Letter to the Editor concerning "Pedicle screw fixation of thoracolumbar fractures: conventional short segment versus short segment with intermediate screws at the fracture level—a systematic review and meta-analysis" by C. Kapoen, et al. [Eur Spine J; 2020; 29(10):2491–2504]

Li, Huisen; Wei, Xiaobo; Feng, Zhendong

doi:10.1007/s00586-021-06935-9

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“…[60] At the same time, the placement of inferior screws can be improved, such as using screws with better materials or pedicle screws with thicker diameters when the pedicle diameter allows. [61] Screw-in pedicle screws should be used as much as possible to reduce the part exposed outside the bone while ensuring that they do not penetrate the anterior wall of the vertebral body and have an appropriate length (it is generally considered that the distance from the pedicle puncture point to the intersection line between the pedicle axis and the anterior edge of the vertebral body is 80% [62][63][64] ), it reduces the risk of fracture.…”

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Biomechanical characteristics of 2 different posterior fixation methods of bilateral pedicle screws: A finite element analysis

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Song

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Background: To explore the biomechanical characteristics of 2 posterior bilateral pedicle screw fixation methods using finite element analysis.Methods: A normal L3-5 finite element model was established. Based on the verification of its effectiveness, 2 different posterior internal fixation methods were simulated: bilateral pedicle screws (model A) were placed in the L3 and L5 vertebral bodies, and bilateral pedicle screws (model B) were placed in the L3, L4, and L5 vertebral bodies. The stability and stress differences of intervertebral discs, endplates, screws, and rods between models were compared.Results: Compared with the normal model, the maximum stress of the range of motion, intervertebral disc, and endplate of the 2 models decreased significantly. Under the 6 working conditions, the 2 internal fixation methods have similar effects on the stress of the endplate and intervertebral disc, but the maximum stress of the screws and rods of model B is smaller than that of model A.Conclusions: Based on these results, it was found that bilateral pedicle screw fixation in 2 vertebrae L3 and L5 can achieve similar stability as bilateral pedicle screw fixation in 3 vertebrae L3, L4, and L5. However, the maximum stress of the screw and rod in model B is less than that in model A, so this internal fixation method can effectively reduce the risk of fracture. The 3-dimensional finite element model established in this study is in line with the biomechanical characteristics of the spine and can be used for further studies on spinal column biomechanics. This information can serve as a reference for clinicians for surgical selection.

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Biomechanical characteristics of 2 different posterior fixation methods of bilateral pedicle screws: A finite element analysis

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Effect of the intermediate pedicle screws and their insertion depth on sagittal balance and functional outcomes of lumbar fracture

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the effect of the intermediate pedicle screws and their insertion depth on sagittal balance and functional outcomes of lumbar fracture.MethodsThis study reviewed 1,123 patients with lumbar fractures between January 2015 and June 2019, and 97 patients were ultimately enrolled in this study: Group A: 32 patients in the four-pedicle screws fixation group; Group B: 28 patients in the six-pedicle screws fixation with long intermediate pedicle screws group; Group C: 37 patients in the six-pedicle screws fixation with short intermediate pedicle screws group. The radiographic outcomes were assessed with lumbar lordosis (LL), segmental lordosis (SL), fractured vertebral lordosis (FL), sacral slope (SS), pelvic incidence (PI), and pelvic tilt (PT). The visual analog scale (VAS) and the Oswestry disability index (ODI) scores were used for assessing functional outcomes.ResultsThe PI, PT, and SS showed no significant differences between the three groups (P > 0.05). Compared with Group A, Groups B and C showed better FL, SL, and LL 1 month after operation (5.96 ± 1.67/4.81 ± 1.49 vs. 8.78 ± 2.90, 24.39 ± 3.80/23.70 ± 4.10 vs. 20.09 ± 3.33, 39.07 ± 3.61/39.51 ± 3.23 vs. 36.41 ± 3.11, P < 0.05) and at final follow-up (8.75 ± 1.40/6.78 ± 1.70 vs. 11.31 ± 2.61, 22.11 ± 3.39/23.70 ± 4.10 vs. 17.66 ± 2.60, 38.04 ± 3.49/39.51 ± 3.23 vs. 35.41 ± 3.11, P < 0.05). The FL of Group C were significantly better than those of Group B 1 month after operation (4.81 ± 1.49 vs. 5.96 ± 1.67, P < 0.05) and at final follow-up (6.78 ± 1.70 vs. 8.75 ± 1.40, P < 0.05). No significant differences in VAS and ODI were found between Group A and Group B (P > 0.05). There were also no significant differences in VAS and ODI between Group A and Group C (P > 0.05). However, The VAS and ODI of Group C showed better than Group B 1 month after operation (3.05 ± 0.70 vs. 3.54 ± 0.79, 17.65 ± 3.41 vs. 19.71 ± 2.35, P < 0.05) and at final follow-up (2.19 ± 0.46 vs. 2.57 ± 0.57, 13.81 ± 2.20 vs. 15.57 ± 1.73, P < 0.05).ConclusionsBoth four-pedicle screw fixation and six-pedicle screw fixation were effective in treating lumbar fracture. However, six-pedicle screw fixation with short intermediate pedicle screws showed better radiographic and functional outcomes after surgery. Therefore, we recommend six-pedicle screws fixation with short intermediate pedicle screws for the long-term recovery of sagittal balance and function.

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Letter to the Editor concerning "Pedicle screw fixation of thoracolumbar fractures: conventional short segment versus short segment with intermediate screws at the fracture level—a systematic review and meta-analysis" by C. Kapoen, et al. [Eur Spine J; 2020; 29(10):2491–2504]

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Biomechanical characteristics of 2 different posterior fixation methods of bilateral pedicle screws: A finite element analysis

Biomechanical characteristics of 2 different posterior fixation methods of bilateral pedicle screws: A finite element analysis

Effect of the intermediate pedicle screws and their insertion depth on sagittal balance and functional outcomes of lumbar fracture

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