Intraoperative anteroposterior and oblique fluoroscopic views for detection of mediolateral pedicle screw misplacement in the lumbar spine: A randomized cadaveric study

Pedicle screws are commonly used for posterior fixation of the lumbar spine. Inaccuracy of screw placement can lead to disastrous complications.

Source: The Spine Journal - October 21, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jos é Miguel Spirig, Marie-Rosa Fasser, Jonas Widmer, Florian Wanivenhaus, Christoph Johannes Laux, Mazda Farshad, Caroline Passaplan Source Type: research