Thoracic pedicle screw placement techniques
by Ajoy Prasad Shetty

Jaypee’s Ganga Video Atlas of Spine Surgery

by Rajasekaran S
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Leveling the prominence of the transverse process is useful in proper seating of the pedicle screw. Identification of landmarks is crucial in thoracic spine for correct placement. Wherever doubtful, a small laminotomy near the pedicle will aid in correct placement of screws. If thin pedicles are identified in the preoperative CT scans, an “in-out-in” technique is preferable. Spinal cord monitoring is useful to prevent intraoperative neural damage.

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