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ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2022

Navigated, Percutaneous Posterior Cervical Minimally Invasive Surgery Fixation: Technique and Nuances.

Domagoj Coric, Vincent Rossi

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Article in International journal of spine surgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. A surgeon-controlled mode of robotic assistance with posterolateral approach helps achieve highly medialized cervical pedicle screw placement to avoid vertebral artery injury.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025
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  2. S8 Navigation system combined with an ultrasonic osteotome for three-dimensional real-time dynamic visualization decompression to reduce postoperative neurological deterioration in thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Domagoj CoricCarolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Vincent RossiCarolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC, USA Vrossi89@gmail.com.
Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates · USInstitute for Musculoskeletal Health · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCervical pedicle screw fixation provides a biomechanically superior fixation in comparison to traditional lateral mass screws. The traditional open technique has limited adoption due to technical challenges and significantly increased wound morbidity. Navigated, percutaneous pedicle screw fixation circumvents the traditional technical challenges and minimizes wound morbidity. We present here a technique description and case report of navigated, percutaneous posterior cervical minimally invasive fixation.

methodsSmall lateral skin incisions are made on the neck using intraoperative computed tomography-guided navigation. Navigated cervical pedicle screws were placed using the proficient minimally invasive system (Spine Wave, Shelton, CT).

resultsMinimally invasive cervical fixation options have been limited traditionally. Navigated, percutaneous cervical minimally invasive surgery (MIS) fixation provides an effective, safe option for cervical fixation. This technique is described and illustrated in a case example of a patient who suffered a burst fracture and underwent treatment.

conclusionsNavigated, percutaneous posterior cervical MIS fixation provides biomechanically superior fixation while avoiding the morbidity of traditional, open approaches to the posterior cervical spine. Percutaneous cervical pedicle screw techniques will be pivotal in the continued advancement of posterior cervical decompression and fusion techniques. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Navigated, percutaneous cervical minimally invasive fixation is an achievable form of cervical fixation with acceptable complication rates and radiographic outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4:

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cervicalfixationminimally invasivenavigationpedicle screwtechnique

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PMID35710726
PMCPMC9808793
OpenAlexW4283034907

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