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Development of a sacral fracture model to demonstrate effects on sagittal alignment
Cole J Homer1, Jason J Haselhuhn2, Arin M Ellingson1,3
1The Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, 2512 South 7th Street, Suite R200, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
Spine Deformity
|June 29, 2023
Summary
Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) superior to sacral fractures causes anterior translation and vertical shortening. Predicting these spinal changes is crucial for optimizing sagittal alignment and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Spine surgery
- Orthopedics
- Biomechanical modeling
Background:
- Sagittal alignment is critical for spinal health and function.
- Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) is a common surgical technique for spinal deformity correction.
- Understanding the secondary effects of PSO on spinal alignment is essential for surgical planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a predictive model for secondary spinal alignment changes after PSO.
- To assess the influence of PSO location on sagittal plane alignment.
- To analyze the impact of sacral fracture angles on spinal deformity.
Main Methods:
- A modeling framework was developed using patient radiographs.
- Simulations of sacral fractures at varying angles (15°-30°) were performed.
- Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) corrections were modeled at different vertebral levels (L3-L5) and hinge points (AS, Mid).
Main Results:
- Pelvic incidence significantly influenced anterior translation (AT) and vertical shortening (VS) (P < 0.001).
- Both AT and VS increased with sacral fracture angle (P < 0.001).
- PSO location significantly impacted AT, with the L3-AS location yielding the greatest AT (P < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- PSO performed superior to a sacral fracture induces significant spinal anterior translation and vertical shortening.
- Accurate prediction of these spinal changes is vital for optimizing surgical outcomes.
- The location of PSO correction critically influences the degree of sagittal plane deformity.
