C1-2 Fixation Approach for Patients With Vascular Irregularities: A Case Report
In posterior spinal fusion (PSF), the vertebral artery is most vulnerable to injury at C1-2. C2 pedicle screws are often placed into the dorsomedial isthmus of C2. Alternative techniques include C2 laminar screws and wiring techniques. A 67-year-old male underwent PSF for persistent severe intractab...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017-12-01
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Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458517733158 |