Posterior Lateral Mass Screw Fixation: Anatomic and Radiographic Considerations
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During the last 10 years, posterior plating utilizing lateral mass screw fixation has become more popular for treating instability of the lower cervical spine. Injury to the spinal nerves associated with insertion of lateral mass screws is the main complication of this procedure. The purpose of this article is to briefly review the status of this procedure and to update the advances in anatomic and radiographic studies as to avoid or minimize spinal nerve injury.
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