Tomoka Endo's research while affiliated with University of Yamanashi and other places

... 65 Posterior fusion may be achieved by sublaminar wiring of bone graft or implantation of a screw-rod construct. 11,33,57,62,63,66 In this review, other variations of fixations included wire, wire-rod, hook-and-rod, and screw-and-wire fixations. Studies have also reported specific techniques, such as the Gallie technique, 52 Goel-Harms technique, 62 Tan technique, 62 and transarticular screw fixation. ...

... Lateral interbody fusion with posterior percutaneous pedicle screw (LIF-PPS) fixation has been widely performed as a more modern and less invasive approach for the lumbar interbody fusion technique. Advantages of LIF-PPS compared to the traditional open procedure have been reported, including strong correction, a strong fixation force, significantly less bleeding, less invasion of the back muscles, and fewer neurological and operative complications [3][4][5][6]. Conventionally, this procedure was performed LIF, with the patient in a dual lateral decubitus, and PPS with a prone position [7]. Changing positions under anesthesia in the middle of a surgical procedure can prolong the time 2 of 9 in the operating room and risk problems with the ventilator and various medical codes. ...

... In contrast, back pain and standing gait disturbance due to forward-stooped posture is one of the representative symptoms of ASD [12]. Additionally, adult spinal deformity has been reported to be correlated with many symptoms not only of musculoskeletal disorders but also possibly of disorders of visceral organs close to the spine such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and pulmonary dysfunction [13,14]. ...