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Evaluation of Pedicle Screw Holes in the Thoracolumbar Spine Using Intraosseous Ultrasound: An Experimental Approach Inspired by Endoscopic Techniques

  • By

  • Yun Dong

  • XiongXiong Zuo

  • HaiTao Sun

  • He Wang

  • ShaoHui He

  • JianRu Xiao

  • XiaoPan Cai

  • May 15, 2025

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    Misplaced pedicle screws can cause spinal instability and injury to surrounding tissues, increasing the need for surgical revisions.

  • 2

    Various intraoperative techniques have been developed to reduce screw misplacement, but no consensus exists on the best technology.

  • 3

    Intraosseous ultrasound (IOUS) offers a simple method to assess bone channel integrity during surgery without extensive training.

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    The study utilized fresh caprine thoracolumbar spine specimens to evaluate the accuracy of pedicle screw hole placements using an EUS probe.

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    The EUS probe is cost-effective and provides reliable imaging, making it a promising tool for intraoperative assessment of screw placements.

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Intraosseous ultrasound for assessment of pedicle screw holes in the thoracolumbar spine based on endoscopic ultrasound: An experimental study

  • by Yun Dong, XiongXiong Zuo, HaiTao Sun, He Wang, ShaoHui He, JianRu Xiao, XiaoPan Cai

  • May 15, 2025

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