A practical method for real-time detection of pedicle wall breaching during funneling
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-03885-1
Abstract: A reliable, real-time method for the detection of pedicle wall breaching during funnelling in spine deformity surgery could be accessible to any surgeon assisted with neuromonitoring. Fifty-six consecutive patients (1066 pedicles), who were submitted to… read more here.
Keywords: wall breaching; real time; pedicle; pedicle wall ... See more keywords
Three-dimensional distribution of CT attenuation in the lumbar spine pedicle wall
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80676-5
Abstract: This study investigated in vivo the three-dimensional distribution of CT attenuation in the lumbar spine pedicle wall measured in Hounsfield Unit (HU). Seventy-five volunteers underwent clinical lumbar spine CT scans. Data was analyzed with custom-written… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar spine; attenuation; pedicle; pedicle wall ... See more keywords
Feasibility of Endoscopic Inspection of Pedicle Wall Integrity in a Live Surgery Model
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DOI: 10.14444/5030
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Perforations of the pedicle wall during cannulation can occur with experienced surgeons. Direct endoscopic visualization has not been used to inspect pedicles previously due to bone bleeding obscuring the camera visualization. The hypothesis… read more here.
Keywords: pedicle; pedicle wall; endoscopic inspection; wall integrity ... See more keywords