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ArticleNeurospine2021

A Comparative Biomechanical Analysis of Various Rod Configurations Following Anterior Column Realignment and Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy.

Muzammil Mumtaz, Justin Mendoza, Ardalan Seyed Vosoughi, Anthony S Unger, Vijay K Goel

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Article in Neurospine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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Muzammil MumtazEngineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (ECORE), Departments of Bioengineering and Orthopaedics Surgery, Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA.
Justin MendozaEngineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (ECORE), Departments of Bioengineering and Orthopaedics Surgery, Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA.
Ardalan Seyed VosoughiEngineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (ECORE), Departments of Bioengineering and Orthopaedics Surgery, Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA.
Anthony S UngerDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sibley Gildenhorn Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Vijay K GoelEngineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (ECORE), Departments of Bioengineering and Orthopaedics Surgery, Colleges of Engineering and Medicine, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA.

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Northeastern UniversityOhio State UniversityUniversity of California, San FranciscoUniversity of Toledo
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this study was to compare the biomechanical differences of different rod configurations following anterior column realignment (ACR) and pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) for an optimal correction technique and rod configuration that would minimize the risk of rod failure.

methodsA validated spinopelvic (L1-pelvis) finite element model was used to simulate ACR at the L3-4 level. The ACR procedure was followed by dual-rod fixation, and for 4-rod constructs, either medial/lateral accessory rods (connected to primary rods) or satellite rods (directly connected to ACR level screws). The range of motion (ROM), maximum von Mises stress on the rods, and factor of safety (FOS) were calculated for the ACR models and compared to the existing literature of different PSO rod configurations.

resultsAll of the 4-rod ACR constructs showed a reduction in ROM and maximum von Mises stress compared to the dual-rod ACR construct. Additionally, all of the 4-rod ACR constructs showed greater percentage reduction in ROM and maximum von Mises stress compared to the PSO 4-rod configurations. The ACR satellite rod construct had the maximum stress reduction i.e., 47.3% compared to dual-rod construct and showed the highest FOS (4.76). These findings are consistent with existing literature that supports the use of satellite rods to reduce the occurrence of rod fracture.

conclusionOur findings suggest that the ACR satellite rod construct may be the most beneficial in reducing the risk of rod failure compared to all other PSO and ACR constructs.

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Adult spinal deformityAnterior column realignmentFinite element analysisMultirod constructsPedicle subtraction osteotomyRod fracture

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PMID34610690
PMCPMC8497251

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