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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499017692683 |