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Yukino Hirao1, Hiroshi Takahashi1, Masao Koda1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, JPN.
Cureus
|November 29, 2023
Summary
Posterior cervical pedicle screw (CPS) surgery risks are reduced using a patient-specific 3D screw guide. This system ensures accurate screw placement, enhancing safety in cervical spine procedures.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Posterior cervical pedicle screws (CPS) offer robust spinal instrumentation.
- Proximity of the spinal cord, nerve roots, and vertebral artery poses significant risks during CPS insertion.
- Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) can cause severe cervical myelopathy.
