Summary
We have developed a method of segmental spinal instrumentation that precludes the passage of sublaminar wires, thus reducing the likelihood of neurological complications. The technique utilizes the base of the spinous process as the purchase site for segmental fixation and a newly developed buttonwire implant. The technique and early experience with this method are described.
Zusammenfassung
Wir haben eine Methode der instrumentellen segmentalen Wirbelsäulenstabilisie-rung entwickelt, die die Verwendung wirbelbogenumgreifender Drähte vermeidet and dadurch die Wahrscheinlichkeit neurologischer Komplikationen herabsetzt. Diese Technik vermendet einen neuentwickelten Knopfdraht and wählt als Ort der Fixation die Basis des Dornfortsatzes. Die Technik dieser Methode and erste Erfahrungen werden mitgeteilt.
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Drummond, D.S., Keene, J. & Breed, A. Segmental spinal instrumentation without sublaminar wires. Arch. Orth. Traum. Surg. 103, 378–384 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00435445
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