Hook-rod with pedicle screw fixation for unstable spinal fracture. Technical note.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
A technique is described in which spinal fracture repositioning, decompression, and stabilization are achieved by a combination of hook-rod and pedicle screw fixation. This straightforward technique is useful for performing acute decompression in patients with partial neurological deficits and multisystem injuries. A laminectomy allows for placement of a stiffer fixation system, and it improves the insufficient canal clearance obtained when performing annulotaxis alone.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Screws
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spinal Fractures
Anatomy
- lumbar spine