A novel technique of cervical pedicle screw placement with a pilot screw under the guidance of intraoperative 3D imaging from C-arm cone-beam CT without navigation for safe and accurate insertion

ConclusionsThe novel technique enables intraoperative adjustment of the trajectory of the CPS as well as confirmation of the CPS path before penetrating the isthmus of the pedicle, resulting in accurate and safe CPS placement, which outweighs the demerits of radiation exposure.Graphical abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research