Double insurance transfacetal screws for lumbar spinal stabilization

Aim: The authors report experience with 14 cases where two screws or ′′double insurance′′ screws were used for transfacetal fixation of each joint for stabilization of the lumbar spinal segment. The anatomical subtleties of the technique of insertion of screws are elaborated. Materials and Methods:...

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Main Authors: Atul Goel, Aimee A Goel, Savni R Satoskar, Pooja H Mehta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
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Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2014;volume=5;issue=2;spage=85;epage=87;aulast=Goel