• Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Navy General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100048, P. R. China;
RUANDike, Email: ruandikengh@163.com
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Objective To review the present situation of experimental study and clinical application of middle and lower cervical anterior transpedicular screw (CATPS) fixation. Methods The literature on the CATPS fixation was reviewed and summarized. Results There is a safe area to implement the CATPS fixation and anterior decompression, and fusion can be done at the same time. It can provide a new idea for surgical treatment of complex cervical disease. Although it has so many advantages, its complex operating methods and optimal design of plate should be attended. Long-term effectiveness and specific indications still should be researched. Conclusion Middle and lower cervical anterior transpedicular screw is an effective and safe fixation for cervical diseases. But the time for clinical use is short, the long-term effectiveness, surgical technique, and internal fixation devices are still need further study.

Citation: CHENChun, HOULisheng, RUANDike. RESEARCH PROGRESS OF APPLICATION OF MIDDLE AND LOWER CERVICAL ANTERIOR TRANSPEDICULAR SCREW FIXATION. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2014, 28(9): 1181-1185. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.20140255 Copy

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