• World Neurosurg · Dec 2022

    Accuracy of axis drill guides in the cases of atlantoaxial instabilities associated with high-riding vertebral arteries, narrow pedicles and complex deformities: Comparison of 3 fixation methods.

    • Azad Malikov, Ahmet Eren Secen, Ozgur Ocal, Denizhan Divanlioglu, Ahmet Deniz Belen, and Ali Dalgic.
    • Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic address: Azadmelik33@gmail.com.
    • World Neurosurg. 2022 Dec 1; 168: e336e343e336-e343.

    ObjectiveTo contrast the accuracy of C2 navigation template-assisted versus freehand pedicle and/or pars screw fixation in high-risk cases where a high-riding vertebral artery (VA) or narrow pedicle and complex deformities were associated.MethodsIn our hospital, computed tomography (CT) data of 30 patients with pathology on C0-1-2, who had risk factors for VA injury, that were complex cervical deformities, atlantoaxial instabilities with narrow C2 pedicle and/or HRVA variations were retrospectively reviewed. Using computer-aided design software and desktop printer we printed 3 sets of high cervical models per case. We divided them into 3 groups using 3 different C2 screw fixation techniques: the freehand pars screw fixation group, the freehand pedicle screw fixation group, and the navigation template-assisted pedicle screw fixation group. After 180 screw placements were finished, the parts underwent a CT scan. Then the breach rates on postoperative scans were measured.ResultsOur results showed that the accurate placement rate is not noticeably different between navigation template-assisted and freehand pedicle screws, where the high-riding vertebral artery and narrow pedicles were associated, but was better in the navigational template group with complex deformities. Pars screws were found to be superior in terms of accuracy.ConclusionsThe current study suggests that navigational template-assisted pedicle screws are risky for high-risk individuals with abnormal anatomy, such as those with a high-riding vertebral artery, a narrow pedicle, and complex abnormalities, and alternative C2 pars screws may be a reliable option for such individuals.Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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