Publications by authors named "Zhi-Jing Wen"
Article Synopsis
- - Artificial vertebral implants are effective for treating spinal conditions, but fusion implants can lead to complications like joint degeneration and loss of spinal flexibility.
- - Movable artificial vertebral bodies aim to restore normal spinal movement and minimize complications by incorporating designs like ball socket joints or elastic deformation.
- - While 3D printing technology holds promise for creating customized prosthetics, challenges such as high costs and slow production rates remain, and further research on materials and long-term clinical outcomes is needed.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of rapid prototyping drill navigation templates for pedicle screw fixation against traditional anatomical landmark techniques in spinal surgery using existing literature.
- It involved analyzing data from randomized controlled trials and various case-control studies, screening relevant research, and utilizing specific evaluation methods to assess study quality.
- Findings indicated that navigation template-assisted surgeries significantly improved screw placement accuracy, reduced operative time, and minimized blood loss compared to conventional methods, showcasing its advantages in spinal disease treatment.
The cervical screw fixation has been used widely in the clinic setting due to the high fusion rate, immediate fixation of the surgical segment and good correction of the deformity. However, owing to the variation of anatomical structures and the narrow pedicle screws, it's rather difficult to implant the screws through traditional methods. The perforation rate of the screw is high, which can cause serious complications such as neurovascular injury.
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