the cage types illustrated an all-or-nothing response for the PEEK cages while a more gradual increase in stability was found for the TT cages. CONCLUSIONS Spinal segments operated with conventional PEEK cages were not different from those operated with newly developed TT cages in terms of segmental stability but did show a different mechanism of bone ingrowth and attachment. Based on the differences in development of bony fusion, we hypothesize that TT cages might facilitate increased early segmental stability by direct osseointegration of the cage at the vertebral endplates without requiring complete bony bridging through the cage. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Interbody cage type affects the consolidation process of spinal interbody fusion. Whether different consolidation processes of spinal interbody fusion result in clinically significant differences requires further investigation.
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- Arjan C Y Loenen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedic Biomechanics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomaterials, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedic Biomechanics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Laboratory for Experimental Orthopedics, CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedic Biomechanics, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
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Glennie RA, Bailey CS, Abraham E, Manson N, Casha S, Thomas K, Paquet J, McIntosh G, Hall H, Fisher CG, Rampersaud YR. Variation in surgical treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis in Canada: surgeon assessment of stability and impact on treatment. Eur Spine J 2021; 30:3709-3719. [PMID: 34327542 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06928-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Controversy exists regarding the optimal surgical treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DS). Not all DS patients are the same, and the degree to which inherent stability may dictate treatment is unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the variability in surgical approach relative to surgeon classified stability. The secondary objective was to compare patient-reported outcomes (PROs) across different surgical techniques and grades of stability. METHODS Patients prospectively enrolled from eleven tertiary care institutions and followed from 2015 to 2019. The surgical technique was at the surgeon's discretion. Surgeons were asked to grade the degree of instability based on the degenerative spondylolisthesis instability classification system (DSIC). DSIC categorizes three different types (I-stable, II-potentially unstable, and III-unstable). One-year changes in PROs were compared between each group. Multivariable regression was used to identify any characteristics that explained variability in treatment. RESULTS There were 323 patients enrolled in this study. Surgeons' stability classification versus procedure [decompression alone (D)/decompression and posterolateral fusion (D-PL)/and decompression with posterior/transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (D-PLIF/TLIF)] were as follows: type I (n = 91): D-41%/D-PL-13%/D-PLIF/TLIF-46%; type II (n = 175): D-23%/D-PL-17%/D-PLIF/TLIF-60%; and type III (n = 57):(D-0%/D-PL-14%/D-PLIF/TLIF-86%). Type I patients undergoing D-PL had some improvements in EQ-5D and NRS versus those undergoing D-PLIF/TLIF but otherwise there were no other significant differences between groups. Regression analysis demonstrated advanced age (OR = 1.06, CI 1.02-10.12) and type I (OR = 2.61, CI 1.17-5.81) were associated with receiving decompression surgery alone. CONCLUSIONS There exists considerable variation in surgical management of DS in Canada. Given similar PROs in two of the three groups, there is potential to tailor surgical intervention and improve resource utilization.
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- R Andrew Glennie
- Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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- Canada East Spine Center, Saint John, NB, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- CHU Laval: Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Sasaki M, Umegaki M, Fukunaga T, Hijikata Y, Banba Y, Matsumoto K, Miyao Y. Vertebral Endplate Cyst Formation in Relation to Properties of Interbody Cages. Neurospine 2021; 18:170-176. [PMID: 33819943 PMCID: PMC8021841 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2040498.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective This retrospective study aimed to compare vertebral endplate cyst formation (VECF), an early predictor for pseudoarthrosis, in different types of interbody cages.
Methods We reviewed 84 cases treated with single-level posterior/transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. We utilized a polyetheretherketone cage in 20 cases (group P), a titanium cage in 16 cases (group Ti), a titanium-coating polyetheretherketone cage in 13 cases (group TiP) and a porous tantalum cage in 35 cases (group Tn). VECF was evaluated comparing the computed tomography scans taken at day 0 and 6-month postoperation. We defined VECF (+) as enlargement of a pre-existing cyst or de novo formation of a cyst with the diameter over 2 mm. We calculated the adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) as an indicator of association between different types of cages and VECF using a logistic regression model.
Results VECF was observed in 13 (65%), 7 (44%), 9 (69%), and 8 (23%) cases in groups P, Ti, TiP and Tn, respectively. VECF correlated with the type of cage (p = 0.04). In comparison with group P, the proportion of VECF (+) cases was lower in group Tn (OR, 0.16; 95% CI, 0.04–0.60) but not different in group Ti (OR, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.10–2.20) and group TiP (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 0.21–5.28). No patient underwent additional surgery for the fused spinal level during the follow-up periods (average, 37.9 months; range, 6–76 months).
Conclusion VECF was the least in the porous Tn cage, suggesting its potential superiority for initial stability.
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- Manabu Sasaki
- Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, Iseikai Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, Iseikai Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, Iseikai Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Spine and Lumbago Center, Kitasuma Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, Iseikai Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery, Iseikai Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Suita Municipal Hospital, Suita, Japan
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Tan JH, Cheong CK, Hey HWD. Titanium (Ti) cages may be superior to polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages in lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and radiological outcomes of spinal interbody fusions using Ti versus PEEK cages. Eur Spine J 2021; 30:1285-95. [PMID: 33555365 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-06748-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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AIM Interbody cages are commonly used to augment interbody fusion. Commonly used materials include titanium (Ti) and polyetheretherketone (PEEK), with their inherent differences. The aim of this study is to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare between the various clinical and radiological outcomes of Ti and PEEK interbody spinal cages. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing clinical and radiological outcomes between Ti and PEEK interbody cages in patients undergoing spinal fusion was performed. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials database were searched. All studies that compared the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients who underwent Ti and PEEK cages were included. Subgroup analyses was performed to differentiate between patients who had cervical and lumbar interbody fusion. RESULTS A total of 11 articles were identified, with a total of 743 patients. Spinal fusion rates at final follow-up did not differ between Ti and PEEK cages (OR 1.50, 95% CI 0.57-3.94, P = 0.41), although in patients undergoing lumbar fusion, Ti cages demonstrated superior fusion (OR 2.12, 95% CI 1.05-4.28, P = 0.04). In patients with non-infective etiologies, Ti cages had a higher rate of cage subsidence (RR 2.17, 95% CI 1.13-4.16, P = 0.02). Both types of cages had similar operating time, postoperative hematoma formation, neuropathic pain, segmental angle correction and postoperative clinical outcome improvement. CONCLUSION In non-infective lumbar spine conditions, Ti cage may be the superior option due to the higher fusion rate. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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Massaad E, Fatima N, Kiapour A, Hadzipasic M, Shankar GM, Shin JH. Polyetheretherketone Versus Titanium Cages for Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Meta-Analysis and Review of the Literature. Neurospine 2020; 17:125-135. [PMID: 32252163 PMCID: PMC7136087 DOI: 10.14245/ns.2040058.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Objective Lumbar fusion with implantation of interbody cage is a common procedure for treatment of lumbar degenerative disease. This study aims to compare the fusion and subsidence rates of titanium (Ti) versus polyetheretherketone (PEEK) interbody cages after posterior lumbar interbody fusion and investigate the effect of clinical and radiological outcomes following fusion on patient-reported outcomes.
Methods A systematic search strategy of 4 electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane) was conducted using different MeSH (medical subject headings) terms until January 2020. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using fixed and random-effect models based upon the heterogeneity (I2) to estimate the association between interbody cages and the measured outcomes.
Results A total of 1,094 patients from 11 studies were reviewed. The final analysis included 421 patients (38.5%) who had lumbar surgery using a Ti and/or a Ti-coated interbody cage and 673 patient (61.5%) who had lumbar surgery using a PEEK cage. Overall, PEEK interbody devices were associated with a significantly lower fusion rate compared with Ti interbody devices (OR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.41–0.93; p = 0.02). There was no difference in subsidence rates between Ti and PEEK groups (OR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.54–1.52; p = 0.71). Also, there were no statistically significant differences in visual analogue scale (VAS)-low back pain (p = 0.14) and Japanese Orthopedic Association scale (p = 0.86) between the 2 groups. However, the PEEK group had lower odds of leg pain after surgery compared to the Ti group (OR [VAS-leg], 0.61; 95% CI, 0.28–0.94; p = 0.003).
Conclusion Ti and Ti-coated PEEK cages used for posterior lumbar interbody fusion are associated with similar rates of subsidence, but a higher rate of fusion compared to PEEK interbody cages. Randomized controlled trials are needed to better assess the effect of cage materials and potential factors that could influence the outcomes of interbody lumbar fusion.
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- Elie Massaad
- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Ramakrishna VAS, Chamoli U, Rajan G, Mukhopadhyay SC, Prusty BG, Diwan AD. Smart orthopaedic implants: A targeted approach for continuous postoperative evaluation in the spine. J Biomech 2020; 104:109690. [PMID: 32139096 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.109690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Real-time health monitoring systems are emerging in diverse medical fields, tracking biological and physiological signals for direct feedback to the user. Orthopaedics is yet to adapt to innovative trends in health monitoring. Despite an evident entry point during orthopaedic surgeries, clinicians remain unable to objectively examine the structural integrity and biomechanics in the operated region through implantable sensors. As such, postoperative advice can be non-specific and poorly guided. This perspective discusses the clinical need for load-sensing implants that address biomechanical postoperative monitoring, taking the example of spinal interbody cages. Research has attempted to establish sensing approaches in different orthopaedic settings; however, they fail to meet mechanical sensing requirements or lack in vivo translatability, especially in the spine. Polymeric flexible sensors and Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) have favourable attributes aligned to the required features for in vivo load-sensing, although these approaches are yet to be tested extensively in orthopaedics. While inductive powering is promising, wireless energy transfer and telemetry are areas of ongoing research. This perspective proposes a thorough understanding of the relevant biomechanics to identify the pertinent sensing parameters, concurrent treatment of sensing and powering aspects, and utilisation of energy harvesting for sensing and data transmission. While sensing advancements have contributed to the rise of real-time health monitoring in other fields of medicine, orthopaedics has so far been overlooked. It is the application of these innovations that will lead to the development of a new generation of 'smart' implants for continuous postoperative evaluation.
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- Vivek A S Ramakrishna
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia; Spine Labs, St. George & Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Spine Labs, St. George & Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia.
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- School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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- Spine Labs, St. George & Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Spine Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery St. George Hospital Campus, Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
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Manabe H, Sakai T, Morimoto M, Tezuka F, Yamashita K, Takata Y, Sairyo K. Radiological Outcomes of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using a Titanium-coated PEEK Cage. J Med Invest 2019; 66:119-122. [PMID: 31064922 DOI: 10.2152/jmi.66.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Titanium (Ti) coated polyether ether ketone (PEEK) interbody cages (IBCs) have been introduced to overcome any disadvantages. The purpose of this study was to investigate the radiological outcomes of lumbar interbody fusion (LIF) surgery using the Ti-coated PEEK IBC with a minimum of 1-year of follow-up. METHODS A total of 26 intervertebral spaces in consecutive 21 patients who underwent posterior/transforaminal LIF using the Ti-coated PEEK IBC were evaluated. Rates of bone union, screw loosening, cage subsidence and bone cyst formation around the endplate were evaluated on computed tomography scans acquired at least 1 year postoperatively. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION At the 1-year follow-up, bone fusion was achieved in 23 (88.4%) of 26 intervertebral spaces. Cagesubsidence was found in 5 intervertebral spaces ; however,bone fusion was achieved in all these spaces. Bone cysts formed in 4 intervertebral spaces and 4 of 94 screws were found to be loosened. Three of the loosened screws were found in vertebral bodies adjacent to intervertebral spaces with nonunion. However, there was no association between these events. Although more scientific evidence is required to determine the advantages of Ti-coated PEEK IBCs, we believe the clinical outcomes achieved were favorable at the 1 year minimum follow-up. J. Med. Invest. 66 : 119-122, February, 2019.
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- Hiroaki Manabe
- Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan
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Park MK, Kim KT, Bang WS, Cho DC, Sung JK, Lee YS, Lee CK, Kim CH, Kwon BK, Lee WK, Han I. Risk factors for cage migration and cage retropulsion following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Spine J 2019; 19:437-447. [PMID: 30142459 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a widely accepted surgical procedure, but cage migration (CM) and cage retropulsion (CR) are associated with poor outcomes. PURPOSE This study seeks to identify risk factors associated with these serious events. STUDY DESIGN A prospective observational longitudinal study. PATIENT SAMPLE Over a 5-year period, 881 lumbar levels in 784 patients were treated using TLIF at three spinal surgery centers. OUTCOME MEASURES We evaluated the odds ratio of the risk factors for CM with and without subsidence and CR in multivariate analysis. METHODS Our study classified CM into two subgroups: CM without subsidence and CM with subsidence. Cases of spinal canal and/or foramen intrusion of the cage was defined separately as CR. Patient records, operative notes, and radiographs were analyzed for factors potentially related to CM with subsidence, CM without subsidence, and CR. RESULTS Of 881 lumbar levels treated with TLIFs, CM without subsidence was observed in 20 (2.3%) and CM with subsidence was observed in 36 (4.1%) patients. Among the CM cases, CR was observed in 17 (17/56, 30.4%). The risk factors of CM without subsidence were osteoporosis (OR 8.73, p < .001) and use of a unilateral single cage (OR 3.57, p < .001). Osteoporosis (OR 5.77, p < .001) and endplate injury (OR 26.87, p < .001) were found to be significant risk factors for CM with subsidence. Risk factors of CR were osteoporosis (OR 7.86, p < .001), pear-shaped disc (OR 8.28, p = .001), endplate injury (OR 18.70, p < .001), unilateral single cage use (OR 4.40, p = .03), and posterior cage position (OR 6.45, p = .04). A difference in overall fusion rates was identified, with a rate of 97.1% (801 of 825) for no CM, 55.0% (11 of 20) for CM without subsidence, 41.7% (15 of 36) for CM with subsidence, and 17.6% (3 of 17) for CR at 1.5 years postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that osteoporosis is a significant risk factor for both CM and CR. In addition, a pear-shaped disc, posterior positioning of the cage, the presence of endplate injury and the use of a single cage were correlated with the CM with and without subsidence and CR.
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- Man-Kyu Park
- Department of Neurosurgery, Parkweonwook Hospital, 130, 4, Gwangan-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan 48298, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Daegu Chamtntn hospital, 1807, Dalgubeol-daero, Seo-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Jung-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia, Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1M9, Canada; Vancouver Spine Surgery Institute, Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Medical Research Collaborating Center in Kyungpook National University Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, CHA University, School of Medicine, CHA Bundang Medical Center, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggido, Republic of Korea
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McGilvray KC, Easley J, Seim HB, Regan D, Berven SH, Hsu WK, Mroz TE, Puttlitz CM. Bony ingrowth potential of 3D-printed porous titanium alloy: a direct comparison of interbody cage materials in an in vivo ovine lumbar fusion model. Spine J 2018; 18:1250-1260. [PMID: 29496624 PMCID: PMC6388616 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2017] [Revised: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT There is significant variability in the materials commonly used for interbody cages in spine surgery. It is theorized that three-dimensional (3D)-printed interbody cages using porous titanium material can provide more consistent bone ingrowth and biological fixation. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to provide an evidence-based approach to decision-making regarding interbody materials for spinal fusion. STUDY DESIGN A comparative animal study was performed. METHODS A skeletally mature ovine lumbar fusion model was used for this study. Interbody fusions were performed at L2-L3 and L4-L5 in 27 mature sheep using three different interbody cages (ie, polyetheretherketone [PEEK], plasma sprayed porous titanium-coated PEEK [PSP], and 3D-printed porous titanium alloy cage [PTA]). Non-destructive kinematic testing was performed in the three primary directions of motion. The specimens were then analyzed using micro-computed tomography (µ-CT); quantitative measures of the bony fusion were performed. Histomorphometric analyses were also performed in the sagittal plane through the interbody device. Outcome parameters were compared between cage designs and time points. RESULTS Flexion-extension range of motion (ROM) was statistically reduced for the PTA group compared with the PEEK cages at 16 weeks (p-value=.02). Only the PTA cages demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in ROM and increase in stiffness across all three loading directions between the 8-week and 16-week sacrifice time points (p-value≤.01). Micro-CT data demonstrated significantly greater total bone volume within the graft window for the PTA cages at both 8 weeks and 16 weeks compared with the PEEK cages (p-value<.01). CONCLUSIONS A direct comparison of interbody implants demonstrates significant and measurable differences in biomechanical, µ-CT, and histologic performance in an ovine model. The 3D-printed porous titanium interbody cage resulted in statistically significant reductions in ROM, increases in the bone ingrowth profile, as well as average construct stiffness compared with PEEK and PSP.
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- Kirk C. McGilvray
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and School of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, 200 W Lake St, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA,Corresponding author. Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering and School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, 200 W Lake St, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA. Tel.: + 9702970343
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- Preclinical Surgical Research Laboratory (PSRL), Colorado State University, 300 W Drake Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
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- Preclinical Surgical Research Laboratory (PSRL), Colorado State University, 300 W Drake Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and School of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, 200 W Lake St, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94142, USA
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 420 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- The Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and School of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, 200 W Lake St, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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Zhang F, Xu H, Wang H, Geng F, Ma X, Shao M, Xu S, Lu F, Jiang J. Quantitative analysis of near-implant magnesium accumulation for a Si-containing coated AZ31 cage from a goat cervical spine fusion model. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2018; 19:105. [PMID: 29618341 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2027-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Magnesium (Mg) released from Mg-based implants degradation is believed to be effective in improving osteogenesis, however, studies focusing on Mg-based interbody cages are limited and fusion success was never reported. As excessive Mg accumulation can inhibit new bone formation, this study is designed to explain the possible reasons for the fusion failure of Mg-based cages by analyzing the relationships between the intervertebral Mg accumulation and the resulting interbody fusion. METHODS The experimental cage was consisted of magnesium alloy (AZ31) substrate and Silicon (Si) -containing coating. C3/C4 and C5/C6 of 24 goats were implanted with cage or autologous iliac crest bone graft (Control group), which were analyzed at 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks post-operatively. Intervertebral Mg concentrations, Mg-related Calcium (Ca)/ Phosphorus (P) ratios, radiological evaluations and histological findings were recorded for analyzing the relationships between the three of cage corrosion, Mg accumulation, and interbody fusion. RESULTS Intervertebral Mg levels were significantly increased after cage implantation, especially in the areas that were closer to the cages at 3 weeks post-operatively, and these increased concentrations could persist up to 12 weeks post-operatively, indicating a relatively rapid corrosion process. Significantly lower Mg levels were only found at 24 weeks post-operatively, but these levels were still higher than those of the control group. In addition, Mg was found to be widely distributed at the intervertebral space since high Mg concentrations could even be detected at the posterior boundary of the vertebral body. Under this Mg accumulation profile, interbody fusion was not achieved, as indicated by the decreased Ca/P ratios, low CT fusion scores and negative histological results. CONCLUSIONS Intervertebral excessive Mg accumulation might be the primary reason for interbody fusion failure. Quantitative Mg analysis can offer insight into the association between cage degeneration and biological response.
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Ofluoglu AE, Erdogan U, Aydogan M, Cevik OM, Ofluoglu O. Anterior cervical fusion with interbody cage containing beta-tricalcium phosphate: Clinical and radiological results. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2017; 51:197-200. [PMID: 28351516 PMCID: PMC6197468 DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2017.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2014] [Revised: 01/26/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Aim Beta tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP) is an osteoconductive, resorbable material. Its clinical effectiveness has been proved in many indications. This study was clinical and radiographic study report obtained in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion ACDF in which PEEK cages were filled beta-TCP in an injectable form. Material and methods Between January 2010 and June 2011, 16 consecutive patients underwent ACDF using PEEK cages with beta-TCP. The cohort compromised 10 men and 6 women with a mean age of 45.2 years. The surgery was performed when the patient had myelopathy or radiculopathy with progressive neurological deficit, or failure of conservative treatment (a minimum of 3 months). The patients were evaluated by Odom criteria preoperatively and postoperative 3rd, 6th, 12th and 24th months. Preop and postop pain was evaluated with visual analogue scala (VAS). Disc height and fusion success rates were evaluated. Results Preoperative average VAS score was 7.9 (7–10) for neck pain and 8 (7–10) for arm pain. At the final follow-up, these scores became 1.5 and 1.4 for neck and arm pain, respectively. The average improvement rate was 81% for neck pain and 82.5% for arm pain. Postop ODOM's criteria main rate was 3.4. Bone fusion was achieved in 14 segments (70%) at 3rd month, 19 segments (95%) at 12th month follow-up assessment. Conclusion Clinical and radiological results revealed that B-TCP is a good alternative synthetic fusion material for cervical interbody fusion. Level of evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study.
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- Ali Ender Ofluoglu
- Bakirkoy Research and Training Hospital for Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Neurosurgery Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bakirkoy Research and Training Hospital for Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiartry, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Bakirkoy Prof.Dr. Mazhar Training and Research Hospital for Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Bakirkoy, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Bahcesehir University, Göztepe Medical Park Hospital, Orthopedic and Traumatology Department, Istanbul, Turkey
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Since the late 1980s, spinal interbody cages (ICs) have been used to aid bone fusion in a variety of spinal disorders. Utilized to restore intervertebral height, enable bone graft containment for arthrodesis, and restore anterior column biomechanical stability, ICs have since evolved to become a highly successful means of achieving fusion, being associated with less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, fewer complications and higher rates of fusion when than bone graft only spinal fusion. IC design and materials have changed considerably over the past two decades. The threaded titanium-alloy cylindrical screw cages, typically filled with autologous bone graft, of the mid-1990s achieved greater fusion rates than bone grafts and non-threaded cages. Threaded screw cages, however, were soon found to be less stable in extension and flexion; additionally, they had a high incidence of cage subsidence. As of the early 2000s, non-threaded box-shaped titanium or polyether ether ketone IC designs have become increasingly more common. This modern design continues to achieve greater cage stability in flexion, axial rotation and bending. However, cage stability and subsidence, bone fusion rates and surgical complications still require optimization. Thus, this review provides an update of recent research findings relevant to ICs over the past 3 years, highlighting trends in optimization of cage design, materials, alternatives to bone grafts, and coatings that may enhance fusion.
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- Sukrit Jain
- Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Warren Alpert Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
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Wang TY, Back AG, Hompe E, Wall K, Gottfried ON. Impact of surgical site infection and surgical debridement on lumbar arthrodesis: A single-institution analysis of incidence and risk factors. J Clin Neurosci 2017; 39:164-169. [PMID: 28202380 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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This study identifies the rate of pseudarthrosis following surgical debridement for deep lumbar spine surgical site infection and identify associated risk factors. Patients who underwent index lumbar fusion surgery from 2013 to 2014 were included if they met the following criteria: 1) age >18years, 2) had debridement of deep lumbar SSI, and had 3) lumbar spine AP, lateral and flexion/extension X-rays and computed tomography (CT) at 12months or greater postoperatively. Criteria for fusion included 1) solid posterolateral, facet, or disk space bridging bone, 2) no translational or angular motion on flexion/extension X-rays, and 3) intact posterior hardware without evidence of screw lucency or breakage. Twenty-five patients (age 63.2±12.6years, 10 male) involving 58 spinal levels met inclusion criteria. They underwent fusion at a mean of 2.32 [range 1-4] spinal levels. Sixteen (64.0%) patients received interbody grafts at a total of 34 (58.6%) spinal levels. All underwent surgical debridement with removal of all non-incorporated posterior bone graft and devascularized tissue. At one-year postoperatively, (56%) patients and 30 (52%) spinal levels demonstrated radiographic evidence of successful fusion. Interbody cage during initial fusion was significantly associated with successful arthrodesis at follow-up (p=0.017). There is a high rate of pseudoarthrosis in 44% of patients (48% of levels) undergoing lumbar fusion surgery complicated by SSI requiring debridement. Use of interbody cage during initial fusion was significantly associated with higher rate of arthrodesis.
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- Timothy Y Wang
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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Chong E, Mobbs RJ, Pelletier MH, Walsh WR. Titanium/Polyetheretherketone Cages for Cervical Arthrodesis with Degenerative and Traumatic Pathologies: Early Clinical Outcomes and Fusion Rates. Orthop Surg 2017; 8:19-26. [PMID: 27028377 DOI: 10.1111/os.12221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is the most commonly employed surgical technique for treating cervical spondylosis. Although autologous bone grafts are considered the gold standard in achieving fusion, associated short- and long-term morbidities have led to a search for alternative materials. These have included carbon-fiber, titanium alloy (Ti) and ceramic and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) based implants. Recent attempts to optimize cage implants through using composite designs have combined Ti and PEEK. However, there are few published reports on the clinical and radiological outcomes of commercially available composite cages. Our study aimed to provide and evaluate initial outcomes of a composite Ti/PEEK cage. METHODS In this prospective single senior surgeon cohort study, 31 consecutive patients underwent a modified Smith-Robinson technique under general anesthesia and relevant data were collected. The study patients were aged between 18 and 75 years and underwent surgery from November 2013 to May 2014. Indications for surgery included traumatic and degenerative cervical disease that was unsuitable for or unresponsive to conservative management. All cages were between 5 and 8 mm and packed with super critical fluid sterilized allograft and bone marrow aspirate before insertion. Patients were followed-up for a minimum of 12 months. Fusion was assessed using fine cut CT and anteroposterior and lateral radiographs. Clinical outcomes were measured using a Visual Analogue Scale, Neck Oswestry Disability Index and Patient's Satisfaction Index. RESULTS Six of the original cohort were unavailable for adequate follow-up. The remaining 25 patients (17 men, 8 women; 33 operative levels) were observed for a mean of 14.6 months (range, 12-16 months). All operation levels were between C4 and C7 . Single-level operations were performed in 19 patients and additional plating in 14 patients. A fusion rate of 96% was achieved. Patients in both plated and non-plated groups experienced statistically significant improvements; good to excellent outcomes being seen in 92% of patients. There was one complication, namely recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, which had partially resolved at 6 months follow-up. CONCLUSION The present study shows that enhancement of PEEK cages with Ti endplates is a safe and effective treatment with the potential for early osseointegration and early radiological evidence of fusion.
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- Elizabeth Chong
- University of New South Wales, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- University of New South Wales, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,NeuroSpine Clinic, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,Department of Spine Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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Ambati DV, Wright EK, Lehman RA, Kang DG, Wagner SC, Dmitriev AE. Bilateral pedicle screw fixation provides superior biomechanical stability in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a finite element study. Spine J 2015; 15:1812-22. [PMID: 24983669 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2014.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2014] [Revised: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 06/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is increasingly popular for the surgical treatment of degenerative lumbar disease. The optimal construct for segmental stability remains unknown. PURPOSE To compare the stability of fusion constructs using standard (C) and crescent-shaped (CC) polyetheretherketone TLIF cages with unilateral (UPS) or bilateral (BPS) posterior instrumentation. STUDY DESIGN Five TLIF fusion constructs were compared using finite element (FE) analysis. METHODS A previously validated L3-L5 FE model was modified to simulate decompression and fusion at L4-L5. This model was used to analyze the biomechanics of various unilateral and bilateral TLIF constructs. The inferior surface of the L5 vertebra remained immobilized throughout the load simulation, and a bending moment of 10 Nm was applied on the L3 vertebra to recreate flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation. Various biomechanical parameters were evaluated for intact and implanted models in all loading planes. RESULTS All reconstructive conditions displayed decreased motion at L4-L5. Bilateral posterior fixation conferred greater stability when compared with unilateral fixation in left lateral bending. More than 50% of intact motion remained in the left lateral bending with unilateral posterior fixation compared with less than 10% when bilateral pedicle screw fixation was used. Posterior implant stresses for unilateral fixation were six times greater in flexion and up to four times greater in left lateral bending compared with bilateral fixation. No effects on segmental stability or posterior implant stresses were found. An obliquely-placed, single standard cage generated the lowest cage-end plate stress. CONCLUSIONS Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion augmentation with bilateral posterior fixation increases fusion construct stability and decreases posterior instrumentation stress. The shape or number of interbody implants does not appear to impact the segmental stability when bilateral pedicle screws are used. Increased posterior instrumentation stresses were observed in all loading modes with unilateral pedicle screw/rod fixation, which may theoretically accelerate implant loosening or increase the risk of construct failure.
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- Divya V Ambati
- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, 6720-A Rockledge Dr., Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Division of Surgery, 4301 Jones Bridge Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, 6720-A Rockledge Dr., Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Division of Surgery, 4301 Jones Bridge Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Building 19, Room #2101, 8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20889, USA
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Division of Surgery, 4301 Jones Bridge Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Building 19, Room #2101, 8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20889, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Building 19, Room #2101, 8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20889, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Building 19, Room #2101, 8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20889, USA
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- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, 6720-A Rockledge Dr., Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Division of Surgery, 4301 Jones Bridge Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Building 19, Room #2101, 8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20889, USA
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Hey HWD, Hee HT. Open and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: comparison of intermediate results and complications. Asian Spine J 2015; 9:185-93. [PMID: 25901228 PMCID: PMC4404531 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2015.9.2.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Revised: 06/13/2014] [Accepted: 06/22/2014] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective study. PURPOSE To compare clinical and radiological outcomes of open vs. minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF). OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE MI-TLIF promises smaller incisions and less soft tissue dissection resulting in lower morbidity and faster recovery; however, it is technically challenging. METHODS Twenty-five patients with MI-TLIF were compared with 25 matched open TLIF controls. A minimum 2 year follow-up and a statistical analysis of perioperative and long-term outcomes were performed. Potential complications were recorded. RESULTS The mean ages for the open and MI-TLIF cases were 44.4 years (range, 19-69 years) and 43.6 years (range, 20-69 years), respectively. The male:female ratio was 13:12 for both groups. Average follow-up was 26.9 months for the MI-TLIF group and 29.3 months for the open group. Operative duration was significantly longer in the MI-TLIF group than that in the open group (p<0.05). No differences in estimated blood loss, duration to ambulation, or length of stay were found. Significant improvements in the Oswestry disability index and EQ-5D functional scores were observed at 6-, 12-, and 24-months in both groups, but no significant difference was detected between the groups. Fusion rates were comparable. Cage sizes were significantly smaller in the MI-TLIF group at the L5/S1 level (p<0.05). One patient had residual spinal stenosis at the MI-TLIF level, and one patient who underwent two-level MI-TLIF developed a deep vein thrombosis resulting in a pulmonary embolism. CONCLUSIONS MI-TLIF and open TLIF had comparable long-term benefits. Due to technical constraints, patients should be advised on the longer operative time and potential undersizing of cages at the L5S1 level.
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- Centre for Spine and Scoliosis Surgery, Paramount and Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore
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Kim JT, Shin MH, Lee HJ, Choi DY. Restoration of lumbopelvic sagittal alignment and its maintenance following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF): comparison between straight type versus curvilinear type cage. Eur Spine J 2015; 24:2588-96. [PMID: 25805578 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-3899-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2014] [Revised: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate a radiological and clinical difference between the curvilinear type cages compared to the straight type cages for the restoration of lumbopelvic sagittal alignment and its maintenance after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedure. METHODS 68 patients who underwent single-level TLIF using either the straight type or curvilinear type cage were retrospectively reviewed. Assessment of the lumbopelvic parameters and the height of disc space was performed before surgery as well as 2 days, 6 and 12 months after surgery. Clinical outcome was assessed using VAS and ODI. RESULTS The curvilinear type cages were positioned more anteriorly than the straight type. Restoration of the segmental lordosis (SL) in the curvilinear group was significantly greater than the straight group and at 12 months of follow-up, the straight group showed greater decrease in the disc height than the curvilinear group. The straight group failed to show improvement of lumbar lordosis (LL), while the curvilinear group showed significant restoration of LL and could maintain it to the 6 months of follow-up. In both groups, pelvic tilt was significantly decreased and it lasted to 6 months in the straight group; whereas in the curvilinear group, it was maintained to the last follow-up of 12 months. There were no significant differences between the two groups in mean VAS and ODI score over the follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that the curvilinear type cage is superior to the straight type cage in improving the SL and maintaining both the restored lumbopelvic parameters and elevated disc height. These results could be attributable to the anterior position of the curvilinear cage which permits easy restoration of segmental lordosis and less sinking of cages.
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- Jong-Tae Kim
- Department of Neurosurgery, Incheon St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 56 Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 403-720, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Incheon St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 56 Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 403-720, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Incheon St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 56 Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 403-720, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Incheon St Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 56 Dongsu-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, 403-720, Republic of Korea
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Background Laboratory spinal biomechanical tests using human cadaveric or animal spines have limitations in terms of disease transmission, high sample variability, decay and fatigue during extended testing protocols. Therefore, a synthetic biomimetic spine model may be an acceptable substitute. The goal of current study is to evaluate the properties of a synthetic biomimetic spine model; also to assess the mechanical performance of lateral plating following lateral interbody fusion. Methods Three L3/4 synthetic spinal motion segments were examined using a validated pure moment testing system. Moments (±7.5 Nm) were applied in flexion-extension (FE), lateral bending (LB) and axial rotation (AR) at 1Hz for total 10000 cycles in MTS Bionix. An additional test was performed 12 hours after 10000 cycles. A ±10 Nm cycle was also performed to allow provide comparison to the literature. For implantation evaluation, each model was tested in the 4 following conditions: 1) intact, 2) lateral cage alone, 3) lateral cage and plate 4) anterior cage and plate. Results were analysed using ANOVA with post-hoc Tukey’s HSD test. Results Range of motion (ROM) exhibited logarithmic growth with cycle number (increases of 16%, 37.5% and 24.3% in AR, FE and LB respectively). No signification difference (p > 0.1) was detected between 4 cycles, 10000 cycles and 12 hour rest stages. All measured parameters were comparable to that of reported cadaveric values. The ROM for a lateral cage and plate construct was not significantly different to the anterior lumbar interbody construct for FE (p = 1.00), LB (p = 0.995) and AR (p = 0.837). Conclusions Based on anatomical and biomechanical similarities, the synthetic spine tested here provides a reasonable model to represent the human lumbar spine. Repeated testing did not dramatically alter biomechanics which may allow non-destructive testing between many different procedures and devices without the worry of carry over effects. Small intra-specimen variability and lack of biohazard makes this an attractive alternative for in vitro spine biomechanical testing. It also proved an acceptable surrogate for biomechanical testing, confirming that a lateral lumbar interbody cage and plate construct reduces ROM to a similar degree as anterior lumbar interbody cage and plate constructs.
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Jackson KL, Yeoman C, Chung WM, Chappuis JL, Freedman B. Anterior lumbar interbody fusion: two-year results with a modular interbody device. Asian Spine J 2014; 8:591-8. [PMID: 25346811 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2014.8.5.591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2013] [Revised: 11/27/2013] [Accepted: 12/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. PURPOSE To present radiographic outcomes following anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) utilizing a modular interbody device. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE Though multiple anterior lumbar interbody techniques have proven successful in promoting bony fusion, postoperative subsidence remains a frequently reported phenomenon. METHODS Forty-three consecutive patients underwent ALIF with (n=30) or without (n=11) supplemental instrumentation. Two patients underwent ALIF to treat failed posterior instrumented fusion. The primary outcome measure was presence of fusion as assessed by computed tomography. Secondary outcome measures were lordosis, intervertebral lordotic angle (ILA), disc height, subsidence, Bridwell fusion grade, technical complications and pain score. Interobserver reliability of radiographic outcome measures was calculated. RESULTS Forty-three patients underwent ALIF of 73 motion segments. ILA and disc height increased over baseline, and this persisted through final follow-up (p<0.01). Solid anterior interbody fusion was present in 71 of 73 motion segments (97%). The amount of new bone formation in the interbody space increased over serial imaging. Subsidence >4 mm occurred in 12% of patients. There were eight surgical complications (19%): one major (reoperation for nonunion/progressive subsidence) and seven minor (five subsidence, two malposition). CONCLUSIONS The use of a modular interbody device for ALIF resulted in a high rate of radiographic fusion and a low rate of subsidence. The large endplate and modular design of the device may contribute to a low rate of subsidence as well as maintenance of ILA and lordosis. Previously reported quantitative radiographic outcome measures were found to be more reliable than qualitative or categorical measures.
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Patil SS, Rawall S, Nagad P, Shial B, Pawar U, Nene AM. Outcome of single level instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion using corticocancellous laminectomy bone chips. Indian J Orthop 2011; 45:500-3. [PMID: 22144741 PMCID: PMC3227352 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5413.87117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Interbody fusion surgery has been considered by many to be a treatment of choice for instability in lumbar degenerative disc disease. A posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) has the advantages of spinal canal decompression, anterior column reconstruction, and reduction of the sagittal slips from a single posterior approach. The PLIF using double cage was a standard practice till many studies reported comparable results and lesser complications with single cage. Iliac crest was considered as an appropriate source of bone graft until comparable spinal fusion rates using local bone graft and cage emerged. Till date, there has been no report of corticocancellous laminectomy bone chips alone being used for spinal fusion. In this paper, we present radiologic results of single level instrumented PLIF, where in only corticocancellous laminectomy bone chips were used as a fusion device. MATERIALS AND METHODS It is a retrospective cohort study of 35 consecutive patients, who underwent single level instrumented PLIF surgery, wherein only locally obtained bone chips was used for spinal fusion. The average follow-up was 26 months. The indications for the surgery were as follows: 19 patients had disc herniations, with back pain of instability type, normal disc height on radiology. Ten patients had grade 1 spondylolisthesis, with significant back pain and translational instability on radiography. Three patients were redo spine surgeries, and three patients had healed spondylodiscitis with significant back pain and instability. All patients were regularly followed up and decision of spinal fusion or no fusion was taken at 2 years using modified criteria of Lee. RESULTS Of total 35 patients, there were 24 males and 11 females, with a mean age of 41 years. There were 16 patients with definitive fusion, 15 patients with probable fusion, 04 patients with possible pseudoarthrosis, and no patient had definitive pseudoarthrosis. The mean time for fusion to occur was 18 months. The average loss of disc height, over 2 year follow up, was only 3 mm in 8 patients. Three patients had a localized kyphosis of more than 3° at the fusion level. The average blood loss was 356 ml and average operating time was 150 min. CONCLUSION Corticocancellous laminectomy bone chips alone can be used as a means of spinal fusion in patients with single level instrumented PLIF. This has got a good fusion rate.
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- Sanganagouda S Patil
- Department of Orthopaedics, P D Hinduja National Hospital and Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Sanganagouda S Patil, Senior Clinical Associate, “Spine Clinic”, P D Hinduja National Hospital and Research Centre, Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim, Mumbai 400 016, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopaedics, P D Hinduja National Hospital and Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, P D Hinduja National Hospital and Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, P D Hinduja National Hospital and Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, P D Hinduja National Hospital and Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, P D Hinduja National Hospital and Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai, India
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