title: Spine update: cervical spine internal fixation using screw and screw-plate constructs.
abstract: Screw and screw-plate constructs have been used successfully in fixation of the cervical spine. This update focuses on the indications, complications, and nuances in the technique used for odontoid screws, transarticular C1-C2 screws, occipitocervical plating, posterior lateral mass screws, pedicle screws, and anterior plating.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, USA.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: McCullen
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Garfin
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods*