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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Main Authors: Alireza K. Nazemi MS, Stetson R. Bickley MD, Caleb J. Behrend MD, Jonathan J. Carmouche MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-12-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458517733158