Lateral Mass Fixation in the Subaxial Cervical Spine. Issue 7 (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kurd, Mark F.; Millhouse, Paul W.; Schroeder, Gregory D.; Kepler, Christopher K.; Vaccaro, Alexander R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of spinal disorders & techniques. Volume 28:Issue 7(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: lateral mass screws -- posterior cervical stabilization -- cervical myelopathy -- cervical radiculopathy -- cervical trauma -- posterior cervical fixation -- neck pain -- cervical screws; Spinal cord -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Spinal cord -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Spinal Diseases -- therapy -- Periodicals; Cordotomy -- methods -- Periodicals; Spinal Cord Diseases -- therapy -- Periodicals; Spinal Fusion -- methods -- Periodicals; Spine -- surgery -- Periodicals; 616.73
• DOI: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000000302
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1536-0652

Abstract

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.