Gianpaolo Jannelli1, Alessandro Moiraghi1,2,3, Luca Paun4, Victor Cuvinciuc5, Andrea Bartoli1, Enrico Tessitore1. 1. Division of Neurosurgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205, Geneva, Switzerland. 2. Department of Neurosurgery, GHU Paris-Sainte-Anne Hospital, Université de Paris, Paris, France. 3. Inserm, U1266, IMA-Brain, Institut de Psychiatrie Et Neurosciences de Paris, Paris, France. 4. Division of Neurosurgery, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205, Geneva, Switzerland. luca.paun@hcuge.ch. 5. Institut d'Imagerie Médicale, Geneva, Switzerland.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Intra-operative image acquisition coupled with navigation aims to increase screw placement accuracy, and it is particularly helpful in complex spinal procedures. The aim of this study is to analyze the accuracy and reliability of posterior atlanto-axial fixation using spinal navigation combined with intra-operative 3D isocentric C-arm. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed all patients presenting with C1-C2 instability and treated by posterior atlanto-axial fixation in our center between December 2016 and September 2018. Screw positioning was guided by intra-operative navigation, registered with surface matching procedure on a previously obtained CT scan and controlled by intra-operative 3D isocentric C-arm. Age, sex, pre- and post-operative neurological status, duration of surgery, presence/absence of vertebral artery injury, and screw placement were retrospectively collected from patients' records. All patients underwent clinical and radiological follow-up at three months after surgery. Radiological assessment of screw positioning was performed by an independent radiologist using the Gertzbein and Robbins grading. RESULTS: N = 11 (7F, 4 M) consecutive patients were included, with a mean age of 72 years (range from 51 to 85). N = 44 navigated screws were inserted and controlled with intra-operative 3D fluoroscopy at the end of the procedure. An acceptable screw positioning (Gertzbein-Robbins grade A and B) was obtained in all cases (100%). No vertebral artery injury was observed. Mean operating time was 123 minutes. At three months, no screw loosening or displacement was observed. CONCLUSION: In our experience, spinal navigation coupled with intra-operative 3D fluoroscopy proved to be reliable and safe for C1-C2 screw placement.
PURPOSE: Intra-operative image acquisition coupled with navigation aims to increase screw placement accuracy, and it is particularly helpful in complex spinal procedures. The aim of this study is to analyze the accuracy and reliability of posterior atlanto-axial fixation using spinal navigation combined with intra-operative 3D isocentric C-arm. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed all patients presenting with C1-C2 instability and treated by posterior atlanto-axial fixation in our center between December 2016 and September 2018. Screw positioning was guided by intra-operative navigation, registered with surface matching procedure on a previously obtained CT scan and controlled by intra-operative 3D isocentric C-arm. Age, sex, pre- and post-operative neurological status, duration of surgery, presence/absence of vertebral artery injury, and screw placement were retrospectively collected from patients' records. All patients underwent clinical and radiological follow-up at three months after surgery. Radiological assessment of screw positioning was performed by an independent radiologist using the Gertzbein and Robbins grading. RESULTS: N = 11 (7F, 4 M) consecutive patients were included, with a mean age of 72 years (range from 51 to 85). N = 44 navigated screws were inserted and controlled with intra-operative 3D fluoroscopy at the end of the procedure. An acceptable screw positioning (Gertzbein-Robbins grade A and B) was obtained in all cases (100%). No vertebral artery injury was observed. Mean operating time was 123 minutes. At three months, no screw loosening or displacement was observed. CONCLUSION: In our experience, spinal navigation coupled with intra-operative 3D fluoroscopy proved to be reliable and safe for C1-C2 screw placement.
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