Open AccessNovel use of percutaneous cervical pedicle inlet screws for supplemental posterior fixation after anterior cervical deformity correction
Author(s) -
Aaron Gelinne,
Andrew Abumoussa,
Cole A. Sloboda,
Deb A. Bhowmick
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_74_21
Subject(s) - medicine , neurovascular bundle , percutaneous , surgery , fixation (population genetics) , deformity , decompression , radiography , population , environmental health
Correction of cervical deformity can be achieved using anterior cervical fixation and fusion techniques. However, supplemental posterior fixation is a critical component for ensuring biomechanical longevity and favorable patient outcomes. We present a novel percutaneous technique for posterior cervical fixation in patients where cervical pedicle (CP) screws may not be feasible and midline muscle dissection is not needed.