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VIDEO: Transthoracic mini-open approach for anterior mono-segmental stabilization and fusion in the thoracolumbar spine

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In this video from Open Operating Theatre, Andreas Pingel, MD, professor from the BG Unfallklinik, Center for Spine Surgery and Neurotraumatology in Frankfurt, Germany, discussed how to perform a transthoracic mini-open approach for anterior mono-segmental stabilization and fusion in the thoracolumbar spine in a 32-year-old man with a cranial burst fracture.

The first surgery performed was a percutaneous posterior bisegmental stabilization from T12 to L2. For the second surgery, the patient was placed in a lateral position on the right side of the OR table. After the transthoracic approach was performed, the K-wires were inserted. The motion segment was stabilized with an angled stable plate system with cannulated polyaxial and monoaxial self-tapping screws. Iliac crest bone graft was used to achieve maximum fusion.

This video is intended as a teaching tool to help surgeons prepare for surgery or they can use it as a refresher on the surgical technique and indications for this surgery.

Reference:

www.oot-esj.com/en/product/218052/Transthoracic_mini-open_approach_for_anterior_monosegmental_stabilization_and_fusion_in_the_thoracolumbar_spine