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Mini-open thoracoscopic-assisted spinal thoracotomy for traumatic injuries: A technical note.
Vikas Tandon1, Abhinandan Reddy Mallepally1, Ashok Reddy Peddaballe1
1Spine Services, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, India.
Surgical Neurology International
|October 7, 2020
Summary
The mini-open thoracoscopic-assisted thoracotomy (MOTA) technique is a safe and effective method for anterior decompression and fusion in traumatic thoracic burst fractures. This approach offers good outcomes for patients with these complex spinal injuries.
Area of Science:
- Spinal Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Conventional thoracotomy and thoracoscopy have limitations for anterior thoracic procedures.
- Mini-open thoracoscopic-assisted thoracotomy (MOTA) was developed to address these limitations.
- MOTA offers a minimally invasive alternative for anterior decompression and fusion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the MOTA technique.
- To assess outcomes of MOTA for anterior decompression/fusion in traumatic thoracic fractures.
- To analyze surgical parameters and patient recovery in this cohort.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 22 patients with unstable thoracic burst fractures (TBF).
- All patients underwent surgery using the MOTA technique for anterior decompression/fusion.
- Data collected included neurological status, fracture characteristics, operative details, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- MOTA was utilized for 22 patients with TBF, with T9 and T12 levels most common.
- Average operative time for single-level corpectomy was 91.5 min, with 311 ml blood loss.
- Mean hospital stay was 5 days, with 95.45% fusion rate and significant kyphotic angle correction.
Conclusions:
- The MOTA technique is safe and effective for traumatic thoracic burst fractures.
- MOTA facilitates successful anterior decompression and fusion.
- This minimally invasive approach yields favorable clinical and radiographic outcomes.
