Feasibility of spondyloplasty with SpineJack® implants in patients with thin vertebral pedicles
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By
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Marion Bouchet
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Jean-Baptiste Pialat
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Bastien Chalamet
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William Boulade
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Charles Mayard
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Adrian Kastler
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Sylvain Grange
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Nicolas Stacoffe
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July 9, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Assessment of SpineJack® Implant Utilization for Spondyloplasty in Patients with Narrow Vertebral Pedicles
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Vertebral compression fracture |
| Key Mechanisms | Percutaneous spondyloplasty using SpineJack® for vertebral height restoration and kyphosis correction. |
| Target Population | Patients with vertebral compression fractures and narrow vertebral pedicles. |
| Care Setting | Interventional radiology centers |
Key Highlights
- SpineJack® demonstrates superior outcomes compared to balloon kyphoplasty.
- Minimum pedicle diameter of 5 mm recommended for safe implant insertion.
- Study includes patients with narrower pedicles, assessing feasibility and safety.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Pre-operative imaging required to assess vertebral dimensions.
Management
- Use of SpineJack® implant for spondyloplasty in patients with narrow pedicles.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Post-procedural CT or CBCT imaging to assess implant positioning and complications.
Risks
- Potential for cement leakages categorized as intravenous, intradiscal, epidural, or paravertebral.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients undergoing percutaneous spondyloplasty with SpineJack®.
Implant size selected based on pre-operative CT scans considering pedicle diameter and vertebral body characteristics.
Clinical Best Practices
- Administer prophylactic antibiotics prior to the procedure.
- Utilize fluoroscopic guidance for implant deployment and cement injection.
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