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  • Biomechanical engineering
  • Spine surgery
  • Machine learning

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  • Surgeon's assessment of pedicle screw holding power is subjective and relies on insertion feel.
  • Robotic surgery necessitates objective, patient-specific planning tools.
  • A predictive model is needed to quantify factors influencing pedicle screw stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a predictive model for pedicle-screw pullout strength.
  • To create a decision tree for evaluating pedicle-screw instrumentation.
  • To enhance patient-specific surgical planning in spine fusion.

Main Methods:

  • Biomechanical pullout studies were conducted on polyurethane foam simulating various bone densities.
  • Pedicle screws were inserted at different depths and angles.
  • A random forest regression model was employed to predict pullout strength and construct a decision tree.

Main Results:

  • All tested factors (density, depth, angle) significantly impacted pedicle screw holding power (p <0.05).
  • The random forest model achieved a high correlation coefficient (0.99) between observed and predicted pullout strength.
  • The model demonstrated excellent predictive accuracy for screw holding power.

Conclusions:

  • A random forest regression model effectively predicts pedicle-screw pullout strength.
  • The developed decision tree can guide pedicle screw selection and placement.
  • This approach supports patient-specific surgical planning and decision-making in spine fusion procedures.