Accuracy of Intraoperative Computed Tomography–Based Navigation for Placement of Percutaneous Pedicle Screws

Author:

Eck Jason C.1,Lange Jeffrey1,Street John2,Lapinsky Anthony1,DiPaola Christian P.1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Abstract

MISS techniques have gained recent popularity. The proposed benefits of these techniques include reduced tissue trauma, reduced blood loss, less perioperative pain, and a quicker recovery and return to normal activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of intraoperative computed tomography (CT)-based navigation for placement of percutaneous pedicle screws in a cadaveric model. Outcome measures included accuracy of screw placement. Two cadaveric specimens were utilized. CT images were obtained using an O-Arm (Medtronic, Memphis, Tennessee, United States) and were coupled to the Stealth navigation system (Medtronic). Computer navigation was used for placement of percutaneous pedicle screws. Screws were placed bilaterally from T5 to S1. Postinsertion CT scans were obtained. Pedicle breach was assessed and classified (I: none, II: < 2 mm, III: 2 to 4 mm, or IV: > 4 mm) with direction of breach. Thirty thoracic screws were placed with 3 (10%) medial breaches and 17 (56.7%) lateral breaches (grade III). Of 20 lumbar screws there were 0 medial breaches and 2 (10%) lateral breaches (1 grade III, 1 grade IV). Four sacral screws were placed without breaches. The real-time computer-aided navigation tool (“simulated screw”) was limited in identifying a breach. Manipulation of the surgeon's hand or driver could change the orientation of the navigation tool without changing the screw trajectory. CT-based navigation for percutaneous pedicle screw placement appears safe for the lumbar spine. Lateral thoracic breaches appeared commonly but were not felt to be clinically significant. The 10% rate of medial thoracic breach was concerning, but definitive conclusions could not be made due to the small sample size.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Neurology (clinical),Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Surgery

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