Journal of spinal disorders & techniques
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2010
Review Case ReportsTotal spondylectomy of C2: report of three cases and review of the literature.
A report on 3 patients undergoing total spondylectomy of the C2 vertebra for tumor and the technique for C1-3 reconstruction. ⋯ Preservation of bilateral vertebral arteries and all cervical nerve roots is feasible when carrying out intralesional total spondylectomy in patients with C2 vertebral body tumors and should be considered in patients thought to benefit from total C2 vertebra excision. In an attempt to augment construct stability and provide anterior column load sharing, we have used mesh cage and iliac crest graft between C1 and C3 held in place with a short cervical plate without complications.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2010
Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for neurologic intact thoracolumbar burst fractures.
Prospective consecutive series. ⋯ Our clinical results suggest that PPSF can be an alternative for management of thoracolumbar AO type A3 fractures that have no neurologic deficits. With a specially designed percutaneous instrument and pedicle screw system, the procedure has been proved as relatively safe and a minimally invasive approach for the management of thoracolumbar burst fracture without neurologic deficit.
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J Spinal Disord Tech · Dec 2010
Defining "complications" in spine surgery: neurosurgery and orthopedic spine surgeons' survey.
Survey of neurosurgical and orthopedic spine surgeons. ⋯ We present a practical binary definition of complications in spine surgery based upon a survey of over 200 practicing spine surgeons. Further work is required in critically assessing spine surgery complications.