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Pedicle screw fixation and/or fusion

 

Candidate/ Indication
  • Spinal fracture 
  • Spinal instability
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal tumor
  • Approach from the back of the thoracic/lumbar spine
  • Insert pedicle screw for spinal fixation
  • 2 Surgical techniques for insertion of pedicle screw
  • Open pedicle screw fixation
  • Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation
  • Use fluoroscopy or O-arm navigator for increase accuracy of pedicle screw insertion 
  • Surgical technique depends on spinal pathology
  • Hospital stay after surgery for 3-5 days
  • Wound healing 10-14 days
Last modify: June 09, 2023

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