Techniques in Spinal Interbody Fusion

TOPICAL COLLECTIONS

Guest Editors

Arun-Kumar Kaliya-Perumal

Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University

Arun-Kumar Kaliya-Perumal is an Indian orthopaedic surgeon with international fellowship training in complex spine surgery. After completing his orthopaedic residency in India, he developed a strong interest in spine surgery and undertook clinical fellowships at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan and Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore. Dr. Kaliya-Perumal earned a PhD in disease modeling and genetics from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, where he focused on the mechanisms underlying injury-induced heterotopic ossification and the development of novel therapeutic strategies for the disorder. Currently, he serves as a clinician-scientist research fellow at the Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore, where he continues to pursue his interest in translational research within orthopaedics, aiming to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery for the elderly.

Jacob Yoong-Leong Oh

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Jacob Yoong-Leong Oh is a senior consultant and head of the Spine Service at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore. He is also the founder and director of the National Healthcare Group Spine Centre. After graduating from New Zealand in 2003, Dr. Oh completed his orthopaedic residency in Singapore and pursued a clinical fellowship in complex spine surgery in Canada. He specializes in a wide range of surgical techniques, with a focus on minimally invasive approaches, adult spinal deformity, spinal navigation, and robotics. With over ten years of experience in minimally invasive surgery, he serves on the global advisory board as a key opinion leader for the Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion procedure. Additionally, he has been appointed by the Ministry of Health and the Singapore Medical Council to serve on multiple workgroups aimed at enhancing patient care.

Collection Overview

Spine surgery is undergoing rapid evolution, with technological innovations reshaping traditional practices and introducing novel approaches. It is essential for the surgical community to share experiences and insights to inform best practices and enhance patient outcomes. This collection of methods aims to highlight recent advancements in spinal interbody fusion techniques, including innovations in surgical approaches, materials, and instrumentation. It also seeks to emphasize the role of advanced imaging modalities, navigation systems, and robotics in enhancing surgical precision.

Submissions are invited that demonstrate the techniques of spinal interbody fusion, both lumbar and cervical through various approaches. Authors may present the use of cages, whether as standalone devices or in combination with instrumented stabilization. Additionally, demonstrations of utilizing computer navigation and robotics to enhance these fusion techniques are highly encouraged. Your insights will play a vital role in advancing our understanding and application of these important surgical methods. We look forward to receiving your contributions.