ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2024
Does Pedicle Morphology Affect the Safety and Accuracy of Pedicle Screw Placement Using 3D-Printed Guides? A 5-Year, Single-Center Experience With 2210 Screws Placed for Adult Spinal Deformity Reconstruction.
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Abstract
backgroundAdult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery often involves the placement of pedicle screws using various methods, including freehand technique, fluoroscopic guidance, and computer-assisted intraoperative navigation, each with distinct limitations. Particularly challenging is the instrumentation of pedicles with small or absent cancellous channels (Watanabe types C and D pedicles), commonly found at the apex of large curves where precise screw placement is crucial for effective deformity correction. 3D-printed pedicle screw drill guides (3DPSG) may assist in accurately placing pedicle screws while minimally disrupting the standard ASD surgery workflow. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 3DPSG in ASD patients with Watanabe types C and D pedicles, where the safe corridor for screw placement is limited.
methods3DPSG were designed using fine cut (≤1.25 mm) computed tomography scans. Preoperative screw trajectory planning and guide manufacturing were conducted using computer-aided design software (Mighty Oak Medical, Englewood, CO). Four ASD surgeons with varying experience levels placed the guides. Data on patient demographics, pedicle morphology, number of levels instrumented, and implant-related complications were collected.
resultsThe study included 115 patients (median age 67, range 18-81 years) with 2210 screws placed from T1 to L5. The median number of levels instrumented per case was 11 (range 7-12). Diagnoses included adult degenerative scoliosis (
conclusion3DPSG facilitates safe and accurate pedicle screw placement regardless of pedicle morphology in ASD surgeries. This includes the challenging Watanabe types C and D pedicles, typically found at curve apices, enabling surgeons to achieve high implant density and optimal spinal fixation in ASD patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4:
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