The utility of preoperative computed tomography-guided screw marking in thoracic spine surgery

We present a safe technique with a low complication rate for preoperative marking of the index vertebra before thoracic spinal surgery, allowing spine surgeons to eliminate the risk of WLS.

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Brain and Spine
Published
2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bas.2025.104333
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Medical Imaging and Analysis
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Abstract

We present a safe technique with a low complication rate for preoperative marking of the index vertebra before thoracic spinal surgery, allowing spine surgeons to eliminate the risk of WLS.

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University of Bern (CH), University Hospital of Bern (CH)
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