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Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Thoracic Spine Disease : Completely Percutaneous and Hybrid Approaches
Joint Authors
Francesco Ciro, Tamburrelli
Laura, Scaramuzzo
Maurizio, Genitiempo
Luca, Proietti
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of a limited invasive approach for the treatment of upper thoracic spine disease.
Seven patients with type-A thoracic fractures and three with tumors underwent long thoracic stabilization through a minimally invasive approach.
Four patients underwent a completely percutaneous approach while the other three underwent a modified hybrid technique, a combination of percutaneous and open approach.
The hybrid constructs were realized using a percutaneous approach to the spine distally to the spinal lesion and by open approach proximally.
In two patients, the stabilization was extended proximally up to the cervical spine.
Clinical and radiographic assessment was performed during the first year after the operation at 3, 6, and 12 months.
No technically related complications were seen.
The postoperative recovery was rapid even in the tumor patients with neurologic impairment.
Blood loss was irrelevant.
At one-year follow-up there was no loosening or breakage of the screws or failure of the implants.
When technically feasible a completely percutaneous approach has to be taken in consideration; otherwise, a combined open-percutaneous approach could be planned to minimize the invasivity of a completely open approach to the thoracic spine.Erratum to “Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Thoracic Spine Disease: Completely Percutaneous and Hybrid Approaches”dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/163231
American Psychological Association (APA)
Francesco Ciro, Tamburrelli& Laura, Scaramuzzo& Maurizio, Genitiempo& Luca, Proietti. 2013. Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Thoracic Spine Disease : Completely Percutaneous and Hybrid Approaches. Minimally Invasive Surgery،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477258
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Francesco Ciro, Tamburrelli…[et al.]. Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Thoracic Spine Disease : Completely Percutaneous and Hybrid Approaches. Minimally Invasive Surgery No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477258
American Medical Association (AMA)
Francesco Ciro, Tamburrelli& Laura, Scaramuzzo& Maurizio, Genitiempo& Luca, Proietti. Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Thoracic Spine Disease : Completely Percutaneous and Hybrid Approaches. Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477258
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-477258