European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society

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• Eur Spine J · Apr 2017

  Bicortical facet screws as a new option for posterior C2 fixation: anatomical study and clinical experience.

  C2 fixation is a demanding procedure, particularly in patients with variants of C1-C2 anatomy. The inferior articular process (IAP) of the axis can be an alternative for screw placement. We report the results of a CT study of C2 IAP anatomy and we present the clinical experience of 28 patients operated with this technique. ⋯ IAP screws can represent a safe alternative option for C2 fixation.

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• Eur Spine J · Apr 2017

  Letter

  Letter to the Editor concerning "Cost-effectiveness of conservative versus surgical treatment strategies of lumbar spinal stenosis in the Swiss setting: analysis of the prospective multicenter Lumbar Stenosis Outcome Study (LSOS)" by A. Aichmair et al. (Eur Spine J; 2016. doi:10.1007/s00586-016-4937-y).

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• Eur Spine J · Apr 2017

  Announcements for issue 4, 2017.

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• Eur Spine J · Apr 2017

  Italian Spine Society National Congress SICV&GIS Naples, Italy May 11-13, 2017 ABSTRACTS.

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• Eur Spine J · Apr 2017

  Letter

  Letter to the Editor concerning "Comparison of unilateral versus bilateral percutaneous kyphoplasty for the treatment of patients with osteoporosis vertebral compression fracture (OVCF): a systematic review and meta-analysis" by X. Cheng et al. Eur Spine J (2016); doi:10.1007/s00586-016-4395-6.

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