title: Posterior arthrodesis of the spine by percutaneous CT-guided application of screws: preliminary report.
abstract: We report our preliminary results obtained in five patients following a percutaneous posterior arthrodesis of the spine, executed under fluoroscopic control and CT guidance. To benefit from a mechanical fixation after an anterior osteosynthesis without the inconveniences of the classic posterior surgical intervention, we have adopted a procedure performed under local anesthesia and based on the intraarticular application of screws. The procedure is CT-guided, resulting in a perfect localization of the area involved, it is safe, and it is performed in a short time limiting, therefore, possible neurological, vascular, or visceral complications.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Imagerie médicale, Centre Hospital Régional et Universitaire de Nice, Hôpital Archet, Nice, France. amorettinicolas@yahoo.fr
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Amoretti
authors.forename: Etienne
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hovorka
authors.forename: Fabien
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Dausse
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chevallier
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brunner
authors.forename: Pascla
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Boileau
authors.forename: Jean-Noël
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Bruneton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome