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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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.
