Fundamentals in Spinal Surgery for Residents-C1-C2 Fixation

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses different fixation techniques for C1-C2 spine injuries. The speaker mentions various surgical options such as wiring, clamping, trans-particular screw fixation, and the C1-2 goal harms technique. They go into detail about the advantages and disadvantages of each technique, emphasizing the importance of achieving fusion to prevent hardware loosening over time. The speaker also highlights the importance of understanding the anatomical structures and variations when performing these procedures, particularly the position and course of the vertebral artery. They discuss the entry points for different screws, such as the C1 lateral mass screw, pars screw, and pedicle screw, and provide surgical videos showing the techniques. The speaker also discusses considerations for hemostasis and management of vertebral artery injury. The video provides valuable information for surgeons performing C1-C2 fixation procedures.

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Praveen V. Mummaneni, MD, FAANS

Keywords

fixation techniques

C1-C2 spine injuries

surgical options

fusion

anatomical structures

vertebral artery injury