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Instrumented thoracic spine fusion can lead to complications like pseudarthrosis and kyphosis. Revision surgery is complex, addressing instrumentation failure and spinal deformity caused by biomechanical and biologic factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Instrumented fixation and fusion of the thoracic spine are complex procedures.
  • Complications such as pseudarthrosis and junctional kyphosis can lead to significant patient morbidity.
  • Failure of instrumentation constructs and iatrogenic spinal deformity are potential adverse outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the challenges and complications associated with instrumented thoracic spine fusion.
  • To investigate the multifactorial causes of fusion failure, including biomechanical and biologic factors.
  • To outline the complexities of revision surgery for thoracic fusion failures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on thoracic spine fusion complications.
  • Analysis of biomechanical and biologic factors contributing to fusion failure.
  • Discussion of surgical techniques for revision procedures.

Main Results:

  • Pseudarthrosis and junctional kyphosis are common complications.
  • Patient morbidity can be significant, including neurologic injury and construct failure.
  • Fusion failure is multifactorial, involving both biomechanical and biologic elements.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracic spine fusion presents unique challenges requiring careful management.
  • Understanding the multifactorial causes of failure is crucial for successful revision surgery.
  • Revision strategies often involve instrumentation revision/extension and soft tissue manipulation.