This document discusses the use of surgical navigation in craniomaxillofacial surgery and classifies different indications for its use. It analyzes cases where surgical navigation was used or considered at a clinic from 2003-2009. Four typical clinical situations are presented: 1) difficult secondary reconstruction of a zygomatic bone fracture where navigation provided high accuracy, 2) acute orbital floor fractures where navigation aided in identifying bony edges, 3) removal of lingual displaced root fragments where navigation helped locate structures near bony areas, and 4) bilateral midface fractures where navigation was not deemed necessary. The document concludes by classifying indications for surgical navigation as Class I (clear), Class II (limited), or Class III (no indication).
This study evaluated the long-term safety and efficacy of Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segments for keratoconus treatment. The records of 36 eyes of 30 patients who received ICRS from 1996-2002 were reviewed. At the 5-year follow-up, uncorrected and corrected visual acuity significantly improved, and keratometry and corneal thickness values significantly decreased. At the 10-year follow-up, these improvements were maintained without significant changes, demonstrating the long-term effectiveness and stability of ICRS for keratoconus. This is the longest reported follow-up of ICRS for keratoconus correction.
Purpose: To evaluate the corneal volume (CV) before and after Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) implantation and its influence in clinical outcomes in keratoconus patients.
This document describes a study evaluating the efficacy of using a dynamic hip screw (DHS) drill under image intensifier guidance to ablate osteoid osteoma of the lower extremities in children and adolescents. Eighteen patients between ages 4-16 were treated with this minimally invasive technique, with 16 achieving initial success from one drilling. Complications included one tibial fracture and two skin abrasions. At follow-up, all patients were classified as having a good clinical response. The combination of intraoperative localization using image intensifier guidance and ablation with a DHS drill provided an efficient, safe, and curative procedure with minimal bone loss for treating osteoid osteoma.
The document summarizes the treatment of a Libyan rebel soldier with infected nonunions of the left distal femur and right tibia using the Masquelet technique at Spaulding Hospital. Key points:
- The patient underwent debridement and placement of antibiotic cement spacers at the nonunion sites to induce membrane formation per the Masquelet technique.
- After membrane maturation, the spacers were removed and the defects were filled with iliac crest bone graft within the membranes.
- At 8 months post-op the patient was weight bearing with assistance and showing healing of the nonunions without recurrent infection.
- The Masquelet technique allowed reconstruction of these severe wartime injuries in a
Comparison Results between Patients with Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated ...CrimsonPublishersOPROJ
Comparison Results between Patients with Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated with Either Salter or Pemberton Osteotomy by Dello Russo Bibiana* in Orthopedic Research Online Journal
This study evaluated the long-term safety and efficacy of Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segments for keratoconus treatment. The records of 36 eyes of 30 patients who received ICRS from 1996-2002 were reviewed. At the 5-year follow-up, uncorrected and corrected visual acuity significantly improved, and keratometry and corneal thickness values significantly decreased. At the 10-year follow-up, these improvements were maintained without significant changes, demonstrating the long-term effectiveness and stability of ICRS for keratoconus. This is the longest reported follow-up of ICRS for keratoconus correction.
Purpose: To evaluate the corneal volume (CV) before and after Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) implantation and its influence in clinical outcomes in keratoconus patients.
This document describes a study evaluating the efficacy of using a dynamic hip screw (DHS) drill under image intensifier guidance to ablate osteoid osteoma of the lower extremities in children and adolescents. Eighteen patients between ages 4-16 were treated with this minimally invasive technique, with 16 achieving initial success from one drilling. Complications included one tibial fracture and two skin abrasions. At follow-up, all patients were classified as having a good clinical response. The combination of intraoperative localization using image intensifier guidance and ablation with a DHS drill provided an efficient, safe, and curative procedure with minimal bone loss for treating osteoid osteoma.
The document summarizes the treatment of a Libyan rebel soldier with infected nonunions of the left distal femur and right tibia using the Masquelet technique at Spaulding Hospital. Key points:
- The patient underwent debridement and placement of antibiotic cement spacers at the nonunion sites to induce membrane formation per the Masquelet technique.
- After membrane maturation, the spacers were removed and the defects were filled with iliac crest bone graft within the membranes.
- At 8 months post-op the patient was weight bearing with assistance and showing healing of the nonunions without recurrent infection.
- The Masquelet technique allowed reconstruction of these severe wartime injuries in a
Comparison Results between Patients with Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated ...CrimsonPublishersOPROJ
Comparison Results between Patients with Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated with Either Salter or Pemberton Osteotomy by Dello Russo Bibiana* in Orthopedic Research Online Journal
2012 krohn-bone graft scintigraphy. a new diagnostic tool to assess perfusion...Klinikum Lippe GmbH
Intraoperative bone graft perfusion scintigraphy can assess vascularized bone graft viability during mandible reconstruction surgery. In a pilot study of 3 patients, scintigraphy using the Sentinella and declipseSPECT gamma cameras successfully visualized iliac crest bone graft perfusion before and after harvesting and mandibular transplantation. Before harvesting, scintigraphy clearly delineated the well-perfused iliac crest graft area. After transplantation and vessel reanastomosis, scintigraphy still showed adequate graft perfusion through the arterial connection in all patients. Intraoperative scintigraphy is a potential new tool for ensuring bone graft viability during complex mandible reconstruction surgeries.
This document discusses various surgical approaches to the craniovertebral junction (CVJ), including classic transoral microsurgery, endoscopic endonasal, transoral, and transcervical approaches. The transoral approach has traditionally been used but is limited by technical difficulties with visualization. Endoscopic techniques aim to overcome these issues and provide alternatives. Each approach has advantages and disadvantages regarding exposure, visualization, postoperative recovery, and types of pathologies that can be addressed. The nasopalatine line is discussed as an anatomical landmark to predict the extent of endonasal surgery.
Minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISS) since its inception around 15 years ago has undergone rigorous changes with ever evolving technologies. Minimally invasive spine surgeries with “percutaneous” and “tubular” approaches is based on novel concept of minimizing collateral soft tissue damage, while achieving surgical goal in various spinal pathologies. MISS has been applied to simple spinal procedures of discectomy, decompression and fusion to even complex surgeries like deformity correction. MISS vis a vis “conventional open techniques” has benefits in terms of postoperative pain, concurrent tissue damage, disruption of spinal stabilizing structures, estimated blood loss, need of blood transfusion, length of hospital stay, surgical site infections, time to ambulation and functional recovery.
Percutaneous Hydrodiscectomy - A Procedure for Treating Herniated DiscDr. Brian Klagges
Dr. Brian Klagges earned his MD from the SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine before launching his career as an anesthesiologist and pain interventionist. He currently serves as chief of anesthesia at The Minimally Invasive Surgery Center of New England and as the director of the Interventional Spine Center at Elliot Hospital in Bedford and Manchester, New Hampshire, respectively. Dr. Brian Klagges treats patients using a variety of procedures and was the first in the state to perform percutaneous hydrodiscectomy.
A relatively new surgical technique, percutaneous hydrodiscectomy uses a high-intensity stream of water to treat pain caused by herniated spinal discs. HydroCision, Inc., developed this treatment solution, and it has been shown to be an effective and less-invasive alternative to traditional microdiscectomy.
During the hydrodiscectomy procedure, a physician uses fluoroscopic guidance to insert a needle into the nucleus of the affected vertebral disc. Then, using the needle as a guide, the physician inserts a dilator, which is followed by a cannula that is used to shield the nerve root while a water-delivery device is introduced and advanced into the disc space. Once the device is in place, the physician delivers a high-intensity stream of water to ablate the herniated disc, releasing the pressure on nerves and thus providing pain relief.
In clinical studies, percutaneous hydrodiscectomy has been shown to be highly effective at reducing both leg and back pain caused by herniated discs. It also carries fewer complication risks than open discectomy procedures. Finally, because hydrodiscectomy requires an incision no larger than 4 millimeters, there is minimal scarring and patients typically recover within one week following the procedure.
1) The document describes a case of an intra-articular distal radius fracture with significant deformity and displacement seen on radiographs.
2) Several techniques are discussed for surgical treatment including mobilizing fracture fragments, using intact structures like the ulnar head to help rebuild support, and building the fracture back to the volar locking plate which can help achieve and maintain reduction.
3) Volar locked plating provides adequate stability for early range of motion rehabilitation and typically leads to excellent healing and functional outcomes, though care must be taken to ensure the locking screws are placed just below the subchondral bone to avoid joint penetration.
This document discusses potential interventions for preventing hip fractures in geriatric patients. It summarizes a new technique called Anisotropy Restoring Femoroplasty (ARF) that aims to restore mechanical properties to the proximal femur through a minimally invasive procedure. ARF involves inserting metallic elements embedded in an isotropic filler like calcium phosphate into the femur via small drill holes. Testing in a porcine model found ARF restored load and strength to levels comparable to healthy bone. The researchers believe ARF may help reduce hip fracture risk in high-risk patients, and could be performed alongside traditional hip fracture repair.
Distraction osteogenesis was performed on 15 patients with retrognathia and obstructive sleep apnea secondary to temporomandibular joint ankylosis. This study evaluated the effects of mandibular advancement using distraction osteogenesis to increase the posterior airway space. Results found significant improvements in sleep apnea symptoms and polysomnography outcomes after distraction, including reduced apnea-hypopnea index and increased lowest blood oxygen saturation. The authors concluded that distraction osteogenesis is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with severe acquired retrognathia.
This study examined the effect of mechanical environment on healing of critical-sized femoral defects in rats, finding that applying an initial period of loose fixation ("reverse dynamization") followed by rigid fixation led to better healing than rigid fixation alone, as assessed by radiology, histology, and mechanical testing. The reverse dynamization approach counters current clinical practice of immediate rigid fixation for large segmental defects and warrants further optimization and study to determine if it could improve treatment of such injuries in patients.
Purpose: To evaluate the influence of age and severity of keratoconus in the clinical outcomes of implantation of Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS).
Minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISS) aim to minimize soft tissue damage during spinal procedures. MISS techniques using tubular retractors or endoscopes have been applied to procedures like discectomy, decompression, and fusion. MISS may provide benefits over open techniques like less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. However, MISS also has disadvantages like a steep learning curve, dependence on technology, and higher initial costs. The applications of MISS continue to expand but further research is still needed to fully understand its advantages and disadvantages.
MRI is useful for evaluating cartilage repair before and after surgery through ACI. Pre-operatively, MRI can estimate lesion size, nature, and location to optimize surgical planning, with high accuracy. Post-operatively, MRI can evaluate the quality and success of tissue repair using grading systems like MOCART, which assess factors like defect fill, tissue structure, and bone changes. MRI is also important for long-term monitoring of repair and degenerative changes after cartilage treatment.
Analysis of the gradient of sinus augmentation- histomorphometric studyssuser19a491
This study examined the gradient of new bone formation and residual graft particles at different distances from the sinus floor following maxillary sinus floor augmentation using either freeze-dried bone allografts (FDBA) or biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) bone substitute. Biopsies were taken from 26 sites in 13 patients at implant placement 9 months after sinus augmentation. Histomorphometric analysis found that the density of new bone decreased with increasing distance from the sinus floor for both graft materials. The percentage of new bone ranged from 31-27.7% near the floor to 23.5-27.7% further away. Residual graft particle area also decreased with distance from the floor. The results support that osteogenesis initi
This document reports a case study of a 29-year-old schizophrenic patient who attempted genital auto-mutilation for the second time. The first attempt resulted in shallow wounds, but the second attempt was more severe, resulting in complete amputation of the penis. The patient was brought to the emergency department in hemorrhagic shock and required resuscitation. Surgeons were able to control bleeding and perform a urethrostomy. Given the severity of injury and time delay, reattachment was not possible. The patient received postoperative care and will be followed by psychiatrists to monitor for risk of recurrence. Genital auto-mutilation is a psychiatric emergency that requires multidisciplinary treatment from surgeons,
The document summarizes a journal club discussion on autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for treating articular cartilage defects in the knee. It provides details on the ACI procedure, which involves harvesting cartilage cells from a patient's knee, growing them in culture, and implanting them back into the defect using a periosteal patch or collagen membrane. The document compares ACI to other cartilage repair techniques like microfracture and drilling, finding ACI can regenerate hyaline-like cartilage while other techniques only produce fibrocartilage with limited lifespan. Rehabilitation guidelines and long-term assessment of ACI grafts via MRI, biopsy and arthroscopy are also summarized.
This article reports on 5 consecutive cases where unsplinted dental implants were used to successfully retain maxillary overdentures with partial palatal coverage. A total of 25 textured implants were placed with a minimum of 4 implants per patient. After 12-48 months, none of the implants lost osseointegration and marginal bone levels remained stable. Patients were able to maintain soft tissue health around the unsplinted implants and reported being comfortable with the functioning of their maxillary overdentures. The preliminary results suggest that unsplinted implants can successfully retain removable maxillary overdentures with limited palatal coverage.
Percutaneous fixation of bilateral anterior column acetabular fractures: A ca...Apollo Hospitals
The treatment of displaced acetabular fractures with open
reduction and internal fixation has gained general acceptance. This is done either by anterior, posterior or combined approaches depending on the location of these fractures. These procedures may be associated with various complications like significant blood loss, infection, lengthy operative times, heterotopic ossification and neurovascular complications.
There are clinical situations where open reduction is either
not feasible (due to associated medical problems) or when the fractures are not significantly displaced, then minimal invasive means of internal fixation of these fractures seems to be an attractive option. Percutaneous screw fixation of the anterior column of the acetabulum has been a challenging task because of its unique anatomy (narrow corridor of bone) and risk of intra-articular penetration.
This document describes a comparative study of three methods for treating mandibular fractures: intraosseous wiring, miniplate osteosynthesis, and reconstruction plate with bone graft. 72 patients with isolated mandibular fractures were divided into three groups and treated with one of the three methods. The surgical outcomes were compared between the groups in terms of malocclusion, plate exposure, wound healing, union, and sensory deficits. The results showed that miniplate fixation provided better outcomes compared to wiring. Reconstruction plates with bone grafts were effective for fractures with bone loss or gaps.
This study evaluated 59 eyes of 54 patients who underwent implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) to correct astigmatism after previous penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). The mean corrected distance visual acuity, spherical equivalent, spherical refractive error, and corneal topographic astigmatism all significantly improved after ICRS implantation. No patients lost visual acuity after the procedure. ICRS implantation effectively reduced corneal astigmatism in patients who developed astigmatism after previous PKP.
1) The study examined changes in corneal asphericity (Q values) in 135 eyes of 123 patients with keratoconus who received Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation.
2) The results showed a significant reduction in mean Q values from -0.85 preoperatively to -0.32 postoperatively, indicating the procedure modified the cornea shape to a more physiologic, aspheric shape.
3) Thicker ICRS rings produced greater reductions in Q values and corneal steepness, with all ring thicknesses except the 150 μm ring significantly reducing Q. Reduction in Q occurred in all keratoconus severity grades.
Short Term Analysis of Clinical, Functional Radiological Outcome of Total Kne...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences is one of the speciality Journal in Dental Science and Medical Science published by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The Journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope work in all areas related to medical and dental science. The Journal welcome review articles, leading medical and clinical research articles, technical notes, case reports and others.
This document discusses the clinical benefits of the Philips Astonish TF PET/CT system. It begins with an introduction to PET and TOF technology. It then presents two case studies showing how Astonish TF helped identify additional metastases and evaluate treatment response using a lower dose protocol. The document discusses studies demonstrating that TOF PET provides improved lesion detection over non-TOF PET, especially for low contrast lesions. It also describes how the 4D capabilities of Astonish TF can reduce motion artifacts and increase SUV values. In the conclusion, a physician quotes praises the improved image quality of Astonish TF for detecting small lesions.
2012 krohn-bone graft scintigraphy. a new diagnostic tool to assess perfusion...Klinikum Lippe GmbH
Intraoperative bone graft perfusion scintigraphy can assess vascularized bone graft viability during mandible reconstruction surgery. In a pilot study of 3 patients, scintigraphy using the Sentinella and declipseSPECT gamma cameras successfully visualized iliac crest bone graft perfusion before and after harvesting and mandibular transplantation. Before harvesting, scintigraphy clearly delineated the well-perfused iliac crest graft area. After transplantation and vessel reanastomosis, scintigraphy still showed adequate graft perfusion through the arterial connection in all patients. Intraoperative scintigraphy is a potential new tool for ensuring bone graft viability during complex mandible reconstruction surgeries.
This document discusses various surgical approaches to the craniovertebral junction (CVJ), including classic transoral microsurgery, endoscopic endonasal, transoral, and transcervical approaches. The transoral approach has traditionally been used but is limited by technical difficulties with visualization. Endoscopic techniques aim to overcome these issues and provide alternatives. Each approach has advantages and disadvantages regarding exposure, visualization, postoperative recovery, and types of pathologies that can be addressed. The nasopalatine line is discussed as an anatomical landmark to predict the extent of endonasal surgery.
Minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISS) since its inception around 15 years ago has undergone rigorous changes with ever evolving technologies. Minimally invasive spine surgeries with “percutaneous” and “tubular” approaches is based on novel concept of minimizing collateral soft tissue damage, while achieving surgical goal in various spinal pathologies. MISS has been applied to simple spinal procedures of discectomy, decompression and fusion to even complex surgeries like deformity correction. MISS vis a vis “conventional open techniques” has benefits in terms of postoperative pain, concurrent tissue damage, disruption of spinal stabilizing structures, estimated blood loss, need of blood transfusion, length of hospital stay, surgical site infections, time to ambulation and functional recovery.
Percutaneous Hydrodiscectomy - A Procedure for Treating Herniated DiscDr. Brian Klagges
Dr. Brian Klagges earned his MD from the SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine before launching his career as an anesthesiologist and pain interventionist. He currently serves as chief of anesthesia at The Minimally Invasive Surgery Center of New England and as the director of the Interventional Spine Center at Elliot Hospital in Bedford and Manchester, New Hampshire, respectively. Dr. Brian Klagges treats patients using a variety of procedures and was the first in the state to perform percutaneous hydrodiscectomy.
A relatively new surgical technique, percutaneous hydrodiscectomy uses a high-intensity stream of water to treat pain caused by herniated spinal discs. HydroCision, Inc., developed this treatment solution, and it has been shown to be an effective and less-invasive alternative to traditional microdiscectomy.
During the hydrodiscectomy procedure, a physician uses fluoroscopic guidance to insert a needle into the nucleus of the affected vertebral disc. Then, using the needle as a guide, the physician inserts a dilator, which is followed by a cannula that is used to shield the nerve root while a water-delivery device is introduced and advanced into the disc space. Once the device is in place, the physician delivers a high-intensity stream of water to ablate the herniated disc, releasing the pressure on nerves and thus providing pain relief.
In clinical studies, percutaneous hydrodiscectomy has been shown to be highly effective at reducing both leg and back pain caused by herniated discs. It also carries fewer complication risks than open discectomy procedures. Finally, because hydrodiscectomy requires an incision no larger than 4 millimeters, there is minimal scarring and patients typically recover within one week following the procedure.
1) The document describes a case of an intra-articular distal radius fracture with significant deformity and displacement seen on radiographs.
2) Several techniques are discussed for surgical treatment including mobilizing fracture fragments, using intact structures like the ulnar head to help rebuild support, and building the fracture back to the volar locking plate which can help achieve and maintain reduction.
3) Volar locked plating provides adequate stability for early range of motion rehabilitation and typically leads to excellent healing and functional outcomes, though care must be taken to ensure the locking screws are placed just below the subchondral bone to avoid joint penetration.
This document discusses potential interventions for preventing hip fractures in geriatric patients. It summarizes a new technique called Anisotropy Restoring Femoroplasty (ARF) that aims to restore mechanical properties to the proximal femur through a minimally invasive procedure. ARF involves inserting metallic elements embedded in an isotropic filler like calcium phosphate into the femur via small drill holes. Testing in a porcine model found ARF restored load and strength to levels comparable to healthy bone. The researchers believe ARF may help reduce hip fracture risk in high-risk patients, and could be performed alongside traditional hip fracture repair.
Distraction osteogenesis was performed on 15 patients with retrognathia and obstructive sleep apnea secondary to temporomandibular joint ankylosis. This study evaluated the effects of mandibular advancement using distraction osteogenesis to increase the posterior airway space. Results found significant improvements in sleep apnea symptoms and polysomnography outcomes after distraction, including reduced apnea-hypopnea index and increased lowest blood oxygen saturation. The authors concluded that distraction osteogenesis is an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with severe acquired retrognathia.
This study examined the effect of mechanical environment on healing of critical-sized femoral defects in rats, finding that applying an initial period of loose fixation ("reverse dynamization") followed by rigid fixation led to better healing than rigid fixation alone, as assessed by radiology, histology, and mechanical testing. The reverse dynamization approach counters current clinical practice of immediate rigid fixation for large segmental defects and warrants further optimization and study to determine if it could improve treatment of such injuries in patients.
Purpose: To evaluate the influence of age and severity of keratoconus in the clinical outcomes of implantation of Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS).
Minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISS) aim to minimize soft tissue damage during spinal procedures. MISS techniques using tubular retractors or endoscopes have been applied to procedures like discectomy, decompression, and fusion. MISS may provide benefits over open techniques like less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery. However, MISS also has disadvantages like a steep learning curve, dependence on technology, and higher initial costs. The applications of MISS continue to expand but further research is still needed to fully understand its advantages and disadvantages.
MRI is useful for evaluating cartilage repair before and after surgery through ACI. Pre-operatively, MRI can estimate lesion size, nature, and location to optimize surgical planning, with high accuracy. Post-operatively, MRI can evaluate the quality and success of tissue repair using grading systems like MOCART, which assess factors like defect fill, tissue structure, and bone changes. MRI is also important for long-term monitoring of repair and degenerative changes after cartilage treatment.
Analysis of the gradient of sinus augmentation- histomorphometric studyssuser19a491
This study examined the gradient of new bone formation and residual graft particles at different distances from the sinus floor following maxillary sinus floor augmentation using either freeze-dried bone allografts (FDBA) or biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) bone substitute. Biopsies were taken from 26 sites in 13 patients at implant placement 9 months after sinus augmentation. Histomorphometric analysis found that the density of new bone decreased with increasing distance from the sinus floor for both graft materials. The percentage of new bone ranged from 31-27.7% near the floor to 23.5-27.7% further away. Residual graft particle area also decreased with distance from the floor. The results support that osteogenesis initi
This document reports a case study of a 29-year-old schizophrenic patient who attempted genital auto-mutilation for the second time. The first attempt resulted in shallow wounds, but the second attempt was more severe, resulting in complete amputation of the penis. The patient was brought to the emergency department in hemorrhagic shock and required resuscitation. Surgeons were able to control bleeding and perform a urethrostomy. Given the severity of injury and time delay, reattachment was not possible. The patient received postoperative care and will be followed by psychiatrists to monitor for risk of recurrence. Genital auto-mutilation is a psychiatric emergency that requires multidisciplinary treatment from surgeons,
The document summarizes a journal club discussion on autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for treating articular cartilage defects in the knee. It provides details on the ACI procedure, which involves harvesting cartilage cells from a patient's knee, growing them in culture, and implanting them back into the defect using a periosteal patch or collagen membrane. The document compares ACI to other cartilage repair techniques like microfracture and drilling, finding ACI can regenerate hyaline-like cartilage while other techniques only produce fibrocartilage with limited lifespan. Rehabilitation guidelines and long-term assessment of ACI grafts via MRI, biopsy and arthroscopy are also summarized.
This article reports on 5 consecutive cases where unsplinted dental implants were used to successfully retain maxillary overdentures with partial palatal coverage. A total of 25 textured implants were placed with a minimum of 4 implants per patient. After 12-48 months, none of the implants lost osseointegration and marginal bone levels remained stable. Patients were able to maintain soft tissue health around the unsplinted implants and reported being comfortable with the functioning of their maxillary overdentures. The preliminary results suggest that unsplinted implants can successfully retain removable maxillary overdentures with limited palatal coverage.
Percutaneous fixation of bilateral anterior column acetabular fractures: A ca...Apollo Hospitals
The treatment of displaced acetabular fractures with open
reduction and internal fixation has gained general acceptance. This is done either by anterior, posterior or combined approaches depending on the location of these fractures. These procedures may be associated with various complications like significant blood loss, infection, lengthy operative times, heterotopic ossification and neurovascular complications.
There are clinical situations where open reduction is either
not feasible (due to associated medical problems) or when the fractures are not significantly displaced, then minimal invasive means of internal fixation of these fractures seems to be an attractive option. Percutaneous screw fixation of the anterior column of the acetabulum has been a challenging task because of its unique anatomy (narrow corridor of bone) and risk of intra-articular penetration.
This document describes a comparative study of three methods for treating mandibular fractures: intraosseous wiring, miniplate osteosynthesis, and reconstruction plate with bone graft. 72 patients with isolated mandibular fractures were divided into three groups and treated with one of the three methods. The surgical outcomes were compared between the groups in terms of malocclusion, plate exposure, wound healing, union, and sensory deficits. The results showed that miniplate fixation provided better outcomes compared to wiring. Reconstruction plates with bone grafts were effective for fractures with bone loss or gaps.
This study evaluated 59 eyes of 54 patients who underwent implantation of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) to correct astigmatism after previous penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). The mean corrected distance visual acuity, spherical equivalent, spherical refractive error, and corneal topographic astigmatism all significantly improved after ICRS implantation. No patients lost visual acuity after the procedure. ICRS implantation effectively reduced corneal astigmatism in patients who developed astigmatism after previous PKP.
1) The study examined changes in corneal asphericity (Q values) in 135 eyes of 123 patients with keratoconus who received Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation.
2) The results showed a significant reduction in mean Q values from -0.85 preoperatively to -0.32 postoperatively, indicating the procedure modified the cornea shape to a more physiologic, aspheric shape.
3) Thicker ICRS rings produced greater reductions in Q values and corneal steepness, with all ring thicknesses except the 150 μm ring significantly reducing Q. Reduction in Q occurred in all keratoconus severity grades.
Short Term Analysis of Clinical, Functional Radiological Outcome of Total Kne...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences is one of the speciality Journal in Dental Science and Medical Science published by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The Journal publishes papers of the highest scientific merit and widest possible scope work in all areas related to medical and dental science. The Journal welcome review articles, leading medical and clinical research articles, technical notes, case reports and others.
This document discusses the clinical benefits of the Philips Astonish TF PET/CT system. It begins with an introduction to PET and TOF technology. It then presents two case studies showing how Astonish TF helped identify additional metastases and evaluate treatment response using a lower dose protocol. The document discusses studies demonstrating that TOF PET provides improved lesion detection over non-TOF PET, especially for low contrast lesions. It also describes how the 4D capabilities of Astonish TF can reduce motion artifacts and increase SUV values. In the conclusion, a physician quotes praises the improved image quality of Astonish TF for detecting small lesions.
This study evaluated morbidity after bone graft harvesting from the anterior or posterior iliac crest in 97 patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery. Pain levels were similar for both approaches, peaking around 5 on a 10-point scale after 1 week, then decreasing to around 1-3 by 1 month and 1 by 6-12 months. The median pain duration was 14 days for anterior and 21 days for posterior harvesting. Scar ratings and willingness to repeat the procedure were also similar between groups. Both anterior and posterior iliac crest approaches can be recommended for bone graft harvesting, with posterior preferred for larger volumes.
This study evaluated morbidity after bone graft harvesting from the anterior or posterior iliac crest for maxillofacial and orthopedic procedures. 97 patients underwent either anterior or posterior iliac crest bone harvesting to augment the jaws. Postoperative pain levels were similar for both approaches based on patient questionnaires, with pain decreasing over 6 months. Most patients reported their scars were similar and nearly all would undergo the procedure again, suggesting both approaches provide bone grafts with acceptable morbidity. The posterior approach allows harvesting of larger amounts of bone.
This document describes the use of virtual surgical planning and 3D modeling to aid in the resection and reconstruction of a temporomandibular joint with bony ankylosis. A patient's CT scan was used to create a 3D model of the joint. Virtual osteotomies and placement of stock prosthetics were planned. Surgical guides and models were 3D printed to assist with the procedure. The surgery followed the virtual plan closely. Virtual planning allowed for improved safety and fit of the stock prosthetics compared to traditional methods.
This study analyzed the position and angulation of 300 maxillary central incisors using cone beam imaging to provide data to help clinicians achieve good esthetic results for immediate dental implants. The thickness of buccal and palatal bone and apical bone height were measured. Incisors were classified according to their position (buccal, midline, palatal) and angulation (toward buccal, anterior to A point, parallel to alveolus). Most incisors were positioned buccally. Recommendations for implant placement based on tooth classification aim to maintain adequate buccal bone thickness and prevent complications.
This report defines variables and data objects needed to display an ALV grid and handle user interactions. It retrieves data from a table into an internal table based on a user-selected table name and number of lines. It displays the data in an ALV grid and handles function codes to copy a selected line to a new internal table or save modified data back to the original table.
This document discusses diagnostic aids used in implant dentistry. It begins with an introduction and history of diagnostic aids, highlighting the advances in dental imaging over time. It then covers various diagnostic tools used in implant planning including case history, dental casts, photographs, radiographs, and computed tomography (CT). Specifically, it details different types of radiographs like panoramic, cephalometric, and CT imaging. It emphasizes the importance of a thorough medical history and radiographic evaluation in implant treatment planning to assess bone quality and quantity at potential implant sites. In conclusion, using diagnostic aids helps obtain important information for accurate presurgical implant planning and placement.
The study compared cervical laminoplasty using piezosurgery osteotomy versus high-speed drilling in 60 patients. Piezosurgery osteotomy resulted in less intraoperative blood loss and postoperative drainage. Both groups showed improved JOA scores after surgery with no significant differences in outcomes. Piezosurgery osteotomy may be superior for operation time, blood loss, and drainage while providing similar safety and efficacy as high-speed drilling for cervical laminoplasty.
Endoscopic endonasal approaches for reconstruction of traumatic anterior skul...RivanDwiutomo
This case series summarizes the outcomes of 4 patients who underwent endoscopic endonasal approaches to repair traumatic anterior skull base fractures and associated cerebrospinal fluid fistulas. All 4 patients had refractory cerebrospinal fluid leaks following traumatic brain injury that were repaired using a multilayer fascia lata graft with a pedicled nasoseptal flap. All repairs were successful with no recurrent leaks and no surgical complications reported. The study concludes that endoscopic endonasal approaches may be an effective minimally invasive strategy for repairing refractory cerebrospinal fluid leaks from anterior skull base fractures.
1. This document describes a study protocol to evaluate if pre-procedural ultrasound of the lumbar spine can improve the procedural skill of performing subarachnoid blocks.
2. The study aims to compare outcomes like success on the first needle pass, number of needle passes, time taken between groups who receive pre-procedure ultrasound versus those who do not.
3. A review of previous literature found that ultrasound can help identify anatomy like the posterior longitudinal ligament that indicates ease of dural puncture, and may help predict difficult procedures. Simulation training and deliberate practice was also found to improve residents' skills in performing subarachnoid blocks.
This study examined 406 microsurgical tissue transfer cases in the head and neck region over a 13-year period. The overall flap survival rate was approximately 92%. Primary reconstructions had a significantly higher success rate than secondary reconstructions. Defect location also significantly impacted survival, with more caudal locations associated with better outcomes. Neither anticoagulation regimen nor recipient vessel system choice influenced survival rates. Microsurgical tissue transfer is a reliable reconstruction method for maxillofacial defects when aware of success factors.
1. Stereolithography and pre-adapted/fabricated plates can be useful for maxillofacial reconstruction by allowing accurate simulation of procedures, reducing operating time, and increasing reconstruction accuracy.
2. The document describes 5 cases where stereolithography was used to create models for pre-adapting plates used to reconstruct defects from tumors or trauma in the maxilla, mandible, orbit, and zygomatic bone.
3. The cases demonstrated that pre-adapted plates can successfully reconstruct facial contours and skeletal symmetry while minimizing complications compared to traditional techniques.
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Table 1. OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INDICATIONS FOR SURGICAL NAVIGATION
Additional Time Needed for
Group Example Diagnosis Typical Preparation Navigation Comments
1 Secondary correction of Implantation of bone screwsScrew implantation: 90 min Situation with maximal time
zygomatic bone after with patient under local Preoperative planning: 150 and effort required
untreated or anesthesia min* because of edentulous
insufficiently treated Acquisition of new data setSurgical navigation: 45 min maxilla and need for high
trauma in an Virtual template using Postoperative evaluation: accuracy over wide
edentulous patient mirroring 30 min surgical field
Good clinical outcome can
be expected
2 Acute trauma Individualization of Splint preparation: 20 min Less time-consuming
Orbital floor fracture prefabricated maxillary Preoperative planning: 90 because of smaller
with difficulties in splint min* surgical field and stable
identifying bony edges Acquisition of new data set Surgical navigation: 30 min dentition in maxilla
Virtual template using Postoperative evaluation: Good clinical outcome can
mirroring 15 min be expected
3 Foreign body close to Impression and splint Split preparation: 60 min More time-consuming
bony structures construction Preoperative planning: because of complex
Lingual displaced root Acquisition of new data set 30 min double-splint technique
fragment Marking of root fragment Surgical navigation: 15 min Fast planning process
Postoperative Good clinical outcome can
evaluation: NA be expected
4 Bilateral midface fracture Decision against primary navigation (which can be used Possibly poor clinical
later when orbital floor reconstruction of 1 side shown outcome
to be more sufficient than other) Need for secondary
correction of 1 orbital
floor
*Time estimation determined using cone beam computed tomography data set; faster with multislice computed tomography.
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The 3D data set was imported into the navigation affected side, and fine positioning was performed
system (iPlan ENT, version 2.6; BrainLAB, Feldkirchen, manually. Structures not affected by the trauma acted
Germany). A semiautomatic threshold segmentation of as a reference (Fig 2). The plan was then discussed
the healthy right side was performed and manually op- with the interdisciplinary surgical team during the
timized. The resulting 3D object was mirrored to the preoperative briefing.
Table 2. CLASSIFICATION OF INDICATIONS FOR SURGICAL NAVIGATION
Class I (Clear Indication)* Class II (Limited Indication)† Class III (No Indication)
Complex unilateral orbital wall fracture Simple orbital wall fractures Bilateral orbital floor fracture‡
(eg, missing edges, large extension)
Comminuted unilateral fracture of Simple fracture of lateral midface Bilateral fracture of lateral midface§
lateral midface Fracture of central midface or
lower jaw
Bony tumors with Bony tumors without
Expected difficulties in judging Expected difficulties in judging the Soft tissue tumors†
resection margins resection margins
Relevant structures close to tumor Relevant structures close to tumor
Bony reconstruction in complex 3D Bony reconstruction in simple 3D Soft tissue reconstruction
anatomy anatomy
Foreign bodies in bone Foreign bodies in close bony structures Foreign bodies in soft tissue
*Surgical navigation should be performed.
†Surgical navigation can be used if no additional procedures are necessary for preparation.
‡Indicated in clinical studies with evaluation of (individualized) atlas-based virtual reconstruction.
§Indicated in extensive technical setup with additional data (eg, operative ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging).
In lower jaw, only if fixation of mandible against maxilla in same defined position is feasible for preoperative data
acquisition and surgical navigation.
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was osteotomized and repositioned according to the
surgeon’s clinical judgment and surgical navigation.
Postoperatively, a CBCT data set was acquired, and
the data were fused with the preoperative data set
and the virtual plan using semiautomatic fusion and
determined from the unaffected regions of the bone,
including the right orbit, skull base, and occiput.
GROUP 2, ACUTE TRAUMA
The diagnosis of a severe orbital floor fracture due
to trauma is a regular event. Clinically, enophthalmus
combined with double vision in all directions is a
typical sign. Eye motility is often reduced. Because of
the extent of the fracture and the missing bony mar-
FIGURE 1. Titanium screws serving as bone-anchored fiducial
markers spread over wide polygon for maximum accuracy in large gins in some areas, a decision was made to use surgi-
field. cal navigation.
Lübbers et al. Surgical Navigation in Craniomaxillofacial Sur- A prefabricated splint with the necessary fiducial
gery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011. markers for point-to-point registration was individual-
ized using impression material (Fig 3), and a CBCT
scan was acquired. Planning was performed by mir-
Surgery started with opening the necessary coronal roring the healthy orbit, as described in the previous
approach and fixation of the dynamic reference section (Fig 4).
frame, which served to calculate the influence of The reconstruction of the orbital floor was done
camera or patient movements on the registration. with a titanium mesh using a transconjunctival ap-
Landmark checks were done after registration and proach, and the position of the mesh was adjusted
before any surgical navigation. The zygomatic bone under the control of the surgical navigation. A post-
FIGURE 2. Healthy side mirrored to affected side served as virtual plan (green).
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mandible are often referred to maxillofacial surgeons.
Sometimes—such as had occurred in the presented ex-
ample—an immediate attempt by an oral surgeon to
visualize and remove the fragment with the patient un-
der local anesthesia fails. In the present case, the patient
was then referred to our clinic. The initial CBCT scan
showed the fragment in the mouth floor almost directly
lingual to the alveolar socket (Fig 6). Owing to the
known difficulties with foreign body removal and the
previous unsuccessful attempt with the patient under
local anesthesia, the decision was made to use surgical
navigation with the patient under general anesthesia
after a 3-month interval, which was expected to provide
fixation of the fragment inside the scar tissue. After 3
FIGURE 3. Prefabricated splint carrying fiducial markers for months, a positioning splint was designed that fixated
point-to-point registration after individualization with impression
material.
the mandible in a defined position against the maxilla
and included fiducial markers for point-to-point registra-
Lübbers et al. Surgical Navigation in Craniomaxillofacial Sur-
gery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011. tion (Fig 7). During a short intervention, the fragment
was not visualized but was localized using surgical
navigation (Fig 8) and removed uneventfully. The
operative CBCT scan was fused with the preoperative postoperative course was also uneventful.
data set and the virtual reconstruction plan (Fig 5).
GROUP 4, SEVERE TRAUMA WITHOUT POSSIBILITY
GROUP 3, FOREIGN BODY OF SURGICAL NAVIGATION
Patients with lingual dislocation of a root segment As the main trauma center of the region, most
after an attempt at wisdom tooth removal in the right serious injuries to the facial skeleton are referred to
FIGURE 4. Virtual reconstruction of orbital floor by mirroring orbital bone structures of healthy side.
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FIGURE 5. Postoperative evaluation through fusion of preoperative plan and postoperative follow-up CBCT scan.
Lübbers et al. Surgical Navigation in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011.
the University Hospital, Zurich. Multislice CT is regu- worked through. The rest of the planning process was
larly performed. Our clinic was consulted in the case not different.
of severely fragmented and displaced bilateral mid-
face fractures (Fig 9). The orbital walls were affected GROUP 1
on both sides. The initial thought of using surgical
navigation was discarded owing to the lack of healthy The first step of implanting the titanium screws to
bone regions to provide a virtual template. However, later serve as fiducial markers was not critical. The
because of an asymmetric result after orbital recon- procedure can be performed with the patient under
struction, surgical navigation was performed during a local anesthesia and was performed within about 90
secondary correction in which the clinically satisfac- minutes. The patients do not feel harmed by it. The
tory side served as the template. Subsequently, the acquisition of a CBCT data set afterward required
case proceeded similar to a case such as in group 2. about 5 minutes.
The 3D data set (Digital Imaging and Communica-
tions in Medicine format) was imported into the plan-
Results ning system. The development of a virtual template
Within the reviewed cases, the baseline data set using segmentation of the healthy side and mirroring
that was used changed over time, shifting from mul- was uneventful. Manual, fine work was necessary to
tislice CT to CBCT. When threshold segmentation delineate the orbital walls after segmentation and for
was performed for extraction of the healthy bone fine positioning of the mirrored object to its definitive
areas, the results using CBCT required more time- position. A maxillofacial resident performed the total
consuming manual, fine work in areas of thin bone planning process within 150 minutes. The planning
(eg, the orbital floor and medial wall). First, because documents were then discussed at a brief meeting of
of the imaging technique, the threshold algorithm about 15 minutes the day before surgery. An addi-
was less sufficient; and, second, because of the tional 25 minutes were needed at the beginning of the
greater resolution of CBCT, more slices had to be surgical procedure for system setup (5 minutes), ad-
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GROUP 2
Postoperative CBCT showed high accuracy in the
fulfillment of the preoperative plan (Fig 5). Clinically,
the patient recovered quickly, and, after 2 weeks,
when the main swelling had subsided, no functional
or esthetic impairments were present.
The time required for preparation and the actual
surgical navigation was less (Table 1) in the acute
patient group. This was mostly because the 3D situa-
tion was easier to assess and the bony edges helped in
defining the position of the virtual template.
GROUP 3
Foreign bodies represent a small, but important,
indication for surgical navigation. However, it is very
difficult to predict whether the removal will be sim-
ple or challenging. The case presented was typical in
that an initial attempt to remove the root fragment
with the patient under local anesthesia failed.
Using surgical navigation, foreign body removal be-
comes simpler because marking the foreign object is
the only aspect of the planning procedure. Thus, the
planning time is very short. Also, data import orien-
tation and marking the fiducials requires a minimal
FIGURE 6. Lingual displaced root segment after wisdom tooth
removal (detail from CBCT scan).
amount of time (Table 1).
In the presented case, owing to the object’s prox-
Lübbers et al. Surgical Navigation in Craniomaxillofacial Sur-
gery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011. imity to the mandible, a special splint was required.
Its production was fairly time-consuming and re-
quired about 60 minutes for the medical staff. The
ditional dressings (5 minutes), and fixation of the technician’s time was in addition to this.
dynamic reference frame (15 minutes). In the presented case, as well as for all other foreign
Before any surgical navigation can occur, the fidu- body removal cases, the evaluation of the surgical
cial markers must be exposed and a point-to-point navigation revealed it to be fast and successful.
matching registration process, including meticulous
landmark checks, must be done. This procedure was
also performed by a resident and required about 20
minutes. The landmark checks performed during the
whole surgical procedure revealed exceptionally high
accuracy without any measurable discrepancies. The
navigational parts of the surgery took about 20 min-
utes altogether. The surgical time saved (eg, because
of better orientation and faster reconstruction) could
not be quantified objectively. However, the surgeons
reported better orientation and relevant help for find-
ing the correct symmetry during reconstruction using
the navigation and virtual setup.
The postoperative fusion of the data sets required
20 minutes and can be performed by a resident. The
evaluation of the postoperative images was per-
formed in the navigation system and took about 10
minutes. A high level of consistency between the
fused preoperative plan and postoperative CT data set
FIGURE 7. Individual splint for positioning mandible against max-
were seen. illa for preoperative data acquisition and surgical navigation (in-
Double vision can be expected for about 3 postop- cluding fiducial markers for point-to-point registration).
erative weeks and will subside along with the post- Lübbers et al. Surgical Navigation in Craniomaxillofacial Sur-
operative swelling. gery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011.
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FIGURE 8. Localization of root fragment without open visualization.
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GROUP 4 irrelevant for surgical navigation because the bony struc-
Group 4 represents patients who were initially tures are required for the navigation in the vast majority
considered for surgical navigation but for whom it of cases. The preparation of the virtual object from the
was not indicated for various reasons. Two main healthy bone structures will require more time if
reasons were identified. First, immediate interven- CBCT is used to provide the 3D data set. However,
tion was often necessary, with the lack of time this difference only occurred if a “nice” virtual tem-
available for preparing the surgical navigation. Sec- plate was the goal. “Sloppy” manual, fine work will
ond—and much more often—the patient presented lead to objects with small holes; however, in our
with bilateral trauma, which would not allow the experience, the surgical navigation was not influ-
mirroring of a healthy side. In these circumstances, enced by this difference.
the additional effort required for surgical naviga- The registration technique used is a key element in
tion would often be useless because of the lack the precision of surgical navigation.20 If pre-existing
of benefit. data sets must be used, either anatomic landmark
registration or laser surface matching are the methods
of choice.5,21 Because laser surface matching is
Discussion
known to be more accurate, it should be the pre-
The baseline data set changed during the study period ferred technique.5,22-24 Landmark registration could
from CT to CBCT. This was supported by the published serve as a backup.
data.17 CBCT requires lower radiation doses than CT18 Groups 1 and 2 represent the classic indications for
and provides high-resolution bone imaging but not soft surgical navigation and have been reported by several
tissue differentiation.19 These differences are basically investigators.2,4 Foreign bodies (group 3) have also
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according to Table 2. For Class 2 indications, surgical
navigation makes sense if no additional harm to the
patient will result with respect to the radiation dose
or any invasive procedures. In these situations, limi-
tations exist but can be managed. Class 3 situations do
not provide any room for surgical navigation. Surgical
navigation in the area of the mandible requires metic-
ulous planning but is not contraindicated per se.
We believe that, especially in a growing organism,
surgical navigation is a promising concept for achiev-
ing accurate reconstruction without alloplastic mate-
rial, thus avoiding secondary reconstructive surgery.
Acknowledgments
The authors wish to acknowledge Jörg Achinger of BrainLAB for
his great support in all technical questions regarding the navigation
system and would like to thank Hildegard Eschle, senior librarian of
the University Zurich Dental School for helping with the data
research.
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