The contoured anterior spinal plate system (CASP). Indications, techniques, and results.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
The contoured anterior spinal plate (CASP) was developed for secure fixation of the anterior thoracolumbar spine. This is a report of 38 patients with various spinal pathologies treated with this system. The results were excellent regarding plate fixation and fusion. Comments on surgical technique and indications are provided.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Plates
- Bone Screws
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spinal Fusion
- Thoracic Vertebrae
Anatomy
- lumbar spine
- thoracic spine