The anterior intercrest line is a novel, accurate surface marking for identifying the L4/5 disc level: a prospective agreement study with fluoroscopy
There was high agreement between the anterior intercrest line method and fluoroscopy for determining the surface projection of the L4/5 disc. The anterior intercrest line is a simple, clinically accurate, and reliable tool for planning the location of the skin incision for anterior exposure of the L4/5 disc level. Using this line would reduce radiation exposure, overall operative times, and costs.
Authors
- Gregory M. Malham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7200-2211)
- Dean T Biddau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2011-3734)
- Dean McKenzie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0006-9062)
- Matthew H. Claydon
- Stephanie G Claydon
Institutions
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Epworth Hospital (AU)
- Myer Foundation (AU)
- Melbourne Health (AU)
- Swinburne University of Technology (AU)
- RMIT University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- North American Spine Society Journal (NASSJ)
- Published
- 2025-05-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xnsj.2025.100615
- Primary Topic
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00