Accuracy of the freehand technique for 3 fixation methods in the C-2 vertebrae

Abstract

Intraoperative imaging often does not provide adequate visualization to ensure safe placement of screws. Therefore, the authors investigated the accuracy of a freehand technique for placement of pars, pedicle, and intralaminar screws in C-2.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
10.3171/2011.6.focus1167

Entities

People

  • Anton E. Dmitriev
  • Chadi Tannoury
  • Daniel G. Kang
  • K. Daniel Riew
  • Melvin D. Helgeson
  • Rick C. Sasso
  • Ronald A. Lehman

Organizations

  • Indiana Spine Group
  • Jefferson Health
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
  • Washington University in St. Louis

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Medical Imaging.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.