Impact of osteosclerosis on cervical pedicle screw insertion using preoperative CT-based navigation

ConclusionsThe screw perforation rate of Grade 2 or higher in CPS insertion using preoperative CT-based navigation was 8.0%. Since osteosclerosis was an independent factor related to CPS deviation, additional care may be required during insertion into affected vertebrae.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research