Pedicle screw placement in spinal neurosurgery using a 3D-printed drill guide template: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Many surgeons believe that the use of a 3D-printed drill guide template shortens operative time and reduces intraoperative blood loss compared with those of the free-hand technique. In this study, we investigated the effects of a drill guide template on the accuracy of pedicle sc...

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Published in:	Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Main Authors:	Chengqiang Yu, Yufu Ou, Chengxin Xie, Yu Zhang, Jianxun Wei, Xiaoping Mu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2020-01-01
Subjects:	Drill guide template Pedicle screw Free-hand technique Pedicle screw fixation
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-019-1510-5