Transarticular screw fixation using neuronavigation: Technique.
case_series · Level IV
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 21139785.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/0019-5413.36994 and PMC identifier 2989523.
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Abstract
Transarticular screw placement needs highly accurate imaging. We assess the efficacy and accuracy of C1-C2 transarticular screw fixation using neuronavigation and also cast a technical note on the procedure. This study included a total of nine patients who underwent transarticular screw fixation using the neuronavigation system. A total of 15 screws were placed. All patients underwent postoperative CT scan with 3-Dimensional (3-D) reconstruction to check for the accuracy of implantation. One patient had encroachment of the transverse foramen but there was no vertebral artery injury. There were no clinical complications or adverse sequelae. Neuronavigation is extremely helpful in C1-C2 transarticular screw fixation and gives excellent accuracy.