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- Title
Posterior C1-2 fusion with C1 lateral mass and C2 isthmic screws: accuracy of screw position, alignment and patient outcome.
- Authors
Ringel, Florian; Reinke, Andreas; Stüer, Carsten; Meyer, Bernhard; Stoffel, Michael
- Abstract
Transarticular screw fixation is seen as the "gold standard" in instrumented fusion of C1 and C2. However, drawbacks are the necessity of a reduction before instrumentation and a risk of vertebral artery injury. Therefore, C1 lateral mass and C2 isthmic screws are an alternative. The present study assessed the feasibility of C1-2 stabilization with C1 lateral mass and C2 isthmic screws and evaluated quality of life.
- Publication
Acta neurochirurgica, 2012, Vol 154, Issue 2, p305
- ISSN
0942-0940
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00701-011-1224-x