Comparison of the Anatomical Risk for Vertebral Artery Injury Associated With the C2-Pedicle Screw and Atlantoaxial Transarticular Screw

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C2-pedicle screw placement has nearly the same anatomic risk of vertebral artery injury as transarticular screw placement. Preoperative 3-dimensional evaluation may be useful for choosing the best surgical technique.

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Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

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Published in: Spine

Volume 31, Issue 15, pp. E513-E517

DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000224516.29747.52

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Comparison of the Anatomical Risk for Vertebral Artery Injury Associated With the C2-Pedicle Screw and Atlantoaxial Transarticular Screw

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