Accuracy and safety of free-hand pedicle screw fixation in age less than 10 years

Conclusions: The accuracy of pedicle screw placement in pedicles and vertebral bodies were 94.6% and 95.8% respectively and there was no complication related to screw placement noted until the last followup. These results suggest that free-hand pedicle screw fixation can be safely used in patients younger than 10 years to treat a variety of spinal disorders.
Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Orthopaedics : 2007 - 41(1) - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research