Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52727#.VKICkcCAM4 Author(s) Yu-Ichiro Ohnishi * , Koichi Iwatsuki , Toshiki Yoshimine Affiliation(s) Department of Neurosurgery, Osaka University Medical School, Suita, Japan . ABSTRACT Objective: It is important and helpful for surgeons to understand the correlation between spinal anatomy and screw trajectory before surgery. We aimed to assess a simple technique using 3D imaging software available on the hospital intranet for visual and quantitative feedback to prepare surgeons for an appropriate entry point and safe trajectory when placing cervical screws. Methods: A total of 59 cervical screws were inserted from C1 to T...
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