Minimally invasive mini open split-muscular percutaneous pedicle screw fixation of the thoracolumbar spine

We prospectively assessed the feasibility and safety of a new percutaneous pedicle screw (PPS) fixation technique for instrumentation of the thoracic and lumbar spine in this study. All patients were operated in the prone position under general anesthesia. A 6 to 8 cm midline skin incision was made...

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Main Authors: Murat Ulutaş, Mehmet Seçer, Suat Erol Çelik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2015-03-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/5661