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Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Ringel, F; Stoffel, M; Stüer, C; Meyer, B
Title:
Minimally invasive transmuscular pedicle screw fixation of the thoracic and lumbar spine.
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the feasibility and safety of percutaneous posterior pedicle screw fixation for instabilities of the thoracic and lumbar spine, using standard instruments designed for the open approach and fluoroscopy. METHODS: All patients who underwent percutaneous posterior pedicle screw fixation of the thoracic and lumbar spine were studied retrospectively. Charts and operative notes were analyzed for epidemiological data, underlying spinal pathological features, and indicatio...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Neurosurgery
Year:
2006
Journal volume:
59
Journal issue:
4 Suppl 2
Pages contribution:
ONS361-6; discussion ONS3
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1227/01.NEU.0000223505.07815.74
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17041505
Print-ISSN:
0148-396X
TUM Institution:
Neurochirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik
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