Direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32006000017
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation appears adequate to support the use of this procedure, provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 This procedure should be performed only in specialist units where surgery of the cervical spine is routinely undertaken.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=283886
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England
MeSH Terms
- Bone Screws
- Cervical Vertebrae
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Contact Address:
Level 1A, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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