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ArticleEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2022

Fluoroscopy-based percutaneous posterior screw placement in the lateral position using the tunnel view technique: technical note.

Gergely Bodon, Juergen Degreif

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Gergely BodonDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Klinikum Esslingen, Hirschlandstrasse 97, 73730, Esslingen, Germany. gbodon@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-5089-2578
Juergen DegreifDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Klinikum Esslingen, Hirschlandstrasse 97, 73730, Esslingen, Germany.

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purposeLumbar fusion using lateral single position surgery (LSPS) gained popularity during the last few years. While prone percutaneous pedicle screw placement is well described, placing percutaneous pedicle screws with the patient in the lateral position is considered the most complicated part of LSPS. In this article we describe the fluoroscopy navigated technique for lateral percutaneous screw placement using the tunnel view technique.

methodsThe radiologic background and principles of the tunnel view technique are described. In addition, the special positioning of the patient, the C-arm and the surgical technique is discussed in detail.

resultsThis technique is used as the standard for percutaneous screw placement in the prone or lateral positions in our department since 2017. Since the introduction of this technique we have had 0% reoperation rate for symptomatic malpositioned pedicle screws.

conclusionThe tunnel view technique simplifies pedicle screw placement while allowing for permanent observation of pedicle walls and the superior joint surface during placement of the Jamshidi needle. It also allows for confirmation of intrapedicular position of the screw after its implantation. This technique is safe and feasible in our clinical experience.

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Pedicle ScrewsSpinal FusionFluoroscopyHumansLumbar VertebraeLumbosacral RegionFluoroscopyLateral single position surgery (LSPS)Percutaneous pedicle screwTunnel view technique

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