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2. The effect of perioperative sequential application of multiple doses of tranexamic acid on postoperative blood loss after PLIF: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
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Dong W, Tang Y, Lei M, Ma Z, Zhang X, Shen J, Hao J, Jiang W, and Hu Z
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- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Aged, Lumbar Vertebrae surgery, Adult, Double-Blind Method, Tranexamic Acid administration & dosage, Antifibrinolytic Agents administration & dosage, Postoperative Hemorrhage prevention & control, Spinal Fusion adverse effects
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Background: Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been utilized in spinal surgery to effectively reduce intraoperative blood loss (IBL) and allogeneic blood transfusion rates. However, the traditional TXA regimen might last the entire duration of hyperfibrinolysis caused by surgical trauma, resulting in its limited ability to reduce postoperative blood loss (PBL). Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of perioperative sequential administration of multiple doses of TXA in reducing PBL in patients who underwent posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)., Methods: From October 2022 to June 2023, 231 patients who were diagnosed with lumbar degenerative disease and scheduled to undergo PLIF were prospectively enrolled in the present study. The patients were randomly divided into three groups. Moreover, all patients received an intravenous injection of TXA at a dose of 15 mg/kg 15 min before the surgical skin incision. Patients in Group A received a placebo of normal saline after surgery, while patients in Group B received three additional intravenous injections of TXA at a dose of 15 mg/kg every 24 h. Patients in Group C received three additional intravenous injections of TXA at a dose of 15 mg/kg every 5 h. The primary outcome measure was PBL. In addition, this study assessed total blood loss (TBL), IBL, routine blood parameters, liver and kidney function, coagulation parameters, fibrinolysis indexes, inflammatory indicators, drainage tube removal time (DRT), length of hospital stay (LOS), blood transfusion rate, and incidence of complications for all subjects., Results: The PBL, TBL, DRT, and LOS of Group B and Group C were significantly lower than those of Group A ( P <0.05). The level of D-dimer (D-D) in Group C was significantly lower than that in Group A on the first day after the operation ( P =0.002), and that in Group B was significantly lower than that in Group A on the third day after the operation ( P =0.003). The interleukin-6 levels between the three groups from 1 to 5 days after the operation were in the order of Group A > Group B > Group C. No serious complications were observed in any patient. The results of multiple stepwise linear regression analysis revealed that PBL was positively correlated with incision length, IBL, smoking history, history of hypertension, preoperative fibrinogen degradation product level, and blood transfusion. It was negatively correlated with preoperative levels of fibrinogen, red blood cells, blood urea nitrogen, and age. Compared to female patients, male patients had an increased risk of PBL. Finally, the incidence of PBL was predicted., Conclusions: Sequential application of multiple doses of TXA during the perioperative period could safely and effectively reduce PBL and TBL, shorten DRT and LOS, reduce postoperative D-D generation, and reduce the postoperative inflammatory response. In addition, this study provided a novel prediction model for PBL in patients undergoing PLIF., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
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- 2024
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3. Biomechanical assessment of lumbar stability: finite element analysis of TLIF with a novel combination of coflex and pedicle screws.
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Meganathan S and Alphin MS
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- Humans, Biomechanical Phenomena, Range of Motion, Articular, Stress, Mechanical, Models, Biological, Finite Element Analysis, Lumbar Vertebrae surgery, Lumbar Vertebrae physiology, Spinal Fusion methods, Pedicle Screws
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Purpose : Finite element analysis is frequently used for lumbar spine biomechanical analysis. The primary scope of this work is to illustrate, using finite element analysis, how the biomechanical behavior of the transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), along with a novel combination of the interspinous process device (IPD) and pedicle screws, improves lumbar spine stability. Methods : In this study, unilateral pedicle screw fixation (UPSF) and bilateral pedicle screw fixation (BPSF) were used. Four FE models were developed using ANSYS software, as follows: (1) Intact model; (2) TLIF with "U"-shaped Coflex-F IPD (UCF); (3) TLIF with Coflex-F and UPSF (UCF + UPSF); (4) TLIF with Coflex-F and BPSF (UCF + BPSF). The intact model was subjected to four pure moments (10 Nm), and the results were validated with previous literature data. The intact model results correlated well with the literature data, and the model was validated. Three surgical models were subjected to 7.5 Nm four pure moments, flexion (FL), extension (ET), lateral bending (LB), and axial rotation (AR) and a 280N follower load. Results : The surgical model results were compared with the intact model. The comprehensive analysis results show the UCF + BPSF surgical model gave a good advantage on range of motion, cage stress, Coflex-F stress and endplate stress compared among the two models. Conclusion : This study proposes that the UCF + BPSF system helps to reduce the stress on the implant and adjacent endplates and gives very good stability to the lumbar spine under the various static loading conditions., (© 2023 S. Meganathan et al., published by Sciendo.)
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- 2024
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4. A summary of some of the recently published, seminal papers in neuroscience.
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Turel, Mazda K., Tripathi, Manjul, Yadav, Ravi, Srijithesh, P. R., Takkar, Aastha, Mehta, Sahil, Ahuja, Chirag K., Mehrotra, Anant, and Das, Kuntal K.
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NEUROSCIENCES , *SPINAL fusion , *QUALITY of life , *DISCECTOMY , *HERNIA treatment - Abstract
The article presents summaries of articles on neuroscience, published as of March 2018. Topics include impact of postoperative bracing on pain and quality of life after posterior spinal instrumented fusion (PSIF), implantation of an empty polyetheretherketone cage in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, and comparison between tubular discectomy and conventional microdiscectomy for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation.
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- 2018
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5. Analgesic Effect of Intraoperative Intravenous S-Ketamine in Opioid-Naïve Patients After Major Lumbar Fusion Surgery Is Temporary and Not Dose-Dependent: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
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Brinck ECV, Maisniemi K, Kankare J, Tielinen L, Tarkkila P, and Kontinen VK
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- Administration, Intravenous, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Double-Blind Method, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Oxycodone administration & dosage, Pain, Postoperative diagnosis, Pain, Postoperative etiology, Prospective Studies, Spinal Fusion trends, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Analgesics, Opioid administration & dosage, Intraoperative Care methods, Ketamine administration & dosage, Lumbar Vertebrae surgery, Pain, Postoperative drug therapy, Spinal Fusion adverse effects
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Background: Severe pain often accompanies major spine surgery. Opioids are the cornerstone of postoperative pain management but their use can be limited by numerous side effects. Several studies claim that adjuvant treatment with intravenous (IV) ketamine reduces opioid consumption and pain after back surgery. However, the exact role of ketamine for this indication is yet to be elucidated. We compared 2 different doses of S-ketamine with placebo on postoperative analgesic consumption, pain, and adverse events in adult, opioid-naïve patients after lumbar fusion surgery., Methods: One hundred ninety-eight opioid-naïve patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion surgery were recruited to this double-blind trial and randomly assigned into 3 study groups: Group C (placebo) received a preincisional IV bolus of saline (sodium chloride [NaCl] 0.9%) followed by an intraoperative IV infusion of NaCl 0.9%. Both groups K2 and K10 received a preincisional IV bolus of S-ketamine (0.5 mg/kg); in group K2, this was followed by an intraoperative IV infusion of S-ketamine (0.12 mg/kg/h), while in group K10, it was followed by an intraoperative IV infusion of S-ketamine (0.6 mg/kg/h). Postoperative analgesia was achieved by an IV patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA) device delivering oxycodone. The primary end point was cumulative oxycodone consumption at 48 hours after surgery. The secondary end points included postoperative pain up to 2 years after surgery, adverse events, and level of sedation and confusion in the immediate postoperative period., Results: The median [interquartile range (IQR)] cumulative oxycodone consumption at 48 hours was 154.5 [120] mg for group K2, 160 [109] mg for group K10, and 178.5 [176] mg for group C. The estimated difference was -24 mg between group K2 and group C (97.5% confidence interval [CI], -73.8 to 31.5; P = .170) and -18.5 mg between group K10 and C (97.5% CI, 78.5-29.5; P = .458). There were no significant differences between groups.Postoperative pain scores were significantly lower in both ketamine treatment groups at the fourth postoperative hour but not later during the 2-year study period.The higher ketamine dose was associated with more sedation. Otherwise, differences in the occurrence of adverse events between study groups were nonsignificant., Conclusions: Neither a 0.12 nor a 0.6 mg/kg/h infusion of intraoperative IV S-ketamine was superior to the placebo in reducing oxycodone consumption at 48 hours after lumbar fusion surgery in an opioid-naïve adult study population. Future studies should assess ketamine's feasibility in specific study populations who most benefit from reduced opioid consumption.
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- 2021
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6. Trends and Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Scoliosis Repair: A Population-Based Study.
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DelPizzo K, Wilson LA, Fiasconaro M, Liu J, Bekeris J, Poeran J, and Memtsoudis SG
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- Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Cohort Studies, Female, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Male, Postoperative Complications etiology, Retrospective Studies, Scoliosis diagnosis, Spinal Fusion adverse effects, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult, Population Surveillance, Postoperative Complications prevention & control, Scoliosis surgery, Spinal Fusion trends
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Background: Although surgery represents the only definitive treatment for congenital scoliosis, comprehensive information regarding trends in perioperative complications, particularly in the pediatric setting, is lacking. We sought to identify trends in and factors associated with perioperative complications following pediatric scoliosis surgery., Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, patients below the age of 21 years undergoing a scoliosis repair procedure were identified from the Premier Healthcare database (2006-2016). The primary outcomes of interest were any complication, cardiopulmonary complications, blood transfusions, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, length of stay (LOS), and cost of hospitalization. Trends in these outcomes over time were analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression models were run to identify factors associated with each of the perioperative outcomes., Results: In the full cohort of 9351 scoliosis patients, 17% experienced any complication, 12% of which were cardiopulmonary in nature, 42% required blood transfusions, and 62% were admitted to the ICU. Median LOS was 5 days (interquartile range [IQR], 4-6) and median cost was $56,375 (IQR, $40,053-$76,311). Annual incidence of complications and blood transfusions as well as LOS and cost decreased significantly throughout the study period. The most consistently observed factors associated with complications were younger age, high comorbidity burden, low institutional case volume, and hospital teaching status., Conclusions: Although the incidence of the studied adverse outcomes in scoliosis surgery has decreased over time, this study shows it remains relatively high (17%). The associations demonstrated help clarify factors associated with complications and may be useful in guiding interventions to improve outcomes.
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- 2020
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7. CORR Insights®: Is Growth-friendly Surgical Treatment Superior to One-stage Posterior Spinal Fusion in 9- to 11-year-old Children with Congenital Scoliosis?
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Larson AN
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- Child, Humans, Thoracic Vertebrae, Pedicle Screws, Scoliosis diagnostic imaging, Scoliosis surgery, Spinal Fusion adverse effects
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- 2020
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8. Comment on the paper 'Contralateral radiculopathy after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion' (Travis Hunt et al.)
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Christian Bach
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Nerve root ,Cauda Equina ,Decompression ,Reviewer's Comment ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Functional Laterality ,Zygapophyseal Joint ,Postoperative Complications ,Spinal Stenosis ,Lumbar interbody fusion ,medicine ,Disc space ,Foramen ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Radiculopathy ,Reduction (orthopedic surgery) ,Aged ,Orthodontics ,Lumbar Vertebrae ,business.industry ,Prostheses and Implants ,medicine.disease ,Decompression, Surgical ,Spondylolisthesis ,Internal Fixators ,Surgery ,Disc height ,Radiography ,Spinal Fusion ,Treatment Outcome ,Female ,Steroids ,business ,Spinal Nerve Roots ,Spinal Canal ,Intervertebral Disc Displacement - Abstract
The authors present a case of a spondylolisthesis with obvious foraminal stenosis on both sides as shown on the preoperative MRI. A proper operative technique in this case would include a restoration of disc height and the (partial) reduction of the slip. This technique would widen both foramina and no complication like opposite nerve root compression would occur. If reduction or disc height restoration cannot be achieved, decompression of both foramina should be performed. In mild cases a simple posterior distraction may be enough. In their paper the authors agree to this point as they write “decompression of the opposite side has not been judged necessary in the past as it has been commonly assumed that the TLIF spacer increases the disc space height and the foraminal height in the opposite foramen of the TLIF approach.” However, it seems that in the current case the authors failed to achieve restoration of disc height. Figure 7 shows differences between the preoperative and the postoperative CT scan of 1 mm (4 vs. 5 mm) and 1.5 mm (6.5 vs. 8 mm), respectively. The same is true for the “decrease” of foraminal height of 2 mm. I think that these measurements are not reliable since there is no calibration and no matching between the slices. Hence no obvious increase in disc height or decrease in foraminal height can be measured accurately. Anyway, the clinical significance of 1 or 2 mm of reduced foraminal height, if really present, seems to be questionable.
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- 2007
9. [Surgical treatment of craniocervical instability. Review paper]
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Armando, Alpizar-Aguirre, Jorge Giovanni, Lara Cano, Luis, Rosales, Victor, Míramontes, and Alejandro Antonio, Reyes-Sánchez
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Joint Instability ,Bone Transplantation ,Skull Fractures ,Joint Dislocations ,Arthrodesis ,Atlanto-Occipital Joint ,Spinal Fusion ,Atlanto-Axial Joint ,Odontoid Process ,Humans ,Spinal Fractures ,Spinal Diseases ,Range of Motion, Articular ,Spinal Cord Injuries - Abstract
The concept of spinal instability is still controversial. Anatomical, biomechanical, clinical and radiographic variants are involved and make the definition complicated. There are solid diagnostic bases in cases of fractures and degenerative disorders; however, pure spinal instability is still under study. The latter may be defined as increased mobility that goes beyond the physiological limits of one vertebra over another in at least one of the three spinal planes of motion. In the case of the craniocervical region, its understanding becomes even more challenging, since its anatomy and physiology are more complex and it is more mobile. Surgical treatment is possible with either an anterior or a posterior approach. Best results are obtained with occipitocervical or atlantoaxial stabilization through a posterior approach, since the anterior one has its limitations. For example, a transoral approach with a bone graft provides compression strength but does not enable immediate appropriate fixation and involves the risk of infection. The choice of the surgical approach must consider the patient's medical status, the specific spine levels involved, the extent of neurological compromise, the X-ray abnormalities and the individual pathology. The goals of surgery are achieved through an appropriate anatomical alignment, assuring the protection of the neural elements and achieving proper spine stabilization with as much preservation of the mobile vertebral segments as possible.
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- 2007
10. What is going to happen to back pain? Discussion paper
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Vert Mooney
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Spinal Fusion ,Letter ,Back Pain ,Sclerotherapy ,Humans ,General Medicine ,Exercise Therapy ,Research Article - Published
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11. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with and without plating: A comparison of radiological and clinical outcomes.
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Bębenek A and Godlewski B
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- Humans, Treatment Outcome, Bone Plates, Cervical Vertebrae surgery, Cervical Vertebrae diagnostic imaging, Diskectomy instrumentation, Diskectomy methods, Intervertebral Disc Degeneration surgery, Intervertebral Disc Degeneration diagnostic imaging, Spinal Fusion methods, Spinal Fusion instrumentation
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Treatment for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine primarily aims to decompress neural structures and preserve the former height of the disc space and foramina. Popular methods include anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) using cages with plates or without plates (standalone cages). However, it is still debatable whether a plate is necessary for enhanced treatment outcomes. This paper reviews current literature reports, adding insights from the authors' experience. A literature search was performed with keywords related to ACDF with or without cervical plating. We analyzed the titles and abstracts to identify all potentially relevant studies. Out of these, a total of 28 original research and 5 systematic reviews/meta-analyses met our inclusion criteria. The success of surgery for cervical disc disease depends fundamentally on the appropriate decompression of neural structures. This is the main determinant of postoperative clinical improvement measured according to scales capturing changes in pain intensity and quality of life. An ideal replacement for natural components of the human body does not exist, even though more and more refined solutions are developed every year. A comparison of treatment outcomes using non-plated (standalone) cages and cage + plate systems requires separate analysis of radiological and clinical outcomes. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages. Radiological outcomes are slightly better with cage + plate systems, and clinical outcomes are comparable.
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- 2024
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12. Impact of lordotic cages in the restoration of spinopelvic parameters after dorsal lumbar interbody fusion: a retrospective case control study
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Peer Eysel, Stavros Oikonomidis, Sonja Bantle, Christoph P. Hofstetter, Jan Bredow, Stefan Budde, Vincent J. Heck, and Max J. Scheyerer
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Pelvic tilt ,Dorsum ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Interbody fusion ,Lordosis ,medicine.medical_treatment ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Lumbar ,Cage ,Medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Lumbar lordosis ,Lordotic angle ,Aged ,Retrospective Studies ,Orthodontics ,030222 orthopedics ,Original Paper ,Lumbar Vertebrae ,business.industry ,Case-control study ,Lumbosacral Region ,Reproducibility of Results ,Middle Aged ,medicine.disease ,Sagittal plane ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Spinal Fusion ,Spinal fusion ,Case-Control Studies ,Orthopedic surgery ,Surgery ,Female ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Sagittal balance - Abstract
Purpose Aim of this study was to compare the reconstruction of radiological sagittal spinopelvic parameters between lordotic (10°) and normal cages (0°) after dorsal lumbar spondylodesis. Methods This retrospective monocentric study included patients who received dorsal lumbar spondylodesis between January 2014 and December 2018. Inclusion criteria were degenerative lumbar diseases and mono- or bi-segmental fusions in the middle and lower lumbar region. Exclusion criteria were long-distance fusions (3 segments and more) and infectious and tumour-related diseases. The sagittal spinopelvine parameters (lumbar lordosis, segmental lordosis, sacral slope, pelvic incidence, and pelvic tilt) were measured pre- and post-operatively by two examiners at two different times. The patients were divided into 2 groups (group 1: lordotic cage, group 2: normal cage). Results One hundred thirty-eight patients (77 female, 61 male) with an average age of 66.6 ± 11.2 years (min.: 26, max.: 90) were included in the study based on the inclusion criteria. Ninety-two patients (66.7%) received 0° cages and 46 (33.3%) lordotic cages (10°). Segmental lordosis was increased by 4.2° on average in group 1 and by 6.5° in group 2 (p = 0.074). Average lumbar lordosis was increased by 2.1° in group 1 and by 0.6° in group 2 (p = 0.378). There was no significant difference in the correction of sagittal spinopelvic parameters. Inter- and inter-class reliability was between 0.887 and 0.956. Conclusion According to the results of our study, no advantages regarding sagittal radiological parameters for the implantation of a lordotic cage could be demonstrated.
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- 2020
13. Assessing the potential role of ChatGPT in spine surgery research.
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Herzog, Isabel, Mendiratta, Dhruv, Para, Ashok, Berg, Ari, Kaushal, Neil, and Vives, Michael
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MACHINE learning ,CHATGPT ,SPINAL fusion ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,SIMPLE machines ,SPINAL surgery - Abstract
Purpose: Since its release in November 2022, Chat Generative Pre‐Trained Transformer 3.5 (ChatGPT), a complex machine learning model, has garnered more than 100 million users worldwide. The aim of this study is to determine how well ChatGPT can generate novel systematic review ideas on topics within spine surgery. Methods: ChatGPT was instructed to give ten novel systematic review ideas for five popular topics in spine surgery literature: microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, kyphoplasty and disc replacement. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE and Cochrane. The number of nonsystematic review articles and number of systematic review papers that had been published on each ChatGPT‐generated idea were recorded. Results: Overall, ChatGPT had a 68% accuracy rate in creating novel systematic review ideas. More specifically, the accuracy rates were 80%, 80%, 40%, 70% and 70% for microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, kyphoplasty and disc replacement, respectively. However, there was a 32% rate of ChatGPT generating ideas for which there were 0 nonsystematic review articles published. There was a 71.4%, 50%, 22.2%, 50%, 62.5% and 51.2% success rate of generating novel systematic review ideas, for which there were also nonsystematic reviews published, for microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, kyphoplasty, disc replacement and overall, respectively. Conclusions: ChatGPT generated novel systematic review ideas at an overall rate of 68%. ChatGPT can help identify knowledge gaps in spine research that warrant further investigation, when used under supervision of an experienced spine specialist. This technology can be erroneous and lacks intrinsic logic; so, it should never be used in isolation. Level of Evidence: Not applicable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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14. Comparing cellular bone matrices for posterolateral spinal fusion in a rat model
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Eric J. Semler, Erik I. Waldorff, Cliff Lin, Paolo Antonio R. Punsalan, Jung U. Yoo, Nianli Zhang, James T. Ryaby, Brian Johnstone, and David Wang
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Pathology ,medicine.medical_specialty ,allograft ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Methods Paper ,Rat model ,athymic rat ,Palpation ,Iliac crest ,cellular bone matrices ,Lumbar ,lcsh:Orthopedic surgery ,biologic therapies ,medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Bone formation ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,cell‐based therapy ,Histology ,Methods Papers ,pre‐clinical models ,bone graft substitutes ,lcsh:RD701-811 ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Spinal fusion ,spinal fusion ,business ,Bone volume - Abstract
Introduction Cellular bone matrices (CBM) are allograft products that provide three components essential to new bone formation: an osteoconductive scaffold, extracellular growth factors for cell proliferation and differentiation, and viable cells with osteogenic potential. This is an emerging technology being applied to augment spinal fusion procedures as an alternative to autografts. Methods We aim to compare the ability of six commercially‐available human CBMs (Trinity ELITE®, ViviGen®, Cellentra®, Osteocel® Pro, Bio4® and Map3®) to form a stable spinal fusion using an athymic rat model of posterolateral fusion. Iliac crest bone from syngeneic rats was used as a control to approximate the human gold standard. The allografts were implanted at L4‐5 according to vendor specifications in male athymic rats, with 15 rats in each group. MicroCT scans were performed at 48 hours and 6 weeks post‐implantation. The rats were euthanized 6 weeks after surgery and the lumbar spines were harvested for X‐ray, manual palpation and histology analysis by blinded reviewers. Results By manual palpation, five of 15 rats of the syngeneic bone group were fused at 6 weeks. While Trinity ELITE had eight of 15 and Cellentra 11 of 15 rats with stable fusion, only 2 of 15 of ViviGen‐implanted spines were fused and zero of 15 of the Osteocel Pro, Bio4 and Map3 produced stable fusion. MicroCT analysis indicated that total bone volume increased from day 0 to week 6 for all groups except syngeneic bone group. Trinity ELITE (65%) and Cellentra (73%) had significantly greater bone volume increases over all other implants, which was consistent with the histological analysis. Conclusion Trinity ELITE and Cellentra were significantly better than other implants at forming new bone and achieving spinal fusion in this rat model at week 6. These results suggest that there may be large differences in the ability of different CBMs to elicit a successful fusion in the posterolateral spine., We aim to compare the ability of six commercially‐available human CBMs (Trinity ELITE, ViviGen, Cellentra, Osteocel Pro, Bio4 and Map3) to form a stable spinal fusion using an athymic rat model of posterolateral fusion. Our results showed that Trinity ELITE and Cellentra were significantly better than other implants at forming new bone and achieving spinal fusion in this rat model at week 6.
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- 2020
15. Multimodal Intraoperative Spinal Cord Monitoring during Spinal Deformity Surgery: Efficacy, Diagnostic Characteristics, and Algorithm Development
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Lindsay Henderson, Ciara Michaelson, Athanasios I. Tsirikos, and Andrew D Duckworth
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Male ,0301 basic medicine ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Adolescent ,020205 medical informatics ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Kyphosis ,02 engineering and technology ,Scoliosis ,Neurosurgical Procedures ,Young Adult ,03 medical and health sciences ,Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory ,Monitoring, Intraoperative ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Deformity ,medicine ,Humans ,Evoked potential ,Child ,Spinal cord injury ,Original Paper ,business.industry ,General Medicine ,medicine.disease ,Spinal cord ,United Kingdom ,Surgery ,Treatment Outcome ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Spinal Cord ,Somatosensory evoked potential ,Spinal fusion ,Female ,Spinal Diseases ,030101 anatomy & morphology ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Algorithm ,Algorithms - Abstract
Objective: This study aims to present the diagnostic characteristics of multimodal intraoperative monitoring (IOM) in spinal deformity surgery and to define and categorise the neuromonitoring events, as well as propose an algorithm of action. Materials and Methods: We reviewed 1,155 consecutive patients (807 female, 348 male) who underwent deformity correction using standardised perioperative care, cortical/cervical somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs), and upper/lower limb transcranial electrical motor evoked potential (MEPs) by a single surgeon. The mean age at surgery was 13.8 years (range 10–23.3). We categorised IOM events as true, transient true, and false positive or negative. Diagnostic performance criteria were calculated. Results: The most common diagnosis was adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 717 (62%) patients. We identified 3 true positive monitoring events occurring in 2 patients (0.17%), 8 transient true positive (0.69%), and 8 transient false positive events (0.69%). There were no false negative events and no patient had postoperative neurological complications. The multimodal IOM technique had a sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 99.3%, positive predictive value of 55.6%, and negative predictive value of 100%. Sensitivity was 100% for MEPs and multimodal monitoring compared to 20% for cortical or cervical SSEPs. The frequency of true or transient true positive events was higher (p = 0.07) in Scheuermann’s kyphosis (3/91 patients, 3.3%) compared to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (6/717 patients, 0.84%). Conclusion: Multimodal IOM is highly sensitive and specific for spinal cord injury. This technique is reliable for the assessment of the condition of the spinal cord during major deformity surgery. We propose an algorithm of intraoperative action to allow close cooperation between the surgical, anaesthetic, and neurophysiology teams and to prevent neurological deficits.
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- 2019
16. [Selection of posterior fixation segments for Lenke 5 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis].
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Du JP and He BR
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- Humans, Adolescent, Quality of Life, Thoracic Vertebrae surgery, Retrospective Studies, Radiography, Lumbar Vertebrae surgery, Treatment Outcome, Follow-Up Studies, Scoliosis surgery, Spinal Fusion methods, Kyphosis surgery
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With the further understanding of the concept of three-dimensional correction by spinal surgeons, the progress of internal fixation instruments, de-rotation tools and the improvement of surgical techniques, the scientific formulation of surgical strategies for Lenke 5 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has gradually become the focus of controversy. The formulation of preoperative surgical strategy not only directly affects the correction of deformity and balance reconstruction, but also is directly related to the activity function of spine and the quality of life of patients after operation. Therefore, this paper will discuss from three aspects: the method of surgical fixation, the surgical approach and the selection of fixed vertebrae. The author believes that Risser sign should be taken as an important consideration to judge the method of surgical fixation. The choice of surgical approach must refer to the operator's familiarity and experience with the approach, grasp the adaptive signs and consider the risks and benefits of the operation, and choose the appropriate surgical approach according to the needs of different patients. The choice of fixed vertebrae, choosing upper end vertebra (UEV) as upper instrumented vertebra (UIV), is safer than the more radical upper end vertebra-1 (UEV-1), and five factors need to be combined in the specific selection of lower instrumented vertebra (LIV).
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- 2024
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17. Chirurgická léčba degenerativní lumbální stenózy a spondylolistézy: klinický doporučený postup.
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KAISER, R., KANTOROVÁ, L., LANGAUFOVÁ, A., SLEZÁKOVÁ, S., TUČKOVÁ, D., KLUGAR, M., KLÉZL, Z., BARSA, P., CIENCIALA, J., HAJDÚK, R., HRABÁLEK, L., KUČERA, R., NETUKA, D., PRÝMEK, M., REPKO, M., SMRČKA, M., and ŠTULÍK, J.
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SPONDYLOLISTHESIS ,SURGICAL therapeutics ,LEG pain ,SPINE diseases ,PHYSICAL activity ,CONSERVATIVE treatment ,SURGICAL decompression ,SPINAL surgery - Abstract
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY This article presents the evidence and the rationale for the recommendations for surgical treatment of degenerative lumbar stenosis (DLS) and spondylolisthesis that were recently developed as a part of the Czech Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) “The Surgical Treatment of the Degenerative Diseases of the Spine”. MATERIAL AND METHODS The Guideline was drawn up in line with the Czech National Methodology of the CPG Development, which is based on the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. We used an innovative GRADE-adolopment method that combines adoption and adaptation of the existing guidelines with de novo development of recommendations. In this paper, we present three adapted recommendations on DLS and a recommendation on spondy-lolisthesis developed de novo by the Czech team. RESULTS Open surgical decompression in DLS patients has been evaluated in three randomized controlled trials (RCTs). A recommendation in favour of decompression was made based on a statistically significant and clinically evident improvement in the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and leg pain. Decompression may be recommended for patients with symptoms of DLS in the event of correlation of significant physical limitation and the finding obtained via imaging. The authors of a systematic review of observational studies and one RCT conclude that fusion has a negligible role in the case of a simple DLS. Thus, spondylodesis should only be chosen as an adjunct to decompression in selected DLS patients. Two RCTs compared supervised rehabilitation with home or no exercise, showing no statistically significant difference between the procedures. The guideline group considers the post-surgery physical activity beneficial and suggests supervised rehabilitation in patients who have undergone surgery for DLS for the beneficial effects of exercise in the absence of known adverse effects. Four RCTs were found comparing simple decompression and decompression with fusion in patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. None of the outcomes showed clinically significant improvement or deterioration in favour of either intervention. The guideline group concluded that for stable spondylolisthesis the results of both methods are comparable and, when other parameters are considered (balance of benefits and risks, or costs), point in favour of simple decompression. Due to the lack of scientific evidence, no recommendation has been formulated regarding unstable spondylolisthesis. The certainty of the evidence was rated as low for all recommendations. DISCUSSION Despite the unclear definition of stable/unstable slip, the inclusion of apparently unstable cases of DS in stable studies limits the conclusions of the studies. Based on the available literature, however, it can be summarized that in simple degenerative lumbar stenosis and static spondylolisthesis, fusion of the given segment is not justified. However, its use in the case of unstable (dynamic) vertebral slip is undisputable for the time being. CONCLUSIONS The guideline development group suggests decompression in patients with DLS in whom previous conservative treatment did not lead to improvement, spondylodesis only in selected patients, and post-surgical supervised rehabilitation. In patients with degenerative lumbar stenosis and spondylolisthesis with no signs of instability, the guideline development group suggests simple decompression (without fusion). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. Management of spinal deformities and tibial pseudarthrosis in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1)
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Ralf Stücker, Alexander S Spiro, Kara Leigh Krajewski, Philip Kunkel, and Kiril Mladenov
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Neurofibromatosis 1 ,Pathologic fracture ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Bone grafting ,law.invention ,Intramedullary rod ,03 medical and health sciences ,External fixation ,0302 clinical medicine ,law ,medicine ,Deformity ,Humans ,Kyphosis ,Neurofibromatosis ,Child ,Dystrophic scoliosis ,Retrospective Studies ,030222 orthopedics ,business.industry ,Correction ,General Medicine ,medicine.disease ,Surgery ,Pseudarthrosis ,Spinal Fusion ,Treatment Outcome ,Annual Issue Paper ,Spinal fusion ,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health ,Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia ,Neurology (clinical) ,medicine.symptom ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Abstract
Summary of background dataThe skeletal system is affected in up to 60% of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1. The most commonly observed entities are spinal deformities and tibial dysplasia. Early recognition of radiologic osseous dystrophy signs is of utmost importance because worsening of the deformities without treatment is commonly observed and surgical intervention is often necessary. Due to the relative rarity and the heterogenic presentation of the disease, evidence regarding the best surgical strategy is still lacking.PurposeTo report our experience with the treatment of skeletal manifestations in pediatric patients with (neurofibromatosis type 1) NF-1 and to present the results with our treatment protocols.Materials and methodsThis is a retrospective, single expert center study on children with spinal deformities and tibial dysplasia associated with NF-1 treated between 2006 and 2020 in a tertiary referral institution.ResultsSpinal deformity:Thirty-three patients (n = 33) were included. Mean age at index surgery was 9.8 years. In 30 patients (91%), the deformity was localized in the thoracic and/or lumbar spine, and in 3 patients (9%), there was isolated involvement of the cervical spine. Eleven patients (33%) received definitive spinal fusion as an index procedure and 22 (67%) were treated by means of “growth-preserving” spinal surgery. Halo-gravity traction before index surgery was applied in 11 patients (33%). Progression of deformity was stopped in all patients and a mean curve correction of 60% (range 23–98%) was achieved. Mechanical problems with instrumentation requiring revision surgery were observed in 55% of the patients treated by growth-preserving techniques and in none of the patients treated by definitive fusion. One patient (3%) developed a late incomplete paraplegia due to a progressive kyphotic deformity.Tibial dysplasia:The study group comprised of 14 patients. In 5 of them (36%) pathological fractures were present on initial presentation. In the remaining 9 patients (64%), anterior tibial bowing without fracture was observed initially. Four of them (n = 4, 28%) subsequently developed a pathologic fracture despite brace treatment. Surgical treatment was indicated in 89% of the children with pathological fractures. This involved resection of the pseudarthrosis, autologous bone grafting, and intramedullary nailing combined with external fixation in some of the cases. In 50% of the patients, bone morphogenic protein was used “off-label” in order to promote union. Healing of the pseudarthrosis was achieved in all of the cases and occurred between 5 to 13 months after the index surgical intervention. Four of the patients treated surgically needed more than one surgical intervention in order to achieve union; one patient had a re-fracture. All patients had a good functional result at last follow-up.ConclusionEarly surgical intervention is recommended for the treatment dystrophic spinal deformity in children with NF-1. Good and sustainable curve correction without relevant thoracic growth inhibition can be achieved with growth-preserving techniques alone or in combination with short spinal fusion at the apex of the curve. Preoperative halo-gravity traction is a safe and very effective tool for the correction of severe and rigid deformity in order to avoid neurologic injury. Fracture union in tibial dysplasia with satisfactory functional results can be obtained in over 80% of the children by means of surgical resection of the pseudarthrosis, intramedullary nailing, and bone grafting. Wearing a brace until skeletal maturity is achieved is mandatory in order to minimize the risk of re-fracture.
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19. The comparison of the results after spinal fusion with or without iliac screw insertion in the treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis
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Burak Akesen, Teoman Atici, Gokay Eken, and Armagan Can Ulusaloglu
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Adult ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Blood transfusion ,Adolescent ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Iliac fixation ,Pelvis ,Ilium ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Postoperative Complications ,lcsh:Orthopedic surgery ,Pedicle Screws ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Child ,Retrospective Studies ,030222 orthopedics ,Cobb angle ,business.industry ,Medical record ,Implant failure ,Blood loss ,General Medicine ,Perioperative ,Neuromuscular Diseases ,Recovery of Function ,Neuromuscular disease ,Spine ,Surgery ,Radiography ,lcsh:RD701-811 ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Spinal Fusion ,Treatment Outcome ,Scoliosis ,Spinal fusion ,Female ,Neuromuscular scoliosis ,Pelvic fixation ,Complication ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Research Paper - Abstract
Introduction: Neuromuscular scoliosis leads to a wide range of spinal disorders which disturb the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical and radiological results of posterior spinal fusion with and without extending the instrumentation to iliac bones in treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis. Methods: Medical records and radiographies of 36 patients with neuromuscular scoliosis who underwent posterior instrumentation between 2011 and 2015 were reviewed. Age and body mass index at time of surgery, underlying diagnosis, gender, postoperative infection rates, perioperative and postoperative blood transfusion, duration of surgery, complication rates were identified for each patient retrospectively. SF-36 physical questionnaire was applied to all patients. Surgery was performed in each patient and included posterior spinal fusion with pedicle screws from the proximal thoracic spine (T2 or T3) to S1 (Group A) or extension of distal instrumentation to pelvis by bilateral iliac screws (Group B). Results: A total of 23 patients in group A were compared with 13 patients in group B. Median age was 14 (9–38) years for group A and 16 (12–25) years for group B. Median follow-up period was 20 (12–66) months. Preoperative median Cobb angles were 66° and 60° and postoperative Cobb values were 33° and 31° in group A and B respectively. Median Cobb angle reduction was 40° and 34° for group A and B. We are able to see in this study that the usage of illiac screws do not increase implant failure and help achieve better functional results. Conclusion: This study shows that the extention of instrumentation to the pelvis with illiac screws can be beneficial in terms of functional and complicational incidences.Level of evidence: Level III, therapeutic study. Keywords: Neuromuscular scoliosis, Iliac fixation, Pelvic fixation, Blood loss, Neuromuscular disease
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20. Marker Screw Utilization for Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MS-MIS TLIF): Promises and Advantages.
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Khashab, Mohammed, Karami, Moyassar, Alswat, Muath, and Elkhalifa, Mohamed
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BLOOD loss estimation ,SCREWS ,SPINAL fusion ,COST effectiveness ,RADIATION exposure ,OPERATIVE surgery ,FLUOROSCOPY - Abstract
Background and Objective: Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS-TLIF) has been investigated and shown excellent short- and long-term outcomes. In this paper, we describe a new MIS-TLIF technique and pedicle screw insertion using a marker screw as a guidance method. Moreover, we report perioperative, postoperative, and patient-related outcomes. In addition, this paper outlines major differences in radiation exposure, cost effectiveness and accuracy of Marker Screw Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion (MS-MIS TLIF) compared to other techniques. We report our technique to share our knowledge and experience with the aim of achieving a better MIS-TLIF that would help both surgeons and patients. Materials and Methods: A prospective case series was conducted between October 2018 and February 2021. Patients undergoing MS-MIS TLIF with marker screws were consecutively included. The surgery did not exceed two levels. The patients' medical records were reviewed, and the included patients were asked to complete two outcome-questionnaires before surgery and at the six-month visit. The surgical technique is described in this paper. Results: A total of 37 patients were recruited. The mean age was 57.35 ± 12.8 years, and more than half of the patients were females. The most common indications for surgery were degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis, with the typical level at L4–5. The operative time was 3.02 ± 0.83 h, while the estimated blood loss was 127.7 ± 71.1 mL. The average time for ambulation and hospitalization was 1 ± 1.1 and 2.84 ± 1.4 days, respectively. The patients described significant improvement in both questionnaires. No screw-related complications or screw revisions were needed up to two years of follow-up. Conclusions: The use of marker screws for pedicle screw placement through a minimally invasive fashion is shown to be a promising technique that can overcome many drawbacks, including cost, operative time, and radiation exposure. Performing MS-MIS TLIF can achieve a 360- degree fusion compared to percutaneous MIS-TLIF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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21. Automatic breach detection during spine pedicle drilling based on vibroacoustic sensing.
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Massalimova A, Timmermans M, Cavalcanti N, Suter D, Seibold M, Carrillo F, Laux CJ, Sutter R, Farshad M, Denis K, and Fürnstahl P
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Pedicle drilling is a complex and critical spinal surgery task. Detecting breach or penetration of the surgical tool to the cortical wall during pilot-hole drilling is essential to avoid damage to vital anatomical structures adjacent to the pedicle, such as the spinal cord, blood vessels, and nerves. Currently, the guidance of pedicle drilling is done using image-guided methods that are radiation intensive and limited to the preoperative information. This work proposes a new radiation-free breach detection algorithm leveraging a non-visual sensor setup in combination with deep learning approach. Multiple vibroacoustic sensors, such as a contact microphone, a free-field microphone, a tri-axial accelerometer, a uni-axial accelerometer, and an optical tracking system were integrated into the setup. Data were collected on four cadaveric human spines, ranging from L5 to T10. An experienced spine surgeon drilled the pedicles relying on optical navigation. A new automatic labeling method based on the tracking data was introduced. Labeled data was subsequently fed to the network in mel-spectrograms, classifying the data into breach and non-breach. Different sensor types, sensor positioning, and their combinations were evaluated. The best results in breach recall for individual sensors could be achieved using contact microphones attached to the dorsal skin (85.8%) and uni-axial accelerometers clamped to the spinous process of the drilled vertebra (81.0%). The best-performing data fusion model combined the latter two sensors with a breach recall of 98%. The proposed method shows the great potential of non-visual sensor fusion for avoiding screw misplacement and accidental bone breaches during pedicle drilling and could be extended to further surgical applications., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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22. Analysing the change of sagittal balance in patients with Lenke 5 idiopathic scoliosis
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Kerim Sariyilmaz, Unsal Domanic, Okan Ozkunt, Gökhan Karademir, Halil Can Gemalmaz, Fatih Dikici, and Acibadem University Dspace
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Male ,Pelvic tilt ,Sacrum ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Adolescent ,Idiopathic scoliosis ,Thoracic Vertebrae ,Pelvis ,Young Adult ,03 medical and health sciences ,Postoperative Complications ,0302 clinical medicine ,lcsh:Orthopedic surgery ,Outcome Assessment, Health Care ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,In patient ,Kyphosis ,Postural Balance ,Retrospective Studies ,030222 orthopedics ,Lumbar Vertebrae ,business.industry ,Incidence ,Sagittal balance ,Significant difference ,Pelvic incidence ,General Medicine ,Sagittal plane ,Surgery ,lcsh:RD701-811 ,Spinal Fusion ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Scoliosis ,Sagittal ,Lordosis ,Compensate ,Spinopelvic ,Female ,business ,Lumbar lordosis ,Lenke 5 ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Research Paper - Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate preoperative and postoperative spinopelvic parameters and the influence of lowest instrumented vertebrae on sagittal parameters in Lenke 5 Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) patients. Methods: A total of 42 patients (37 females, 5 males; mean age: 16.71 ± 3.46 years) were included in the study. Preoperative and postoperative last follow up lumbar lordosis (LL), thoracic kyphosis (TK), pelvic tilt (PT), pelvic incidence (PI) and sacral slope (SS) angles measured. By stopped fusion in L3, L4 or L5 we divided the group into three parts. Results: Mean follow-up was 43 months. Preoperatively, the mean TK and LL were 36.8° and 55.3°. At the last follow up, the mean TK and LL were 27.1° and 49.0° degrees, respectively. Preoperatively, the mean PI, PT and SS were 53.3°, 16.1° and 37.4° degrees. At the last follow up, the mean PI, PT and SS were 52.7°, 19.9° and 33.0° respectively. Significant differences were observed for SS (p = 0.003), TK (p = 0.004), LL (p = 0.012) and PT (p = 0.013) postoperatively for all patients. According the L3 and L4 groups there is significant difference in SS, LL (p = 0.013) and PT (p = 0.018) which means a significant decrease occurs in SS and LL when the distal fusion level changes from L3 to L4 but significant increase in PT in L3 group to compensate spinopelvic change after surgery. Conclusion: The selection of more distal level for fusion adversely affects the compensation mechanisms of sagittal balance in Lenke 5 AIS patients. Level of Evidence: Level IV, Therapeutic study. Keywords: Lenke 5, Scoliosis, Sagittal, Spinopelvic, Compensate
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23. Combination of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells sheet and platelet rich plasma for posterolateral lumbar fusion
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Yue Zhu, Jiajun Zhu, Xiaoning He, Xue Yuan, Xinchun Liu, Rui Ge, and Zunpeng Liu
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0301 basic medicine ,PRP ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Pathology ,medicine.medical_treatment ,H&E stain ,Iliac crest ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Lumbar ,stomatognathic system ,fusion rate ,BMSC ,medicine ,Bone regeneration ,osteogenic ability ,business.industry ,Mesenchymal stem cell ,hemic and immune systems ,030104 developmental biology ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Oncology ,Spinal fusion ,Platelet-rich plasma ,rabbit posterolateral spinal fusion ,Orthopedic surgery ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Research Paper - Abstract
// Zunpeng Liu 1, 2 , Yue Zhu 1 , Rui Ge 3 , Jiajun Zhu 2 , Xiaoning He 4 , Xue Yuan 5 and Xinchun Liu 1 1 Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China 2 Department of Orthopedics, Fourth Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China 3 Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China 4 Department of Stomatology, Fourth Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China 5 Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA Correspondence to: Yue Zhu, email: zhuyuedr_cmu1h@126.com Keywords: BMSC, PRP, rabbit posterolateral spinal fusion, osteogenic ability, fusion rate Received: March 29, 2017 Accepted: June 01, 2017 Published: July 31, 2017 ABSTRACT Bone tissue engineering provides a substitute for bone transplantation in spinal fusion. This study examined if combined bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) sheet with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) could promote bone regeneration in a rabbit posterolateral spinal fusion model. BMSCs was isolated and confirmed by Flow cytometric analysis and immunofluorescence staining. The morphology of BMSCs was examined by Hematoxylin and Eosin staining, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. BMSCs were cultured in induction medium or control medium. The osteogenic ability of BMSCs was investigated by various histochemical staining, immunofluorescence staining and qRT-PCR analysis. The BMSCs/PRP was constructed by encapsulating the PRP block with BMSCs sheet. Twenty-four adult rabbits were randomly divided into four groups based on the implanted biomaterials: BMSCs/PRP, BMSCs, iliac crest autograft, and control group. Manual palpation and digital radiography analysis showed that the fusion rate was 100%, 0, 83.3%, and 0 in these 4 groups, respectively. Formation of continuous bone masses in BMSCs/PRP group was confirmed by computed tomography scanning and 3D-reconstruction. These studies demonstrated that BSMCs/PRP significantly accelerated bone regeneration in the rabbit posterolateral spinal fusion model.
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24. Osteoblast-oriented differentiation of BMSCs by co-culturing with composite scaffolds constructed using silicon-substituted calcium phosphate, autogenous fine particulate bone powder and alginate in vitro
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Wen-Xiao Xu, Shou-Yang Xiang, Xiaoqi Liu, Ye Tian, Li-Huang Cui, Chang-Long Zhou, Rui Fu, Xintao Wang, De-Chun Chen, and Yufu Wang
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0301 basic medicine ,Scaffold ,Biocompatibility ,Dentistry ,chemistry.chemical_element ,Calcium ,Bone morphogenetic protein 2 ,03 medical and health sciences ,stomatognathic system ,Tissue engineering ,Pathology Section ,medicine ,autogenous fine particulate bone powder ,business.industry ,Osteoblast ,Adhesion ,Research Paper: Pathology ,tissue-engineering ,In vitro ,silicon-substituted calcium phosphate ,030104 developmental biology ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Oncology ,chemistry ,spinal fusion ,business ,bone marrow stromal cells ,Biomedical engineering - Abstract
Autogenous bone graft is the best for spinal fusion in clinics, however, lacking sources, bleeding and infection are limited its practice. Seeking alternative materials are urgent for orthopaedic surgeon. Here, we evaluated osteoblast-oriented differentiation of rabbit BMSCs by co-culturing with composite scaffolds constructed using silicon-substituted-CaP-fine particulate bone powder-alginate. Using CCk8-kit, biocompatibility was evaluated by testing BMSCs proliferation; morphology and survival of osteoblasts within scaffolds were observed using EM and HE staining; growth factors and related genes were detected using RT-PCR. HE staining showed spindle-shaped BMSCs after the 3rd passage; EM data showed that uneven surface and longitudinal section were observed with scattered distribution of 5-100 mm interspaces, which leave enough space for BMSCs adhesion and growth. Interestingly, at 14-day culture with HE staining, osteocytes within the scaffolds grew well with regular shape and integrate structure. RT-PCR results showed that expression levels of BMP2, TGF-b and COL-I, ALP, OPN were increased significantly and time-dependently. Collectively, all mentioned effects were more obvious in co-culture BMSCs with scaffolds than those with other components. Immunohistochemistry showed that positive OPN expression was detected at 7-day co-culturing BMSCs with scaffold, rather than other situations. These results suggest that composite scaffolds constructed with Si-CaP-fine particulate bone powder-alginate have a certain degree of biocompatibility and bioactivity to promote osteoblast-oriented BMSCs differentiation.
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25. Kyphosis After Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations.
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Yaman, Onur, Zileli, Mehmet, Şentürk, Salim, Paksoy, Kemal, and Sharif, Salman
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VERTEBRAL fractures ,KYPHOSIS ,DELPHI method ,ANKYLOSING spondylitis ,INTERNATIONAL organization ,SPINAL fusion ,HIP fractures - Abstract
Thoracolumbar fractures change the biomechanics of the spine. Load distribution causes kyphosis by the time. Treatment of posttraumatic kyphosis is still controversial. We reviewed the literature between 2010 and 2020 using a search with keywords "thoracolumbar fracture and kyphosis." We removed osteoporotic fractures, ankylosing spondylitis fractures, non-English language papers, case reports, and low-quality case series. Up-to-date information on posttraumatic kyphosis management was reviewed to reach an agreement in a consensus meeting of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Spine Committee. The first meeting was conducted in Peshawar in December 2019 with WFNS Spine Committee members' presence and participation. The second meeting was a virtual meeting via the internet on June 12, 2020. We utilized the Delphi method to administer the questionnaire to preserve a high degree of validity. We summarized 42 papers on posttraumatic kyphosis. Surgical treatment of thoracolumbar kyphosis due to unstable burst fractures can be done via a posterior only approach. Less blood loss and reduced surgery time are the main advantages of posterior surgery. Kyphosis angle for surgical decision and fusion levels are controversial. However, global sagittal balance should be taken into consideration for the segment that has to be included. Adding an intermediate screw at the fractured level strengthens the construct. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Percutaneous endoscopic debridement with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for lumbar pyogenic spondylodiscitis: a preliminary study
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Jichao Ye, Wei Zhang, Yong Tang, Jinlang Zhou, Xumin Hu, Kaidi Duan, Liangbin Gao, and Yi Qin
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Spondylodiscitis ,Adult ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Percutaneous ,Discitis ,Visual analogue scale ,Physical examination ,Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation ,03 medical and health sciences ,Arthroscopy ,0302 clinical medicine ,Lumbar ,Percutaneous spine endoscopy ,Pedicle Screws ,Back pain ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Aged ,Retrospective Studies ,030222 orthopedics ,Original Paper ,Lumbar Vertebrae ,Suppuration ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,Spinal infection ,Middle Aged ,medicine.disease ,Oswestry Disability Index ,Surgery ,Anti-Bacterial Agents ,Spinal Fusion ,Treatment Outcome ,Debridement ,Orthopedic surgery ,Drainage ,Feasibility Studies ,Female ,medicine.symptom ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery - Abstract
Purpose To access the feasibility and efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic debridement (PED) combined with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) in the treatment of lumbar pyogenic spondylodiscitis. Methods Forty-five patients diagnosed as pyogenic spondylodiscitis underwent PPSF followed by PED. A drainage catheter was left in place for negative pressure drainage. Adequate systematic antibiotics were administered empirically or based on bacterial culture results. Clinical outcomes were assessed by physical examination, regular serologic testing, visual analog scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and imaging studies. Results The mean operative time was 110.1 ± 21.2 minutes (range 80–165 minutes), with intra-operative blood loss 47.8 ± 21.0 ml (range 20–120 ml). All patients reported relief of back pain, able to sit up, and partially ambulate the next day. Causative pathogens were identified in 32 of 45 biopsy specimens, staphylococcal bacteria being the most prevalent strain. However, there were 13 patients with post-operative complications. During 6–12 months’ follow-up, inflammatory markers showed infection controlled. VAS and ODI values were significantly improved. Discussion Satisfactory clinical and functional outcomes were achieved in our patients post-operatively. It is recommended that PED plus PPSF can be another alternative for spondylodiscitis. Conclusion PED supplementing PPSF offers a valid option in treating spondylodiscitis, as it is minimally invasive, shortens hospital stay, and avoids prolonged bed rest with an optimistic outcome.
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27. Cyanotic Congenital Cardiac Disease and Scoliosis: Pre-Operative Assessment, Surgical Treatment, and Outcomes
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George A. Augustithis, Athanasios I. Tsirikos, Christos Karampalis, and Greg McKean
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Heart Defects, Congenital ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Heart disease ,Adolescent ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Disease ,Scoliosis ,Preoperative Care ,medicine ,Humans ,Surgical treatment ,Cyanosis ,Original Paper ,business.industry ,General Medicine ,Transposition of the great vessels ,medicine.disease ,Pre operative ,Surgery ,Spinal Fusion ,Treatment Outcome ,Double inlet left ventricle ,Spinal fusion ,Female ,business - Abstract
Objective: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is associated with the development of scoliosis. Improvements in cardiac care have extended survival of children with cyanotic CHD which possess a need for correction of scoliosis. There is limited information on spinal care for these patients. We present 3 patients with CHD who underwent surgical correction of scoliosis. Materials and Methods: We reviewed demographic and clinical data on patients with cyanotic CHD. Results: Patient 1 underwent posterior spinal fusion T3–L3 at the age of 16 years. He had a double inlet left ventricle and was treated with completion of a Fontan circulation. Hypotensive anaesthesia was used but he lost 3,000 mL of blood. The operative time was 370 min and most of the blood loss occurred in the second half of the procedure. Patient 2 underwent posterior spinal fusion T5–T12 when aged 14 years. She had transposition of the great vessels corrected over multiple surgeries. Hypotensive anaesthesia was used, she had blood loss of 300 mL, and the surgical time was 282 min. Patient 3 underwent posterior spinal fusion extending from T5–T12 when he was 17 years old. He had a double inlet left ventricle and was treated with completion of a Fontan circulation. Hypotensive anaesthesia was used, he had blood loss of 1,021 mL, and a surgical time of 342 min. Conclusion: Scoliosis surgery in patients with complex cardiac disease may be indicated to treat progressive deformities which produce severe symptoms. A multidisciplinary approach including a spinal surgeon as well as a cardiologist, haematologist, respiratory paediatrician, and spinal anaesthetist can evaluate the general medical condition and weigh the benefits and risks of surgery. Deformity correction can be performed using a meticulous technique and has produced a series of satisfactory outcomes.
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28. The Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Narrative Review, and Future Perspective.
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Pholprajug, Phattareeya, Kotheeranurak, Vit, Yanting Liu, and Jin-Sung Kim
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MINIMALLY invasive procedures ,ENDOSCOPIC surgery ,OPERATIVE surgery ,SPINAL surgery ,SPINAL fusion ,LUMBAR vertebrae ,SPINE diseases - Abstract
Lumbar interbody fusion stands as a preferred surgical solution for degenerative lumbar spine diseases. The procedure primarily aims to establish lumbar segment stability, directly addressing patient symptoms associated with spinal complications. Traditional open surgery, though effective, is linked with notable morbidities and extended recovery time. To mitigate these concerns, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has garnered significant popularity, presenting an appealing alternative with numerous benefits such as reduced soft tissue trauma, decreased blood loss, and expedited recovery. Among MIS procedures, full endoscopic spinal surgery, characterized by its minimal invasiveness, holds the potential to further minimize morbidities while enhancing surgical outcomes. Endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion, a novel procedure within this paradigm, has gained attention for offering advantages comparable to those of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. However, the safety, efficacy, and associated surgical techniques and instrument design of this method continue to be subjects of ongoing debate. This paper critically reviews current evidence on the safety, efficacy, and advantages of endoscopic lumbar spinal interbody fusion, examining whether it could indeed supersede existing mainstream techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Midline lumbar fusion using cortical bone trajectory screws. Preliminary report
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Tomasz Czernicki, Andrzej Marchel, Przemysław Kunert, Mateusz Bielecki, Marek Prokopienko, and Arkadiusz Nowak
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Visual analogue scale ,Urology ,medicine.medical_treatment ,lumbar degenerative disease ,cortical bone trajectory ,lcsh:Medicine ,pedicle screw ,030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Lumbar ,medicine ,Sciatica ,Original Paper ,midline lumbar fusion ,business.industry ,lcsh:R ,Gastroenterology ,Obstetrics and Gynecology ,minimally invasive spine surgery ,medicine.disease ,Oswestry Disability Index ,Surgery ,Stenosis ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Spinal fusion ,Cortical bone ,Radiology ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Claudication ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery - Abstract
Introduction : Midline lumbar fusion (MIDLF) using cortical bone trajectory is an alternative method of transpedicular spinal fusion for degenerative disease. The new entry points’ location and screwdriving direction allow the approach-related morbidity to be reduced. Aim: To present our preliminary experience with the MIDLF technique on the first 5 patients with lumbar degenerative disease and with follow-up of at least 6 months. Material and methods: Retrospective analysis was performed on the first 5 patients with foraminal (4) or central (1) stenosis operated on between December 2014 and February 2015. Three patients were fused at L4–L5 and two at the L5–S1 level. Results: No intra- or post-operative complications occurred with this approach. An improvement regarding the leading symptom in the early postoperative period (sciatica 4/4, claudication 1/1) was achieved in all patients. The mean improvements in the visual analogue scale for low back and leg pain were 2.2 and 4.8 respectively. The mean Oswestry Disability Index scores were 52% (range: 16–82%) before surgery and 33% (range: 12–56%) at 3-month follow-up (mean improvement 19%). At the most recent follow-up, 4 patients reported the maintenance of the satisfactory result. The early standing and follow-up X-rays showed satisfactory screw placement in all patients. Conclusions : In our initial experience, the MIDLF technique seems to be an encouraging alternative to traditional transpedicular trajectory screws when short level lumbar fusion is needed. Nevertheless, longer observations on larger groups of patients are needed to reliably evaluate the safety of the method and the sustainability of the results.
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30. Getting it right first time: national survey of surgical site infection 2019.
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Gatfield SA, Atkinson KV, Fountain D, Machin JT, Navaratnam AV, Hutton M, and Briggs T
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- Humans, Adolescent, Surgical Wound Infection epidemiology, Surgical Wound Infection etiology, Pandemics, Neurosurgical Procedures, Morbidity, Retrospective Studies, COVID-19 epidemiology, Spinal Fusion methods
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Introduction: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Deep SSI, or prosthetic joint infection (PJI), is associated with revision surgery involving longer operative times with higher infection rates, longer length of stay (LoS) and high costs in addition to the catastrophic effect on the patient. The surveillance of SSI is important for patient decision making, identification of outliers for support and maximising focussed improvement. This paper reports the findings of the second Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) national SSI survey for orthopaedic and spinal surgery., Methods: Data were submitted prospectively by 67 orthopaedic units and 22 spinal units between 1 May 2019 and 31 October 2019. For a patient to be included, they had to present with SSI within the study period and within 1 year of the index procedure., Results: A total of 309 SSIs were reported from primary and revision, total hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle replacements, and 58 SSIs were reported from lumbar spine single level discectomy or decompression, lumbar spine single-level instrumented posterior fusion, posterior cervical spine decompression and instrumented fusion and posterior correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. SSIs rates have remained low compared with the 2017 survey. There were variations in SSI rates by procedure, with primary shoulder replacement reporting the lowest (0.4%) and revision shoulder replacement the highest (2.5%) rates., Conclusions: The authors recommend that the elective surgical restart following the COVID-19 pandemic provides a unique opportunity for all units to implement a full SSI prevention bundle to minimise the risk of infection and improve patient outcomes.
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31. Indirect Decompression of the Neural Elements Utilizing Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion Procedure
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Shadi Shihata
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Male ,decompression ,fusion ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Percutaneous ,Spinal stenosis ,Decompression ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 ,Scoliosis ,Pedicle Screws ,medicine ,Back pain ,Humans ,DLIF ,Radiculopathy ,Aged ,Retrospective Studies ,Original Paper ,scoliosis ,business.industry ,Standard treatment ,General Medicine ,Middle Aged ,Decompression, Surgical ,medicine.disease ,Magnetic Resonance Imaging ,Recombinant Proteins ,Sagittal plane ,Surgery ,Spinal Fusion ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Spinal fusion ,Diffusion Chambers, Culture ,Female ,medicine.symptom ,business - Abstract
Introduction: Patients suffering from degenerative scoliosis curves often present with radicular symptoms mainly on the concave side of their curves. Standard treatment includes posterior decompressions, followed by fusions. These procedures carry large morbidity rates. We have observed resolution of radicular and stenotic symptoms with Direct Lateral Interbody Fusions (DLIF). Aim: In this study we radiographically assess indirect decompression effect of DLIF procedure. Methods: We conducted a case series of four patients with 2-stage procedures. All patients presented with back pain and leg symptoms. Stage one included the insertion of the DLIF polyetheretherketone cages and rh-BMP2. This was followed by a second stage posterior fixation utilizing percutaneous pedicle screws and rods. Plain radiographs were utilized to determine the concave and convex sides of the scoliosis. Pre- and post-DLIF measurements were made from axial and sagittal MRIs. Measurements included central, subarticular, and foraminal areas. Statistical significance was estimated via paired sample t-test. Results: All patients had complete resolution of leg symptoms with remarkable improvement in all areas measured. When both concave and convex sides of the curve are considered, an increase of 49% in the central canal, 82% in the subarticular area, and 71% in the foraminal area was measured. When only the concave levels were measured, there was a 90% increase (0.22 cm2 vs. 0.41 cm2) in the subarticular area and 77% (0.46 cm2 vs. 0.81 cm2) increase in the foraminal area (p < .001). Conclusion: The DLIF procedure provides an indirect decompression of the neural elements along with its role in spinal fusion. This negates the need for posterior decompression surgery in degenerative scoliosis associated with spinal stenosis, which might lead to less blood loss and surgical time in these complex surgeries.
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32. Early Childhood Scoliosis Management by Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR): Experience of Royal Medical Services (RMS)
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Raed Wagokh, Omar Bashmaf, Mohammad Obeidat, Raed Al-Zaben, Bassam Harahsheh, and Asem Almajali
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Male ,Thorax ,medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Scoliosis ,medicine ,Deformity ,Humans ,VEPTR ,Child ,Retrospective Studies ,Titanium ,Arthrogryposis ,Original Paper ,Jordan ,Cobb angle ,business.industry ,Major curve ,Prostheses and Implants ,General Medicine ,medicine.disease ,Spine ,Vertebra ,Surgery ,Treatment Outcome ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Child, Preschool ,Spinal fusion ,Coronal plane ,Female ,Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Follow-Up Studies - Abstract
Introduction: Scoliosis could develop at the childhood age and progress beyond skeletal maturity. An early spinal fusion arrests growth of the spine and thorax, risking the development of secondary thoracic insufficiency syndrome. Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) is a fusionless technique aiming to correct the deformity with preservation of growth potential. Aim: To show our experience and results regarding the use of VEPTR in children with scoliosis in regard to coronal profiles(length and deformity angle), spinal growth, and the complications we faced during the follow-up of two years after the index procedure. Methods: A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of a case series. Forty child with scoliosis of different etiologies. Their primary diagnoses were neuromuscular scoliosis in 13, Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis in12, Congenital Scoliosis in 8, syndromatic patients 5 and 2 with Arthrogryposis. All 40 patients received percutaneous rib-to-pelvis or rib to vertebra or rib to rib VEPTR implantation between January 2016 and January 2018. None of them needed blood transfusion. They underwent 56 primary implantation, 16(40%) bilateral system and 24(60%) unilateral followed by lengthening procedure in a period of 4-6 months. The patients were assessed based on mechanical measures, that is, the radiographic improvement of their scoliosis, spinal height, and sagittal and coronal correction, which are measured and compared preoperatively, immediately postoperatively and at two years follow up, complication encountered during this period are also counted. Results: The average initial correction in Cobb angle immediately after the index surgery was 14.4° (5°-26°) and the average final correction of Cobb which is measured after the last expansion procedure (Cobb angle of the major curve measured after last expansion minus initial preoperative Cobb angle of the major curve) was 7.3° (12%). The average of preoperative coronal T1-S1 length was 25.6 cm with an average initial correction achieved immediately after implantation of VEPTR of2.8 cm (1.2-5.1cm) which is 10.9%, and the average coronal length gain at 2 years follow up was 5.7 cm (3.7-9.8cm) that is 22.2%. Complication occurred in 18 of our patients (45%). Conclusion: Early results of VEPTR for childhood scoliosis are encouraging. Follow-up till skeletal maturity will best determine future indications.
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33. Poly(Propylene Fumarate)–Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposite Can Be a Suitable Candidate for Cervical Cages
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Xifeng Liu, Lichun Lu, Yong Teng, Brian E. Waletzki, Asghar Rezaei, A. Lee Miller, and Hugo Giambini
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Materials science ,Compressive Strength ,Biocompatibility ,Drug Compounding ,0206 medical engineering ,Composite number ,Biomedical Engineering ,Biocompatible Materials ,02 engineering and technology ,Polypropylenes ,Nanocomposites ,Fumarates ,Physiology (medical) ,Materials Testing ,Composite material ,Porosity ,Elastic modulus ,chemistry.chemical_classification ,Nanocomposite ,Biomaterial ,Polymer ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Research Papers ,020601 biomedical engineering ,Durapatite ,Spinal Fusion ,chemistry ,Cervical Vertebrae ,Feasibility Studies ,0210 nano-technology ,Cage - Abstract
A wide range of materials have been used for the development of intervertebral cages. Poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) has been shown to be an excellent biomaterial with characteristics similar to trabecular bone. Hydroxyapatite (HA) has been shown to enhance biocompatibility and mechanical properties of PPF. The purpose of this study was to characterize the effect of PPF augmented with HA (PPF:HA) and evaluate the feasibility of this material for the development of cervical cages. PPF was synthesized and combined with HA at PPF:HA wt:wt ratios of 100:0, 80:20, 70:30, and 60:40. Molds were fabricated for testing PPF:HA bulk materials in compression, bending, tension, and hardness according to ASTM standards, and also for cage preparation. The cages were fabricated with and without holes and with porosity created by salt leaching. The samples as well as the cages were mechanically tested using a materials testing frame. All elastic moduli as well as the hardness increased significantly by adding HA to PPF (p
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34. Evaluation and Prediction of Human Lumbar Vertebrae Endplate Mechanical Properties Using Indentation and Computed Tomography
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Ravi R. Patel, Carl P. Frick, Christopher M. Yakacki, Vikas V. Patel, Todd Baldini, Andriy Noshchenko, and R. Dana Carpenter
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Adult ,Male ,Materials science ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Biomedical Engineering ,Modulus ,02 engineering and technology ,Lumbar vertebrae ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Brinell scale ,Hardness ,Physiology (medical) ,Indentation ,Materials Testing ,medicine ,Humans ,Aged ,Mechanical Phenomena ,Lumbar Vertebrae ,Stiffness ,Middle Aged ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,medicine.disease ,Research Papers ,Biomechanical Phenomena ,Osteopenia ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Spinal fusion ,Female ,Tomography ,medicine.symptom ,0210 nano-technology ,Tomography, X-Ray Computed ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Biomedical engineering - Abstract
Current implant materials and designs used in spinal fusion show high rates of subsidence. There is currently a need for a method to predict the mechanical properties of the endplate using clinically available tools. The purpose of this study was to develop a predictive model of the mechanical properties of the vertebral endplate at a scale relevant to the evaluation of current medical implant designs and materials. Twenty vertebrae (10 L1 and 10 L2) from 10 cadavers were studied using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to define bone status (normal, osteopenic, or osteoporotic) and computed tomography (CT) to study endplate thickness (μm), density (mg/mm3), and mineral density of underlying trabecular bone (mg/mm3) at discrete sites. Apparent Oliver–Pharr modulus, stiffness, maximum tolerable pressure (MTP), and Brinell hardness were measured at each site using a 3 mm spherical indenter. Predictive models were built for each measured property using various measures obtained from CT and demographic data. Stiffness showed a strong correlation between the predictive model and experimental values (r = 0.85), a polynomial model for Brinell hardness had a stronger predictive ability compared to the linear model (r = 0.82), and the modulus model showed weak predictive ability (r = 0.44), likely due the low indentation depth and the inability to image the endplate at that depth (≈0.15 mm). Osteoporosis and osteopenia were found to be the largest confounders of the measured properties, decreasing them by approximately 50%. It was confirmed that vertebral endplate mechanical properties could be predicted using CT and demographic indices.
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35. Endoscopic lumbar discectomy and minimally invasive lumbar interbody fusion: a contrastive review
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Jian Wang, Chao Yuan, Yong Pan, and Yue Zhou
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Percutaneous ,Urology ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Lumbar discectomy ,lcsh:Medicine ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,discectomy ,Lumbar interbody fusion ,Discectomy ,medicine ,Review Paper ,business.industry ,lcsh:R ,Gastroenterology ,Obstetrics and Gynecology ,medicine.disease ,Surgery ,minimally invasive surgical procedures ,lumbar disc disease ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,Spinal fusion ,Invasive surgery ,spinal fusion ,Lumbar disc herniation ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Lumbar disc disease - Abstract
Both percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) have been demonstrated as two common and effective choices for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) minimally invasive surgery. In order to get a better understanding of these two procedures, we made this contrastive review. By looking up recent literature and combining it with our clinical practice, the indications/contraindications, advantages/disadvantages as well as complications/recurrences of PELD and MIS-TLIF were summarized in this review. It was concluded that PELD and MIS-TLIF are safe and effective minimally invasive operative techniques for symptomatic LDH treatment. A better understanding of these two procedures will help to improve clinical outcomes by selecting proper indications, and also benefit the further development of minimally invasive spine surgery.
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36. Is Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Nucleus Pulposus Cells a Possibility for Biological Spinal Fusion?
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Sally Roberts, Sharon J. Brown, Neil T Davidson, Sarah Turner, and Birender Balain
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Nucleus Pulposus ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Biomedical Engineering ,Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 ,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation ,Intervertebral Disc Degeneration ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Calcification, Physiologic ,RC925 ,Calcitriol ,Osteogenesis ,medicine ,Immunology and Allergy ,Humans ,Intervertebral Disc ,Cells, Cultured ,030203 arthritis & rheumatology ,Chemistry ,Intervertebral disc ,Cell Differentiation ,030229 sport sciences ,medicine.disease ,R1 ,Cell biology ,Extracellular Matrix ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Basic Science Papers ,Parathyroid Hormone ,Spinal fusion ,Bone Morphogenetic Proteins ,Nucleus ,Calcification - Abstract
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate whether a simple, biologically robust method for inducing calcification of degenerate intervertebral discs (IVD) could be developed to provide an alternative treatment for patients requiring spinal fusion.DesignNucleus pulposus (NP) cells isolated from 14 human IVDs were cultured in monolayer and exposed to osteogenic medium, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3(VitD3), parathyroid hormone (PTH), and bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) 2/7 to determine if they could become osteogenic. Similarly explant cultures of IVDs from 11 patients were cultured in osteogenic media with and without prior exposure to VitD3and BMP-2. Osteogenic differentiation was assessed by alkaline phosphatase activity and areas of calcification identified by alizarin red or von Kossa staining. Expression of osteogenic genes during monolayer culture was determined using polymerase chain reaction and explant tissues assessed for BMP inhibitors. Human bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) were used for comparison.ResultsStandard osteogenic media was optimum for promoting mineralization by human NP cells in monolayer. Some osteogenic differentiation was observed with 10 nM VitD3, but none following application of PTH or BMPs. Regions of calcification were detected in 2 of the eleven IVD tissue explants, one cultured in osteogenic media and one with the addition of VitD3and BMP-2.ConclusionsHuman NP cells can become osteogenic in monolayer and calcification of the extracellular matrix can also occur, although not consistently. Inhibitory factors within either the cells or the extracellular matrix may hinder osteogenesis, indicating that a robust biological fusion at this time requires further optimization.
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37. Lumbar Spine Fusion Patients' Use of an Internet Support Group: Mixed Methods Study
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Lene Bastrup Jørgensen, Mette Terp Høybye, Janni Strøm, Claus Vinther Nielsen, and Malene Laursen
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REHABILITATION ,Adult ,Male ,INFORMATION ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Health Informatics ,HOSPITAL ANXIETY ,Peer support ,BREAST ,Support group ,Social support ,Quality of life ,eHealth ,Medicine ,Humans ,medical informatics ,Social isolation ,Aged ,Internet ,Original Paper ,business.industry ,WOMEN ,virus diseases ,Social Support ,social support ,Middle Aged ,self-help groups ,CANCER ,Telemedicine ,DEPRESSION SCALE ,online social networking ,Spinal Fusion ,spinal fusion ,Anxiety ,Female ,HEALTH ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Psychosocial ,LOW-BACK-PAIN ,Clinical psychology - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Internet use within health care contexts offers the possibility to provide both health information and peer support. Internet Support Groups (ISGs) for patients may offer advantages, which are not found in face-to-face support. In patients undergoing lumbar spine fusion (LSF), ISGs could have a particular potential, as peer support on the web might bridge the decreased satisfaction with social life and social isolation found within these patients. ISGs might in this way contribute to increasing the functioning and overall health-related quality of life. However, LSF patients may generally belong to a group of citizens not prone to internet and online peer support. However, our knowledge of how LSF patients use ISGs is limited.OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of users of an ISG and thematically explore the content of ISG interactions in Danish patients undergoing instrumented LSF because of degenerative spine disorders.METHODS: Participants were recruited from a randomized controlled trial and included in a prospective cohort with a mixed methods design. Sociodemographic characteristics and information on psychological well-being (symptoms of anxiety and depression) were obtained at baseline and 1 to 5 weeks before surgery. Usage of the ISG was registered from baseline until 3 months after surgery. All posts and comments were collected, and content analysis was performed.RESULTS: A total of 48 participants comprised the study population, with a mean age of 53 years (range 29-77). Of the participants, 54% (26/48) were female, 85% (41/48) were cohabitating, 69% (33/48) were unemployed, and the majority (69% [33/48]) had secondary education. Approximately one-third of the participants had symptoms of depression (35%, 17/48) and anxiety (29%, 14/48). Overall, 90% (43/48) of the participants accessed the ISG. No correlations were found between sociodemographic characteristics and access to the ISG. Women were more prone to be active users, contributing with posts (P=.04). Finally, active users contributing with posts or comments had viewed more pages, whereas passive users, users without posts or comments, had more interactions with the ISG (PCONCLUSIONS: Sociodemographic characteristics were not predictors of ISG use in this study, and active use was found to be gender dependent. Content of interactions on the ISG emerged within 7 thematic categories and focused on social recognition, experience of pain or use of pain medication, experience of physical activity or physical rehabilitation, expression of psychosocial well-being, advising on and exploring the ISG, and employment, which seemed to correspond well with the prevalent occurrence of symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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38. Clinical and radiographic outcomes of oblique lumbar interbody fusion with anterolateral screw and rod instrumentation in osteopenia patients: a retrospective study.
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Li, Renjie, Liu, Yijie, Zhu, Yi, Lu, Minhua, and Jiang, Weimin
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SPONDYLOLISTHESIS ,SPINAL fusion ,BONE density ,OSTEOPENIA ,SCREWS - Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) to perform in L4/5 degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) patients who diagnosed with osteopenia. Methods: From December 2018 to 2021 March, 94 patients were diagnosed with degenerative spondylolisthesis underwent OLIF and divided into two groups with different bone mineral density. Anterolateral screw and rod instrumentation was applied in two groups. The primary outcomes were VAS, JOA and ODI. The secondary outcomes included disc height (DH), cross-sectional height of the intervertebral foramina (CSH), cross-sectional area of the dural sac (CSA), lumbar lordorsis (LL), pelvic titlt (PT), pelvic incidence (PI) and sacrum slop (SS). Results: All patients finished at least 1 years follow-up with 21.05 ± 4.42 months in the group A and 21.09 ± 4.28 months in the group B. The clinical symptoms were evaluated by VAS, JOA and ODI and 94 patients showed good outcomes at final follow-up (P < 0.05), with significant increases in DH, CSH and CSA. In group A, DH increased from 8.54 ± 2.48 to 11.11 ± 2.63 mm, while increased from 8.60 ± 2.29 to 11.23 ± 1.88 were recorded in group B. No statistical difference was found in DH between the two groups (P > 0.05). The cage subsidence was 1.14 ± 0.83 mm in group A and 0.87 ± 1.05 mm in group B (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in the adjusted parameters of spino-pelvic between two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Oblique lumbar interbody fusion with anterolateral screw and rod instrumentation is feasible to be performed in osteopenia patients who diagnosed with degenerative spondylolisthesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Biomechanical and clinical research of Isobar semi-rigid stabilization devices for lumbar degenerative diseases: a systematic review.
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Guan, Jianbin, Liu, Tao, Yu, Xing, Li, Wenhao, Feng, Ningning, Jiang, Guozheng, Zhao, He, and Yang, Yongdong
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DEGENERATION (Pathology) ,MEDICAL research ,RANGE of motion of joints ,MECHANICAL failures ,SPINAL fusion ,IMAGE stabilization ,SCREWS - Abstract
While lumbar spinal fusion using rigid rods is a prevalent surgical technique, it can lead to complications such as adjacent segment disease (ASDis). Dynamic stabilization devices serve to maintain physiological spinal motion and alleviate painful stress, yet they are accompanied by a substantial incidence of construct failure and subsequent reoperation. Compared to traditional rigid devices, Isobar TTL semi-rigid stabilization devices demonstrate equivalent stiffness and effective stabilization capabilities. Furthermore, when contrasted with dynamic stabilization techniques, semi-rigid stabilization offers improved load distribution, a broader range of motion within the fixed segment, and reduced mechanical failure rates. This paper will review and evaluate the clinical and biomechanical performance of Isobar TTL semi-rigid stabilization devices. A literature search using the PubMed, EMBASE, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, and Cochrane Library databases identified studies that met the eligibility criteria. Twenty-eight clinical studies and nine biomechanical studies were included in this systematic review. The VAS, the ODI, and Japanese Orthopedic Association scoring improved significantly in most studies. UCLA grading scale, Pfirrmann grading, and modified Pfirrmann grading of the upper adjacent segments improved significantly in most studies. The occurrence rate of ASD was low. In biomechanical studies, Isobar TTL demonstrated a superior load sharing distribution, a larger fixed segment range of motion, and reduced stress at the rod–screw/screw–bone interfaces compared with titanium rods. While findings from mechanical studies provided promising results, the clinical studies exhibited low methodological quality. As a result, the available evidence does not possess sufficient strength to substantiate superior outcomes with Isobar semi-rigid system in comparison to titanium rods. To establish more conclusive conclusions, further investigations incorporating improved protocols, larger sample sizes, and extended follow-up durations are warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Comparison of Perpendicular to the Coronal Plane versus Medial Inclination for C2 Pedicle Screw Insertion Assisted by 3D Printed Navigation Template.
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Wu C, Deng J, Wang Q, Shen D, Qin B, Li T, Wang X, and Zeng B
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Objective: C2 pedicle screw insertion is very important in posterior upper cervical surgery. The traditional screw placement technique requires us to consider both medial inclination and cephalad angle, it is difficult to operate intraoperatively. This paper is to explore a novel method of C2 pedicle screw placement compared with traditional C2 pedicle screw., Methods: A total of 44 patients diagnosed with atlantoaxial fracture or instability from May 2018 to November 2020 were involved in this retrospective study, and they were divided into C2-PPS group (perpendicular to the coronal plane C2 screw, 24 patients) and C2-TPS group (traditional C2 pedicle screw, 20 patients). The diameter of the maximum tangential circle, distance between geometric center and median sagittal plane and screw length of PPS and TPS were measured based on the 3D model of C2, respectively. Then the 3D printed navigation templated were designed and manufactured by 3D printing to assisted the PPS and TPS placement, respectively. The surgical time and radiation exposure times during operation were recorded; the post-operative grading criteria, deviation of screw entry point and deviation of screw angle of two groups were evaluated, respectively., Results: A total of 48 screws were inserted in the C2-PPS group, and 40 screws were inserted in the C2-TPS group. There were 46 screws with grade 0 (95.8%) in the PPS group and 31 screws with grade 0 (77.5%) in the TPS group, (P = 0.03). The radiation exposure times in the C2-PPS group and C2-TPS group were 4.7 ± 1.5 and 7.8 ± 3.8, respectively, (P = 0.045). The deviations of screw entry point in the C2-PPS group and C2-TPS group were 1.2 ± 0.8 mm and 3.2 ± 1.3 mm, respectively; the deviations of screw angle in the C2-PPS group and C2-TPS group were 2.1 ± 1.6° and 4.8 ± 2.0°, respectively, (P = 0.000). The diameters of the maximum tangential circle in the C2-PPS group and C2-TPS group were 5.5 ± 1.0 mm and 5.3 ± 0.9 mm, respectively. The distances between the geometric center and median sagittal plane in the C2-PPS group and C2-TPS group were 15.4 ± 2.3 mm and 18.0 ± 3.3 mm, respectively; The screw lengths in the C2-PPS group and C2-TPS group were 25.9 ± 3.2 mm and 27.6 ± 3.7 mm, respectively, (P = 0.000)., Conclusion: Eighty percent of C2-PPS corridor can accommodate a 3.5 mm diameter screw, and with an average screw length of 26 mm. Navigation templates assisted the C2-PPS placement is less surgical time, less radiation exposure times, more safe and more accurate than C2-TPS., (© 2022 The Authors. Orthopaedic Surgery published by Tianjin Hospital and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.)
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41. Cell therapy for bone repair: narrowing the gap between vision and practice
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F. Gebhard, H. Simpson, Sophie Verrier, Theodore Miclau, Jan P. Stegemann, Ivan Martin, and Matthias W. Laschke
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medicine.medical_specialty ,lcsh:Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,Bone Regeneration ,Bone grafting ,Biomedical ,medicine.medical_treatment ,lcsh:Surgery ,Biomedical Engineering ,Bone healing ,Regenerative Medicine ,Article ,Cell therapy ,Translational Research ,medicine ,Animals ,Humans ,Session (computer science) ,non-unions ,Bone regeneration ,Intensive care medicine ,bone tissue engineering ,cell transplantation ,Viable cell ,Translational Medical Research ,Potential impact ,5.2 Cellular and gene therapies ,business.industry ,osteonecrosis ,progenitor cells ,lcsh:RD1-811 ,Surgery ,Musculoskeletal ,spinal fusion ,Position paper ,Biochemistry and Cell Biology ,lcsh:RC925-935 ,Development of treatments and therapeutic interventions ,business ,Stem Cell Transplantation - Abstract
This position paper summarises a vision of how cell-based therapies can be applied clinically to regenerate bone, as well as the steps needed to narrow the gap between that vision and clinical reality. It is a result of the presentations and discussion of the “Cell Therapy for Bone Repair” breakout session at the AO Foundation Symposium “Where Science Meets Clinics” in Davos, Switzerland from September 5-7, 2013. Participants included leaders from science, medicine, and industry from around the world. The session included clinical and scientific presentations, as well as an extended discussion among participants. Bone tissue has an innate regenerative capacity that in most cases allows functional healing at damage sites. However, there are a number of serious conditions in which bone does not fully heal and the result is significant morbidity. The clinical need for new therapies is clear, and the breakout session participants were enthusiastic about the potential impact on cell-based therapies for bone repair in the clinic. However, they also recognised the significant challenges that face the development of commercially viable cell therapy products. This paper outlines a vision in which patient selection is based on expected therapeutic outcome to create a consistently successful, cost-effective, cell-based therapy for bone repair. The need for a more complete understanding of bone repair, a better infrastructure for preclinical studies, and the need for collaboration among stakeholders is discussed.
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42. Interbody Spacer Material Properties and Design Conformity for Reducing Subsidence During Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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R. Dana Carpenter, Vikas V. Patel, Christopher M. Yakacki, and Lillian S. Chatham
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Materials science ,0206 medical engineering ,Finite Element Analysis ,Biomedical Engineering ,02 engineering and technology ,Stress (mechanics) ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Lumbar interbody fusion ,Physiology (medical) ,Materials Testing ,medicine ,Humans ,Custom-fit ,Lumbar Vertebrae ,business.industry ,Stress–strain curve ,Structural engineering ,020601 biomedical engineering ,Research Papers ,Vertebra ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Spinal Fusion ,Stress, Mechanical ,Material properties ,Contact area ,Cadaveric spasm ,business ,030217 neurology & neurosurgery ,Biomedical engineering - Abstract
There is a need to better understand the effects of intervertebral spacer material and design on the stress distribution in vertebral bodies and endplates to help reduce complications such as subsidence and improve outcomes following lumbar interbody fusion. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of spacer material on the stress and strain in the lumbar spine after interbody fusion with posterior instrumentation. A standard spacer was also compared with a custom-fit spacer, which conformed to the vertebral endplates, to determine if a custom fit would reduce stress on the endplates. A finite element (FE) model of the L4–L5 motion segment was developed from computed tomography (CT) images of a cadaveric lumbar spine. An interbody spacer, pedicle screws, and posterior rods were incorporated into the image-based model. The model was loaded in axial compression, and strain and stress were determined in the vertebra, spacer, and rods. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), titanium, poly(para-phenylene) (PPP), and porous PPP (70% by volume) were used as the spacer material to quantify the effects on stress and strain in the system. Experimental testing of a cadaveric specimen was used to validate the model's results. There were no large differences in stress levels (37%) the stress at the bone–spacer interfaces for all materials tested. A 28% decrease in stress was found in the posterior rods with the custom spacer. Of all the spacer materials tested with the custom spacer design, 70% porous PPP resulted in the lowest stress at the bone–spacer interfaces. The results show the potential for more compliant materials to reduce stress on the vertebral endplates postsurgery. The custom spacer provided a greater contact area between the spacer and bone, which distributed the stress more evenly, highlighting a possible strategy to decrease the risk of subsidence.
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43. Apical and Intermediate Anchors Without Fusion Improve Cobb Angle and Thoracic Kyphosis in Early-onset Scoliosis
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Erden Erturer, Sinan Kahraman, Meric Enercan, Azmi Hamzaoglu, and Cagatay Ozturk
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Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Radiography ,Scoliosis ,Thoracic Vertebrae ,Suture Anchors ,medicine ,Deformity ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Kyphosis ,Symposium: Award Papers from Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2013 ,Cobb angle ,business.industry ,General Medicine ,Traction (orthopedics) ,medicine.disease ,Trunk ,Surgery ,Spinal Fusion ,Orthopedic surgery ,Female ,Implant ,medicine.symptom ,business - Abstract
Background The main goal of treatment in early-onset scoliosis is to obtain and maintain curve correction while simultaneously preserving spinal, trunk, and lung growth. This study introduces a new surgical strategy, called the modified growing rod technique, which allows spinal growth and lung development while controlling the main deformity with apical and intermediate anchors without fusion. The use of intraoperative traction at the initial procedure enables spontaneous correction of the deformity and decreases the need for forceful correction maneuvers on the immature spine and prevents possible implant failures. This study seeks to evaluate (1) curve correction; (2) spinal length; (3) number of procedures performed; and (4) complications with the new approach.
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44. Retrospective analysis of anterior correction and fusion for adolescent idiopathic thoracolumbar/lumbar scoliosis: the relationship between preserving mobile segments and trunk balance
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Huajiang Chen, Wen Yuan, Xinwei Wang, Xiao-Dong Zhu, Yang Liu, Ming Li, Peng Shi, and Xuhui Zhou
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Male ,Adolescent ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Lumbar vertebrae ,Scoliosis ,Thoracic Vertebrae ,Lumbar ,Predictive Value of Tests ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Intervertebral Disc ,Postural Balance ,Retrospective Studies ,Orthodontics ,Original Paper ,Lumbar Vertebrae ,business.industry ,virus diseases ,Intervertebral disc ,Anatomy ,medicine.disease ,Trunk ,Vertebra ,Radiography ,Spinal Fusion ,Treatment Outcome ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Spinal fusion ,Thoracic vertebrae ,Female ,Surgery ,business ,Follow-Up Studies - Abstract
The objective of this paper was to investigate the surgical strategy of the selection of the lowest instrumented vertebrae (LIV) in anterior correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and to discuss the relationship between the LIV and trunk balance. From 1998 to 2004, 28 patients with thoracolumbar/lumbar AIS (Lenke 5 type) were treated by anterior correction and fusion with a mean follow-up of 1.5 years. Specific radiographic parameters were observed respectively and the correlation between disc wedging immediately below the LIV and these parameters was analysed. The mean corrective rate of major curves was 74.84%. The preoperative disc angle distal to LIV was 2.96 +/- 1.43 degrees and postoperatively it was -3.60 +/- 1.75 degrees . The postoperative disc wedging was most correlated with LIV obliquity. The postoperative LIV-CSVL (centre sacral vertical line) distance, which reflects regional balance, was correlated with various preoperative parameters. LIV determination was correlated with multiple preoperative radiographic parameters. Disc wedging distal to LIV occurs most often when a short fusion excluding the lower end vertebra (LEV) and the subjacent disc are nearly parallel.
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- 2008
45. Failed less invasive lumbar spine surgery as a predictor of subsequent fusion outcomes
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Donald S. Corenman, Grant J. Dornan, and Douglas M. Gillard
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Adult ,Male ,Reoperation ,medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Less invasive ,Return to Work ,Spine surgery ,Lumbar ,Lumbar spine surgery ,Humans ,Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures ,Medicine ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Treatment Failure ,Original Paper ,business.industry ,fungi ,Laminectomy ,Low back pain ,Surgery ,Spinal Fusion ,Patient Satisfaction ,Thermography ,Spinal fusion ,Chronic Disease ,Orthopedic surgery ,Female ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Low Back Pain ,Diskectomy - Abstract
It is not uncommon for patients to undergo less invasive spine surgery (LISS) prior to succumbing to lumbar fusion; however, the effect of failed LISS on subsequent fusion outcomes is relatively unknown. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that patients who suffered failed LISS would afford inferior subsequent fusion outcomes when compared to patients who did not have prior LISS.After IRB approval, registry from a spine surgeon was queried for consecutive patients who underwent fusion for intractable low back pain. The 47 qualifying patients were enrolled and split into two groups based upon a history for prior LISS: a prior surgery group (PSG) and a non-prior surgery group (nPSG).Typical postoperative outcome questionnaires, which were available in 80.9% of the patients (38/47) at an average time point of 40.4 months (range, 13.5-66.1 months), were comparatively analysed and failed to demonstrate significant difference between the groups, e.g. PSG v. nPSG: ODI--14.6 ± 10.9 vs. 17.2 ± 19.4 (P = 0.60); SF12-PCS--10.9 ± 11.0 vs. 8.7 ± 12.4 (p = 0.59); bNRS--3.0 (range -2-7) vs. 2.0 (range -3-8) (p = 0.91). Patient satisfaction, return to work rates, peri-operative complications, success of fusion and rate of revision surgery were also not different.Although limited by size and retrospective design, the results of this rare investigation suggest that patients who experience a failed LISS prior to undergoing fusion will not suffer inferior fusion outcomes when compared to patients who did not undergo prior LISS.
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- 2013
46. Editorial: Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy.
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Yağmurlu, Kaan
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SPINAL fusion ,NEUROANATOMY ,NEUROSURGERY ,INTRACRANIAL hypertension ,BLOOD loss estimation ,SURGICAL blood loss - Abstract
The paper "Do Orthopedic Surgeons or Neurosurgeons Detect More Hip Disorders in Patients with Hip-Spine Syndrome? Microsurgical anatomy is not only the backbone for neurosurgical operations, but also for technological innovations, novel surgical techniques, a better understanding of the etiopathogenesis of pathologies, and translational medicine from neuroscience to daily clinical practice. Do Orthopedic Surgeons or Neurosurgeons Detect More Hip Disorders in Patients with Hip-Spine Syndrome? A Nationwide Database Study" by Yin et al. [[11]] pointed out the differences between the neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons in terms of the rates at which they diagnose hip disorders based on a retrospective study with 1824 patients. [Extracted from the article]
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47. Comparative effectiveness of cortical bone trajectory screws and pedicle screws in the treatment of adjacent segment degeneration after lumbar fusion surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Shang, Qisong, Luan, Haopeng, Peng, Cong, and Song, Xinghua
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LUMBAR vertebrae surgery ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,STATISTICAL models ,PAIN measurement ,RESEARCH funding ,COMPACT bone ,BONE screws ,POSTOPERATIVE pain ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,META-analysis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SURGICAL blood loss ,FUNCTIONAL status ,CHI-squared test ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,MEDLINE ,SURGICAL complications ,ODDS ratio ,SPINAL fusion ,MEDICAL databases ,ONLINE information services ,DATA analysis software ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,LENGTH of stay in hospitals ,BACKACHE - Abstract
Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw and pedicle screw (PS) internal fixation in the treatment of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) after lumbar fusion. Methods: This study was registered on International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (ID: CRD42023484937). We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wan Fang Database, and Wei Pu Database by computer to collect controlled clinical studies on the efficacy and safety of cortical bone trajectory (CBT) screw and pedicle screw (PS) internal fixation in the treatment of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) after lumbar fusion from database establishment to November 2023. Two researchers screened the literature, extracted data and evaluated the risk of bias of the included studies, recorded the authors, and sample size, and extracted the intraoperative blood loss, operation time, Oswestry disability index (ODI), Visual analogue scale (VAS), disc height (DH), hospital length stay and complications in each study. Meta-analysis was performed using Revman 5.4 software provided by Cochrane Library. Results: A total of 6 cohort studies (CS) and 1 randomized controlled study with a total of 420 patients were included in this study, including 188 patients in the CBT group and 232 patients in the PS group. The CBT group had lower intraoperative blood loss than the PS group [mean difference (MD) = -129.38, 95% CI (-177.22, -81.55), P < 0.00001] and operation time was shorter than that of the PS group [MD = -1.42, 95% CI (-2.63, -0.20), P = 0.02]. Early postoperative back and leg pain improved more significantly in the CBT group [MD = -0.77, 95% CI (-1.35, -0.19), P = 0.01; MD = -0.24, 95% CI (-0.37, -0.10), P = 0.0005]. Conclusion: Compared with PS, CBT for adjacent segment degeneration after lumbar fusion has the advantages of less intraoperative blood loss, shorter operation time, and less back and leg pain in the early postoperative period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. The Prone Lateral Approach for Lumbar Fusion-A Review of the Literature and Case Series.
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Barkay G, Wellington I, Mallozzi S, Singh H, and Moss IL
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- Humans, Patient Positioning methods, Lumbar Vertebrae surgery, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Lordosis surgery, Spinal Fusion methods
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Lateral lumbar interbody fusion is an evolving procedure in spine surgery allowing for the placement of large interbody devices to achieve indirect decompression of segmental stenosis, deformity correction and high fusion rates through a minimally invasive approach. Traditionally, this technique has been performed in the lateral decubitus position. Many surgeons have adopted simultaneous posterior instrumentation in the lateral position to avoid patient repositioning; however, this technique presents several challenges and limitations. Recently, lateral interbody fusion in the prone position has been gaining in popularity due to the surgeon's ability to perform simultaneous posterior instrumentation as well as decompression procedures and corrective osteotomies. Furthermore, the prone position allows improved correction of sagittal plane imbalance due to increased lumbar lordosis when prone on most operative tables used for spinal surgery. In this paper, we describe the evolution of the prone lateral approach for interbody fusion and present our experience with this technique. Case examples are included for illustration.
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49. Design and evaluation of 3D-printed Sr-HT-Gahnite bioceramic for FDA regulatory submission: A Good Laboratory Practice sheep study.
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Newsom ET, Sadeghpour A, Entezari A, Vinzons JLU, Stanford RE, Mirkhalaf M, Chon D, Dunstan CR, and Zreiqat H
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- Humans, Animals, Sheep, Prostheses and Implants, Bone and Bones, Strontium pharmacology, Strontium chemistry, Printing, Three-Dimensional, Biocompatible Materials chemistry, Spinal Fusion methods
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There is an unmet clinical need for a spinal fusion implant material that recapitulates the biological and mechanical performance of natural bone. We have developed a bioceramic, Sr-HT-Gahnite, which has been identified as a potential fusion device material. This material has the capacity to transform the future of the global interbody devices market, with follow on social, economic, and environmental benefits, rooted in its remarkable combination of mechanical properties and bioactivity. In this study, and in line with FDA requirements, the in vivo preclinical systemic biological safety of a Sr-HT-Gahnite interbody fusion device is assessed over 26 weeks in sheep under good laboratory practice (GLP). Following the in-life phase, animals are assessed for systemic biological effects via blood haematology and clinical biochemistry, strontium dosage analysis in the blood and wool, and histopathology examination of the distant organs including adrenals, brain, heart, kidneys, liver, lungs and bronchi, skeletal muscle, spinal nerves close to the implanted sites, ovaries, and draining lymph nodes. Our results show that no major changes in blood haematology or biochemistry parameters are observed, no systemic distribution of strontium to the blood and wool, and no macroscopic or histopathological abnormalities in the distant organs when Sr-HT-Gahnite was implanted, compared to baseline and control values. Together, these results indicate the systemic safety of the Sr-HT-Gahnite interbody fusion device. The results of this study extend to the systemic safety of other Sr-HT-Gahnite implanted medical devices in contact with bone or tissue, of similar size and manufactured using the described processes. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: This paper is considered original and innovative as it is the first that thoroughly reports the systemic biological safety of previously undescribed bioceramic material, Sr-HT-Gahnite. The study has been performed under good laboratory practice, in line with FDA requirements for assessment of a new interbody fusion device, making the results broadly applicable to the translation of sheep models to the human cervical spine; and also the translation of Sr-HT-Gahnite as a biomaterial for use in additional applications. We expect this study to be of broad interest to the readership of Acta Biomaterilia. Its findings are directly applicable to researchers and clinicians working in bone repair and the development of synthetic biomaterials., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare a potential competing interests through the partial funding of the described studies by the company Allegra Orthopaedics. Study was performed and data generated by test facility, NAMSA., (Copyright © 2022 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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50. [Surgical Treatment of Tuberculous Spondylodiscitis].
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Včelák J, Král A, Šlégl M, Lesenský J, and Macko M
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- Male, Humans, Female, Adult, Middle Aged, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Treatment Outcome, Retrospective Studies, Titanium, Debridement methods, Decompression, Surgical, Thoracic Vertebrae surgery, Lumbar Vertebrae surgery, Tuberculosis, Spinal surgery, Discitis surgery, Spinal Fusion
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The paper presents a monocentric retrospective study of patients treated surgically for spinal tuberculosis. Clinical and radiological results are analysed, early and late complications are recorded. The study aims to answer the following questions. 1. Can we use instrumentation to restore the stability and alignment in the infected spinal focus? 2. Should we always perform radical anterior resection of TBC lesions? 3. What is the prognosis of surgical treatment of TBC patients with neurological deficit manifestation? MATERIAL AND METHODS Between 2010 and 2020, a total of 12 patients were treated for spinal tuberculosis at our department, of whom 9 patients (5 men, 4 women) with the mean age of 47.3 years (range 29 to 83 years) underwent a surgery. A total of three patients were operated on before the final confirmation of the TBC and treatment with antituberculosis medication, four patients in the initial therapy phase and two patients in the continuous phase. Two patients only underwent a non-instrumented decompression surgery followed by external support fixation. In the other seven patients, always with spinal deformity, instrumentation was used (3 cases of isolated posterior decompression, transpedicular fixation, posterior fusion, 4 cases of anteroposterior instrumented reconstruction). In 2 cases a structural bone graft and in 2 cases an expandable titanium cage were used for anterior column reconstruction. RESULTS Of the total number of patients, altogether eight patients were assessed at 1 year after surgery (one 83-year-old patient died from heart failure 4 months after surgery). Of the remaining eight patients, three patients exhibited a neurological deficit and postoperative regression of the finding. The McCormick score improved from the preoperative mean score of 3.25 to 1.62 at 1 year after surgery (p < 0.001). The clinical VAS score regressed from 5.75 to 1.63 at 1 year after surgery (p < 0.001). Radiographic healing of the anterior fusion was achieved in all patients, both after decompression and instrumented surgery. The initial mean kyphosis of 20.36 degrees of the operated segment measured by the mCobb angle was corrected to 14.6 degrees postoperatively, with a subsequent slight deterioration to 14.86 degrees (p < 0.05). The greatest correction was achieved in patients who had undergone a two-stage surgery with anterior resection and AP reconstruction. DISCUSSION In our cohort, titanium instrumentation was used in seven of nine patients. One patient only manifested persistent tuberculosis with nonspecific bacterial flora superinfection. Revision surgery with anterior radical debridement and subsequent treatment with antituberculotic drugs healed the patient. There were four patients with major preoperative neurological deficit persisting more than 2 weeks before the final treatment with subsequent improvement in all cases. These patients were treated with anteroposterior reconstruction and anterior radical debridement. CONCLUSIONS No increased risk of recurrent infection associated with the use of spinal instrumentation was found in the study. Anterior radical debridement is performed in patients with manifested kyphotic deformity and spinal canal compression, followed by reconstruction with a structural bone graft or a titanium cage. The other patients are treated based on the principle of "optimal" debridement with or without the use of transpedicular instrumentation. If adequate spinal canal decompression and stability are achieved, neurological improvement can be anticipated even in case of a major neurological deficit. Key words: spine tuberculosis, tuberculous spondylitis, Pott's disease, anterior debridement, spine instrumentation.
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