Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2026, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (27): 6985-6994.doi: 10.12307/2026.862

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Finite element analysis of biomechanical performance of a novel double-screw technique in lumbar revision of the original fixed segment

Zhang Le1, Julaiti·Maitirouzi1, Xie Xuechen1, Li Chunchao1, Wang Yixi2, Parhat·Rexiti2   

  1. 1School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Modern Industry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China; 2Department of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Precision Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • Received:2025-10-15 Accepted:2026-01-24 Online:2026-09-28 Published:2026-04-16
  • Contact: Julaiti·Maitirouzi, Associate professor, School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Modern Industry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • About author:Zhang Le, MS candidate, School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Modern Industry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • Supported by:
    "Tianshan Yingcai" High-Level Medical and Health Talent Training Plan Fund, No. TSYC202301B026 (to PR); Research on the Optimization of the Construction Model for the Research, Production and Education-Industry Integration Demonstration Base Jointly Established by the "Medical", "Engineering" and "Enterprise" Parties, No. JYGG2025003 (to PR)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Currently, in clinical practice, the original internal fixation devices are often removed to perform revision surgery for failed vertebral fixation, which poses certain drawbacks and risks. The pedicle double-screw technique can preserve the original internal fixation devices, while the modified cortical bone trajectory technique offers excellent mechanical performance. Combining these two techniques for revision surgery can mitigate the conventional risks, although the mechanical performance of this new modified cortical bone trajectory technique in revision surgery is not yet well understood. 
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the mechanical performance of the cortical bone trajectory and modified cortical bone trajectory techniques in combined fixation during lumbar revision surgery using finite element analysis, and to explore the advantages of modified cortical bone trajectory over cortical bone trajectory in revision surgery.  
METHODS: A three-dimensional model of the L1 to L5 vertebrae and intervertebral discs was created based on computed tomography scan data. In this model, screws were placed using the traditional trajectory pedicle screw technique. The traditional trajectory initial group and loosening group were distinguished based on the contact form of the screw-bone surface. Modified cortical bone trajectory and cortical bone trajectory screws were used to perform revision screw placement on the loosening group of the traditional trajectory, re-fixing the lumbar spine. Finite element analysis was employed to assess the mechanical performance of modified cortical bone trajectory and cortical bone trajectory in revision surgery.  
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Under flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation conditions, the range of motion of the cortical bone trajectory revision group decreased by 31.97%, 29.15%, 15.12%, and 29.63% compared with the control group, respectively. The stress on the fixed segment intervertebral discs decreased by 15.44%, 78.67%, 54.36%, and 40.55%. (2) The modified cortical bone trajectory revision group showed a decrease in range of motion by 32.16%, 29.33%, 15.47%, and 31.42%, and the stress on the fixed segment intervertebral discs decreased by 16.25%, 83.00%, 64.82%, and 45.83%. (3) Compared with cortical bone trajectory, the modified cortical bone trajectory revision group showed a decrease in range of motion by 0.28%, 0.25%, 0.40%, and 2.54%, and the stress on the fixed segment intervertebral discs decreased by 0.96%, 20.25%, 22.91%, and 8.88%. Additionally, the stress on the fixed segment vertebral bodies decreased by 15.78%, 4.75%, 11.22%, and 7.42%, and the stress on the internal fixation system decreased by 0.15%, 9.80%, 1.04%, and 0.84%. (4) Both cortical bone trajectory and modified cortical bone trajectory techniques effectively enhance the mechanical stability of the fixed segment in lumbar revision surgery, with modified cortical bone trajectory offering superior overall performance, providing a new technical option for clinical revision. 

Key words: double screw technique, modified cortical bone trajectory nail, cortical bone trajectory nail, revision surgery, internal fixation, lumbar spine, osteoporosis, finite element analysis

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