Application of different thresholds for instrumentation device testing in minimally invasive lumbosacral spine fixation

The main aim of this study was evaluating the reliability of stimulus-evoked electromyography (using different thresholds for stimulation of the instrumentation devices) for minimally invasive pedicle screw placement in the lumbosacral spine. A threshold of 5 mA was applied for the pedicle access needle. 7 mA was applied for the tapscrew and pedicle screw stimulation. The existence of threshold differences between vertebral levels was also assessed. All patients underwent postoperative computed tomography (CT) to determine the accuracy of pedicle screw placement. A total of 172 percutaneous pedicle screws were placed in 52 patients. 94.1% of screws were placed at L4, L5 and S1 vertebral levels. No statistically significant differences existed in thresholds of the pedicle access needles, tapscrews and pedicle screws between vertebral levels. In four instances, the pedicle access needle stimulation had a threshold of 5 mA (no breaches were associated). In the rest of occasions, the pedicle access needles had stimulation thresholds above 5 mA. In all instances, tapscrew and pedicle screw thresholds were above 7 mA; the tapscrews and pedicle screws had significantly greater thresholds than the pedicle access needles. No statistically significant differences existed in thresholds between tapscrews and pedicle screws. Postoperative CT imaging revealed one lateral pedicle violation. Both breach rate and false negative rate were 0.5%. No false positive cases were observed. No patients experienced postoperative pedicle screw–related neurologic deficits. A threshold of 5 mA for the pedicle access needle stimulation seems to be safe. Greater than 7 mA should be used for the tapscrew and pedicle screw stimulation.     

骨水泥椎体强化椎弓根钉置入对骨质疏松脊柱生物力学稳定性的影响

背景：伴有骨质疏松患者的脊柱内固定松动、脱落是脊柱外科一个复杂而棘手的问题。用聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯骨水泥强化椎弓根螺钉可增加伴有骨质疏松患者的椎弓根螺钉防止椎弓根钉的松动及脱落。 目的：评价聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯骨水泥椎体强化后椎弓根钉固定对不稳定骨质疏松脊柱的生物力学稳定性影响。 设计、时间及地点：体外生物力学实验,于2008-03在上海大学生物力学实验室完成生物力学实验。 材料：12具新鲜老年女性尸体T10~L3椎体标本,制成T12、L1间的不稳定模型,采用椎弓根螺钉系统固定。 方法：将标本按照不同的处理方式分为4组。①对照组：为完整标本,只进行生物力学性能的测试。②一次固定组：对照组测试后随机选取6具不稳定模型,行T11~L2椎弓根钉固定。③二次固定组：一次固定组标本完成稳定性测试后,取出所有椎弓根螺钉,分别用注射器向T11~L2椎弓根钉道注入配制好的聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯骨水泥骨水泥2.0 mL后再次拧入螺钉固定。④强化固定组：将余下的6具标本于T11~L2双侧椎弓根分别以直径3.5 mm的钻头导孔,沿孔道插入直径3.5 mm的穿刺导管,插入深度为40 mm,用加压注射器经导管缓慢向椎体内加压注射配制好的聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯骨水泥3.5 mL后拧入螺钉固定。 主要观察指标：进行轴向压缩、前屈/后伸、左/右侧弯、左/右旋转7项非损伤性加载,比较上述4组不同状态下脊柱的相对运动范围变化。 结果：与一次固定组比较,二次固定组及强化固定组脊柱的相对运动范围增加(P < 0.05),强化固定组与二次固定组组间比较,差异无统计学意义(P > 0.05)。 结论：椎体成形强化椎弓根钉固定及钉道强化固定均可明显增强不稳定骨质疏松脊柱的稳定性。     

Pedicle Screw Placement in the Thoracolumbar Spine Using a Novel,Simple, Safe,and Effective Guide-Pin : A Computerized Tomography Analysis

ObjectiveTo improve pedicle screw placement accuracy with minimal radiation and low cost, we developed specially designed K-wire with a marker. To evaluate the accuracy of thoracolumbar pedicle screws placed using the novel guide-pin and portable X-rays.MethodsObservational cohort study with computerized tomography (CT) analysis of in vivo and in vitro pedicle screw placement. Postoperative CT scans of 183 titanium pedicle screws (85 lumbar and 98 thoracic from T1 to L5) placed into 2 cadavers and 18 patients were assessed. A specially designed guide-pin with a marker was inserted into the pedicle to identify the correct starting point (2 mm lateral to the center of the pedicle) and aiming point (center of the pedicle isthmus) in posteroanterior and lateral X-rays. After radiographically confirming the exact starting and aiming points desired, a gearshift was inserted into the pedicle from the starting point into the vertebral body through the center of pedicle isthmus.ResultsNinety-nine percent (181/183) of screws were contained within the pedicle (total 183 pedicle screws : 98 thoracic pedicle screws and 85 lumbar screws). Only two of 183 (1.0%) thoracic pedicle screws demonstrated breach (1 lateral in a patient and 1 medial in a cadaver specimen). None of the pedicle breaches were associated with neurologic or other clinical sequelae.ConclusionA simple, specially designed guide-pin with portable X-rays can provide correct starting and aiming points and allows for accurate pedicle screw placement without preoperative CT scan and intraoperative fluoroscopic assistance.     

3D打印技术辅助下微创穿刺治疗自发性脑出血的疗效分析

目的 探讨3D打印技术辅助下制作手术穿刺导板在脑出血微创穿刺中的应用价值.方法 回顾性研究2016-03-2019-06救治的70例脑出血患者临床资料,实验组35例应用3D打印技术制作手术穿刺导板辅助下行血肿穿刺术,对照组35例通过CT引导下行血肿穿刺术.结果 术后复查头颅CT显示实验组脑内血肿穿刺精准率显著高于对照组...     

神经导航在脊柱固定手术中的应用

目的：探讨应用神经导航系统进行椎弓根螺钉植入的优越性及近期疗效。方法在神经导航辅助下,对17例病人植入76枚椎弓根螺钉,记录单个椎体注册时间、钉道准备时间、术中出血量、术中“C”型臂照射次数、导航精度、术中螺钉重植次数及术后并发症;术后行CT检查评价椎弓根螺钉位置。结果平均单个椎体注册时间（6.3±2.1） min,平均钉道准备时间（2.6±1.3） min,平均术中出血量（253±70） ml;平均“C”型臂照射次数（3.5±0.5）;平均导航精度（0.9±0.1） mm。根据Richter法评估螺钉植入位置：优70枚,良5枚,差1枚;优良率98.68%。术中重植螺钉4枚,重植率5.26%。10例病人随访3～7个月,均无明显神经系统阳性体征。结论在神经导航辅助下,术者可以实时监测螺钉植入过程,前瞻性地判断植入椎弓根螺钉的大小、位置,使椎弓根螺钉植入有较高的准确性和安全性。     

True accuracy of percutaneous pedicle screw placement in thoracic and lumbar spinal fixation with a CT-based navigation system: Intraoperative and postoperative assessment of 763 percutaneous pedicle screws

PurposeTo investigate intraoperative reinsertion of percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) with intraoperative CT-based navigation and to evaluate the rate of deviation of PPS at postoperative radiographic examination.MethodsSeven hundred sixty-three screws were inserted in 138 patients. We investigated the rate of occurrence of intraoperative PPS reinsertion after the diagnosis of screw deviation by fluoroscopy and the causes of each screw deviation. The subsequent distribution of PPS deviation was evaluated by postoperative CT. We also assess the difference in variance between the group judged to be PPS misplaced intra-/postoperatively (IOD group/POD group) and appropriate PPS placement (ND group).ResultsAmong all the screws inserted, 10 (1.3%) were diagnosed as being deviated by fluoroscopy during surgery, and 74 (9.7%) screws were found to be deviated at postoperative CT evaluation. We found more pedicle screw mismatch in the POD group than in the ND group (52.7 vs 11.0%, P < 0.001). The distance between the screw and the reference was greater in the IOD group than that in the ND group (1.4 ± 1.2 vs 2.4 ± 1.1 vertebral levels, P = 0.016). In one patient in the IOD group, a motor function deficit was observed postoperatively.ConclusionPPS fixation under intraoperative CT-based navigation did not prevent screw deviation completely. It is necessary to consider errors that occur during surgery and to confirm placement with real-time assistance such as fluoroscopy even in a surgery performed under CT navigation assistance.     

Biomechanical effect of the extent of vertebral body fracture on the thoracolumbar spine with pedicle screw fixation: an in vitro study.

A fractured vertebra does not transfer load as effectively as the intact vertebra. Patients who undergo surgery using short-segment pedicle screw instrumentation for middle-column injury may experience implant failure when vertebral body comminution is ignored. The purpose of this study was to investigate biomechanical effects of the extent of vertebral body fracture on the thoracolumbar spine after pedicle screw fixation and to evaluate the biomechanical role of anterior reconstruction. Twelve fresh porcine T12-L3 specimens were harvested and divided into two groups. A 2-mm drill bit was used to create holes in the L1 vertebra with two different extents: 1/6 and 1/3 vertebral body involvement. After the pre-injury had been created, specimens were subjected to flexion-compression to create a fracture in the body of the spine. Stiffness under axial-compression and flexion-compression were measured in intact specimens, after the fractured segments had been stabilized using transpedicular fixation, and after transpedicular fixation with anterior grafting. Despite fixation of the injured spine with pedicle screw instrumentation, the axial-compression and flexion-compression stiffness was still significantly lower than that of the intact group (p<0.01). The stiffness was associated with the extent of vertebral body involvement; 1/6 vertebral body involvement was stiffer than the 1/3 involvement (p<0.01). Additional anterior grafting significantly improved stiffness compared with posterior fixation alone (p<0.01), and restored stiffness to the intact level. In any state, stiffness under axial-compression was always significantly greater than that under flexion-compression (p<0.01). In conclusion, transpedicular fixation alone cannot provide sufficient stability for thoracolumbar fractures; the construct stability is related to the extent of vertebral body involvement. Recovering mechanical properties of the anterior and middle spinal column is a valuable measure for reducing the load-sharing of the posterior instrument.     

三维CT测量在骶髂关节个体化置钉中的应用

背景：骶髂螺钉直接固定复位后的骶髂关节，可提供足够的骨盆稳定性，其生物力学稳定性优于其他常用的内固定。 目的：探讨三维CT测量在骶髂关节个体化置钉中的应用，为临床个体化置钉提供影像解剖学的依据。 设计、时间及地点：测量实验，于2008-01/07在河北工程大学CT中心及解剖实验室完成。 材料：成人骶髂关节标本8例，男女年龄不限，无脊柱疾病，由河北工程大学医学院解剖教研室提供，体积分数为0.1的甲醛处理。 方法：每例标本的S1均经螺旋CT断层扫描后，图像输入到计算机软件，对图像进行处理，测量S1椎弓根骶髂关节的钉道直径，骶髂关节于髂骨后外侧面的进针点，骶髂关节螺钉的长度及进针方向，并根据数据模拟出各椎弓根的形态特点，依测量的数据和角度在标本上置钉，再行CT扫描观察螺钉在椎弓根内的位置。 主要观察指标：骶髂关节螺钉参数的数值，置钉后椎弓根钉的在位率。 结果：S1椎弓根宽为(24.6±2.7) mm，高为(19.1±2.9) mm，进针点至对侧前皮质的距离为(87.1±3.2) mm，进针方向与冠状面的夹角为(24.9±1.5)°，与矢状面夹角为(21.2±1.6)°，进针点与骼后上棘的距离为(37.5±2.6) mm，与骼后下棘的距离为(38.5±2.7) mm；与坐骨大切迹的距离为(43.2±4.6) mm，双侧16次穿钉，15枚骶髂关节螺钉完全在位。 结论：利用三维CT测量的数据辅助，严格按照个体化椎弓根的轴线方向置钉，置钉的成功率较高。     

利用图像存储传输系统数据库构建下颈椎椎弓根模型及其临床意义

背景：下颈椎椎弓根钉内固定技术具有良好的生物力学强度、三维稳定性和植骨融合率。然而,由于下颈椎解剖结构复杂且个体差异性大,常导致螺钉置入困难,复位风险高。 目的：利用图像存储传输系统结合64排CT片及X射线片于内固定前精确测量下颈椎后方解剖学结构,指导下颈椎内固定过程中椎弓根置钉。 方法：51例下颈椎疾患病例利用图像存储传输系统测量定位法行颈椎椎弓根内固定。同时对比同期开展治疗的两种不同方案的颈椎内固定患者：解剖置钉法26例,管道疏通法17例。以Andrew椎弓根螺钉CT位置分级标准评价3组患者的置钉准确率。 结果与结论：图像存储传输系统测量定位组置钉准确率显著高于其他两组(P < 0.05),图像存储传输系统测量定位组病例均未发现脊髓、椎动脉、神经等组织损伤。提示应用图像存储传输系统结合64排CT及X射线片内固定前测量,能够指导内固定过程中安全置入颈椎椎弓根螺钉,置钉效果明显强于传统的解剖置钉法及管道疏通法。     

Cortical bone trajectory technique’s outcomes and procedures for posterior lumbar fusion: A retrospective study

Cortical Bone Trajectory screws allow a limited soft tissue dissection with mechanical properties comparable to traditional pedicle screws. However, clinical results are still reported on limited samples.The study aimed to evaluate perioperative and mid-term follow up outcomes, clinical results and complications in 238 consecutive patients underwent CBT fusion for degenerative lumbosacral disease.Pre- and intraoperative data, clinical outcomes and complications were collected. The patients were stratified in three groups. The original technique was performed in the first 43 cases without a preoperative CT scan planning. The second group includes the patients who underwent preoperative CT scan for entry point and screw trajectory planning (158 patients). Surgical procedures in the last group were performed with patient-matched 3D printed guide (37 patients). The accuracy in screws positioning was evaluated on postoperative CT scan.The mean follow-up was 32.3 months. Mean ODI and VAS index improved with statistical significance. Mean procedural time was 187, 142 and 124 min in the three subgroups. The total amount of recorded complications was 4.2% (16.3%, 3.8% and 0.0% respectively). Screws entirely within the cortex of the pedicle were 78.9%, 90.5% and 93.9% in the three groups. Fusion was obtained in 92.4% of cases.The CBT technique is a safe procedure, especially with an accurate preoperative CT scan-based planning. This seems more evident with the 3D template patient-matched guide. More studies are needed to directly compare traditional pedicle screws and CBT screws on long-term outcomes.     

短节段椎弓根螺钉置入内固定椎体成形治疗胸腰椎骨折的生物力学检测☆

背景：为避免单纯椎弓根螺钉置入内固定治疗胸腰段骨折出现的内固定物松动、断裂,及合并植骨时出现的骨折不愈合、后凸畸形丢失,而发展的短节段椎弓根螺钉合并椎体成形技术治疗胸腰段骨折,临床已有应用,但其生物力学方面鲜有研究。 目的：观察应用椎弓根螺钉置入内固定椎体成形治疗胸腰椎骨折的生物力学变化。 方法：12个冻存的新鲜胸腰段脊椎(T12~L2)标本,用于制备胸腰椎骨折模型,备测试。分为3组,经皮椎体成形术组：给予经单侧椎弓根注入低黏度的含对比剂骨水泥5~7 mL;椎弓根螺钉内固定组：于T12、L2椎弓根置入螺钉;强化组：行椎弓根螺钉内固定的同时行伤椎骨水泥椎体成形术,测试各组静态最大抗压强度及刚度。 结果与结论：骨水泥分布面积皆大于50%,经皮椎体成形术组和椎弓根螺钉内固定组最大静态抗压强度与刚度均小于强化组最大强度和刚度(P < 0.05)。椎弓根螺钉内固定组椎弓根螺钉较小强度下出现弯曲,而强化组在达到极性轴向压缩强度时才出现弯曲。提示应用短节段椎弓根钉置入内固定椎体成形治疗胸腰椎骨折提高了固定的强度及刚度,并且维持了复位伤椎高度,提高了稳定性,减少了椎弓根螺钉的并发症。     

Cage椎弓根内固定联合自体颗粒骨打压植骨的即时生物力学稳定性

背景：自体骨移植结合椎间融合器联合椎弓根螺钉常运用于椎体融合,但单纯颗粒骨打压联合椎弓根钉的临床生物力学研究报道不多。 目的：比较后路自体颗粒骨打压植骨内固定及Cage内固定的即时生物力学稳定性。 方法：利用腰椎后路附件逐级破坏和椎间盘切除制作腰椎不稳模型。12具猪腰椎标本随机分为两组：打压植骨结合椎弓根螺钉内固定组(实验组),Cage结合椎弓根螺钉内固定组(对照组)。使用脊柱三维运动测试机模拟人体对两组标本在正常、不稳、融合3个状态下进行前屈、后伸、左右侧屈、左右旋转等各个活动的生物力学测试,三维激光扫描仪测定不同载荷下不稳节段的运动范围。 结果与结论：正常状态下,两组间L2~3节段各方向运动范围差异无显著性意义(P > 0.05),说明两组标本均衡性好,具有可比性;与正常状态相比,两组不稳状态各方向运动范围亦明显增加(P < 0.05);融合后对照组L2~3节段椎间各方向运动范围均较实验组小,但差异无显著性意义(P > 0.05)。说明自体颗粒骨打压植骨内固定与Cage内固定均能明显提高脊柱的即时生物力学稳定性,而且两组对于改善脊柱稳定性无显著性差异。     

Robotics in spine surgery: A systematic review

Robotic systems to assist with pedicle screw placement have recently emerged in the field of spine surgery. Here, the authors systematically reviewed the literature for evidence of these robotic systems and their utility. Thirty-four studies that reported the use of spinal instrumentation with robotic assistance and met inclusion criteria were identified. The outcome measures gathered included: pedicle screw accuracy, indications for surgery, rates of conversion to an alternative surgical method, radiation exposure, and learning curve. In our search there were five different robotic systems identified. All studies reported accuracy and the most commonly used accuracy grading scale was the Gertzbein Robbins scale (GRS). Accuracy of clinically acceptable pedicle screws, defined as < 2 mm cortical breech, ranged from 80% to 100%. Many studies categorized indications for robotic surgery with the most common being degenerative entities. Some studies reported rates of conversion from robotic assistance to manual instrumentation due to many reasons, with robotic failure as the most common. Radiation exposure data revealed a majority of studies reported less radiation using robotic systems. Studies looking at a learning curve effect with surgeon use of robotic assistance were not consistent across the literature. Robotic systems for assistance in spine surgery have continued to improve and the accuracy of pedicle screw placement remains superior when compared to free-hand technique, however rates of manual conversion are significant. Currently, these systems are successfully employed in various pathological entities where trained spine surgeons can be safe and accurate regardless of robotic training.     

神经导航技术在脊柱固定手术中的应用(附16例报告)

目的探索使用神经导航技术进行脊柱内固定。方法在神经导航辅助下,对16例患者置入70根椎弓根(侧块)螺钉。通过术后X线摄片核实椎弓根螺钉置入的准确性。结果置入的70根椎弓根(侧块)螺钉长度和直径选择合适,其中68根(97·1%)固定位置及方向准确;早期曾有1根穿出至椎体前方(<1mm),未作处理;1根穿出至椎间盘,经翻修后固定情况良好。无神经和血管损伤症状。结论使用神经导航技术,可以前瞻性地判断置入椎弓根(侧块)钉的大小、位置,实时监测置入过程,提高置入的准确性和安全性。术中脊柱影像三维重建及注册配准对神经导航的准确性有较大影响。     

胸椎椎弓根外固定技术的临床应用☆

应用椎弓根外内固定技术2004/2007年在中山大学附属第三医院骨科治疗34例患者，固定前采用CT加密扫描测量进钉点、进钉点至椎体前缘的深度、进钉角度和直径，固定中椎弓根钉入点为横突尖，进钉方向为平均向头侧倾斜10°~ 20°、与中线成角30°~40°，顺椎弓根外侧皮质进入椎体，固定后CT加密扫描观察螺钉周围的皮质骨是否完整、是否靠近节段血管、是否穿透皮质骨，评价置入钉的准确性和安全性。34例患者共置入160枚胸椎椎弓根螺钉,固定后CT加密扫描和X射线片观察到148枚(92.5% )螺钉置入准确，12枚(7.5%)螺钉发生错置。实验结果表明，胸椎椎弓根根外内固定与椎弓根内固定相比，具有更宽的置入宽度，更长的螺钉长度，以及更大的内聚角度，具有安全可靠、简单实用等优点，并具有生物力学优越性，是胸椎后路内固定的一种良好选择。     

Accuracy and safety of cortical bone trajectory screw placement by an inexperienced surgeon using 3D patient-specific guides for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

Cortical bone trajectory (CBT) is an alternative method for pedicle screw insertion. However, identification of the optimal entry point and the direction of the CBT can be challenging for less-experienced surgeons. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the CBT screw placement by an inexperienced surgeon using a three-dimensional (3D) patient-specific guide for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). Retrospective analysis of the data pertaining to 30 patients (128 screws) who underwent TLIF with CBT by an inexperienced surgeon using a 3D patient-specific guide (MySpine MC, Medacta) at a single center was performed. The accuracy of the CBT screw was graded into four groups (no perforation; Grade A, 0–2 mm; Grade B, 2–4 mm; and Grade C, > 4 mm). The accuracy of the CBT screw placement was 91% (116/128). Out of the 12 misplaced screws, Grade A was observed in 7 screws (5%), Grade B was observed in 3 screws (2%), and Grade C was observed in 2 screws (2%). There were no cases of medial pedicle wall perforation. The mean screw size was 5.95 ± 0.34 mm in diameter and 40.15 ± 2.83 mm in length. Note that, the accuracy of the CBT screws increased to 97% (83/86) over the first10 cases. Preoperative planning and 3D patient-specific guide enabled the use of longer and thicker screws and an optimal entry point. These results suggest the possibility of efficacy and safety in using 3D patient-specific guides for CBT screw placement by an inexperienced surgeon.     

三维虚拟图像导航技术在脊柱椎弓根螺钉固定中的应用☆

背景：近年来经椎弓根螺钉固定技术显著提高了脊柱固定强度和融合效率,但是椎弓根螺钉置入位置不佳可能损害脊髓和神经引起严重并发症。 目的：评估置入前CT扫描三维虚拟图像导航技术在脊柱椎弓根螺钉固定中的应用价值。 设计、时间及地点：前瞻性、随机对照观察,于2006-01/2008-12在中国医学科学院北京协和医院骨科完成。 对象：纳入因脊柱疾病行椎弓根螺钉固定的患者95例,导航组45例,常规组50例。 方法：将95例患者按随机数字表法分为2组,导航组术中在计算机导航技术辅助下置入椎弓根螺钉,常规组采用传统的解剖标志法结合术中透视定位置入椎弓根螺钉。 主要观察指标：比较2组间螺钉钉道准备时间、螺钉位置优良率及螺钉置入后并发症的发生率。 结果：导航组中36例患者共置入椎弓根螺钉206枚,优良率96.1%;有9例患者因故未能行导航。常规组50例患者共置入椎弓根螺钉285枚,优良率100.0%,无位置差的螺钉。2组患者的螺钉位置优良率差异无显著性意义(P > 0.05)。导航组的钉道准备时间显著长于常规组[(360±22),(56±8) s,P < 0.01]。2组患者螺钉置入后均无并发症发生。 结论：与传统解剖标志定位法相比,应用置入前CT扫描三维虚拟图像导航技术置入椎弓根螺钉的精度无明显差异,且延长了手术时间,其在脊柱椎弓根螺钉固定中的应用价值有限。     

Image-guided pedicle screws using intraoperative cone-beam CT and navigation. A cost-effectiveness study

Image-guided surgery using intraoperative cone-beam CT and navigation improves screw placement accuracy rates. However, this technology is associated with high acquisition costs. The aim of this study is to evaluate the costs of revision surgery from symptomatic pedicle screw malposition to justify whether the costs of acquiring intraoperative navigation justify the expected benefits. This is a retrospective cost-effectiveness analysis of consecutive patients who had pedicle screw instrumentation using intraoperative cone-beam CT and navigation compared with patients who underwent freehand pedicle screw instrumentation at our institution over 4 years. The costs associated with revision surgery for symptomatic pedicle screw malposition (excess length of stay, intensive care, theatre time, implants and additional outpatient appointments) were calculated. A total of 19 patients had symptomatic screw malpositioning requiring revision surgery. None of these patients had screws inserted under navigation. Revision surgery accounted for an extra 304 bed days and an additional 97 h theatre time. The total extra spent over 4 years was £464,038. When compared to the costs of revision surgery for screw malpositioning, it was cost neutral to acquire and maintain this technology. Intraoperative image-guided surgery reduces reoperation rates for symptomatic screw malposition and is cost-effective in high volume centers with improved patients outcomes. High acquisition and maintenance cost of such technologies is economically justifiable.     

三种置钉方法在下颈椎经椎弓根螺钉置入过程中的比较

背景：目前各种下颈椎椎弓根置钉方法的准确率报道不一,特别是国内常用的椎板部分切除置钉法、Abumi法、管道疏通法缺乏比较。 目的：探讨下颈椎(C3~7)经椎弓根螺钉内固定的可行性,比较椎板部分切除置钉法、Abumi法、管道疏通法在置钉满意率、出血量、置钉时间、并发症等方面的差异。 方法：选择60例需颈后路经椎弓根螺钉内固定治疗的下颈椎疾患病例,随机分成3组,各置入椎弓根螺钉80枚,分别采用椎板部分切除置钉法、Abumi法及管道疏通法。术中计算各方法置钉时间、出血量;出院前观察置钉满意率及在颈椎椎弓根四壁损伤例数的构成比;比较C3~7每一节段的椎弓根外侧壁损伤发生率。 结果与结论：椎板部分切除组、Abumi组及管道疏通组置钉时间依次递减(P < 0.05),置钉满意率依次递增(P < 0.05)。3组间置钉出血量及颈椎椎弓根四壁损伤例数的构成比差异无显著性意义(P > 0.05),椎弓根损伤好发生于外壁。C4、C5节段外壁损伤发生率明显高于C3、C6、C7。提示管道疏通法在经颈后路椎弓根螺钉内固定常规置钉法中优势明显。     

伤椎椎弓根置钉治疗胸腰椎压缩性骨折的三维有限元分析*

背景：有文献报道伤椎置钉技术较传统4钉跨阶段固定具有更强的牢固性,可有效避免内固定的松动断裂,但其生物力学机制研究尚显不足。 目的：构建脊柱胸腰椎单纯压缩性骨折的三维有限元模型,探讨伤椎附加椎弓根螺钉置入治疗胸腰椎压缩性骨折的生物力学效应。 方法：将一T12椎体压缩性骨折患者脊柱胸腰段超薄CT扫描数据输入Mimics软件中,构建T12椎体压缩性骨折的有限元模型,在此模型基础上模拟伤椎置6钉和跨节段4钉内固定,对两个模型分别施加垂直压缩、前屈、后伸、左屈及右旋载荷。 结果与结论：两组固定模式各种载荷下的应力均集中在螺钉根部,在垂直载荷下,螺钉的应力最小,右旋和左屈载荷下的应力最大;在垂直压缩、前屈、后伸、左侧弯及右旋运动下,上位螺钉较下位螺钉应力大(P < 0.05)。伤椎置6钉固定组螺钉应力较跨节段4钉固定组小(P < 0.05)。两组T11椎体最大位移无差别。表明伤椎附加椎弓根螺钉置入可以优化内固定的载荷,减少断钉率。