How I do it: cervical lateral mass screw fixation
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Enrico Tessitore , Yassine El-Hassani , Karl Schaller
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Background Cervical lateral mass screw fixation is indicated for the treatment of cervical subaxial C3-C7 lesions associated with instability. Method The authors first describe the surgical anatomy of the subaxial cervical posterior approach. Then the Magerl technique is detailed. In particular, tricks to avoid complications are presented. The ideal screw entry point, direction, size and exit point are mentioned. A surgical video, artist’s drawings and a radiological case report are included. Conclusion The Magerl technique is a safe and effective lateral mass fixation technique. Respecting anatomical landmarks is crucial to avoid nerve root, vertebral artery and facet joint injury.
Acta Neurochir (2011) 153:1695–1699 DOI 10.1007/s00701-011-1068-4 Received: 21 April 2011 / Accepted: 2 June 2011 / Published online: 19 June 2011 # Springer-Verlag 2011
