Cat Scan, if applicable: CT imaging is being used to assess fusion in participants with previously implanted devices that were not explanted.
Study summary
This study is a multi-center, observational, prospective and retrospective data collection study
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrollment
2. Be willing and able to provide informed consent and comply with study visit requirements
3. Subjects who received a Spinal Simplicity fusion implant(s) (Minuteman G5, Liberty, and/or Patriot) between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2025
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Unable to provide consent and complete prospective data collection
2. Women who are pregnant, or may become pregnant, during the course of the study
3. Contraindication to CT scanning, in the opinion of the investigator
Primary outcome measure(s)
Investigate radiographic outcomes — Enrollment The primary endpoints include the rate of fusion, and the rate of complications or reoperations.
Fusion Scale:1) Radiographically evaluate the rate of fusion, as determined by a panel of independent radiologists per the below fusion assessment metrics: Lumbar fusion grading scale (Minuteman G5): 1- Definitely fused 2- Probably fused 3- Probably not fused 4- Definitely not fused;
Sacroiliac fusion assessment (Liberty, Patriot):
Device(s) will be evaluated for (i) the presence of bridging bone from ilium to sacrum; and (ii) any evidence of migration or loosening
Additionally, if Minuteman G5 subjects have an interbody fusion device, interbody fusion will be assessed using the Bridwell scale:
1- Definite fusion 2- Probable fusion 3- Intermediate fusion/possible motion 4- Pseudoarthrosis/no bony connection
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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