Minimally Invasive Placement of Iliac Screws: A Technical Note
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چکیده
The surgical treatment of destructive processes involving the lower lumbar spine and the sacrum often require attachment of a long hardware construct to the pelvis for improved stability. In an effort to minimize surgical morbidity and postoperative pain, and improve quicker patient mobilization, we describe a novel minimally invasive technique of percutaneously placed iliac screws. We explain the procedure in detail, while presenting the case of a patient suffering from a lytic lesion of the sacrum that was treated successfully with this method. This technique is a viable alternative to open surgery and an asset in the armamentarium of contemporary spinal surgery.
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