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- Title
Utilizing robotic-assisted navigation for pelvic instrumentation in pediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosis: a technical note and case series.
- Authors
Adhiyaman, Akshitha; Tracey, Olivia C.; Zucker, Colson; Wisch, Jenna; Widmann, Roger F.; Heyer, Jessica H.
- Abstract
Pelvic fixation is commonly used in correcting pelvic obliquity in pediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosis and in preserving stability in adult patients with lumbosacral spondylolisthesis or instances of traumatic or osteoporotic fracture. S2-alar-iliac screws are commonly used in this role and have been proposed to reduce implant prominence when compared to traditional pelvic fusion utilizing iliac screws. The aim of this technical note is to describe a technique for robotically navigated placement of S2-alar-iliac screws in pediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosis, which (a) minimizes the significant exposure needed to identify a bony start point, (b) aids in instrumenting the irregular anatomy often found in patients with neuromuscular scoliosis, and (c) allows for greater precision than traditional open or fluoroscopic techniques. We present five cases that underwent posterior spinal fusion to the pelvis with this technique that demonstrate the safety and efficacy of this procedure.
- Subjects
PELVIC anatomy; SURGICAL robots; PEDIATRIC surgery; NEUROMUSCULAR diseases; PATIENT safety; SCOLIOSIS; BONE screws; TREATMENT effectiveness; ORTHOPEDIC surgery; CASE studies; SPINE; ILIUM; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, 2024, Vol 34, Issue 4, p2205
- ISSN
1633-8065
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00590-024-03903-z