J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1993 Apr;22(4):480-483.
A Simple Technique for Up-and-in Screw Placement on Fifth Lumbar Vertebra: Technical Notes
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Young Kwang General Hospital, Youngkwang, Korea.
- 2Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- A simple technique for transpedicular screw fixation of L5 is presented. This percutaneous screwing allows up-and-in screw placement without excessive lateral stretching and lessens the length of incision.