Multiple parallel skin markers for minimal incision lumbar disc surgery; a technical note

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Spinal surgery depends on accurate localization to prevent incorrect surgical approaches. The trend towards minimally invasive surgery that minimizes surgical exposure and reduces postoperative pain increasingly requires surgeons to...

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Main Authors: Chen Po-Quang, Chen Shih-Hao, Tsai Kai-Jow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/5/8