Lateral Mass Fixation in the Subaxial Cervical Spine.

Authors

• Mark F Kurd
• Paul W Millhouse
• Gregory D Schroeder
• Christopher K Kepler
• Alexander R Vaccaro

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-2015

Abstract

The use of lateral mass screws and rods in the subaxial spine has become the standard method of fixation for posterior cervical spine fusions. Multiple techniques have been described for the placement of lateral mass screws, including the Magerl, the Anderson, and the An techniques. While these techniques are all slightly different, the overall goal is to obtain solid bony fixation while avoiding the neurovascular structures. The use of lateral mass screws has been shown to be a safe and effective technique for achieving a posterior cervical fusion.

Volume

28

Issue

7

First Page

259

Last Page

263

ISSN

1539-2465

Published In/Presented At

Kurd, M. F., Millhouse, P. W., Schroeder, G. D., Kepler, C. K., & Vaccaro, A. R. (2015). Lateral Mass Fixation in the Subaxial Cervical Spine. Journal of spinal disorders & techniques, 28(7), 259–263. https://doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0000000000000302

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

26049972

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article