Does a deep seated L5 vertebra position with respect to the iliac crests affect the accuracy of percutaneous pedicle screw placement at lumbosacral junction?

Does a deep seated L5 vertebra position with respect to the iliac crests affect the accuracy of percutaneous pedicle screw placement at lumbosacral junction?

Abstract Background Significant prominence of iliac crests with a deep seated L5 vertebra can potentially interfere with the screw trajectory when placing percutaneous pedicle screws (PPS) at the lumbosacral segment. The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of L5 position in rela...

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Main Authors: Jing Guo, Lianjin Guo, Juzhou Gao, Qinjie Ling, Zhixun Yin, Erxing He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Percutaneous pedicle screw
Accuracy
Lumbosacral junction
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1537-x

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