Accuracy of Free Hand Pedicle Screw Installation in the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine by a Young Surgeon: An Analysis of the First Consecutive 306 Screws Using Computed Tomography

Study DesignA retrospective cross-sectional study.PurposeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy and safety of free-hand pedicle screw insertion performed by a young surgeon.Overview of LiteratureFew articles exist regarding the safety of the free-hand technique without inspection by a...

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Main Authors: Chang-Hyun Lee, Seung-Jae Hyun, Yongjung J Kim, Ki-Jeong Kim, Tae-Ahn Jahng, Hyun-Jib Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Spine Society 2014-06-01
Series:Asian Spine Journal
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Online Access:http://www.asianspinejournal.org/upload/pdf/asj-8-237.pdf