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Modified translaminar screw fixation in the cervicothoracic junction (C7-T2): a technical note.
- Source :
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European Spine Journal . Jun2016, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p1661-1664. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- <bold>Purpose: </bold>To describe and illustrate a modified technique for using translaminar screw in the cervicothoracic junction (C7-T2).<bold>Methods: </bold>12 patients (8 males and 4 females, average age was 52 years) underwent insertion of unilateral or bilateral translaminar screws by using our modified technique. With this modified technique, a tiny unicortical "hole" was made at the middle of the contralateral lamina, and the screw can be directly visualized through the unicortical "hole" to prevent violating the spinal canal.<bold>Results: </bold>With this modified technique, the mean operation time was 205 min (range 145-360) and mean estimated blood loss was 445 ml (range 260-1250). The mean length of the laminar screws was 27 (range 24-30) mm. The results of the 12 patients with an average follow-up of 17 (6-33) months demonstrated this modified technique to be safe and effective in the fixation of cervicothoracic junction.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>In this modified technique, a tiny unicortical "hole" which was made at the middle of the dorsal lamina of cervicothoracic junction (C7-T2). By directly visualizing the screw inserting against the dorsal cortices of the lamina, this modified technique can reduce the risk of violation of the spinal canal and shorten the operation time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09406719
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Spine Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 115775181
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-016-4418-3