| Literature DB >> 17629987 |
D Greg Anderson1, Dino Samartzis, Francis H Shen, Chadi Tannoury.
Abstract
The development of percutaneous instrumentation systems has been a significant milestone in the ability of surgeons to perform complex spinal procedures through minimally invasive approaches. These systems rely on cannulated screws or portal systems and using intraoperative imaging to allow accurate placement of the spinal implants without a full traditional exposure of the spine. This article reviews the operative concepts and techniques used to place percutaneous instrumentation in the thoracolumbar spine.Mesh:
Year: 2007 PMID: 17629987 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2007.05.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Orthop Clin North Am ISSN: 0030-5898 Impact factor: 2.472