European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Single position lateral fusion with robotic assistance eliminates the need for surgical staging while harnessing the precision of robotic adjuncts. We expand on this technique by demonstrating the technical feasibility of placing bilateral pedicle screws with S2-alar-iliac (S2AI) fixation while in the lateral position. ⋯ We demonstrate here the technical feasibility of single position robot-assisted placement of S2-alar-iliac screws in the lateral decubitus position for single position surgery.
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Full-endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (FELIF) is a new-generation treatment for spondylolisthesis. However, owing to their unique characteristics, the two main endoscopic fusion trajectories, the trans-Kambin and posterolateral approaches, have important limitations. Herein, we aimed to introduce a new technique called Kambin Torpedo FELIF (KT-FELIF). ⋯ KT-FELIF is a promising FELIF technique for achieving bilateral direct decompression through a unilateral approach while accomplishing thorough discectomy and endplate preparation.
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To investigate the clinical results and radiological parameters changes after unilateral-approach endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (Endo-LIF) for lumbar spondylolisthesis with bilateral symptoms. ⋯ Unilateral-approach with contralateral indirect decompression in Endo-LIF can acquire satisfactory clinical outcomes. Therefore, unilateral-approach Endo-LIF may be a promising option for lumbar spondylolisthesis with bilateral symptoms.
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To investigate the impact of early post-injury respiratory dysfunction for neurological and ambulatory ability recovery in patients with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or fractures. ⋯ Respiratory dysfunction in elderly patients with SCI and/or cervical fracture in the early post-injury period reflects the severity of the condition and may be a useful prognostic predictor.
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Only a few publications considered the influence of the spinopelvic parameters on below-hip anatomy. There is a lack of evidence about the relationship between the anatomic spinopelvic parameters and the posterior tibial slope (PTS). Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the association between fixed anatomic spinopelvic parameters and PTS. ⋯ This study is the first to support a positive correlation between the PI and the PTS. We demonstrate that knee anatomy is individually correlated to pelvic shape and therefore influences spinal posture.