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This study provides crucial occipital bone morphology data for safe screw placement during internal fixation. Findings indicate a wider safe area for screw insertion than previously thought, enhancing surgical outcomes.

Keywords:
EOP = external occipital protuberanceICC = intraclass correlation coefficientmorphological analysisoccipital boneoccipitocervical fusiontechniquethickness

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Anatomy
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Accurate occipital bone morphology is vital for safe and effective screw placement in internal fixation procedures.
  • Existing literature provides limited detailed morphological data for optimal screw insertion points.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present detailed morphological data of the occipital bone for determining optimal screw placement areas.
  • To expand the understanding of occipital bone thickness and structure for improved surgical planning.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of CT imaging from 105 individuals without head or neck disease.
  • Morphological measurements using a 55-point grid system based on the external occipital protuberance (EOP).
  • Analysis of bone thickness, trabecular ratio, and sex-based differences.

Main Results:

  • Maximum occipital bone thickness measured 16.4 mm at the EOP.
  • Areas with > 8 mm thickness were found up to 2 cm laterally and 3 cm inferiorly from the EOP.
  • Males exhibited significantly thicker occipital bones around the EOP compared to females.

Conclusions:

  • An 8 mm screw can be safely placed within a 2 cm lateral and 3 cm inferior region from the EOP.
  • The findings suggest a broader surgical area for occipital screw insertion than conventionally accepted.
  • This data can enhance the safety and efficacy of internal fixation techniques involving the occipital bone.