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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • C1 lateral mass screw fixation is a common procedure in cervical spine surgery.
  • Potential complications include injury to adjacent neurovascular structures.
  • Identifying a safe trajectory is crucial for minimizing risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate complications associated with overpenetrated C1 lateral mass screws.
  • To define a "safe zone" anterior to the C1 vertebra for screw placement.
  • To assess the relationship between screw trajectory and the internal carotid artery.

Main Methods:

  • Computed tomographic (CT) scans of 10 cadavers and 50 patients were analyzed.
  • C1 lateral mass screw trajectories were plotted.
  • The safe zone anterior to C1 was determined, considering muscle thickness and vascular proximity.

Main Results:

  • The internal carotid artery (ICA) trajectory is lateral to the ideal C1 screw entrance point.
  • At 15 degrees of medial angulation, rectus capitis anterior and longus capitis muscles provided a 6.69-7.29 mm buffer.
  • The minimum distance from the ICA to the anterior C1 cortex was 4.33-5.07 mm.

Conclusions:

  • Medial angulation of C1 lateral mass screws increases the safety margin for the ICA.
  • The rectus capitis anterior and longus capitis muscles constitute a safe zone for C1 screw placement.
  • Excessive medial angulation (>25 degrees) increases the risk of oropharyngeal wall perforation.