The aiming device for cervical distractor pin insertion: a proof-of-concept, feasibility study

The aiming device for cervical distractor pin insertion: a proof-of-concept, feasibility study

Abstract Background Restoration of cervical lordosis after anterior discectomy and fusion is a desirable goal. Proper insertion of the vertebral distraction or Caspar pin can assist lordotic restoration by either putting the tips divergently or parallel to the index vertebral endplates. With inexper...

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Main Authors: Torphong Bunmaprasert, Sittichai Luangkittikong, Menghong Tosinthiti, Supachoke Nivescharoenpisan, Raphi Raphitphan, Nantawit Sugandhavesa, Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, K. Daniel Riew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Caspar vertebral distraction pin insertion
Anterior cervical surgery
Cervical spine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04533-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04533-w

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