P112. Early experience with a minimally invasive vertebral reconstruction technique utilizing contained bone graft

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. S165
Author(s):  
Karl Schultz ◽  
Todd Stewart ◽  
Gilbert Chandler ◽  
Nabil Muhanna
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Bone Graft ◽  
Early Experience ◽  
Reconstruction Technique

Endoscopy-Assisted Achilles Tendon Reconstruction With a Central Turndown Flap and Semitendinosus Augmentation

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 1333-1342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashant N. Gedam ◽  
Faizaan M. Rushnaiwala
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽  
Wound Complication ◽  
Reconstruction Technique ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Invasive Approach ◽  
Perioperative Morbidity ◽  
The Mean

Background: The objective of this study was to report the results of a new minimally invasive Achilles reconstruction technique and to assess the perioperative morbidity, medium- to long-term outcomes, and functional results. Methods: Our series was comprised 14 patients (11 men and 3 women), with a mean age of 45.6 years at surgery. Each patient had a chronic Achilles tendon rupture. The mean interval from rupture to surgery was 5.5 months (range, 2-10). The mean total follow-up was 30.1 months (range, 12-78). All patients were operated with a central turndown flap augmented with free semitendinosus tendon graft and percutaneous sutures in a minimally invasive approach assisted by endoscopy. The patients underwent retrospective assessment by clinical examination, the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle and hindfoot score, and the Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS). Paired t tests were used to assess the preoperative and postoperative AOFAS scores, ATRS scores, and ankle range of motion. Results: The length of the defect ranged from 3 to 8 cm (mean, 5.1), while the length of the turndown flap ranged from 8 to 13 cm (mean, 10.1). The mean AOFAS score improved from 64.5 points preoperatively to 96.9 points at last follow-up. The mean ATRS score improved from 49.4 preoperatively to 91.4 points at last follow-up. None of the patients developed a wound complication. No patient had a rerupture or sural nerve damage. Conclusion: All patients in our study had a favorable outcome with no complications. We believe that with this triple-repair technique, one can achieve a strong and robust repair such as in open surgery while at the same time reducing the incidence of complications. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective comparative study.

scholarly journals Minimally invasive, no hardware subtalar arthrodesis with autogenous posterior iliac bone graft

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed A. M. Eid ◽  
Maged Abou El-Soud ◽  
Mahmoud A. Mahran ◽  
Timour F. El-Hussieni
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Bone Graft ◽  
Iliac Bone ◽  
Subtalar Arthrodesis ◽  
Iliac Bone Graft

scholarly journals Spinal Biologics in Minimally Invasive Lumbar Surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Y. Chang ◽  
Wellington K. Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Bone Graft ◽  
Lumbar Surgery ◽  
Spinal Arthrodesis ◽  
Optimal Fusion ◽  
Bone Graft Substitutes ◽  
Minimally Invasive Spine

As the use of minimally invasive spine (MIS) fusion approaches continues to grow, increased scrutiny is being placed on its outcomes and efficacies against traditional open fusion surgeries. While there are many factors that contribute to the success of achieving spinal arthrodesis, selecting the optimal fusion biologic remains a top priority. With an ever-expanding market of bone graft substitutes, it is important to evaluate each of their use as it pertains to MIS techniques. This review will summarize the important characteristics and properties of various spinal biologics used in minimally invasive lumbar surgeries and compare their fusion rates via a systematic review of published literature.

The Rostral Mucosa: The Door to Open and Close for Targeted Endoscopic Endonasal Approaches to the Clivus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo di Russo ◽  
Arianna Fava ◽  
Lorenzo Giammattei ◽  
Thibault Passeri ◽  
Atsushi Okano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Tumor Resection ◽  
Skin Incision ◽  
Reconstruction Technique ◽  
Endoscopic Endonasal ◽  
Invasive Approach ◽  
Mucosal Incision ◽  
Reconstruction Strategy ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Targeted Approach

Abstract BACKGROUND Extended endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEAs) have progressively widened the armamentarium of skull base surgeons. In order to reduce approach-related morbidity of EEAs and closure techniques, the development of alternative strategies that minimize the resection of normal tissue and alleviate the use of naso-septal flap (NSF) is needed. We report on a novel targeted approach to the clivus, with incision and closure of the mucosa of the rostrum, as the initial and final step of the approach. OBJECTIVE To present an alternative minimally invasive approach and reconstruction technique for selected clival chordomas. METHODS Three cases of clival chordomas illustrating this technique are provided, together with an operative video. RESULTS The mucosa of the rostrum is incised and elevated from the underlying bone, as first step of surgery. Following tumor resection with angled scope and instruments, the mucosa of the sphenoid sinus (SS) is removed and the tumor cavity and SS are filled with abdominal fat. The mucosal incision of the rostrum is then sutured. A hangman knot is prepared outside the nasal cavity and tightened after the first stitch and a running suture is performed. CONCLUSION We propose, in this preliminary report, a new targeted approach and reconstruction strategy, applying to EEAs the classic concept of skin incision and closure for transcranial approaches. With further development in the instrumentations and visualization tools, this technique may become a valuable minimally invasive endonasal approach for selected lesions.

scholarly journals Minimally invasive reconstruction technique for chronic Achilles tendon tears allows rapid return to walking and leads to good functional recovery

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 305-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Bąkowski ◽  
Kinga Ciemniewska-Gorzela ◽  
Krzysztof Talaśka ◽  
Jan Górecki ◽  
Dominik Wojtkowiak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
Reconstruction Technique ◽  
Injured Limb ◽  
Tendon Reconstruction ◽  
Isokinetic Test ◽  
Tendon Tears ◽  
Achilles Tendon Reconstruction

Abstract Purpose Chronic Achilles tendon tears, including chronic ruptures with end gap over 6 cm making end-to-end suturing impossible, can be treated with autologous hamstring graft reconstruction. The primary goal of this study was to present the biomechanical and long-term clinical results of recently developed minimally invasive Achilles tendon reconstruction technique. Methods Minimally invasive Achilles tendon reconstruction was applied to 8 foot and ankle cadaveric specimens as well as 18 patients with chronic Achilles tendon tears. Repaired cadavers were subjected to the biomechanical testing using a cyclic loading protocol. Patients with reconstructed Achilles tendon were subjected to the clinical, functional and isokinetic tests at 12 months after the treatment. Results All of tested Achilles cadaveric specimens survived 2 loading blocks (250 cycles of 10–100 N load followed by additional 250 cycles of 10–200 N load). With three specimens, it was possible to perform the third cyclic loading block with 20-300 N load and two specimens survived the fourth block with 20–400 N load. Therefore, a mean number of 838 cycles (±178) within the range of 509–1000 was recorded. Two specimens which survived all 1000 cycles were pulled to failure at 25 mm/s rate. The results obtained in the load to failure testing were as follows: 398 N and 608 N of maximum load. The results of functional heel rise endurance test and single leg hop for distance test indicated a decrease in the endurance and strength of the injured limb. However, the results of the weight-bearing lunge tests indicated no tendency for elongation of the Achilles tendon. A comparative analysis of the isokinetic test results for the non-injured and injured limb was revealed no statistically significant differences for every isokinetic test (n. s.), with significant difference for isometric strength parameters (p = 0.0006). Conclusions The results of the biomechanical tests as well as 1-year extensive functional, clinical and isokinetic results of the minimally invasive technique for chronic Achilles tendon tears are encouraging. Patients returned to their normal physical activity, including sport pre-injury level in most cases. Level of evidence III

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