Is C1 lateral mass screw placement safe for the Chinese, Indians, and Malays? An analysis of 180 computed tomography scans

Introduction: C1 lateral mass (C1LM) screw is a common procedure in spine surgery. However, related studies are lacking in Asia. We aim to determine the safety of C1LM screw for the Chinese, Indians, and Malays. Methods: Three-dimensional computed tomographies of 180 subjects (60 from each ethnic) w...

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Main Authors: CK Lee, TS Tan, CYW Chan, MK Kwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499017692683