Four-dimensional anatomical spinal reconstruction using pre-bent rods in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Abstract A four-dimensional (4D) anatomical spinal reconstruction (ASR) technique and anatomical notch-free, pre-bent rods have been developed for thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery. We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of ASR using notch-free rods through multiple comparisons with...

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Main Authors: Akira Fukushima, Takashi Ohnishi, Terufumi Kokabu, Yuichiro Abe, Hiroyuki Tachi, Tsutomu Endo, Daisuke Ukeba, Norimasa Iwasaki, Katsuhisa Yamada, Hideki Sudo
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author Akira Fukushima
Takashi Ohnishi
Terufumi Kokabu
Yuichiro Abe
Hiroyuki Tachi
Tsutomu Endo
Daisuke Ukeba
Norimasa Iwasaki
Katsuhisa Yamada
Hideki Sudo
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Daisuke Ukeba
Norimasa Iwasaki
Katsuhisa Yamada
Hideki Sudo
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description Abstract A four-dimensional (4D) anatomical spinal reconstruction (ASR) technique and anatomical notch-free, pre-bent rods have been developed for thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery. We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of ASR using notch-free rods through multiple comparisons with conventional methods, including the simultaneous double-rod rotation technique (SDRRT) and ASR using manually bent notched rods. Three consecutive series of 126 patients who underwent surgery for Lenke 1 AIS curves were prospectively followed up for 2 years after surgery. The operative time was significantly shorter in the ASR using notch-free rods group than in the other two groups (P < 0.05). The correction rate of the main thoracic (MT) curve was higher in the ASR group than in the SDRRT group (P < 0.01). Thoracic kyphosis (TK) was greater in the ASR using notch-free rods group than in the other two groups at the final follow-up (P < 0.01). The percentage of patients with a T6–T8 location of the TK apex was greater in the ASR using notch-free rods group than in the SDRRT group at the final follow-up (P < 0.01). ASR using notch-free rods created an anatomical TK, contributing to a shorter operative time and standardization of the procedure.
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spelling doaj-art-6304802f0de54d63bc955e0b9e6275f62025-01-05T12:21:22ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-011511910.1038/s41598-024-84578-8Four-dimensional anatomical spinal reconstruction using pre-bent rods in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosisAkira Fukushima0Takashi Ohnishi1Terufumi Kokabu2Yuichiro Abe3Hiroyuki Tachi4Tsutomu Endo5Daisuke Ukeba6Norimasa Iwasaki7Katsuhisa Yamada8Hideki Sudo9Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eniwa HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eniwa HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University HospitalDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University HospitalAbstract A four-dimensional (4D) anatomical spinal reconstruction (ASR) technique and anatomical notch-free, pre-bent rods have been developed for thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery. We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of ASR using notch-free rods through multiple comparisons with conventional methods, including the simultaneous double-rod rotation technique (SDRRT) and ASR using manually bent notched rods. Three consecutive series of 126 patients who underwent surgery for Lenke 1 AIS curves were prospectively followed up for 2 years after surgery. The operative time was significantly shorter in the ASR using notch-free rods group than in the other two groups (P < 0.05). The correction rate of the main thoracic (MT) curve was higher in the ASR group than in the SDRRT group (P < 0.01). Thoracic kyphosis (TK) was greater in the ASR using notch-free rods group than in the other two groups at the final follow-up (P < 0.01). The percentage of patients with a T6–T8 location of the TK apex was greater in the ASR using notch-free rods group than in the SDRRT group at the final follow-up (P < 0.01). ASR using notch-free rods created an anatomical TK, contributing to a shorter operative time and standardization of the procedure.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84578-8Anatomical spine reconstructionAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisThoracic kyphosis
spellingShingle Akira Fukushima
Takashi Ohnishi
Terufumi Kokabu
Yuichiro Abe
Hiroyuki Tachi
Tsutomu Endo
Daisuke Ukeba
Norimasa Iwasaki
Katsuhisa Yamada
Hideki Sudo
Four-dimensional anatomical spinal reconstruction using pre-bent rods in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Scientific Reports
Anatomical spine reconstruction
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Thoracic kyphosis
title Four-dimensional anatomical spinal reconstruction using pre-bent rods in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
title_full Four-dimensional anatomical spinal reconstruction using pre-bent rods in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
title_fullStr Four-dimensional anatomical spinal reconstruction using pre-bent rods in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
title_full_unstemmed Four-dimensional anatomical spinal reconstruction using pre-bent rods in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
title_short Four-dimensional anatomical spinal reconstruction using pre-bent rods in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
title_sort four dimensional anatomical spinal reconstruction using pre bent rods in thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
topic Anatomical spine reconstruction
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Thoracic kyphosis
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84578-8
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