Wire-holding frame for sublaminar segmental spinal instrumentation.
METHODS
A wire-holding frame developed for sublaminar segmental instrumentation (SSI) has been used at the authors' institution for 14 years.


RESULTS
In addition to careful technique of sublaminar wire passage, the frame reduces the risk of potential neurologic injury after wire passage by keeping the wires taut against the undersurface of the lamina.


CONCLUSIONS
Operative efficiency is increased by organizing the sequence of the wires. The risk of glove perforation is also reduced by keeping the sharp ends of the wires away from the operative field.
Segal
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Department of Orthopaedics, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.
Schwentker
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D001864:Bone Wires; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013523:Surgical Equipment