Spine update: cervical spine internal fixation using screw and screw-plate constructs.
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Abstract
Screw and screw-plate constructs have been used successfully in fixation of the cervical spine. This update focuses on the indications, complications, and nuances in the technique used for odontoid screws, transarticular C1-C2 screws, occipitocervical plating, posterior lateral mass screws, pedicle screws, and anterior plating.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Plates
- Bone Screws
- Cervical Vertebrae
- Spinal Diseases
- Spinal Fusion
Anatomy
- cervical spine