In the Roy-Camille technique, the screw is placed in the ... segment arthrodesis and fixation. Three techniques for posterior cervical plating. Lateral mass screw placement viewed posteriorly ...

A new study published in the Journal of Surgery showed that a novel technique using lateral mass screws provides a precise, ...

For example, many surgeons select to use lateral mass screws in the subaxial ... extension compared to direct rod fixation of C2 laminar or pedicle screws. Another alternative is to use the ...

Despite the many techniques used to place lateral mass screws, the overall goal for these devices is to obtain solid bony fixation while avoiding neurovascular structures, according to a study ...

Methods of rigid fixation with transarticular screws between C1 ... position and standard posterior exposure of the cervical spine is performed. Screws are inserted into the lateral masses of C1 and ...