Feasibility of spondyloplasty with SpineJack® implants in patients with thin vertebral pedicles - Summary - MDSpire
Coming Soon: Introducing MDSpire News. Learn more
Conexiant’s news site is now MDSpire News. Learn more

Assessment of SpineJack® Implant Utilization for Spondyloplasty in Patients with Narrow Vertebral Pedicles

  • By

  • Marion Bouchet

  • Jean-Baptiste Pialat

  • Bastien Chalamet

  • William Boulade

  • Charles Mayard

  • Adrian Kastler

  • Sylvain Grange

  • Nicolas Stacoffe

  • July 9, 2026

Share

Objective:

To assess the feasibility and safety of using the SpineJack® implant for spondyloplasty in patients with narrow vertebral pedicles.

Approach:
  • Study Design: A bicentric retrospective study approved by the institutional ethics committee, where all participants provided informed consent.
Key Findings:
  • The study included patients with pedicle diameters less than the recommended 5 mm, assessing the safety of the SpineJack® implant in these cases.
  • Vertebral height restoration was evaluated, with some cases exceeding theoretical height restoration.
  • Procedure duration and radiation dose were recorded, along with the length of hospital stay.
Interpretation:

The findings suggest that the SpineJack® implant can be utilized safely in patients with narrow pedicles, with effective vertebral height restoration.

Limitations:
  • Retrospective design may introduce selection bias.
  • Limited sample size and lack of long-term follow-up data may affect the generalizability of the results.
Conclusion:

The study supports the use of SpineJack® implants in patients with narrow pedicles, although further research is needed to confirm long-term outcomes.

Original Source(s)

Feasibility of spondyloplasty with SpineJack® implants in patients with thin vertebral pedicles

  • by Marion Bouchet, Jean-Baptiste Pialat, Bastien Chalamet, William Boulade, Charles Mayard, Adrian Kastler, Sylvain Grange, Nicolas Stacoffe

  • July 9, 2026

Related Content

AI-Assisted MRI Method May Rival CT in Lung Nodule Detection

A rapid AI‐assisted imaging protocol detected nearly all clinically relevant solid lung nodules while closely matching CT for suspicious screening classifications.

PET/CT May Improve Detection of Local CRC Liver Metastasis Progression

The combined imaging approach improved detection of local recurrence and extrahepatic disease during early posttreatment follow‐up for colorectal liver metastases.

Is Gout Linked to Achilles Tendon Rupture?

A case report highlighted extensive intratendinous urate deposition and bilateral Achilles tendon rupture, raising awareness of tendon complications in advanced gout.